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April 9, 2012

A Laundry Sign


When I found this sign I knew it would be perfect......For Something.  It hung around my garage for a while until the light bulb went off.......A Laundry Sign!


Not that I don't like country.......but, well OK, I admit, I don't like country!


I used Heirloom white paint and a water slide decal made with a frame from Graphics Fairy that I added flowers and lettering to.


I did a little sanding to see the original blue paint


Now, I would hang this is in my laundry room......If I had one!  Since we don't have basements in Florida most of the older homes (Like mine) have the washer/dryer in the garage.  


I think I'll be bringing this cutie to the Fancy Flea, the show I am going to be a vendor at April 28th in Lakeland, Florida.  My friend has a 32 ft. trailer, and we have 2 spaces, so I am bringing a lot of merchandise.  Whatever I don't sell at the Flea I will take to my booth at Orange Tree.

Happy Creating!
Carol
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39 comments:

  1. Rainbow GathererApril 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    wow this is great , I loved it ,a shabby chic sign. I love signs all over my house :)

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  2. AnitaApril 9, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    amazing transformation! If I had found that sign I would have moved away so fast that I couldn't have even thought about a makeover. I love what you did.

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  3. CherylApril 9, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    Great job.....love that decal.
    Have fun creating,
    Cheryl

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  4. Shannon@Cozy Home ScenesApril 9, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    I love that laundry sign, Carol. You have the best foresight to imagine the potential of a piece. Your sales are going to be great! ----------Shannon

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  5. NanaDianaApril 9, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Carol, That is darling. I used to have laundry facilities in my breezeway when I lived in FL. That little sign will sell in a minute when you get it to the Fancy Flea. I wish I could be there! Have a great Monday- xo Diana

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  6. ConnieApril 9, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    I love that sign and I'm not a devoteè of country either, sweetpea. I would love that sign in my laundry room except that I already have one I'd buy it in a second. It's absolutely darling, sugar. DARLING!!!!
    xoxo
    Connie

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  7. KathyApril 9, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    This is a great transformation. I used to like country, and know, do not... so this is a great idea. I love that you show some of the blue through it...nice touch.

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  8. Patricia @ 9th and DenverApril 9, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Well, I don't think any of us like the 80's style 'country' anymore either...you're not alone!

    I think you brought that little sign up to date with a *new* vintage feel!
    Love it...
    don't live in Florida-- but if I did, I'd visit your sales for sure!

    - Pat

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  9. Swanky Salvage DecorApril 9, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Sometimes it's hard to have vision when you see an item that is really dated, but your makeover is beautifully done!

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  10. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsApril 9, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Perfection, Carol! I love it! So proud that you gave a new lease on life to a very country looking sign. Remember when that decor was so popular? What were we thinking? : )

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  11. Rona GregoryApril 9, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    love it! I used the same graphic on a home-made laundry bag! So excited for you doing the Fancy flea...wished I lived near enough to come!

    xxx

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  12. Shabby chic SandyApril 9, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    That is adorable--love it! I have to get some of those water slide decals!

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  13. DinaApril 9, 2012 at 12:03 PM

    This is SO cute!! I love the blue shining through and the composition of the frame, the sign and the roses seem so perfect to me.

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  14. RhissannaApril 9, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    That is a big improvement! I really love your water decals, they seem to give such a clear and clean image transfer.

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  15. CreateologyApril 9, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    From Country to Chic in your creative hands. This is beautiful. What is that gorgeous white gown hanging from the center hook? FF will be so lucky to have you with two booth spaces. Happy week ahead...

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  16. DawnllApril 9, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    I just love this sign! So beautiful-can't believe it is the same piece...wonderful project

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  17. UnknownApril 9, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    ottima trasformazione Carol.....
    Felice pasqua.
    Simona

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  18. mardaApril 9, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    This looks sooo much better than the original. That sign is a form of country decor I used to refer to as cutesy...never my style. You certainly have a creative vision. Best wishes for trip to the Fancy Flea.

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  19. C'est moi ClaudetteApril 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I used to like country (but not that kind) when we lived in Wyoming, but not anymore.
    LOVE LOVE LOVE the new LAUNDRY sign Carol.
    xoxoxo

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  20. aarondApril 9, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    Love the laundry sign. I just joined your blog and hope you will join me to read about my farm girl life.

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  21. CarolApril 9, 2012 at 3:21 PM

    Carol, love the sign makeover!! Humm...I'm going to Fancy Flea - the sign will be at Fancy Flea...of course I've already spotted several of your items I want to bring home with me. Heck, I may have to borrow your 32 ft trailer to bring home all my loot. :)
    See you there.
    Carol

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  22. DebbiedoosApril 9, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    That original was BAD! Now the new freshness...just lovely!

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  23. farmhouse-storyApril 9, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    such a wonderful transformation, carol! its just precious now!

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  24. AnonymousApril 9, 2012 at 4:42 PM

    wow, what a redo, it looks lovely, I think we all are bit sick of the country look, its very eighties but this new look is fresh and now, yet its a long time ago look too.

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  25. ElizabethApril 9, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Love the laundry sign!

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  26. DeborahApril 9, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Just amazing as always :) xxooxx

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  27. MelodeeApril 9, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    I love your ability to see past just anything and make it shabby chic adorable! you are so creative!

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  28. DebbieApril 9, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    UGH. I guarantee that I had some old country signs from the 80s that I have gotten rid of over the years. I wish I still had them because your makeover looks great.

    My laundry sign should say, "HOT MESS" since it's also where I keep my crafts. I'm working on a better plan.

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  29. All Things Chic 2April 9, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I would just walk by that old shelf now you got me thinkin...What a redo...Your newest follower , I invite you to visit my world as well...
    Blessings Lori

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  30. GinaApril 9, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Another stunning transformation! How I wish I could come to The Fancy Flea & buy all the beautiful things you've been showing us.

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  31. camp and cottage livingApril 9, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Carol
    It turned out great!
    I know you won't have any
    problem selling it!

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  32. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresApril 10, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    You did it again Carol. I'd have a hard time even looking at the "before" version, but you turned it into a real treasure.

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  33. Laura RhodesApril 10, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Wish I could visit you! Simply gorgeous! I'm so glad you have a good market for your things. In Central Virginia, people seem to be a little tighter and you have to be at the right place at the right time to sell your creative pretties! Adorable! Laura

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  34. AnnieApril 10, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    Carol, what a darling idea. I love everything about this little sign. I keep hoping some of your cleverness will rub off on me!
    ooxx

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  35. Celestina MarieApril 10, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Hi Carol, Just way wonderful. I love it and how perfect for a laundry room. I used to like country in the day, but NOT a fan now at all. Give me shabby, vintage chic.
    Thank you for sharing you talented girly!!
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  36. Egretta Wells blogApril 11, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Just so cute and clever. I love it!

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  37. GARAGE SALE GALApril 11, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Cool sign. I just emailed you as I thought the Flea was this weekend..guess my little brain is overloaded!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  38. Little Miss MaggieApril 12, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Carol, this was a fabulous makeover. Now I am going to have to try something like this myself. I love it.

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  39. B.MartinApril 29, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    You had done a AWESOME makeover ! I'll try it to do.And thanks for the idea. sell my house

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