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Friday, December 7, 2012

JOY Burlap Sign

Joy to my front porch...oh yes, and to the world.


 My JOY started like this, a $1.99 Goodwill frame.


I took apart my frame, grabbed some left over burlap I had and some Easy Tack adhesive.


I sprayed the back of the board from the frame and attached the burlap.


I drew the letters out on paper, traced them in pencil onto the burlap


and hand painted JOY in red acrylic paint.


When it dried, I put it back in the frame and put it outside for all my neighbors to admire :)


JOY.


 
Update:  Since last year, and because of our growing barn wood collection, the woodaholic made a beautiful custom barn wood frame for the JOY sign. 
 
 


 
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33 comments:

  1. Our Pinteresting FamilyDecember 7, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    That is so beautiful! I love how you totally transform your Goodwill finds. You have such a talent for hand painting items too. Pinning asap!

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  2. DanaveeDecember 7, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    Ohhhhh I love this. I want one! So cute!

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  3. Mel@Mellywood's MansionDecember 7, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    Hand painted! You are awesome, your porch must be putting the neighbours to shame ( in a joyous way) 1.99 man I have to go thrift ing in the US

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  4. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapDecember 7, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    I love projects like this: Goodwill find, burlap and paint!

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  5. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Gorgeous! I just adore it.. can you send one to me in NJ? You know I just love burlap!
    xoxo
    Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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  6. mwimpDecember 7, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    i luv it! and i want to see the front of your house! i've always wanted a stone house, my granny had a stone and brick house. how amazing would this be for gifts too?! i might have found my presents for 2013! thanks girly!

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  7. MaysemDecember 7, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Very nice! Simple but yet a big statement. I am long overdue for a Goodwill trip... maybe I'll try to go today to see what I've been missing;)

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  8. ladybugs4paDecember 7, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    How simple and charming! I've been changing up our decorations this year to be more natural and this is right up my alley! So FYI, I will be stealing this idea because after all, imitation (or in this case being a copy cat!) is the highest form of flattery! Happy Christmas to you and your family :o)

    Paula

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsDecember 7, 2012 at 1:09 PM

      Paula, your comments always make me smile. Thank you so much. I am incredibly flattered you are considering making one yourself. If you do, you need to send me a picture of your version {pretty please}. May you and your family have a happy Christmas as well.

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  9. Erin~Just*GrandDecember 7, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I love this, Miss Amy! So simple it's perfect! EnJOY!

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  10. anyaDecember 7, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    This is beautiful. It was the funniest thing today~ I have to bring high heels for my Spanish project and I was thinking of you!!! Lol. I love the contrast between red and burlap.

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  11. Full Circle CreationsDecember 7, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    I love it! Thanks for bringing a little joy into my day! A truly great re-purpose!

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  12. UnknownDecember 7, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Love. Love. Love. Burlap is very fun to work with. Your sign is awesome :)

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  13. Danni@SiloHillFarmDecember 7, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    I swear, you do find some fun stuff at good prices! I cannot wait to shop with you! I never get tired of burlap and I'm sure your neighbors enjoy seeing this cheery message! Great project Amy!

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  14. acasarellaDecember 7, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Beautiful! The red and burlap are perfect together. :)

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  15. BlissDecember 8, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    She's got joy joy joy joy out on her porch,
    out on her porch
    out on her porch
    She's got joy joy joy joy out on her porch....
    for all her neighbors to seeeeeee

    Lady Ga Ga

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  16. Sandra@beneaththisroof.comDecember 8, 2012 at 6:54 AM

    Beautiful, and a bargain! Oh, Bliss, I am going to have that song in my head all day, lol

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  17. Sew a Fine SeamDecember 9, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Great job! You did awesome on the painting - I'd have had to make a stencil to make it look that good!
    Fun, inexpensive thing to put outside!

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  18. Amanda @ Life, Experience NeededDecember 9, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    I adore your Joy sign!!! Stunning!

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  19. CrystalDecember 10, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I love this! New follower here. :-)

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  20. ChandraDecember 10, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Ever since my wedding I've been in love with burlap! Just might have to give this a try:) Have a great week!

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  21. AngelaDecember 10, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    This is great! I love a Goodwill find myself so I adore how you transformed this. I do have to say that I feel behind the crafting curve since I've never used burlap and I see it being used a lot in crafting. Maybe I should start with something like this...thanks for the inspiration!

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsDecember 10, 2012 at 7:08 PM

      Thank you so much Angela. Don't feel as if you are too far behind the crafting curve. I just started using burlap a month or two ago :)

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  22. UnknownDecember 11, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    Beautiful dear Amy!

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  23. Rasmussen FamilyDecember 11, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    I love it! thrift to treasure is my motto!

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsDecember 12, 2012 at 1:34 PM

      Thank you so much Carissa. We obviously share the same motto :)

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  24. SewSweetVIntageDecember 11, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Spray adhesive!!! Love Goodwill and the JOY:) New follower. Follow me back. I posted http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2012/12/impossibly-sweet-ikea-and-trujoy-gluten.html to the melrose party:)

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  25. Ana DziengelDecember 12, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    I love this idea! Great modern touch to holiday decor.

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    1. Amy of While Wearing HeelsDecember 12, 2012 at 1:17 PM

      Thank you so much Ana-Lu. Your sweet comment made me smile.

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  26. I Gotta Try ThatDecember 12, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    Very creative and darling Amy. Thanks for sharing on "I Gotta Try That"
    Marcie

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  27. Katie @ Made to be a Momma. December 13, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Beautiful! Would love to have you share this at my party going on....

    http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/12/homemade-by-you-41.html

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  28. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinDecember 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Super cute! You will be one of the features tomorrow at Make it Pretty Monday at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button! Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  29. Full Circle CreationsDecember 18, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I love this sign so much that I'm featuring it at tonight's party. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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