I can't wait to share this Amazing Grace sign I made out of an old bed!
Let’s recap a little. I got this pile of stuff last fall from some very good friends. 
I showed you yesterday that I made a sign out of the foot board sign Always Kiss Me Goodnight.
Old Bed Sign Always Kiss Me Goodnight
Today, I’m showing you the sign I made out of the headboard.
Dismantle Headboard for Sign
I used my compound miter saw to cut the end pieces of on either end of the headboard.
Paint Headboard Pieces
You can see here where I cut it and that I painted it with primer.
Black Bed Pieces to Make Signs
After the primer dried I used my Paint Sprayer that I got at Harbor Freight to paint it black.
Amazing Grace Sign on Silhouette
I designed my words in my Silhouette program. I love that you can make it as long as you want it. This was almost 4 feet long I believe. I used a different font for the A in amazing and the G in grace. I used contact paper for this stencil because I didn’t want to waste my premium vinyl. You can see my settings. Speed=4 Thickness=3
Contact Paper Stencil on Silhouette
This is the polka dotted contact paper I used. I got it on clearance.
Lay Out Stencils for Amazing Grace Sign
After laying it out, I decided it wasn’t going to work in three lines as I have it here.
I cut the phrases apart and made it four lines instead.
Use Painter's Tape to Lay Out DIY Stencil
Notice that since I am using this as a stencil, I have peeled away the “positive” and left the negative.
I used my handy self centering tape measure…. LOVE IT!
Still trying to get it all laid out.
I used some Scotch Blue painters tape where the letters were really close to the edge so that I wouldn’t accidentally paint the board.
Painting Contact Paper Stencil | Amazing Grace Sign
I used a stencil brush… for the first coat. I wasn’t really thrilled with how it was going.
So I switched to a sponge.
This is after I peeled away most of the stencil.
Amazing Grace Sign made from an Old Bed
Here it is after the paint dried.
Lightly Distress Sign
I decided to distress it a little. I think this would be great in a foyer or over a double doorway. Possibly even over a picture window? I would love to keep it, but so far I haven’t found a place to put it.
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
DAVID
Hi, love the stencils and stenciling. Have you a stencilling machine or cutter that cuts the stencils and if so what type and where could I purchase one from. Many thanx, Davey.
Kristal Letourneau
This is absolutely beautiful!! My father passed away this last Halloween and this as his favorite song. I have been searching for something like this for a few months now and have not found anything that really caught my eye. This is exactly what I have been looking for to put in my home. Do you make these to sell?? I live in Vermont and would love to purchase this item. I look forward to hearing from you, Kristal
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Tanya@takesix
Absolutely fabulous, Gail! Great headboard for a sign! You did a beautiful job!
SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime
I'm so grateful that you linked up in this week's Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop š This awesome post totally rocked the party!
Brittany
I just love that song! Such a special message! You did a wonderful job on this! Thanks so much for sharing! š
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Susan @ Busy at Home
what a beautiful way to give that new life!
Sandy@Life Began In A Garden
Amen! That's the message of Easter!
Michelle {Daydream Believers}
This is SO lovely! š Very nice job! I agree, it would look lovely over a double doorway! š Thanks for sharing!
Home for 6
That is a beautiful sign. I think you are right on using that sihlouette machine. I unfortunately still use the old fashioned over head projector method..maybe one day I can jump into this new fangeled way..haha
tammy
Joselyn
Love this a lot! Didn't know you can substitute inexpensive contact paper for the more pricey vinyl. Awesome sign for and awesome hymn!
Krystal
Love it! that my favorite hymn. It looks beautiful!
Rose
What a great sign. I have to say I also love the sign you made from the footboard too.
High Street Cottage
I have the honor of being your "linky neighbor" over at SNS Party, stopping by to say I think this is a fantastic idea! Very well done, and nice choice of lettering:)
Amanda
Looks wonderful, another fab project!
Mrs. Zwieg
So beautiful! I am very glad that I stopped by!
***Hopping over from the Shabby Nest! š
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Love this sign - a total wow! I think I may need a Silhouette!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Love this sign - a total wow! I think I may need a Silhouette!
KatieQ
This sign looks amazing. What a super way to make use of a headboard.
I don't remember your mentioning the self-centering tape measure before. It sounds like a must have.
Carmel @ Our Fifth House
Your sign looks great! Glad you survived the storm!
Creative Eyedias
Love the sign! One of these days maybe you can show me your Silhouette machine. I am thinking I might need to start saving for one!
We survived the storms, but spent quite a bit of time in the basement. Our grill fell over and part of it broke, but so far that's the worst of the damage.
Jenn Erickson
Beautiful, inspirational, and so perfectly done! I love the way you repurposed the old headboard. Your stencil-work is so precise and perfect!
