I picked up these great picket fence pieces last year. My friend Stephanie told me I should do picket fence signs for weddings. I dismissed her suggestion because at the time I had no place to sell my items. Now that I have a booth at Unique Creations I decided to make some signs with my old fencing.
I used my CAMEO to make stencils out of contact paper (not wanting to waste vinyl for a stencil)
The font is Segoe Script.
They are currently hung with a piece of jute, but could also be nailed right to a post or tree.
This sign “points” guests in the right direction.
These picket signs would look great in wedding photos!
I really love my CAMEO-stop by tomorrow for a different kind of project and a great promotion from the fine folks at Silhouette.
gail
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.
Kellye
Hey. I came across your website on Pinterest and got lost browsing around on it. I am just curious what program that is that you are using to make stencils and what other materials you need?? I can't find the right stencils online so I would love to be able to make my own. Thanks!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net
Kellye
Glad you happened by, and happy you found some projects that may interest you. Do you know what a Cricut is? It's an electronic cutting machine. I have a different brand, a Silhouette. It's small like a printer, and it cuts vinyl out--you know the kind people put on their walls.
I use mine all the time to make those signs for my Etsy shop. You can see all the things I've made with my Silhouette here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/silhouette-projects-2
I don't think you can buy them in stores. They are available here: http://www.silhouetteamerica.com/
I have both the CAMEO and the Portrait. The portrait is the one I use most.
gail
Kimberly Sminkey
see... this is why I NEED a silhouette too!
Debilou ~ Mississippi Mama
i love these signs,,, and wouldnt ya know it I went to my sisters saturday and they had two trailer loads of old siding and stuff to haul off and right there underneath where I couldnt get to it was a section of old picket fence.. I was too lazy to move all the stuff off of it.
Cyndi ✪ Blue Star
Thanks for the heads-up about contact paper! I need to stock up! I've got lots of stencil projects on the horizon!
Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
These are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
XO
Kristin
DIY Show Off
I love these. Anything rustic is "my favorite thing"! lol Great job, Gail! I LOVE my Cameo too. I don't know what I'd do without it!
Paige @ Little Nostalgia
These are so cute! Have you ever thought about selling on Etsy? I can see these doing really well there.
Toqua's Crafts
I love these Gail!
Were these commissioned?
Stephanie
Those signs rock for any wedding! Love the last picture...very cre8tive.
Proper Prim
What a perfect application for those Gail. Love them.
Hugs,
Deb
Linda@Coastal Charm
Gail,
These are just perfect for a vintage style wedding:)
Blessings,
Linda
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate
Love the signs, Gail! What a wonderful idea. thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful Monday!
sandraallen260@centurytel.net
Anne
so cute Gail! Nice idea!!
Kristin@ A Vintage Fairy
like. Celebrate new with aged perfection!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
Perfect little touch of rustic for a wedding!
Good Time Charlie
This is such a great idea, love the rustic look of them. Hung with Jute, they look perfect. -K
Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal
I love these! I was asked by my future daughter in law to start gathering ideas to help her plan for their wedding. Guess what I'll be pinning?!
Pam
Adorable. You are always running across some neat things and make even neater things from them....great job.
✿ⒹⒺⒺ✿@ A Lapin Life
Hi Gail,
The signs are super looking and so cute for an outdoor wedding 🙂
Dee
Sue
I'm sure these will sell well! What a great way to decorate and reuse afterwards.
Have a great week,
Sue
Amanda
Very sweet, would be a lovely keepsake from a wedding! Thanks for tips on WLW, still playing around with it but love it so far!