Today, I’m turning it over to my in-real-life friend Sarah. She loves all things home, DIY and design. (I guess we have a lot in common).
So, when she sent me a picture message about her new DIY Ballard-inspired sign, I immediately texted back and told her that I must share it on the blog. She kindly obliged with the information below.
So, help me welcome Sarah and her beautiful French-looking plaque, inspired by Ballard Designs.
Take it, Sarah…
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I absolutely LOVE Ballard Designs. If I had all the money in the world, I would by my furnishings and decor from Ballard Designs. I’ve been jonesing this Pruvost Plaque for about 6 months – . But with a price tag of $259, I thought I’d pass.
A few months ago, my husband and I blew in more insulation in the attic. The insulation came on an old weathered oak pallet. Lightbulb!! God had a plan!
I kept the pallet and this weekend when it was beautiful outside, I busted it out. Here are the steps we took:
- We removed the slats with a crowbar and hammer.
- Then, I laid the wood on the ground and sketched the outline of the design above with a pencil. I went over the sketch with a sharpie.
- DH cut the wood with a jig saw. He cut a few extra pieces from the pallet to act as a backing to keep it together and nailed those in from the back so there wouldn’t be any nail heads showing on the front.
- Next, I turned to my trusty Cricut where I created a stencil for the words. I already had some dark brown craft paint so I used that to create the worlds.
We hung it last night and I can’t stop beaming every time I walk into the living room. LOVE IT! And because we owned everything we used, it cost me $0!!
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AussieBird says
It’s lovely, but, um, has she misspelled confiserie? Hers seems to say confisere. (The sign says confectionery of Flanders, btw).
Leigh says
Your friend and her hubby are super cute and crafty. That piece looks awesome.
DecorandtheDog says
Nice work Sarah! Her piece is definitely better than Ballard’s!
Shannon says
BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN??? Sorry, just curious. Anyway, this looks so much better than the original too, great job Sarah! I totally have a Cricut but never use it. But apparently there’s a bunch of people who now need one!
Jenny @ Words on Wendhurst says
So pretty. Love the price, and I actually like it way more than the Ballard Designs one. 🙂
fabulous50shousewife says
That turned out beautiful! Very nice that a want can be turned into pure genious into how to DIY and save money! It is a great piece, but I do have a question!?! What does it actually say?
Liz @ It's Great To Be Home says
It looks AWESOME!! Great job, Sarah!
LizzieBeth says
that is gorgeous! Can I send Sarah my address and she can make one for me? 😉
LB
Nikki says
Nice! I do like hers better than the original. Good job.
karen @ our slo house says
That’s amazing! It does look better than the ‘original.’
p.s. I think I need to get myself one of those cricut goodies…
Cindy @The Flipping Couple says
Whoa, totally impressed. It’s beautiful!
jen @ homeinthecountry says
It looks great – just like the Ballard version, but better because it was free! 🙂
You have such crafty IRL friends!
Mrs. Adventure says
Whoa hold the phone – its amazing I’m totally smitten and might have to try my hand at one.
Sigh… I still need a cricut.