Taylor Ann

I finally finished my last name sign.  I did this one in blue and green.  Taylor shares a room with Teagan, so I put green on both to tie them together.  I also bought pretty white ribbon that has polka dots on it in all different colors...it's going to match both signs. 

I am thinking about making a sign for Brandi's teacher that says "Mrs. Blanton's Classroom", but we'll see.  She's the only teacher gift I have to do this year, so it shouldn't be too hard to get it done.  I hate that the older kids don't bring gifts to their teachers anymore.  I love making stuff every year for them...

Lylah

Here's the one I made for my niece Lylah.  It's pink and brown, and I am going to try and find a pink and brown gingham ribbon to hang it with.  Maybe do a bow on each end instead of curly ribbon...I'm not sure yet.  I guess it depends on the size of the ribbon I can find.  (I love the dark shadows around the edges of the letters, but that's not really there...it's the sunlight playing tricks.  I wish it was, though.  It looks cool.)

Teagan

I have made name signs for all my nieces and nephews, but I have been a little behind.  So for Christmas this year, three of my nieces are getting them.  I sat and routed them all last night, and then painted two one them.  I still have one more to do tonight.  This one is for my niece Teagan (duh...obviously).  The letters are actually a deep purple, even though they look a little blue.  I am going to get some kind of ribbon to hang it with, and will probably curl some for the corners, too.  I'll post it again when it is finished.

Flier...Take Two

At the suggestion of Elaine, I added the option of "custom message". I also put on there that all orders would be ready before Christmas. I am excited to be able to make one this weekend for my newest little niece or nephew that is going to be born in the morning.

Well, I'm off. I have lots to do the next couple of days, and I need to get some things done around here today.

Have a great Halloween!!!!

Flier

I made up a flier to show off some of my signs, and to set my prices for the auction.

I know they are a little high, but 20% of each sign I sell will be donated to Relay For Life.

Like I said before, I am not looking for a lot of sales, but a few would be nice.

I tried to show a variety of signs, so I picked some of my favorites.

What do you think? Any changes you would recommend?

Commissioned

I was asked by someone to make a sign for someone else, and even though I am 500% sure the person this is for doesn't even know this blog exists, Junior insisted I black out the name just in case. So I did. Just imagine a nice name under there. I am not sure if I like the stain...it is a lot darker than I expected, and the poly isn't exactly as shiny as I like...except in the letters. I hope the person I made it for likes it.

It's Been A Few Days...

...and I have been busy! I needed to make a sign for my soon to be nephew, so I was working on that. I think it came out great! Now I just need to mail it up north to my sister.

I also made this for her. Years ago, I made these for everyone for Christmas, back when she only had two kids. It had both boys names on it, but she took it off her wall when Kevin was born, and I have never gotten around to making a new one for her.

I did this one yesterday, and instead of putting all the boys names, I just put "and the boys". I think it came out great! I love how the flowers look.

All three signs will be attached with wire, but I am going to send it to her undone, that way it fits better in the envelope. Jake's sign will also have ribbon or wire to hang on...I just haven't figured out which yet.

Now if only Colleen would find out what she is having, I can make a sign for her baby.

My Signs

I love working with wood. I love making my little signs, and I love to see the joy they bring other people. It takes a lot of work to make a blank piece of wood look beautiful, and I use a lot of different tools. My favorite, or course, is my rotozip. Junior bought it for me years ago as a gift, and I think it is the best present I have ever gotten. I also use a router to make the edges of the signs ornate. I go through quite a few router bits making my signs. I like having a variety, so that the edges of my signs all look different. I use Juniors drill to put the wire holes in them, and I have been known to break a few metal drill bits, especially the ones I use in the rotozip. Even though they are metal, they do break if you put too much pressure on them. They will also come flying out of the rotozip if you don't tighten it good enough. I know this because it has happened to me more than once. Luckily, I always have glasses on, so my eyes are protected. I can't say the same thing about my palms.

I have never tried composite milling but Junior thinks it might be something to look into. He knows how much I enjoy working with wood and tools, so this might be something I'll enjoy as well. I don't know, though. I'm pretty happy doing what I do.

Christmas Signs

Let It Snow

I am so excited about this sign. I didn't use a stencil for the letters, it's all me!

AND...I added glitter glue over the paint to make it sparkle like snow.

I might just keep this one for myself!

Ho ~ Ho ~ Ho

Doing the checkerboard on this was sooo time consuming, but I love how it turned out!

More Key Holders

For Jenn

I used the same ribbon for the bows, but different colors...even though they are twins, they are individuals! I wish this was a better picture...the name is actually purple with a green border...and it's beautiful!!
I have to figure out something to put on the boys...bows and ribbons just won't work!
I hope you love them! I wanted to just mail them to jenn, and totally surprise her, but I suck at keeping secrets! lol!

More Welcome Signs

Blue flowersMulit-Colored flowers

Help!!!!

Do you like the curly ribbon on the sides? I kinda do, but think maybe it's too much. What do you think?

Welcome Signs

I don't know why this first one is so dark, but it is the same as the key holder below that has the blue outline with white dots.

A Different Type Of Key Holder

Key Holders

Keys ~ Apples

For My Newest Niece Ashleigh

During the move I misplaced my bag of ribbon. This sign will have purple ribbon, with pink and purple curly ribbon making bows at each end. I will post another picture when I find and finish the ribbon.