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How To Make A Whitewashed Farmhouse Sign

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For Int’ Bloggers Club this month, it’s all about Local Love. One of the things I love so much our monthly challenge is that we get to interpret each months theme in our own way and make fun projects which will hopefully inspire you. I’m not going to lie but I was actually stumped at first. Thankfully after a little think, how to make a whitewashed farmhouse sign came to mind for reasons I’ll explain below!

How To Make A Whitewashed Farmhouse Sign

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Can I use this technique on furniture?

You absolutely can!! It’s best to use this technique on raw wood. So if you sand your piece back to the raw wood and then apply it gives a really beautiful finish. Shows up all of the grain of the wood and adds lots of character. Always seal with wax or a tough coat.


 

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Supplies needed:

Today’s project was inspired by a lovely little local fresh produce shop known as The Shed. We regularly drop in for our fresh fruit and delicious spreads. One of our favourites is the honey which led me to choosing this fun decor transfer!

 

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Step 1 – Using an old jar or a cup, add a splash of Champlain and water. I didn’t measure out this mix. Play around with it to suit you. But the general rule is more water to paint. 

Using your chux cloth wipe over your sign until you get a nice wash effect. You want to see the wood grain coming through your wash.

 

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Step 2 – Cut out the transfer that you would like to use from the Farm Fresh Signage Decor Transfer. There are 3 transfers included in this set so you can go to town and make another 2 fun signs.


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Sharing a fun easy way to make a whitewashed farmhouse sign using a decor transfer | www.raggedy-bits.com | #raggedybits #DIY #farmhouse #sign #whitewash #fusionmineralpaint #IOD #Champlain #FarmFresh

Step 3 – Line up your transfer. Using the applicator, press firmly to apply the transfer to your sign. Be careful not to push too hard if you’re using a soft wood because it will press into the wood.

 

Sharing a fun easy way to make a whitewashed farmhouse sign using a decor transfer | www.raggedy-bits.com | #raggedybits #DIY #farmhouse #sign #whitewash #fusionmineralpaint #IOD #Champlain #FarmFresh

Waxing Time

Step 4 – Grab your wax brush and apply some wax to seal in all your hard work!

 

Sharing a fun easy way to make a whitewashed farmhouse sign using a decor transfer | www.raggedy-bits.com | #raggedybits #DIY #farmhouse #sign #whitewash #fusionmineralpaint #IOD #Champlain #FarmFresh

 

Sharing a fun easy way to make a whitewashed farmhouse sign using a decor transfer | www.raggedy-bits.com | #raggedybits #DIY #farmhouse #sign #whitewash #fusionmineralpaint #IOD #Champlain #FarmFresh

Now you’re all ready to decorate! 

Be sure to check out below all the other Local Love Projects below from my blogging pals!

Happy Painting,

 

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Sharing a fun easy way to make a whitewashed farmhouse sign using a decor transfer | www.raggedy-bits.com | #raggedybits #DIY #farmhouse #sign #whitewash #fusionmineralpaint #IOD #Champlain #FarmFresh

 

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11 comments

  1. Great tutorial! I’ve never tried transfers before so this is great motivation. I love that you paid tribute to a local shop for the Local Love challenge :).

  2. Love the farmhouse sign and how you paid tribute to a local business. I like this transfer and have never seen it before. Your lovely handmade sign serves as a reminder that I’m long overdue to create a fun project with a transfer.

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