Do you know what time it is? It’s the second Tuesday of the month which means is Trash to Treasure Tuesday! {{excited applause}} My gal friends have created inspiration for you that you’ll see in a bit. For my #trashure fun today, I’ve got a repurposed antique sign…er…soon to be.
Take a look at this made in _____ gem. Kinda a hot mess with tousled raffia, falling off crow, and mossy mess.
My friend, Mandy, sent me a message asking if I wanted this. You bet! What a fun challenge this is, right?
DIY TIME
First order of business to tear this puppy apart. Talk about therapy! haha. It literally took two whacks of a hammer to get this to fall to pieces.
What you can obviously see is a moon, two rusty stars, a crow, and some really weird pumpkins. However, I can see wood, and wood means potential. It can be transformed into most anything.
Since I mentioned a repurposed antique sign, that’s where I’m headed. To keep it simple, I’m basically taking these bits and using them in a different form. In order to do that I bring a thrifted wood frame I scored a back a few months ago. It has a bit of damage, so I am updating it with a metallic English brown paint.
Also, notice I also refreshed the paint on the moon and crow too.
NEXT STEPS
Next, after my painting fun, I cut a piece of luan to mount my newly created decor. To install it, I use my point driver to tack the panel into the frame.
Last, but not least, I add my decorative elements to the front and have my finished product.
I’ve gotta say this was fun! I never turn down a hot mess challenge. They’re addictive to take on when they are as basic as this. Would you have guessed an antique sign? Of course, the old frame really helps pull it together.
I’m curious…what would you have done with that fall decor before? For me, I say those wonky pumpkins never looked better. Also, if you’d like to make this sign a part of your home, you can find it available in my online shop. (SOLD)
In addition, share and pin my repurposed antique sign to encourage others to rescue ugly decor. tee hee!
Up next, I’ve got this funky find that’s ready for a new life. SEE HERE!
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Great job! Would never have thought to make a sign!
Thanks! It was kinda like therapy to see it busted apart. haha!
That looks great Larissa! I couldn’t imagine what you could do with that but your vision was perfect as always! You’re wonderful at thinking outside the box, I wish I had your imagination! 🙂
It just means so much to share with you my DIY fun. Thank you for the smile, Carolyn. 😀
Nope! Never guessed a sign! You are such a smarty pants!! Love it!
haha. Woot! This was fun. Thank you so much.
I would have tossed it with gloves on! ? Amazing transformation and so creative!!! You’re a never ending well of talent!!! ?
bwahahaha!! You crack me up!! Thank you for the love.
That turned out so cute! Now I’m wondering if you have something planned for the ‘pumpkins’ 🙂 ?
Patty! The pumpkins are on the sign. tee hee! 😀
This idea is Awesome! I love the way your mind works. It’s truly inspiring ?
Sweet! I’m so glad you think so. Thank you, Jane.
Awesome repurpose!
aww…thanks so much, Sara. So fun!
Super cute, Larissa! Did I miss how you added the words to the pumpkins? Are they etched or painted?
Thanks, Jen! I hand-painted them on those weird pumpkins. haha.
Hey Larissa, I’m not going to lie. I thought there is no way she can turn this mess into something worth keeping but I was wrong. So cute. So clever. So jealous. : )
wahoooooo!!! hee hee! Thank you, Kim. It is pure therapy to redo something like this.
Larissa – you are just SO DARN CREATIVE! I am glad you are using your talents to inspire others and repurpose throw-away items. Always enjoy your posts!
You’ve made my day, Nancy. Thank you!
Oh my goodness! I would not have thought of making a sign like this. I can’t believe you were able to use all the pieces in one project. Love your vision!
I’m so glad you enjoy my crazy jaunts. What fun for me to make use of every bit of it. Thanks, Melva!
I have NO idea what I would have done with that “hot mess” challenge but knocked it out of the ballpark my friend. Love your new/old sign!! XOXO
Thanks, Denise! I’m so glad you like it. Buh-bye creepy balloon-looking pumpkins! haha!
I know you had fun with this one!! You are so creative!! XOXO
My hammer and I had fun. haha. Thanks, Christy.
You are SO clever!!! Love this! xo
You did a great job. I was wondering what you were going to do with the pumpkins, but then I figured out that the words are on those pieces.
Thank you. Yes, I was curious how many would figure it out. 😀
Extremely impressed. Real creativity and vision.
Thank you, Dixie Lee. It’s pure fun for me.
I am constantly amazed at what you come up with! I never would have seen that in that hot mess! It turned out so cute!
Well, that makes my day, Susan. Just getting to share what I do is fun enough. Thank you!!
You are amazing. The way you take things and turn them into something completely different highlights how smart and creative you are. I am not surprised that it already sold.
How sweet are you, Marietta? I wish I could give you a hug. Thank you!