Repurposed Vintage Window Screen Signs
Words are powerful, and so are signs.
Having the right signs with the right messages in the right places in our homes can help remind us of what's really important in life.
Making your own signs is so easy, especially when you don't have to worry about creating the letters yourself. No stencilling, no tracing, no cutting required.
When I found these two vintage window screen sliders for $1 each at my local thrift store I knew exactly what they needed to be.
They both have a lovely patina, with the top one being more aged than the bottom one.
I found 3 packs of these stick-on foam letters at the dollar store. They were just the right size, but I could only find the packages of mixed colors.
I decided on my messages for the signs and spread all the letters I needed on paper.
During a recent warm spell I took them out to the portable garage and spray painted them red.
It was difficult removing the paper backing from some of the letters so I used the point of scissors.
Here are my two finished signs.
Once I had the letters where I wanted them I pressed them into place with my fingers, with one hand on either side of the screen.
The screens are a little wonky so it might not be perfect, but that's ok. Imperfections make things more interesting to me.
This sign is hanging above the door to the family room.
The phrase Be The Artist Of Your Life comes from this poem I wrote, and it's a reminder that no matter what happens in our lives we can still make them what we want them to be.
This sign hangs about our kitchen door, which is the door we use all the time.
Making these signs using the dollar store foam letters was so easy, and if they stick this well to screen I think they'll stick to wood, plastic, metal... and many other materials that you can use for the sign base.
I love seeing these signs every day, and because the letters are removeable I can easily change them any time I like.
I definitely see more of those signs in my future.
If you enjoyed this project your might also enjoy other projects from my aqua and red kitchen makeover.
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