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HOME Sign

February 22, 2012 By Michele McDonald 29 Comments

I’m really excited to share this fun project that has been ages in the making.

I have a terrible tendency to pick up/plan projects and leave them sitting around for literally years. Isn’t that awful? This little project I have had in mind to make for at least 2 years, and I’m happy to see it finally complete!
I found this fabulous wooden HOME banner in a kit from Adorn-It at a scrapbook convention.
The kit came with great directions on what papers to purchase to match the colorful design they show above, but it creates at least 2 problems for me.
First, as much as I love the bright color combo above, that won’t fit anywhere in my house!
And 2, I have a slight banner addiction. I try to keep them holiday-related so I can rotate them around, so a banner that is up all year round could take up valuable other-banner space. ๐Ÿ˜‰
I knew where I wanted my non-banner to go so I gathered some papers that would match my black & white kitchen. I fell in love with the Union Square collection from My Mind’s Eye!
I traced the letters on the paper, cut them out, then used Mod Podge to attach the two together. I made sure to sand the edges so they were nice and clean.
The kit also came with some lovely little shape embellishments. I knew I wanted to decorate my letters with them somehow, so I traced, cut, and Mod Podged a couple of those also.
At this point I also decided to go back and ink all of my edges with black ink.
I used various shapes from the kit and other embellishments from my stash to decorate each letter. And to make it even more “homey”, I found a chipboard house and tree in my stash and covered them with more scrapbook paper.
Since I knew I didn’t want another banner, I layered the letters in front and behind one another and glued them in place. Now instead of a hanging banner I have a fun sign to sit on a shelf!
My black hutch is my pride and joy in my eat-in kitchen.
And I think the HOME sign is the perfect addition to it!
And another project to mark off of my to do list!
Always a good feeling.
This project was originally shared at Cherished Treasures.
I link to these fun parties.

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Comments

  1. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says

    March 1, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    I am with you–I have a “slight” banner obsession!! Love everything about this Michele! I would love one of these kits… so many possibilities! Thanks for sharing at oopsey daisy!

    Reply
  2. Amy says

    February 29, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Such a creative idea! I would love for you to come share this at my first ever linky party today.
    [email protected]

    Reply
  3. Q @ JAQS says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    These are great!

    Love for you to share this at my Wednesday’s “Made by ME” linky party here:
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-20-linky-party.html

    Reply
  4. Renonda says

    February 26, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    This looks great! I’m going to have to keep an eye out for letters I like so I can do something similar.

    Renonda @ snicketythings.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. Justine says

    February 26, 2012 at 1:17 AM

    Stopping by from the Saturday Seven Party! http://queenofsavings.com

    Reply
  6. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says

    February 25, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Love this! We have our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party going on now and would love for you to share this! http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link_23.html

    Reply
  7. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    February 25, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Oh my gosh Michele. I love everything about this. The papers YUM! Thanks for sharing at this week’s BFF Open House.

    Reply
  8. Kayla says

    February 25, 2012 at 12:04 AM

    Saw this on TT&J. Love what you did with the letters!

    Reply
  9. Anne says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    That’s so cute! I love it!

    Reply
  10. K says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    I adore these!!!!!!!!! So homy and cute!! ๐Ÿ™‚ WIll def be on my “to do” list ๐Ÿ™‚

    love K

    Reply
  11. โฅ Alison @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    This came out great I love it! I’m your newest follower.. I hope you’ll take a minute to check out my blog too!

    Bringingbeauty.blogspot.com

    Reply
  12. dvanshaar says

    February 24, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Love this. I love the little house on the front. I also have many projects that are just sitting around waiting for me to start. Keep up the good work!!!

    Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Hi, I’m visiting from Amanda’s linky party. This sign is so sweet! I could see so many different possibilities with it. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks for sharing, take care!

    Reply
  14. Gumdrop Pass says

    February 24, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I LOVE this! ๐Ÿ™‚ I’ve featured it on my Favorite Finds Friday post — you can view it here:
    Favorite Finds Friday 2/24/12

    Reply
  15. Lolly Jane says

    February 24, 2012 at 1:14 AM

    Good call on making it more of a home decor piece vs. a banner (which is also a cute idea) but I love that Let It Snow banner and you’re right- you can leave this beauty up year-round. Bonus!

    SO pretty! Glad it’s off your “to make” list ๐Ÿ˜‰
    Happy weekend girlfriend!
    XO

    Reply
  16. Maria says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Awww this is so pretty! I love the patterns/colors you used! So sweet!

    Reply
  17. Full Circle Creations says

    February 23, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Love it!

    Reply
  18. Katie's Nesting Spot says

    February 23, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Gorgeous I absolutely love it! I’ve seen the fun kits AdornIt makes before, they always have the coolest shapes. You picked fantastic papers and have a lovely piece.

    Reply
  19. Rachel says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    I LOVE the colors!! I’d love for you to share this at my link party. It runs Tues-Sat.
    Rachel
    http://adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com/2012/02/terrific-tuesdays-3.html

    Reply
  20. [email protected] says

    February 23, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    I see what you mean about those colors! I love love love the papers you used. This came out great!

    Reply
  21. Paula says

    February 23, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I love, love the sign! But I can see why you hutch is your pride and joy, it is beautiful!!

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  22. Amy says

    February 23, 2012 at 2:40 AM

    That’s such a groovy sign! Awesome project!
    xAmy

    http://www.fivekindsofhappy.com

    Reply
  23. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:45 AM

    I LOVE this!!! The black and white looks just perfect and I really like the way you glued it together!
    Also – the phrase “valuable other-banner space” made me literally laugh out loud. ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  24. Holly Lefevre says

    February 22, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    So darn cute. I t does look perfect on your hutch! I love the papers and adornment you selected. That banner kit is pretty cool too – such a great start to the project!

    Reply
  25. Molly says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    It turned out great! I can totally relate to the to-do craft list, but at least it’s finished now ๐Ÿ™‚
    I’d love for you to come link this up to my *Get Creative* party this week
    http://www.justalittlecreativity.blogspot.com/2012/02/get-creative-linky-party-and-features.html
    Hope to see you there!
    -Molly

    Reply
  26. gail says

    February 22, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Really cute sign Michele! guess what?! Tomorrow! Cracker Barrel! woohooo!
    gail

    Reply
  27. [email protected]' says

    February 22, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    Too cute!!

    Reply
  28. BIBY says

    February 22, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    HI!

    CAN YOU MAKE A PATTERN OF THE LETTERS?

    Reply
    • Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says

      February 22, 2012 at 10:46 PM

      Hi Biby! I’m not sure what you mean, but with the letters glued to one another, I can’t really do much with them.

      Reply

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