Vintage Style Wood Sign:  Fresh Vegetables

10/05/2012

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Wooden Sign: Fresh Vegetables
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Fresh Vegetables Wooden Sign
At this time of harvest galore I thought it would be appropriate to celebrate the abundance of fresh produce we have been blessed with....

I've been itching for a "Produce" or "Vegetables" sign for a few years now, and since I have been unsuccessful in finding a vintage one, I decided to make my own....
I think it turned out pretty cute....

Kinda vintage looking, right...????


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I am hoping this sign will influence me subconsciously to make lotsa green smoothies for the family and also provide more fresh produce in our everyday menus. 

Could work, right?
 
If I am constantly accompanied by this sign in the kitchen.....? 

Do you think it will.....?

Have a great week!
Crystelle
I link up to a number of these bloggy friends.... as well as with Today’s Creative Blog, TipJunkie, Home Stories A 2 Z, Funky Junk Interiors, The Shabby Nest, My Repurposed Life, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Thrifty Decor Chick
 


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Kristin link
10/08/2012 08:05

Oh I think it can work! And if it doesn't at least it looks beautiful {and people can think you eat them more}!

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Crystelle link
10/08/2012 19:13

Thank you! I needed to hear those encouraging words......
Phew....

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Claire @ The Rustic Pig link
10/08/2012 16:50

Totally in love with this!! Beautiful job!!

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Deborah link
10/08/2012 21:39

I love how truly vintage this looks! Did you paint and then sand it all back?

Deborah

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Crystelle link
10/09/2012 07:42

Hi Deborah!
It was super easy: I just painted dry-brush style, then added the letters and sanded a bit off. The key is that really weather wood....

Have a great week and thanks for stopping by!

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Crystelle link
10/09/2012 12:06

weathered

Stephanie Glover link
10/09/2012 08:51

I think this is perfect! Even if you don't eat vegetables as much as you would like I'm sure a sign like this will fool guests into thinking you do. =0)
Stephanie
haleyshopechest.blogspot.com

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Crystelle link
10/09/2012 12:07

Good point...
Thanks!
:)

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Jeannie-JB link
10/09/2012 10:42

I Love Love Love your sign. I, too, have been looking for an affordable one and just might have to make my own. Would you mind if I asked what transfer method your used?

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Crystelle link
10/09/2012 12:11

Hi Jeannie,
It was easy to make: I took an old weather board, painted it white (dry-brush style). Added the lettering, dipping the paintbrush alternately in black and brown paint. Then I sanded a bit.
Added some vinegar solution (I just keep a container with vinegar on hand with steelwool in it). That's it. Sorry I didn't talk about it in the post. Thanks for your interest and stopping by....
:)
Crystelle

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deZeal link
10/09/2012 13:27

It is lovely!!

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Michele link
10/09/2012 22:04

Love the architecture and font on this sign. So pretty! I sure hope it does influence you for the reasons you want it too. If nothing else, it will be a beautiful reminder to every day!

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Jenn link
10/10/2012 12:14

Hi Crystelle! Thanks for joining my blog party! I love your Vegetables sign. I hope it inspires more veggie eating...doubt it would work at my house. :)
I also enjoyed checking out your Pinterest boards - following you there.

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Debbie link
10/10/2012 15:05

Oh so beautiful! I love vintage signs and I truly love yours!
Saw you sharing at All Star Block Party
Debbie :)

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Lisa link
10/10/2012 17:52

I LOVE this! Wow! New fan here - I found you through Cowgirl Up! I would love for you to come share at my Farm Girl Blog Fest: http://fresh-eggs-daily.blogspot.com/2012/10/farm-girl-blog-fest-3.html

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Deanna link
10/11/2012 08:44

Super cute! I like the different fonts you used! I think it would make me eat more veggies, she says as she chows down on a cheese and sausage muffin! Well, at least it's veggie sausage!! I'm your newest follower!! Have a wonderful day!! ~Deanna

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deb Hen link
10/11/2012 20:37

Love the sign...I am new to blogging and would love it if you could join my Welcome Home Wednesday party at www.vintageonadime.blogspot.com

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Jill link
10/11/2012 21:40

Great sign! And I'm sure it will encourage you to use and eat more fresh veggies!!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
<a href=http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/ >http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/ </a>

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Jessi @ Practically Functional link
10/12/2012 20:12

Looks great, I love that vintage look! Thanks for sharing at The Fun In Functional!

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Maryann @ Domestically Speaking link
10/12/2012 22:30

Love how it turned out! Super cute. I'm featuring your sign in the PoPP Spotlight this weekend. Thanks for joining the party.

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Amie @ Pinkapotamus link
10/15/2012 03:31

Hi Crystelle! I just adore your sign.. so I featured it! Hope you hop over to http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2012/10/pink-hippo-party-100.html
and pick up a featured button!
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus

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Crystelle link
10/24/2012 09:32

Lucky me! Thank you so much for the feature.... :)

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emily
10/15/2012 04:51

beautiful!!!Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations. You are being featured this week. The link will go live tonight at 8:30 central time. Stop by and grab a featured button and join this weeks party.
http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2012/10/chai-loaf-pumpkin-squares-and-tasteful.html

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Crystelle link
10/24/2012 09:31

Thank you so much! I am so honored!

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Betsy @ Romance on a dime link
10/15/2012 20:30

Love the vintage look to this sign! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!

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Shannah @ Just Us Four link
10/16/2012 10:56

This is gorgeous. You did an amazing job with it. I love the vintage style.

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Larissa @ House on Harrison link
10/19/2012 10:48

I love it! You did a fabulous job.

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Jill Fritz @ Create.Craft.Love.
10/19/2012 10:59

Gorgeous! You do an amazing job!

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Aubrey @ Real Housemoms link
10/19/2012 20:44

I love this sign! I found you on the Cheerios and Lattes link party. Thanks for sharing. I think I may need to make one for my garden.

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Barbara Bussey
10/20/2012 15:14

Lovely sign! Clever use of the spindled leg, too!

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Crystelle link
10/20/2012 16:48

Thank you! You are the first person to MENTION the spindled leg.... I like to include the unexpected....
:)
You are so kinds to me!

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Anne Kimball link
10/20/2012 16:11

Hi Crystelle, I’m Anne from Life on the Funny Farm (http://annesfunnyfarm.blogspot.com), and I’m visiting from the Pinteresting Party.

Love your sign! Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

Anyway, it’s nice to “meet” you! Hope you can pop by my blog sometime to say hi…

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Tammy
10/20/2012 19:29

Awesome! Very Vintage! Thanks for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend!

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Kelley Wilson link
10/21/2012 08:32

I love the banister pic on it! so cute. I hope you'll come link it up at I Freakin' did it Friday! http://www.missinformationblog.com/2012/10/i-freakin-did-it-friday-11.html#more

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myric link
10/22/2012 20:29

You did a great job! Quick question. How did you make the signage? Transfer to hand painted?

xo
Myric

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Crystelle link
10/24/2012 09:41

Hi Myric! Thanks for stopping by!
I just transferred using graphite paper.
Yep...
You were right!

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Melanie link
10/23/2012 11:58

Love it! I'll be featuring you on Thursday afternoon!

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Crystelle link
10/24/2012 09:33

A feature?
How lucky am I!
Thank you so much! Looking forward to it!

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Michelle link
10/24/2012 14:49

I love the sign. It looks beautiful. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
Michelle

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