I spent a little time this morning playing with some scrap boards, pretty papers and vinyl.  This is what I ended up with.  I'm really happy with the distressed, antique wall paper look as a background for these cute signs.

Because of the poor lighting I've been struggling with, the detail is a little hard to see, but I tried taking some close up pictures of the background.

I am hoping to get my lighting situation fixed soon, but until I can, I will continue to do the best I can.

I had myself in mind when I made this one, lol!

And this one, tee hee!!!

I've been submitting applications for several of the large craft shows in the area.  I've been accepted in the Junk in My Trunk and Junk in the Park shows in Newport, Washington (I'll post dates shortly).  I'm waiting to hear from the Custer shows at the Spokane Interstate Fairgrounds, and (fingers crossed) Farm Chicks.  Sadly, for me, Farm Chicks is booked through next year, but I will be sending my application for 2016 soon.  I can't wait to start working on my booth display.  I'm hoping, with a couple sunny days, I'll be able to get it put together.  I also plan to use it for outdoor photo shoots, with I hope, I hope, I hope, will provide much better pictures!

I've got several more signs drying at the time of this post.  With any luck, I'll get them posted in the next day or so.

As always, comments and questions are welcome.

Ever had one of THOSE days?

 I have never been accused of being a graceful person, and for very good reason.  Today, I had hoped to finish the 4 signs I started a couple days ago, and I was making decent progress until, as usual, my natural clumsiness took over, and I spilled about a quart of paint from the gallon I was trying to move.  I hadn't put the lid on tight, and somehow I managed to catch the bottom of the can on my work surface and it tipped over.  Sky Blue paint splattered all over the floor, as well as onto my shoe, another can of paint and my vacuum cleaner!  I work in a somewhat confined area in my house, and on a good day, it can be a challenge.  Today, I had about 12 cans of paint all sitting on the floor around my work area, and I had been tripping on them all morning.  I had just finished telling my husband that I needed to put a little book case or something next to the area where I do all the painting, to hold all the cans of paint I keep dragging in the house.  I guess I'll be making something from some of the Pallets I have in the barn to hold the paint!  Anyway, because I had to stop EVERYTHING I was doing to get the paint mopped up, I decided that after cleaning up my mess, I was going to call it a day.  I managed to get 2 of the 4 signs completed.  

The first one is simple, and I really like it that way!  I love the Deer Silhouettes I made a couple weeks ago, but I'm noticing that same silhouette is showing up EVERYWHERE!  I decided to do something a little different, and went on the search for a nice Caribou Silhouette.  I'm really happy with how this turned out.  Very simple, very rustic.

The other sign I finished today is a sentiment near and dear to my heart.

I was working on the other "Life is better on the Farm" sign, done on pallet boards when I had my little mishap, So it will be a day or so before I can get it posted.  I'm also making another "Life doesn't have to be Perfect" sign, which will also be posted in a couple days.  

 I am  hoping to have several new signs to post in the next few days.   That is, provided I don't trip and break something, which is ALWAYS a possibility with me, lol!

As always, if you have any questions, or would like to discuss a custom order,  just click on the "contact me" button.

Thanks everyone! 

A New Batch of Signs

Once again, I apologize for the photographs.  I'm having trouble with the lighting in my workroom.  It's early February in North Idaho, so it's dark and dreary outside that there isn't any natural light to begin with.  But to be honest, even if it was gloriously sunny outside, there is only 1 tiny window in my workroom, so I wouldn't get much natural light anyway!  The existing lighting is HORRIBLE!!!! So, I've been experimenting with clip lights, which aren't working out so well.  I am going to keep trying to find a workable fix, but until then, I hope you all will forgive my less then inspiring photography!  Like the sign above says, Life doesn't have to be Perfect to be Beautiful, lol!

That all being said, I've just finished another small group of signs and I wanted to share them with you.

The Man Cave 

10.5" x 16"

 25.00

I am the mother of 3 wonderful sons, so of course, I had to make a Man Cave sign, lol!    I bet you can think of a man or 2 that would love his own Man Cave sign.

Whenever I get Sad  

13" x 16.5"

35.00

I love this saying!  I think I'm going to post it ALL OVER MY HOUSE!  

Smile and Wave  

13" x 16.5"

35.00

Who doesn't want to feel like a Princess?  The crown has been covered in a combination of chunky gold glass glitter and outlined in old gold glitter.  Here's my attempt at a close up of the glitter, lol!

Life Doesn't Have to be Perfect 

14.5" x 18"

 45.00

I love this sign!  The sentiment is a great reminder of finding joy in your life and not waiting for it to be perfect to enjoy it.

My last sign was spoken for before I could post it, but I wanted to share it anyway.  I'll be making more of these.  

Welcome Friends 15.00

Here's a close up of the background 

Well, that's it for today.  I've got several more signs in various stages of completion.  I hope to get some of them posted in a few days.

As always, if you are interested in any of the signs shown, or would like to request a custom order, just send me an email using the link at the top right side of this page.