two more lovely signs

on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 about Crafting, Gift Shoppe, Home and Garden
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i’ve been busy painting! yay. it’s actually been so much fun. and it’s amazing how destressifying (is that a word) it is.

this first sign may look familiar. if you follow miss mustard seed, then you’ve seen it. i’m actually hoping to enter this in her and donna’s copy me challenge.

the challenge is going to begin when mms reaches 4000 followers. and she’s almost there! i’d say tomorrow or friday at the latest. you can read more about it here:

anyway here’s my take on her sign. and for those who don’t know what an apiary is… it’s a place where bees and beehives are kept. (i knew it had to do with bees … but i wasn’t positive. just keepin’ it real)

the wood is from an old shed that was torn down in lovely pennsylvania that i’ve used for other signs. i really worked this wood to get a nice golden color.

i love all the knots and beautiful texture. isn’t old wood incredible. so much character.

it almost tells it’s own story. love that!

the next sign was inspired by an image i printed off the internet a couple months ago. again, i don’t have a source so i do apologize. i’ve just started using pinterest thanks to my friend kim, so hopefully that will allow me to keep better track of these things.

i just love this quote. especially for us bloggers … even though we are technically not using pens. but you get it.

this sign was painted on a shelf from an antique cabinet. i painted the whole thing black and ‘beat it up’ and sanded it a bit to add some vintage character and texture. the little groves on the bottom would have been used to hold plates or platters.

they created the perfect spot for an extra special line of text. don’t ya think?

this is probably one of my favorites so far. and probably the most time intensive.

thanks to all your kind words and encouragement, i have decided to list all my signs on etsy. they’ll be up early next week. i’ll give you more information about all of that on friday. i’m excited … but a bit nervous.

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  1. Jen@Notes From the Heartland at

    Wow. I’m going to tell you a secret….I think your bee sign is even better than the original. I may go to blogger hell for that…LOVE YOU MISS MUSTARD SEED!!!! You are doing an outstanding job with these Michael. Your talent astounds me daily.

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  6. me at

    loving your signs and blog. Maybe I missed a post but I see a commenter mentioned an Etsy shop for you ??? Please let this be true! You are so talented and cool. I also want to know about those branch thingys on each side of your sign on the mantel, please :0)

    Julie

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  13. slip4 at

    I love both signs, but especially the Apiary sign! I am hoping you will carry a few of them in your Etsy store, because if I can afford it, I definately want one!

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  18. Robin at

    I agree with Jen – better than the original! Fantastic job and I just love the quote you used, not to mention the black and white together – love that combo!

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  20. dkzody at

    …absolutely love the story of your life sign. It is beautiful and full of wisdom, just the sort of thing one wants to look at each day.

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  21. dkzody at

    …absolutely love the story of your life sign. It is beautiful and full of wisdom, just the sort of thing one wants to look at each day.

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  25. The Exchange at

    Michael, I just love the sign and love your blog!! I’m so glad I found you and can’t wait to look through your past posts! Thank you so much for sharing!

    Cheers!

    Cyndy

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  27. High Street Cottage at

    Hi Michael, What a wonderful blog you have! I’m stopping over from Funky Junk Interiors, where I noticed your sign. I come from a family of Sign Painters/Makers and Artists and this is just fantastic. Did you hand letter it? It looks like you did, or was it a stencil? Very nice lettering styles. I love the choice of wood too. I have a sign I made I used very old wood and it’s nothing special but I do love it, they’re a fun project. I keep a few signs around the house as they’re part of my history so to speak, I’m following your blog now, don’t want to miss a thing, tami

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  31. The Sterling Cherub at

    Hello Michael,

    New follower of your blog! Love it! I found you via Donna at Funky Junk. ADORE your signs, and actually I’m with Jen (glad I’m not the first to say it!) — I think MMS is amazing of course, huge fan of hers, but I sense that you are a bit of a perfectionist which explains why your Apiary sign is virtually flawless.

    I have a huge Etsy shopping addiction (I’m serious, is there a 12-step program for that? EtsyAnonymous?), so cannot wait for you to open your shop so I can add you to my favorites and hopefully get my grubby little mitts on one of your fabulous signs! Will you also be selling your spindled baker’s twine? What about your jams and jellies?

    Best to you,

    Kimberly

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  36. Cori at

    Michael:

    Love your blog and can’t wait to see more.

    I love this sign so much I just bought it in your etsy shop. Can’t wait to hang it It really sipoke to me.

    So “charmed” to be one of your newest followers,

    Best,

    Cori
    Starview Sonnet

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