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    Home » DIY » Build It » I Love You a Bushel and A Peck (sign)

    I Love You a Bushel and A Peck (sign)

    Published by Gail | Published November 3, 2011 | Updated June 7, 2022
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    I Love You a Bushel and a Peck rustic sign using old fence boards #MyRepurposedLife #diy #sign #bushelandapeck #reclaimed #wood via @repurposedlife

    How to make a bushel and a peck sign out of reclaimed lumber.

    Do you remember when the tree fell on my house? It crashed through my very old and weathered privacy fence. It so happens, several sections had to be replaced. I, of course kept the old fence pieces.

    Make a Reclaimed Lumber Sign

    I used my sawzall to cut the braces apart, then used my circular saw to cut the fence boards. It is four boards by about 37 inches.

    Whitewash Rustic Sign

    I sort of did a whitewash on the boards using Glidden’s Crisp White Linen. Do you have a favorite "white"

    So, I used a very old brush because the boards were very rough and had lots of places that snagged the brush. Because the boards were so weathered, they turned gray instead of white.

    Bushel and a Peck Stencil

    As I often do, I designed the stencil in my Silhouette program. I used the font BOSTON TRAFFIC (dafont.com)  It was too large to cut out all at once, but I designed it and then moved the words where it would cut in two different sessions.

    So, I cut the words I Love You a Bushel and a Peck etc. out of contact paper. Then, I peeled away the letters. The best thing about this font is that there were no “oodles” and “boodles” to work around.

    edited to add: I have a new way of stenciling large signs like this. You can see a video with my step by step instructions in my post Repurposed Pallet Coffee Cup Rack.

    I was very careful to burnish the edges so that there wouldn’t be a lot of “bleed”. Because I love them, I used one of Martha Stewart Foam Pouncers to paint the letters with Martha’s sample paint Francesca.

    I Love You a Bushel and a Peck DIY sign

    The paint covered a little too well.

    I sanded it back a little. I LOVE how this sign turned out. My mom used to sing this song when I was little, and I sang it to jamie when she was a baby EVERY time I put her down to nap or bedtime. EVERY time! This will hang over the bed in the guest room, should I ever get it done. I still have quite a bit of fence left  . . . hmmmm I wonder what is next?

    Did you sing something special to your children?

    I Love You a Bushel and a Peck rustic sign using old fence boards MyRepurposedLife.com

    gail

    More rustic fence projects here

    see more bits and pieces projects here

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    1. Jenn

      March 21, 2018 at 1:06 pm

      Love this. What did you use to hang it with?

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        March 22, 2018 at 10:32 pm

        I use d rings on 99.9% of my projects. They are so easy to install and work great.

        gail

    2. girlfromwva

      July 07, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      I love that!!! What a cute song and sign. I remember my Mom singing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider". I usually sang nursery songs but I would change the words to fit whichever of the four kids I was singing to. I love "You are My Sunshine."

      Reply
    3. karen

      July 07, 2014 at 11:34 am

      I love this song, but for me it makes me think of one of my favorite musicals. "Guys and Dolls". I used to know every word to every song. Yes, show tune geek when I was younger! The sign is fantastic. Love that you used your fence boards.

      Reply
    4. melissa

      July 07, 2014 at 9:01 am

      Love this sign! My mom sang this to me and I sing it to both of my girls (even though they are now 13 and 8). Someday I will sing it to my grandchildren I hope. I also just bought a necklace with this saying.

      Reply
    5. Kathleen

      July 07, 2014 at 8:29 am

      Your project is gorgeous! if that privacy fence was made of pressure treated wood I would not advise hanging your GORGEOUS sign indoors. Lots of health related issues related to pressure treated wood.

      Reply
    6. Susan

      July 07, 2014 at 7:11 am

      I love it Gail! I want to learn how to print in 2 sessions... do you have the Cameo or the portrait? I'm finding my Portrait is too small to make large signs without making it in a lot of pieces. Will the Portrait cut in 2 sessions? Thanks for the info 🙂
      Susan

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    7. Jennifer

      January 14, 2014 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you for posting this. My grandmother sang this to me all the time. It brings back great memories.

