Encouraging

This sweet little sign was made a month ago just to help encourage Kenzie through the toughest time she has gone through in her young life. Good luck kid! You will experience a sweet victory!

Signs for a good cause

This week my signs are supporting two good causes. 

Our sweet friends had twin boys almost two years ago. Fred and Sam spent their first 6 months of life at Children's Hospital as Sam fought for his life. We didn't know this family at that time but I am so happy to call them friends now. Fred is an adorable little guy with an ornery smile and Sam made it home to heaven before the rest of us. To celebrate the boys' 2nd birthday mom and dad are throwing a fundraiser party to benefit Hayden's House of Healing. It's my absolute pleasure to donate a sign for the silent auction.

can't remember the size, probably 9"x11"

stained board with white wording

simple, rustic black frame

The second sign is going to Kearney this weekend. Chris and I have the opportunity to spend Gamma Phi Beta's Family Day with our girl. Sidenote: last year Chris drove through a snow storm and I had just undergone shoulder surgery and couldn't attend. This year I'm not missing it!

Anyway, GPhi's philanthropy is Girls On The Run so I am assuming the proceeds from the weekend will support this amazing organization. GOTR offers more than just a running club, they encourage girls to be joyful, confident and healthy. I think my sign goes right along with their motto.

almost 16"x10"

warm white board with black wording

simple, rustic black frame

this is us

This is a fun little sign I made for a co-worker's last day. Liz saw several family signs I made but none of them seemed to fit her blended family. Every family is a little different. Love your family and embrace your differences.

Description of this little sign...

about 9"x15"

reclaimed wood 

painted black and distressed

painted warm white words

as always I find a font(s) I like and then make changes to them to make it my own

Prayers for a Child

 Two sweet children have these huge signs hanging in their bedrooms tonight.

Praying God's word over your children is a powerful tool.

Prayers . Bible Verses . Favorite Quotes . Important Dates

I can turn your words into the customized decor you have been looking for but haven't found.

24" x 36"
$65

College Designs

This fall I made several signs for friends who root for universities other than the Nebraska Cornhuskers. I can't even imagine what is wrong with them. (insert smilie face) Below I have posted some pictures of signs that resulted from me digging through scraps of unwanted wood. When I do that, it's nearly impossible to duplicate my creation. Typically it doesn't matter to me but my friend Jill really wanted my "Home Sweet Home" sign, to be honest, I did not want to part with it. This sign is the cupboard door from an old Hoosier cabinet my father-in-law restored. Currently looking for another beat up treasure just like this.

15"x13" approximately and perfectly beat up

Yellow sign: scrap of wood flooring
Black sign: end piece of a 2x4 8"long

12"x12" board 

2x4 boards about 8-9" long

Christmas Signs

What on Earth happened???

I forgot that I started this blog.

The last three months I have had so many requests for christmas decor and gifts. It's been fun creating custom, one of a kind signs for my sweet friends.

Here are some recent designs

I made 4 for these as Christmas gifts
8" x 6"

Front Porch signs
10" x 52"

8" x 9"

Recreation of a Joanna Gaines sign
12" x 36"

Fall Door Hangers

If only I was one of those crafty people who could get in the groove 3-6 months BEFORE the season, maybe I could sell some of the stuff I enjoy making. Until then, I will decorate my own house and possibly give some stuff away to my friends and neighbors.

A couple weeks ago I was leaving my local Hy-Vee grocery store when a burlap pumpkin caught my eye. Even though it was cute it was obviously commercially made and I knew I could make something better. A quick trip to Hobby Lobby armed with my 40% off coupon, I bought some burlap and paint. The finished product is below just in time for fall. In case you have noticed, I need to open that bad boy up to add some more stuffing aka torn up brown paper bags. I could have used store bought batting but in order to save some cash I went with something laying around my house. 

Not only is October a time of gourds, falling leaves, crisp air and hot apple cider but in Nebraska it's State Cup Soccer time. Our middle daughter's soccer team is competing in their last ever State Cup and hoping for a 3-peat championship. That means I need a soccer ball door hanger. The bow is interchangeable (actually I am buying new maroon ribbon, that is just what I had in time for this weekend's games). This was an easy project but a little time consuming because I had to do so many coats of paint. Next time I will buy a tighter weaved burlap or find a way to pre-coat the fabric. I promise you, there are may tutorials on YouTube if you are interested in making something similar. If you find yourself as someone who doesn't have the time, interest or the know how, comment below to hire me to make a customized seasonal or sports themed door hanger. 

Happy Fall Ya'll!!