Jenn
Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic
This is even better than the last. Great choice of words. Bravo!
Home Made Quilts By Granny
Oh what a joy to see this just at Easter....its beautiful. Gail you have outdone yourself on this one.Blessing Trish
Suzanne@Meridian Road
That looks so good! The painted letters are so crisp, it's like you used vinyl.
I'm glad you weathered the storm OK. We don't get bad storms here often, but I'll bet they're really scary.
Lydia
Oh, I love this! I would love to buy this from you if you decide you can't use it. Amazing Grace is my husband's favorite hymn, we celebrate 12 years together this year! email me if you decide to sell- lydia@strongsignals.net
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal
That looks great Gail! The Silhouette did a great job and made it so easy. I wish I could swing one but I will wait and see if they do anymore giveaways. Maybe I'll get lucky.
Toqua's Crafts
Amazing Grace; one of the most beautiful songs EVER. Just seeing this sign makes me break out in song (in my head where I can actually sing!)
BEAUTIFUL!
My Cottage Charm
You're right, I do LOVE it! š I think I like this one better than the first one! :0)
I LOVE the fact that your silhouette machine can cut long pieces of vinyl..my cricut can only do up to 24"..but I still enjoy it...but it would be nice if it would cut longer pieces. oh well!
Glad we both survived those nasty storms! We did end up with a tornado warning..roofs blown off, barns down, horses missing, trailer turned over and trees down, but no one hurt. We didn't sustain any damage..just my wicker getting blown around, but that's nothing. š
Love ya girl!
Missy
jessica
Just Beautiful. Great saying!
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking
Glad you weathered the storm! LOVE LOVE LOVE this one! I'd love it above my door... I need to search for a headboard!
Proper Prim
I can hear El Divo singing it right now... love, love, love that song. Another great idea Gail. Good thinking on the contact paper too... I have been using it for the transfer paper but it was a bit too sticky so I broke down and bought the real deal.
Hopefully you weathered the storms last night... I came into a flooded office this morning and a boss in a very bad mood...one way to get them to clean... lol
Have to run... have a great day.
Hugs, Deb
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama
that looks terrific.. love that song. And now its stuck in my head,, thanks,, lol. Have a good one.
Jester
Yes, Definately Amazing! I want one of tose SIlhouettes now!!!
Full Circle Creations
Love it! It turned out amazing! If you can't find a place for it, I'm sure you could find someone to buy it!
Holly
Peggy
OH Gail its perfect! That has got to be my favorite song next to the National Anthem both hold so much meaning for me!
Ugh the storms... lets not even go there. construction halted until better weather prevails! maybe tomorrow?
so the silhouette sale? is it going to have some good bundles that don't include the machine? i really need to use mine more but it scares the bajeebas out of me... i know silly but technology causes me to get a bit anxious and I don't know anyone in the local area who has one. i'm a look and see kinda learner so reading the instructions is makin me a little anxious. thanks for the hints on the cutting speed, etc for contact paper. had issues the last time i tried to use it and ended up using my premium vinyl but that was ok. sorry about the book.. sleep deprevation and avoiding making my costume for tonights run of our church play...
have a great day!
Debbie
Worry thou not! I have the perfect place for it! HAHA! I love that and I know you won't have any trouble finding a place for it.
Deb
Becky D @ Kings Down Road
Those are gorgeous! I'm not handy at all, but get inspired to try something when I read your blog!!
Suzanne
Just beautiful.
Andrea
I absolutely love this! I'm going to have to get a silhouette now!!! Great job, you're so creative!
Deborah H Bateman
I love the sign you made. You are so creative. That would be a good sign to hang over your front door to let people know where you stand.
Terri
This is, well, AMAZING! Not surprised! I loved the footboard, now the headboard is just as cute! Such great ideas that you come up with!
Hope you were safe from any bad storms...the weather has been horrendous your way. Sort of makes me appreciate those 115+ degree days that I have to endure every the summer!
A Pretty Pastime
Absolutely fantastic! Can't wait to see the rhinestone project! I hope the storms passed you by ...
Randi~Dukes and Duchesses
That is really beautiful! You did such a great job on it.
Coleen's Corner
Beautiful! I can't ever seem to get a decent looking end result with stencils - you did a wonderful job! I was surprised to see the verse, I thought it was just going to say "Amazing Grace" and I was going to suggest you change it to "Amazing Gail"! I still think that fits : )
Granny
That is my favorite project of any you've done. Wish I had a place to use it. I'm sure it won't be long before it finds a new home.
Susan @ homeroad.net
Amazing all right! I love that you used the headboard! The shape of that is beautiful! I have to get myself a silhouette one of these days!!!!
Susan @ homeroad