Vintage-Look Bakery Sign

I felt like doing something on the creative side today,

so I thought I'd try my hand at making a vintage looking

painted bakery sign.

I started off with a wood sign from the auction trash.  I chose this 

one because I liked the beveled edge, it was the right size

and already had a wire hanger attached to the back.

I painted the edge black and the front white, leaving raw spots to help

 create a weathered look.  Then I sketched on the lettering in pencil.

After filling in the lettering with paint, I added a little brown for

dirt, spotted it with some white with my nearly dry paint brush,

and wiped the whole thing to smear the paint a little so 

it wasn't so bold and fresh looking.

I drew some lines horizontally to mimic wood grain

and softened them with a damp rag. 

Not too bad for free, ya think?

I like it hanging above the kitchen pantry.

♥