DIY Typography Signs from Cast-Off Art
This was completely unintentional, but I’ve run into my former decor identity twice in a row now for Trash to Treasure Tuesdays.
Once a month, I team up with four super talented blogger friends to flip anything we find at a thrift store or yard sale. But this time, I decided to dig through my own donation pile and came up with this old pair of wine art I got when Robert and I first got married.
Last time around I madeover a thrift store tray with nearly the exact same burgundy wine theme. It’s not that there’s anything wrong with decorating with burgundy and wine graphics, but I’ve figured out it’s not really “me”.
And since I find myself crushing on lots of typography signs everywhere, I had nothing to lose.
Supplies Used: (Some affiliate link are provided below. See my full disclosure for more info.)
- Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Coco (You can find your closest retailer who carries it here. I get mine at a nearby antique shop.)
- Annie Sloan Dark Soft Wax
- Chip brush
- Clean, lint-free rag
- Computer & inkjet printer
- 4 sheets of parchment printer paper
- Scissors
- Mod Podge in matte
- Sponge applicator brush
I gave the frames a good dusting first because they reeeeally needed it. With the chip brush, I gave both frames two coats of the ASCP Coco.
After the paint was good and dry, I worked in sections (one side of each frame at a time) to swipe on the dark wax with a chip brush and immediately wipe it back with a clean rag.
I love using this method on lots of projects to give them a weathered wood look. I’ve used it on my industrial hamper, office supply organizer, and pumpkin terrarium too. It’s always coming in handy for something.
Once the wax was completely dry, I printed my wording on parchment printer paper. You can download the printables here if you want to use them too!
I applied a coat of the Mod Podge to the picture part of the frames first and placed the printables where I wanted them. I pressed out the bubbles until smooth with a credit card edge. For the still exposed edges, I cut a few strips of blank parchment paper to Mod Podge in place too.
When the under layer of Mod Podge was dry, I sealed it on top with another coat.
I had actually already made printables with the same wording this summer for some glass frames I had, but I’m thinking I like these even more. They look a bit more rustic. And rustic is always a winner in my book.
What do you think? Even better that it cost me nothing! Woo to the hoo!
Do you see a little glimpse of those wooden shelves on the far right (below)? Eek! We’re so close to a reveal! Bad weather, several colds, and many family events have set us back in our house progress lately, but we’re getting back into the swing of things.
If you want to recreate some typography art for yourself on a few cast-off art frames of your own, be sure to pin it below. I’ll definitely be snapping up any frames like these that I see at the thrift store from now on.
And be sure to stop in to check out all of the pretty makeovers of these thrift finds from my Trash to Treasure gal pals.
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Love the printables. Can you share the measurements? 8×10? Thanks!
Hi Erin! My frames were 10×10 but the printable is 8×10. I just mod podged the rest with the same paper the printable was printed on. I hope that makes sense.
Why do you use parchment paper? And how did you cut it and get it to go through your printer?
The parchment paper just had a little bit of a antique texture to it that I liked. I just printed it like a regular sheet and then Mod Podged it and glued on strips of more parchment paper around it to cover the entire picture.
I really love everything about this! I would love to hang this up but in a different color and just have it on cardstock and put it in a frame. I do appreciate the free printable though!! Would you by any chance be willing to share the name of the font you used for this? Thank you!
Hi Jordan! Sure! The font is called Sweet Pea. You can download it from dafont.com
Thank you so much for your help!
My pleasure!
I love this bathroom so much I am using it as a model for my new guest bath in our new build! I am so excited!
Yay!!! So glad it helped, Laura! I’d love to see a photo when you finish yours!
I just found your blog and I am so excited!!! I love love love your house and your style! Exactly what I have been looking for! Such great ideas!!!
Aw thank you sooo much, Desiree!!! So glad to hear that!
I love your DIY quote signs! to cover the exposed edges after you put your sign down – can you notice the strips of blank parchment paper when mod podge is used over it?? Thanks for all your help!
Thanks! If I look closely, I can see the edges a little bit. If I had to do it over, I would actually tear the edges of the paper to feather it out and give it not such a defined line. But it doesn’t bother me too much as is. 🙂
This is such a great little upcycle. Can’t wait to see the rest of the bathroom!! Thanks for sharing at The Creative Circle. xoxo
Thanks, Kathy! These were a lot of fun to make.
I love how the signs turned out! I’m a sucker for a great makeover from something you don’t think you want anymore! Thanks for linking up at the Handmade Hangout- I’ll be featuring you on my blog (www.occasionallycrafty.com) today when the new linky goes live. I hope you’ll stop by to check out your feature and link up again!
Thank you so much, Valerie! I love how this one turned out too.
Love the quotes and you did a great job! Can I ask where you purchased the vanity light from? Thanks, Julie
Absolutely! I got it at Lowe’s. Here’s the link to it: http://fave.co/1LoqMt9
These are fabulous, Lauren! Your former wine art became the perfect accessory for your updated bathroom. Can’t wait to see the rest! 🙂
Thanks, Jen! It was fun to make.
LOVE THIS! Can I ask what are the sizes of the frames of the of wine art? Thanks!
Thanks, Heather! The frames are 10″x10″.
Super cute! I would love to know the name of that font!
Thank you! The font is called Sweet Pea. 🙂
Love your upcycle! Also noticed your vanity light. Do you mind sharing where you purchased it?
Thank you! Absolutely! The light is from Lowe’s. Here’s the link to it if you need it: http://fave.co/1L9KYz2
I’m a sign and graphic lover so these are right up my alley!! Perfect! 🙂
xo
Nancy
Me too. 🙂 Love doing this bloghop with you each month, Nancy. It’s always a blast. 🙂
I love the way you reused those pieces. I really love the sayings. I swear…Mod Podge is a close 2nd to my obsession with white wax. Great project!
I love those sayings too. Good reminder every day. 🙂 I’m the same way. Mod Podge er’ry day!
i think i first heard the quote “today is a good day for a good day” in one of Joanna’s makeovers 😉 Great quote!
So smart to reuse what you already had to create something fresh and beautiful! Love how these turned out and the sentiment of each! XO
Thank you, Christy! I was so glad to get some use out of these. 🙂
Very cute, inexpensive, quick update to dated artwork – love it! I’m curious why you used parchment paper instead of bond or scrapbook paper?
I definitely could have used scrapbook paper, but I didn’t have any. And I was being super cheap about it trying to use what I already had. 😉
Wow Lauren the addition of the wax really changes the end result giving it a much more rustic look. Very nice and frugal! My kind of upcycle!
Thanks, Mary!
Lovely and also great reminders of how to begin each day!
I agree. I’m not a morning person. I need that reminder every day. 🙂
That is the perfect upgrade to that dated artwork, Lauren. I love the quotes you used and I think your reveal will be awesome! I hear ya on the way life can get in the way…we’re up to our eyeballs too and finishing up our projects. Great job!
The blogging struggle is real, right? 😉 Thanks, Larissa! LOVED your backyard reveal!