Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Fleur de lis Sign

I created this sign with a discarded piece of wood, thickened paint, wood filler, a fleur de lis stencil, and vintage rubber letter stamps. I used wood filler for my dimensional fleur de lis images. You can review the dimensional technique HERE.

I applied multiple layers of black paint first. I then followed with two coats of white paint, to which I added a thickening agent. Next, I gave it a little sanding, to show the undercoat, and highlight the fleur de lis.


It makes the fleur de lis look like it's embedded in the surface.
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36 comments:

  1. AlediaFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:08 PM

    Fleurs Fabulous!!

    Have a great day!!

    Aledia

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  2. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    Very pretty!

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  3. KellyFebruary 22, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Another charming creation! Very appropriate for Spring coming up too.

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  4. OliveFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Sweet Rosemary, I sure wish I was outside in the 74 degree weather with my flowers.

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  5. Latane BartonFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    Very nice. Ah... and more to come, that's great. Love the sign.

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  6. Maureen WyattFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    I'm really loving the dimension of the thickened paint and wood filler embellishment. It gives things a look of authenticity that you can't get with paint alone. ~ Maureen

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  7. VictoriaFebruary 22, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    You must have boundless energy Rosemary! This is lovely:)

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  8. SImple and Serene LivingFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    It looks wonderful, Rosemary.

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  9. SusanFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Rosemary, it is beautiful as all your things are!

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Love it and your awesome technique!!

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  11. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeFebruary 22, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    What you're doing with plain old pieces of wood is simply amazing! Thanks for the info. on this technique.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Very pretty, Rosemary! I could just see this hanging on a garden gate, too!

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  13. Heaven's WalkFebruary 22, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Just loving that dimensional look, Rosemary! Can hardly wait to try it out! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  14. Ivy and ElephantsFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    I must say, another fabulous design. I need to find a way to get to Illinois!
    Hugs,
    Patti
    p.s. Link is open, come on by!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    do you EVER sleep????

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  16. miss flibbertigibbetFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    So pretty! Simple and elegant...
    Lorraine

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  17. Ispirato DesignFebruary 22, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    You always make the most simply beautiful things- I'm always thinking, why didn't I think of that! Thanks for being such a continuous source of inspiration!

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  18. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    What a beautiful sign and a great idea for making the stencil 3 dimensional....You are so talented!

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  19. DeseraeFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Very pretty!!!
    ~Des

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  20. KarenFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Love your sign!! You are so patient to go through all of those steps, but it sure was worth it.
    I'll be back. I'm your newest follower!!
    And thank for being my first "commentor" for my post this week.
    Karen
    Ladybug Creek

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  21. CindyFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I love that! You are so creative, but I think I have told you that many times already.:)

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  22. deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkieFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Love it! I've got to try your dimensional technique.

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  23. StephanieFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Awesome creation as always!

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Love the sign! I like the fact that the fleur de lis is raised...it gives it some dimension.

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  25. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    Hello dear Rosemary! It's been a bit, but am now doing some blog visiting...going through my favorite reads that are on my sidebar...and I wanted to stop by and say hello :o)

    As always, another beautiful piece!

    Blessings & Aloha!

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  26. Little City FarmFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    This is so pretty. I'm curious if you have a Cajun background because you use the fleurs de lis occasionally. I love it! Very pretty.

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  27. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    Hi Rosemary,
    Lovely sign, perfect for a garden gate! Love the font...
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  28. La Casa blancaFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Hi Rosemary,
    it looks wonderful. I love it...

    All the Best from Germany!
    Nicole

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  29. lvroftiquesFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Rosemary do you do this stuff while you're watching TV or something? *winks* You're a painting machine! FAA...Vanna

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  30. L'Heure Bleue At HomeFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    Such a pretty sign! You did a fabulous job.

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  31. StephanieFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Hi! I found you from These Peas Taste Funny & Seven Alive's linky party. I love fleur de lis's because they were my HS mascot. I happened to see in one of your comments someone saying that they need to get to IL so I look at your profile and saw St. Charles, IL...that's where my hubby and I grew up! How neat! All of our family still lives there, we now live in SC. Such a small world! :-)
    gatheredinthekitchen.com

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  32. LoribethFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    What a pretty sign! It really does look like the letters are embedded. I popped over from Funky Junk, and I'm glad I did. You have a really nice blog.

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  33. The Greeley GirlsFebruary 26, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    well done a charm. elizabeth
    check us out if you have time
    thegreeleygirls.com
    we are new to blogging

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  34. thistlewoodfarmFebruary 26, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Catching up on all your posts! What an awesome sign. I love the simplicity.....yet so beautiful!

    blessings,
    thistle :)

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  35. Family StoriesOctober 26, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Beautiful! What did you use to thicken the paint? Gesso? Spackle? I'm new at this. Thanks.

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