      Reply
    8. Allison

      November 26, 2013 at 11:51 pm

      My mother also sang this to my sister and I
      when we were young. She passed away four
      years ago as of this month, it was very
      unexpected as she was only 49 years old.
      Seeing your sign was a very bittersweet
      moment for me, I like to think of it as a
      "sign" from her. Great job on the tutorial!

      Reply
    9. MaryAnn

      March 20, 2013 at 9:01 am

      This is awesome! Please tell me what is the "Silhouette program", and how do I get it?

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        March 24, 2013 at 1:43 am

        MaryAnn--Silhouette is an electronic cutter, like a Cricut. It cuts vinyl and paper. http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/

        I currently use the Portrait, and I LOVE it!

        thanks!
        gail

    10. thistlewoodfarm

      January 10, 2012 at 6:12 pm

      I love this sign! Thank you so much for sharing....I am pinning this!

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    11. Michaela @ coveredinmodpodge.blogspot.com

      January 03, 2012 at 2:29 pm

      I'm a huge fan of this sign. It looks wonderful and its such a sweet message filled with so much meaning. I recently rescued a palet and I've been waiting for the right thing to do with it. This is great inspiration!

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    12. Southern Gal

      December 19, 2011 at 1:52 am

      I'm new here, but wanted to say this project caught my eye. I had to comment. My grandmother used to sing this song to me when I was little. She passed away five years ago. While she was in the hospital I would sit next to her bed and talk to her. She would get tired and wouldn't talk much, but would smile and nod her head acknowledging what was said. I got close to her bed and whispered this song in her ear. She squeezed my hand, smiled and looked right at me. I was just giving back something she gave to me for so many years of my life. You have inspired me to make this sign in honor of my grandmother. Thank you.

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    13. Krista

      November 08, 2011 at 4:22 am

      This turned out great. My mom used to sing that to me and all my siblings when we were younger. What a great little centerpiece for your guest room.

      Krista @ While He Was Napping

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    14. Suzanne@Meridian Road

      November 08, 2011 at 12:10 am

      I love this sign, Gail! The font and the color are perfect, and the song lyrics are so sweet!

      I used to sing "You are my sunshine" and "I Am a Child of God" to my kids.

      Reply
    15. kristinwithani

      November 07, 2011 at 10:29 pm

      I could not love this any more. One of my all time favorite phrases/songs. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    16. mylittlegems

      November 06, 2011 at 5:15 pm

      I sing this song to my baby all the time (from Guys and Dolls) and I love your sign 🙂 What a great idea to make a sign using lyrics from a "special" song 🙂 so cute

      Reply
    17. The DIY Show Off

      November 06, 2011 at 3:32 pm

      I love your sign, Gail. The vintage look and sweet quote are perfect together. So cute!

      Reply
    18. Em

      November 06, 2011 at 2:48 pm

      I'm almost 30 years old and my Grandma still sings this song to me! I thought I was the only person who knew it!

      Reply
    19. Faith, Trust, and a Little Pixie Dust

      November 06, 2011 at 3:21 am

      Awww, so cute! I love this expression & this project.

      Warmly, Michelle

      Reply
    20. Tammy @ Type A

      November 05, 2011 at 9:27 pm

      i love this! when i was little my grandparents would sing this too me, mostly my grandma...i was just singing it the other day. what a wonderful memory!

      Reply
    21. Alison @ mommadidit.blogspot.com

      November 05, 2011 at 4:26 pm

      I love this song! My mom used to sing it to me, and now I sing it to my kids! Love this sign!

      Reply
    22. Full Circle Creations

      November 04, 2011 at 4:47 pm

      Great job! I sing that to my dogs. Does that count?

      Holly

      Reply
    23. Crafty Mischief

      November 03, 2011 at 10:56 pm

      Of course, I'm sorry about your tree and your fence! You sure turned lemons into lemon aid!

      Reply
    24. Crafty Mischief

      November 03, 2011 at 10:55 pm

      Gail, I love this! My grandpa used to sing that song to me.

      Reply
    25. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      November 03, 2011 at 10:04 pm

      i love this, gail! so rustic and i love the saying, too!

