DIY 'Lemon Drops' Farmhouse Decor Sign

Good morning, everyone! How's your week gone so far? At the start of this week, I was focusing on all of the things I couldn't do now, thinking I was stuck at home. I mean, you can only clean the house so much, and my children are older and so far homeschooling is going well. The dog is really enjoying me being at home, he's enjoying more walks and it does feel really good to get out and get some fresh air. By mid week, my focus started to shift that through these tough times I should look for opportunities. Which brings me to my first blog post. And I thank you all for stopping by to check my blog out.

No truer words have been spoken like these from Elton John, "music has healing power".

What better way to add some sunny yellow to brighten and cheer us up? The answer, LEMONS!
Lemons are awesome!

And what song came to mind, from the "Wizard of Oz", but "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"
..."Where troubles melt like Lemon Drops"!!

That creative feeling started to take over and as I started to paint, and cut my vinyl, my troubles did start to melt away and this opportunity to share this with you as well as to kick start, something that I truly love is "ART".

DIY 'Lemon Drops' Farmhouse Decor Sign

Required Materials

1- 12x12 Wood Panel Board ~ https://amzn.to/34czFW1

2- 1x2x12 wood strips 

2- 1x2x13 3/8 wood strips
120 grit Sandpaper

Folk Art chalk paint 'White Adirondack' (for wood board)~ https://amzn.to/3aJbcu7 

DIY Paint 'Weathered Wood' (for frame strips) *Find Local Stockist*

Iron Orchid Designs 'Lemon Drops' *Find Local Stockist*

Cricut Black Vinyl ~ https://amzn.to/2XaYSPw

'Lemon Drops' SVG cut File
Foam Brush
Waverly 'Clear Wax'

STEP 1- Prep the Sign Board

First, I start by sanding down any rough surfaces and edges. I used 120 grit sandpaper. 

After, I wipe the boards down with a wet cloth to remove any wood particles.

Paint your board with the Folk Art chalk paint in "White Adirondack" with a foam brush.

This is optional, once the board is dried, you can choose to sand the board down to give it a distressed look. 

STEP 2- Add Transfer to board

Laying out the transfer first, gave me a better idea on how to place the lemons. 

Then I cut the lemons in the design that I loved.

Removed the backing. Placed the cut out transfers I was using on the board, and then

rubbed the transfer on the board. Pulling up to see if the transfer adhered to the board.

STEP 3- PREP the Saying

Cut your saying out, I used Cricut's Black vinyl. 

Weed the saying out and center on board.

STEP 4- Paint the wood strips for the Frame

It usually only takes one coat of DIY paint to cover anything. You can choose any color or stain for your frame. I was looking for a weathered wood look, so I coincidentally that just happened to be the name of the DIY paint I used.

STEP 5- Seal your board and your wood strips

Once the paint is dried on your wood strips, I sealed them using Waverly's clear wax with a foam brush.

Also, to seal the transfer to the board, I used the clear wax, covering the whole board.

Allow the wax to cure 24 hours before putting the frame together.

STEP 6- Putting the frame together/ Fit board in

Line your wood strips together and SAFELY, using a nail gun attach the strips to each other.
Pressing down on the board, I pushed until it was setting nice and snug in the frame.
With my hot glue gun, I glued the corners to the frame.

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