Thursday, September 23, 2010

MY PuMPkin PaTCH LaWN STaKe

I'll come clean and admit that I'm a Craftaholic this week!!

Here's how I made this sign...

I cut four pieces of wood and sanded the rough edges
* the post is 42 inches
* the sign on top is 16.5 inches
* the two direction signs are both 15 inches


I painted all the pieces using Ceramcoat Acrylic paint from Michaels. Since this is going to be beside my door and out of the rain I didn't bother using outdoor paint.


Once completely dry I roughed up the edges....have I told you lately how much I love the worn look


I used my Cricut and Sure Cuts Alot Software to make my lettering


FONTS I USED FOUND IN MICROSOFT OFFICE!!!

Pumpkin Patch = Grilled Cheese
Hay Ride = Smarty Pants
Corn Maze = Hank

 For this project I used the outdoor glossy vinyl because it holds up better and is intended for outdoor use.



I affixed each sign onto the post using Wood Glue

For a special touch I tied a piece of Raffia to the top and placed it next to my front door for all to see.



Happy FALL Everyone!!


I'm linking this project to....


Show and Tell @ Blue Cricket Design
Perpetual Link Party @ Childmade
A Crafty-Soiree @ Katies Nesting Spot
Fall Frenzy @ Diary of a Craftaholic
Everything But the Kitchen Sink @ A Little Knick Knack

14 comments:

  1. JacSeptember 23, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    This is SO cute!!!

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  2. Diane SchmidtSeptember 24, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    OH how much fun! I'd love to have a cricut, what a great project, so glad you shared it on 504 Main. Can't wait to take a look around and some of your other projects :)

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  3. Sheri@childmade.comSeptember 24, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    This is VERY cute! I went to link this up and you had already done so, so I'm going to move it to the front. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. BeccaSeptember 24, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    I love your blog and this is a really cute craft! I have a question for you? When cutting vinyl with the cricut, how do you get it all on one sheet? When ever I have done it, each letter comes off individually and it has a sticky back that I peel off. Am I missing something?
    Thanks!

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  5. PaulaSeptember 24, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    This is so adorable _ I had to put the pix on my blog with your link - thanks for sharing - Paula In Idaho
    http://bucketsofhalloweenideas.blogspot.com/

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  6. ~ ReganSeptember 24, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    So sweet! I think I will have to copy this idea! (I will add your link to my post if I do!)

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  7. Megan GunyanSeptember 25, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Looks awesome! I would love to play at your house! ;)

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  8. AmandaSeptember 28, 2010 at 5:14 AM

    Very cute :) featured this today http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/pumpkin-patch-yard-stake/

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  9. Holly LefevreSeptember 28, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    Hi my long lost friend. This is too cute! I am all about the worn look too...and ready for Fall. Thanks for linking up! We need to get you entered into one of the DIY Club's monthly project parties with your cute crafts!

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  10. KatieSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    I love it! The weathered wood is a great touch and thank you for sharing your font choices. I am addicted to fonts and love finding great projects online, it's so helpful to know eactly which ones people used for their projects. I need to get that software, might have to finally download it tonight. Thank you for joining us at A Crafty Soiree! I hope you'll come back next week and link up again!

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  11. maliaSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    omg this is SO cute... absolutely love it!
    www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  12. MelissaOctober 2, 2010 at 5:17 PM

    I love this! So cute!

    Melissa
    http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/

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  13. BrandiOctober 3, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    That is super cute! :)

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  14. Kids craft ideasSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:21 AM

    Great tutorial! thanks for sharing

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