Wednesday, September 14, 2011

My First Sign...in Chevron: A Tutorial and Giveaway

I was visiting my sister in Chicago 2 weeks ago and she had an amazing piece of Subway art that I fell in love with because of the quote. I love subway art, but have no idea how to create it easily, so I went with Plan B.

I picked up a wooden plaque at Goodwill for $1.99. It wasn't new, but it had never been painted or stained. I used DecoArt Poodle Skirt Pink for the base. Then I used my zig zag/chevron painter's tape. What? You've not heard of patterned painters tape?? Well read on sistahs...I'm giving away a few rolls at the end of this entry!!
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I wanted to use this tape on furniture...I was dying to do a chevron piece, but it's too small...it just doesn't look right. But for a sign, it was perfect. I did three rows of tape and painted DecoArt Slate Gray over everything. I love the way pink and gray shine together!
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Next, I printed out the quote with Microsoft Word (I know...I'm fancy, huh?) in 130 font. I used a pen to trace the letters (over the paper) on the board. By applying a lot of pressure, it made indentations on the board enough for me to then trace with a paint pen.

Here it is...my favorite quote ever!
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What a perfect motto for teen girls and women everywhere!

Ok, quickly...on to the giveaway. This patterned tape canNOT be found in stores or online. I found some at a yard sale last summer. I found out the name by searching google (Agapo Tape). I contacted the owner, who, although she doesn't do retail any more, she sent me a box of tape to give away! I'm going to pick four winners....one roll each! There's rick-rack, chevron/zig zag, faux bamboo and one more I can't remember. Please be a follower and leave a comment telling me you are AND what you'd use the tape for! Giveaway will end Tuesday, September 20th at noon! Good luck!
Thanks for stopping by!

~Allison

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29 comments:

Kelsey said...

I literally squealed out loud when I saw this! I Would DIE for that chevron tape and it would be used on everything- pillows, signs, decor and a little table I have. Thank you so much for the oppurtunity- what a lucky find :)

Andi said...

What an awesome sign and an even better quote!! I'm a follower and i would use the tape on a lampshade maybe? :)

Margie said...

OHHHHH I need this!! I have a plaque jjust like that one that is sorely in need of some chevron painting!!Pick me....fingers crossed, toes crossed, eyes...lol, JK

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Your project is so fun! I have never seen tape like that...it would be so fun to play with! Thanks for stopping by~ hope to see you at Junk Bonanza!

-Lidy said...

I'm a follower and I'd use the tape for something similar to your project. :) Love the colors and idea.

SkinnyMeg said...

First, I love the sign, the color the saying, fab!! Second, I sooo need that tape, freaking awesomesauce!

Yvette @ AquaSeventy6 said...

Very cute! I have never heard of that tape! Great job!

kelly m. said...

This literaly brought tears to my eyes. I have two daughters and I just so want them to believe in that quote!! I have been following you for about 3 weeks now and I am in love with your work. So much that I thought I would try my hand at it on some things I have around the house that are in major need of a pick-me-up. This tape would certianly help in that process....but either way, I am totally inspired. Thank you for that!!---K. Metts

Sara said...

Would LOVE it if you would link this project up at my turquoise lovin' party going on right now!! http://www.sweetlittlegals.com/2011/09/turquoise-lovin-4.html

Melissa said...

That's an awesome quote; it would be a great idea for my daughter's room. Also, I'm currently refinishing a small chest, or nightstand. I'm stuck as to what to do with it, taping it off in a decorative manner might be just what it needs.

Heather A. said...

I love the quote! I would love some tape to try out. I'm thinkin' of painting a drop cloth pillow to perk up my newly redone little porch rocker. I could do so much with it!

Kaitlin Saenz said...

#1 The Sign looks fabulous! #2 I'd LOVE that tape! There are so many fabulous things you could do with it. I might make a sign as a knock off of your beautiful one, I might use it on this chair I'm rehabbing (depending on which take)...so many possibilities!

Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com

Kirsty said...

Hello! I'm slightly jealous of your sign, and your tape! I totally want some, I've got this idea for a stool I have....

Twigs and Twirls said...

This looks great. Love the tape

Amanda @ Little House on the Corner said...

Patterned painter's tape?? I've never heard of such a thing! How awesome. Love how it turned out on your sign.

I would probably use it to paint a *small* piece of furniture (like a side table) or maybe make some sort of artwork.

Already a follower! :)

Deborah March said...

Love love LOVE that quote!!!

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

Great quote, cute sign and fun giveaway! I'd use the tape on a bench in my garage!

Anonymous said...

I LOVE it both for the Chevron and because the colors look great together. ~ Meredith From A Mother Seeking

A Mother Seeking...

My City Backyard Garden

Kim @ A Brush of Whimsy said...

It is darling! I'd love to win the tape, but how 'bout that sign? :)

Anonymous said...

Gonna borrow this quote!! Please put my name in the paint pail, I'd love to try this tape. I have just started a new blog, shutting down the old one. I am your newest follower. I'll be posting some of my signs next week.

Miss F said...

I am a follower and I love the sign you made! That quote would look so nice in my bedroom.

I would use that tape on the top of an old cabinet I have seen here at my blog: http://srasaysso.blogspot.com/2011/07/cabinet-project.html

Thanks for sharing!

Christina said...

That's so fun...I love the end result!!!

Thanks so much for linking to "20 Below Thursday"! :)

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the nayz said...

I stalk-I mean-follow you! I love this sign it is a great reminder for all of us.

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Kate in Austin said...

Hi I'm a new 'official' follower although I have you listed in my blog roll and have been visiting regularly for awhile. :)
Hmmm, so many options. I think I'd first use it on a burlap pillow (chevron) and then use the ricrac on a lampshade. The possibilities are endless.

Kate, KLSAustin1@aol.com

Heather at Happy Chippy Junk said...

I follow and I love to win!! I'd paint just about everything w/ this fun tape!!

Chrissy said...

Love the quote and the tape! I am a follower, and I am honestly not sure what I would do if I won a roll of that awesome stuff. I have two lamps that are screaming to be redone, I have lots of ideas for subway style signs I want to make, both of my boys need some fun stuff done in their rooms ... the possibilities are endless! Thank you for the opportunity I would love to win one and share what I did with it!

Kristen said...

I love it! Just found your blog through Tip Junkie, and starting to follow. If I won tape, I would use it on the outside of a long skinny wood box I picked up at the thrift store that I'm turning into a jewelry box. That's an awesome yard sale find btw!

Jenn said...

I am a follower!! I would use the tape on probably to many things. I have 7 kids and a serious fixer-upper of a house that we are currently fixing up every room of - I have so many ideas for the 2 older girl's bedroom that would be so fun with this tape!

SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime said...

I'm a follower! I'll use it to pretty-fy picture frames :) Thanks for linking up at Market Your Biz and Giveaways.