Quirky is a word I would use to describe my brain. haha. Yes, quirky, creative, and engaged (like…all the time). I told my friend, Mandy, who runs a donation/support ministry that I’ll take any misfit wooden pieces she can throw my way. Enter in Henry (I lovingly named him such) – a misfit cock who needs a new lease on life. He’s the star of my farmhouse chicken sign yet to be.
In a way, of sorts, you could call me broody for my own bunch of hens (or animals, period). It has long been a dream of mine to have chicken with their fluffy butts adorning my property. So, of course, I couldn’t pass up this misfit.
Henry stands about 10″ tall, has a broken dowel sticking out his feet, a wire with some sort of football-ish looking bead attached to it, and a wall mount slot on the back. hmmm… I scratch my head much like a chicken scratches the ground wondering what in the world his original purpose was??
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DIY TIME
At any rate, no matter his past, right? It’s time to give this fella a new lease on life. In order to complete my vision, I head out to my wood stash and pull out this piece of plywood. First, I want to cut it to size, so I use my small circular saw and my Rip-Cut Jig to cut a large square.
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Then, once have it cut, I apply a aged wood accelerator to make a dark base. Next, I apply a whitewash of paint to create more layers.
NEXT STEPS
Per my normal, I love to add typography. Obviously, with a farmhouse chicken sign there is typography to be added. Yay! I use my transfer method to take my design and prepare it for application.
You can use a window to trace as I’m doing or, I also use my LED tracing pad (love that thing!)
Then, I trace my prepared design onto my plywood square, followed by painting in the design.
THE REVEAL
Finally, it’s time of Henry to make his debut. woot! Or should I say bock, bock?
I daresay, he sure is strutting his stuff, don’t you think? haha. Also, Henry totally suits this DIY project and is literally the cherry on top.
Last, I think Henry approves his new roost. Also, if you’d like to adopt Henry into your home decor, you can find him available in my online shop along with many other goodies.
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LOL!!!? Not the typography phrase I was expecting. The sign is gorgeous and starts my day on a happy note!! I don’t know how you do all these things so well and have such an unlimited supply of creativity. But, I’m glad you do!!?
yahoo!! I’m so glad it brought you smiles. It sure was fun to create. Thanks, Rebecca!
Hello Larissa, I couldn’t wait to see what you created with this fella! Wow, what a fun sign, fluffy butts is just perfect for Henry.
tee hee! I was giggling the whole time creating. Thanks!
That was a creative idea. I was thinking what could she possibly do with that. What a neat and fun idea!
All I saw was fluffy butt as soon as I saw it. tee hee! Thank you, Donna.
I LOVE that little chicken!! Such a sweet sign you made. Good job Larissa!
Woot! Thanks so much, Cate! 😀
Hilarious! I needed that good laugh this morning. Not only are you creative, but a comedian also 🙂
Cute cute cute! Love the verse, that’s going to get a lot of laughs….Hope it finds a forever home.
When I first saw the rooster, I was thinking what can be made from this. Never would I have thought to use the rooster as part of a sign. GENIUS!!! I love it!! The phrase is perfect. We all need as many laughs as we can get these days. This brought a big smile to my face
Great job!!!!
Right? I couldn’t stop laughing when I found it. So fun for me! Thank you, Glenda.
That’s gorgeous! I love it. As a chicken owner myself, though, I have to point out I’m pretty sure that’s a Henrietta, not a Henry. 🙂
Thanks! Just named it as my littlest wanted. I knew too. 😉 Fluffy butts are typically referred to the hens.
Larissa,
This is adorable! It makes me laugh and inspires me to make a “Fluffy Butts” sign. I get so excited to see the notification in my email for every one of your blog posts! Sharing on FB and Pinterest!
You are a fun gal, Sandy. Thank you! You don’t know how much your words mean to me…really. 🙂
Haha! What a cute sign! I love it! Super nice job with your lettering/shading. I thought it was routed or something at first! ?
Yay! Thanks so much, Becky. It was fun to create.
I love Henry’s fluffy butt! That gave me a smile to start my day! Your creative ideas never cease to amaze me?
tee hee hee! Thanks so much, Kim. I’m so happy you’re smiling! 😀