Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Screen Sign

This is a redesign that almost wasn't.





We've been cleaning up in and around the garage, and my husband almost threw a few white screens away. 



I intervened.  I love the chippy white finish, and remembered what I did with some of these several years ago.  This was a spray paint project.  I put together "PARIS CAFE" with some of my letter stencils.  The signs I made before had simple black stenciling, with smaller lettering.  I wanted this one to have a little more presence.  So, I used large stencils, and overlapped the letters.

First I sprayed over the stencil with black.  I then raised the stencil about a quarter inch up, and to the right.




Next, I sprayed it with green.










What do you think?  I have a few variations in mind for the others.




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42 comments:

  1. Connie @ Sensible-RedesignMarch 6, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    Love it what a cool idea!

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  2. Cassie BustamanteMarch 6, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    i just love this! i have seen painted screens before and always admire them- you did a great job!

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  3. *Shabby LOCO!*March 6, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Cute idea smarty GURL!
    ;)
    Lub it!

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  4. Maureen WyattMarch 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    I love it and thanks for telling us how you did it! ~ Maureen

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  5. Katie @ Wildwood CreekMarch 6, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    Love the screen sign--such a creative idea!

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  6. VictoriaMarch 6, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Oh my gosh, this is awesome! I love it...what a fabulous idea! How in the heck do you even think of these things!!!

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  7. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    love it is there anything in your garage that hubby can throw out knowing you couldn't make something with it I don't think so the man should give up now :)

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  8. mariondee-designsMarch 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    You never cease to amaze me with your gorgeous transformations! I think they look great! I would never have thought to do that... take care, Maryann

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  9. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Simple. and Amazing too. :)

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  10. SherryMarch 6, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I think it's perfect!

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  11. susan hemannMarch 6, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    I love old screens. I usually keep them for drying flowers, but I love what you did with yours!

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  12. DonnaMarch 6, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    I think this is the most beautiful screen that I've ever seen, Rosemary! I love your idea of adding the shadow to the letters in a different color. Thanks for the great idea! Tres magnifique!

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  13. farmhouse-storyMarch 6, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    i think i love it:)

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  14. JaniceMarch 6, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    What beautiful things you have! And what beautiful groupings! Fabulous blog.

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  15. miss flibbertigibbetMarch 6, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    I love those Rosemary! Very vintage looking. What was he thinking! Thank goodness you caught him.....men....
    Lorraine

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  16. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingMarch 6, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    I love it...
    You are so clever!!
    Can't wait to see the other ones.
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  17. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 7:08 PM

    Rosemary,

    Very clever! I like the way it turned out. I would have never thought to do something like that.

    Kris

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  18. OliveMarch 6, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    Hubby must clear everything with you before he tosses it. This screen is perfectly chippy and I love what you did with it. hugs, olive

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  19. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorMarch 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    I love the way this came out! You know I like my signs! You did a great job!

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  20. Little City FarmMarch 6, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    What do I think? I think you are amazing. Love, love, love this.

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  21. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicMarch 6, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    I love the white, chippy paint. It looks so cute with the paris sign on it now. Great idea!

    ~Shanon

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  22. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsMarch 6, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    You are so lucky you rescued the screen before it hit the trash pile...You gave it a new life and what a treasure it is!..I said it before and I shall say it many times more...you are so very talented!

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  23. Amy KinserMarch 6, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    You have such great ideas and do such great work!

    Hope you are doing well and having a great week.

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  24. Blue Creek HomeMarch 6, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Is there anything you can't do?
    You have an amazing creative gene!!!
    Love the screen signs

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  25. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Love it! Brilliant solution for saving the piece.

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  26. DebiMarch 6, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    WOW!! Absolutely love it!! Great idea! I may have to borrow it lol. Thanks for sharing!!

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  27. Leena Milligan LanteigneMarch 7, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    This is SO KEWL! My gosh, Rosemary, you're a creative genius! xoxo, Leena

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  28. SImple and Serene LivingMarch 7, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    Love this, Rosemary. Always wondering what to do with old screens :)

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  29. Little Miss MaggieMarch 7, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    I love what you did with the stencil. Great idea.

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  30. Curtains in My TreeMarch 7, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    looks great and I am sure some lady will want that for her kitchen wall

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  31. Our Hopeful HomeMarch 7, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Wow! Who would have thought to paint it twice, just a bit to the side the second time? Gives it a nice 3-d effect. These will sell like hotcakes, I assure you! Love them.

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  32. Kim @ French Country AntiquesMarch 7, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Best idea ever!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    So Clever, love this! nice job!

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  34. PamelaMarch 7, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    I loved this the first time I saw it! It is just awesome. Thanx for coming to party at my place Rosemary!

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  35. chateau chicMarch 7, 2012 at 6:42 PM

    I love your sign. Thank goodness you nabbed the wonderful screens before they got thrown out.
    Mary Alice

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  36. AnneMarch 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    L-O-V-E it.

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  37. Little City FarmMarch 8, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    You know how much I love these - so glad you shared them at our party today.

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  38. CindyMarch 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Oh, I love the screen sign.:)

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  39. lvroftiquesMarch 8, 2012 at 7:22 PM

    I know I sound like a broken record, but I love it! Oh no your husband did NOT try to throw those windows away?! He should know better than that *winks* Vanna

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  40. MimiMarch 10, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Brillinat! How do you come up with these ideas

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  41. Maman NaturelMarch 13, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Gorgeous! So creative! And who would have thought - from a fly screen that that was on it's way out forever... Very thrifty and chic - well done :)

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  42. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 15, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    Rosemary--Wow! great tute on that stenciling technique! Raising the letters, great outcome!
    gail

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