I have been coming up with different ways to create a a “WASH” sign for my kids for a few months now. Their bathroom was a low-low budget project and has been painted and mostly finished for more than a year. The one thing it is lacking is some wall decor. Since no one ever really goes in this bathroom I have not really been in a rush to add anything, but now with the itch to finish decorating the blank walls in my house, I had to come up with something.
So as I said before, I have been trying to come up with a way to create this “WASH” sign, with a way that it would be creative and quirky for their bathroom. I can not even tell you how many ideas have come in and out of my head and finally I had enough.
I went to Michaels last week and looked around with my not so patient toddler and came across this really awesome small size pallet that they were selling. I have never seen them have this before, so I was excited to see it and it was pretty affordable too ($13).
Well, since I had already had the map paper that I have been hanging onto since the summer, and the wooden letters I previously bought at Target…I was ready to get this project going!
Supplies:
1. Map crafting paper (Michaels)
2 Small size Pallet (Michaels)
3. Driftwood Stain
and White paint (White wash solution)
4. Wooden Letters (Target $3.99 ea.)
5. Gold Spray paint (Michaels-I had this in my garage too)
Where to begin?
- Well I first started off spray painting the sides of the wooden letters. I did not want the sides to be plain so I thought adding gold spray paint would help make them seem more complete.
- Then I white washed (1 part paint 2 parts water) the Pallet.
- After white washing apply the driftwood stain. This gives the piece dimension.
AFTER STAINING AND WHITEWASHING
- Next, time to trace your letters onto the back of the map paper.
- Cut out paper letters and then apply with Modpodge to your wooden letters.
- Next apply one last layer of Modpodge onto top of letter to give it a more vintage feel.
- Attach letters to crate using wood glue or liquid nails.
- Once dry you may hang.
Above you can see the sign in the Kids bathroom. I did not take many photos here since there is no natural lighting in here. Really love how cute this piece turned out. The best part, my son now knows how to spell “WASH”
PLEASE STAY A WHILE
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22 Responses
Great idea, and it looks so good!
Kathy recently posted…Meatfree Monday: Cracking Courgette (zucchini) Curry with Chickpea Flatbreads
I love how this turned out! The mini pallet is too cute 🙂
Angela @ Simply Beautiful By Angela recently posted…Repainting the Cabinets with Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations–Part 1
What a great sign! Love how you used the pallet as the base, and how you modpodged the letters! It turned out great!
Maria recently posted…Easter Egg Place Setting
HI Maria,
Thanks so much! It was really easy to do also. : )
So much to love about this! Letters, wood, maps. Reminder to the kiddos 😉 Thanks for sharing!
Amanda recently posted…The Easiest Open Shelving
Thanks so much Amanda!
These letters are great! I have been trying to figure out a way to incorporate a map into my home somehow. I love this idea!
Emily, Our house now a home recently posted…HomeEdit Canvas Wall Art
Thanks so much Emily! I love map decor, and I did the same thing trying to figure out how to incorporate it in my house. I thought the kids space is a perfect place for it!
The letters look fantastic – I LOVE incorporating maps any where I can. And the palette backdrop makes it all the better! I would love to have you link up with us at The Creative Circle! The party is open through the end of the weekend: http://blueistyle.blogspot.com/2015/03/TheCreativeCircleWeek8.html
Angela, blue i style recently posted…{five minute friday} Rolling Storage Bin – No Tools Required
Hi Angela! Thanks so much…it was a fun project : )
Very cute! Perfect for a kids bathroom! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!
Lindsay Eidahl recently posted…Show Me Saturday {#25}
Thanks Lindsay!
This looks so cute! Loving it! Pinned and tweeted. Thanks for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7. Lou Lou Girls
Lou Lou Girls recently posted…One Skillet Veggie Chicken
Thanks so much!
Love your sign! Such a cute idea for a kids bathroom!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts recently posted…How To Transfer A Graphic With Mod Podge
Thanks Amy!
Hi Deb,
Your sign turned out so great. Maps make everything better in my book. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Sparks. You have been featured today.
Warmest Regards,
Suzanne
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Thanks so much Suzanne…so excited to hear to that!