I desired a sign featuring an engaging pattern, but elaborate scrollwork by hand felt too much effort; I recalled having a stamp set with the exact design I envisioned...
So, I gathered my courage to explore an even less familiar crafting path...
Is it appropriate to use house paint with my scrapbooking acrylic stamps?
The definitive response...
Absolutely!!
Using a small brush, I applied panther colored paint, then gently and swiftly 'stamped' onto the dry surface of the painted wood, repeating the stamp 3 or 4 times before reapplying paint.
The process was effortless; after completion, I rinsed the stamp under water to remove the paint.
To enhance the sign's depth, I incorporated a small ruler frame from my downstairs decor collection using a hot glue gun at the center.
I had always intended to display an old skeleton key centrally; however, I placed it so carefully during its last storage that...
...I cannot locate it now!
{Surely you experience this occasionally as well?}
When it reappears, I plan to attach a small cup hook near the top for hanging.
Skeleton keys bring back memories of my childhood home, so they will feature in my Memory Entryway Gallery Wall.
I haven't shared the reverse sides of my signs yet; while not perfect, I refine them slightly by applying a coat of stain to the back (after staining the front) and mounting a sawtooth hanger near the top.
For those who missed earlier Entryway Gallery Wall creations, they are available here:
- Light Reflector Arrow Sign {and basic sign tutorial}
- Beach Cottage {Faux} Frames
- Striped & Layered Frame
- Monogram Family Letter Sign