      Reply
    26. Pat

      November 03, 2011 at 7:40 pm

      Love the sign! Did you use regular ol' contact paper you can buy in the hardware store? or the silhouette vinyl?

      Reply
    27. Korrie@RedHenHome

      November 03, 2011 at 7:19 pm

      My dad used to SAY this to us! I literally didn't know until I was 37 years old that it is a song 😉

      Reply
    28. Debbiedoo's blogging and blabbing

      November 03, 2011 at 6:19 pm

      That is an awesome sign you made Gail. I love the quote!

      Reply
    29. Kelley

      November 03, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      so cute... I love it.
      Have a great week

      Reply
    30. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal

      November 03, 2011 at 4:49 pm

      Well that is a pretty great sign to come out of a broken down fence! It will look great in the guest room.

      Reply
    31. Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants

      November 03, 2011 at 4:29 pm

      Adorable! I always sand Que Sera Sera (sp?) another Doris song. Way to make lemonade out of lemons!

      Reply
    32. Leslie

      November 03, 2011 at 4:07 pm

      I love this sign - my mother used to always say this! She still signs it in the cards she mails me and my kids too. :o) Thanks for the warm fuzzies!

      Reply
    33. Shannon

      November 03, 2011 at 2:34 pm

      Cute! I don't really know the song, but always sing these lines 🙂
      How perfect to hang it above the bed in the guestroom! It looks great! I really like the colors of it!

      Reply
    34. Curtains In My Tree

      November 03, 2011 at 2:20 pm

      ahh sweet memories

      you did a great job on the sign

      Reply
    35. LizzieT

      November 03, 2011 at 1:40 pm

      Oh the memories that brought back to me. My sweet Grandma who passed away when I was thirteen used to sing that to all the grandchildren. When my girls were babies (they are now 20 & 22)I'd sing it to them. I haven't thought of it for a very long time. Thank you for the sweet memories - I love the sign!

      Reply
    36. Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama

      November 03, 2011 at 1:37 pm

      love the sign Gail,, I never knew this was a song i dont guess, but I always told my kids this when they were little.

      Reply
    37. I Play Outside The Box

      November 03, 2011 at 1:06 pm

      That is so neat!! I love it! How sweet that it't a reflection of your special song.

      I used to hum to my babies as I rocked them during their feedings. It wasn't any specific tune...just whatever popped into my head at the time. Ü

      Reply
    38. jamie

      November 03, 2011 at 12:31 pm

      adorable!! it turned out great! 🙂

      Reply
    39. Grammy Goodwill

      November 03, 2011 at 12:23 pm

      I want this! I sang this to my kids, too. You did a great job, as usual.

      Reply
    40. Sheila

      November 03, 2011 at 4:02 pm

      Love the sign. I just picked up real old barn wood from my grand as old old barn and was trying to figure out what to do with it and this gives me ideas. You r so talented

      Reply
    41. Terri

      November 03, 2011 at 11:57 am

      This is so darn cute. Apparently I did not know this was a song, I am just familiar with the first part as a saying. This will be awesome hung above the bed!

      Can't wait to hear your big news!!

      Reply
    42. laxsupermom

      November 03, 2011 at 11:47 am

      Oh, how sweet! I love that your mom sung it to you, and now you sing it, too. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    43. Lesley

      November 03, 2011 at 11:27 am

      I sang, You Are My Sunshine to both my kids. Even though they are teens now, I will rip it out sometimes. They 'act' like they are suffering, but they always melt down and give me a hug!!! LOL

      Reply
    44. Renewed Upon a Dream

      November 03, 2011 at 11:03 am

      I love signs like this! Yours is lovely! I think the white wash turned grey looks great!

      Reply
    45. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      November 03, 2011 at 8:17 am

      Well too bad about the fence, but gosh Gail, you can now make a ton of really great signs! And I love the sweet sentiment behind the saying. I bet it just makes you smile!

      Reply
    46. Barn Weddings

      November 03, 2011 at 9:25 am

      Yah! Really nice designs indeed. I like how the way it was.

      Reply

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