Tuesday, June 21, 2011

escape- It's a sign

YAY! I finally have a project to blog about!! Woot Woot! BUT...before I get to that: I want to thank all of you for your kind comments, encouragement, and support. I truly appreciate it! I have been SOO crazy busy the past week or so and haven't gotten to respond through email. I hope you will accept my 'group' thank-you!! =)

!OK!
I am gearing up for a show this weekend and spent the most part of Monday and all day Tuesday creating loot. I had 9! YES 9! Projects going today. *eee gads* I'm tired!

I will show pictures of them all at some point. But for now, here is the very last project I worked on today.
I did NOT take pictures along the way. I created, painted and sanded my brains out today. No time for any pictures but the finished product. Sorry. =(

Again, I used a cabinet door.
This is the first time I have used a solid white cabinet door.
 I decided not to change the white.
Well...except with a little topcoat. =)

I gave it a light coat of Ace Hardware's Turquoise Bay.
 I purchased it in a paint pod to see if I liked it.
Oh and I LIKE it! 

Once dry, I sanded it to expose the white.
Oh yeah, shabby beach cottage feel. 
I used Walnut Distress Ink and rubbed it 
around the edges and across the front.
I can.not.lie~~>I {LOVE} Distress Ink. 

Then, I added a dark brown Up Words & On Words vinyl design that I created. 

~escape~
*if only it were this easy*
  
Here it is:








Whattya think??

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20 comments:

  1. leandraJune 22, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    another fantastic sign!I like it:)

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  2. UnknownJune 22, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Love the sign. It has a very "beachy" look to it. Lesa

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  3. Cindy DJune 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    I absolutely love this ! Great idea and the colors are perfect!

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  4. PicturePerfectPixiesJune 22, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    I really like this one! Great job, Carri!

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  5. Ginger SnapsJune 23, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Hi! Following from a Glimpse Inside. Your sign turned out beautiful. Would love to have you link this up at my link party going on over on my blog. :)

    Ginger
    gingersnapcrafts.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownJune 23, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    This is so cute! I love the lettering!

    I host a weekly Friday link party I would love you to join if you are interested!

    (oh...and I am giving away a cake pop maker right now too just in case you would be interested!)

    Love this sign!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  7. Chari at Happy To DesignJune 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Hi Carri...

    Ooh...your "Escape" sign turned out gorgeous, my friend! I love the colors that you used on the cabinet door...very pretty! You certainly are a creative and talented gal...thanks for sharing your sweet project with us!

    Warmest summery wishes,
    Chari

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  8. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalJune 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    The colors look great on it. Love the lettering. I have a wood cabinet door I have been meaning to make into a sign. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. Kelsey @ Tattered and InkedJune 24, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    This is beautiful! Love how you treated the sign and I always adore a good cabinet door redo :)

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  10. Kayla @ Small Town LifeJune 24, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Love it! This would look great in my bathroom, it has a shabby/beach feel to it!!

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  11. Gypsy HeartJune 24, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I love this! And...can I please "escape" with you? :-) I really need this sign.

    I just found your blog and so happy I did. Will be a new follower and I'm excited to see what else you have created.

    Stop by and say hi when you can! Have a wonderful weekend and stay cool. We have triple digits & high humidity here...not fun.

    Pat

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  12. Julia @ 551EastdesignJune 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    I love all your signs! If only it were that easy:)

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  13. scrapfancyJune 27, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Love it and the colors look nice.

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  14. CarolynJune 28, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Beautiful sign. So calming. I would be thrilled if you shared this project at my link party.
    http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-board-link-party_28.html

    Thanks for the creative inspiration.
    carolyn | homework

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  15. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}June 29, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Love the font and the distressing...

    Thanks for linking to Creative Juice last week. Hope to see you back this evening...

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  16. UnknownJune 30, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Love this! Love the shades of color, the font and the scale. Very nice!

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  17. Lesli @ Blue Jeans and Flip FlopsJuly 10, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Your sign turned out really cute. I love anything beachy or "relaxing", so this is right up my alley. I'd never heard of distress inks before, so you inspired me to look it up on youtube. Now I've just gotta find a project to do. Thanks for sharing -- and inspiring!

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  18. JanAugust 14, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    I love the hint of blue in it. I could look at that for days. Great job! : )..

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