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Uncategorized | May 10, 2011

Go Jump in the Lake Sign

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I kept seeing these adorable Go Jump In The Lake signs and knew immediately that my mom needed one for her lake house. The problem was that they were upwards of $75 or more…yikes! So I decided to try to make my own sign. I am absolutely thrilled with how it turned out!

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For this project you’ll need a piece of wood cut to the size you want. Mine is 24in x 24in and came pre-cut at Home Depot. They have larger sizes too and can cut it for you…but this one seemed to work just fine for me. You’ll also need to cut out letters for your words. I used Ariel font and just printed out the letters on the computer and then cut them. Next you’ll need to pick out your paint colors. I used Behr’s Swan Wing for the back ground and Windwood Spring for the letters. I think I’m in love with Windwood Spring now.
The total cost for this project was under $12….not too bad! Oh, and you’ll also need sand paper and a tiny brush, which I forgot to include in the photo.

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First, paint your wood white. I used three coats but also watered it down a little because I wanted some of the wood to show through. 

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Next, measure and place your letters securing them with some tape. I measured the sides but mostly just eye-balled the spacing of the letters. Just remember as the Nester says, it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful!
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Then just trace your letters with a pencil. I ended up going back and erasing the lines so that they were very faint. You don’t want to see pencil marks on your final project. 
Then go a head and start painting. This took FOREVER. Remember to use a small brush for this step. I used two coats of the Windwood Spring paint….the second coat goes on way easier than the first.

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Then I let everything dry over night. The next day I went to town sanding and antiquing the letters and edges. I also sanded the white spaces here and there to make it look old.
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So I hope you like this mom! If not, I totally won’t mind keeping it for myself.

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Comments

  1. Sara Elizabeth says

    May 10, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    WHAT!? You sanded the edges? WHO ARE YOU?!

    I love it. It's happy. It's cute. And the phrase is highly apropos for so many situations… the least of which being the lakehouse. 😉

  2. bev says

    May 10, 2011 at 1:14 pm

    I LOVE IT!!! It will be a great addition to the lake house, I can't wait to see it up on the wall.

    You are just getting too crafty!

  3. megan says

    May 10, 2011 at 1:19 pm

    It looks awesome! So crafty 🙂

  4. Corinne says

    May 10, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    Looks great! And just as great as the $75+ one!

  5. Erin says

    May 10, 2011 at 1:39 pm

    OBSESSED. . . seriously. obsessed!!!! i adore it. and want one. even though i dont own a lake house. . .

  6. The Shabby Princess says

    May 10, 2011 at 2:02 pm

    That is so cute! You always have the best home decor ideas!

    We don't have a lake house, but, we have a pool–that might be a fun thing to make to hang in the backyard "go jump in the pool".

  7. Katie says

    May 10, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I have seen so many of these wood projects going around!! This is awesome..such a good idea. I may have to make one but with a different quote 🙂 thanks for the idea!

  8. Miss Cynthia says

    May 10, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    I love it!

    http://marriedfoodiecynthiameza.blogspot.com/

  9. Jennifer B says

    May 10, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    I don't know who in their right mind would pay $75 for a SIGN! I'm glad you thought to make your own. It came out great!

  10. Classy Fab Sarah says

    May 10, 2011 at 5:20 pm

    SO AMAZING!! It looks great!

  11. Erika Trevathan says

    May 10, 2011 at 5:33 pm

    LOVE!! Great job!:)

  12. kaleena says

    May 10, 2011 at 6:03 pm

    this is adorable! I might have to make one myself.

  13. leah says

    May 10, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    That is so cute!! Kyle's parents just bought a lake house… I might have to make one of these for them I know they would love it!!

  14. Married...with a Pup says

    May 10, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    I'm so impressed! Looks great!

  15. MJ says

    May 11, 2011 at 2:15 am

    So cute!! 🙂 Now if only I had a summer vacay house for this…haha!

  16. dancing my way through life says

    May 11, 2011 at 2:43 am

    Super cute and affordable. Great job!!!

  17. natasha {schue love} says

    May 15, 2011 at 11:09 pm

    Ohhh I love this idea! Would be great for our house…in Lake Tahoe! 🙂

  18. asj says

    May 16, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    I love this, amazing idea and job!

  19. cailen ascher says

    May 19, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    haha too cute! thanks for such a fun craft idea

    great blog – i'm your newest follower
    cheers!
    cailen

    http://www.cailenascher.blogspot.com

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