As the weather get better the beach has been on my mind. When we lived in Hawaii, we had a favorite spot. This absolutely BEAUTIFUL beach called, Lanikai. We used to go grabbed sandwiches at our favorite Kalapawai Market, and then spend the day at the beach. I miss that place so much. Not because it’s the most beautiful beach I’ve ever seen, but because of all the great memories.
Do you have a place like that?
I told you a few weeks ago that I was re-doing my powder room with a nautical them when I showed you those Sisal Rope Mirrors. Here’s another nautical inspired project.
I picked up this piece of scrap wood at my local ReStore. It was pretty nasty looking but nothing some sanding couldn’t fix up. I knew it was perfect for a recycled wood sign.
I sanded my board really well then stained it with Rust-Oleum’s Kona (I love the dark richness).
I made a stencil using my Silhouette Cameo and very lightly painted the letters white then distressed them slightly, then covered the whole board in finishing wax.
I don’t know when I’ll make the 2599 mile journey to Lanikai again but I most definitely have a piece of Lanikai in my home now.
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Debbie says
April 26, 2013 at 7:17 amLOve it Chelsea! So cute. I may have to steal this idea for my son’s bedroom…..
Debbie
Randi Sowders says
April 26, 2013 at 10:33 amI love this!!!! It’s so freaking cute! and I love the distressed look on it.
Great job!
Shayna @ The Wood Grain Cottage says
April 26, 2013 at 1:04 pmI LOVE THIS! Fabulous job! I’m all about adding meaning to my home, so i can only imagine your love for this! 🙂
LinhC says
April 26, 2013 at 8:57 pmLove how this sign turned out. Lanakai beaches are beautiful ! I spent some time there a couple of years ago and would love to visit again soon. 🙂
Brandy says
April 27, 2013 at 9:37 amLove this! THanks for the tutorial. I’ve never been, but it’s on the list 🙂
[email protected] says
April 29, 2013 at 2:10 amIts great I love it . It would go perfectly with a nautical themed room.
I would love it if you came and linked it up at
http://www.twiggstudios.com/2013/04/sunday-show-off-linky-party_27.html
Hugs aimee xxxx
di @ musings says
April 29, 2013 at 7:14 amlove it! this would go great by our hot tub. sorry for the all caps, keyboard is acting up. :O
Amie @ Pinkapotamus says
April 29, 2013 at 4:25 pmI love this! What a great idea~ Hope you hop over and share with my Pink Hippo party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2013/04/pink-hippo-party-124.html
xoxo
Amie @ Pinkapotamus
Megan says
April 30, 2013 at 4:31 amSuch a great idea, chelsea. 🙂
Sherry says
April 30, 2013 at 8:00 amThis turned out gorgeous! I fell in love with the beaches of hawaii and especially the north shore. so much beauty there!
Rachel says
April 30, 2013 at 9:53 amI LOVE IT! sO BEAUTIFUL. I have a few pieces of driftwood something like this might be super cool on!
Laurel (@abubblylife) says
April 30, 2013 at 10:02 pmWe were stationed in hawaii for 3.5 years and i miss it everyday!
love, love lanikai Beach… beautiful sign!!
Gina says
May 1, 2013 at 9:37 amAfter growing up near the ocean & being so far from it now- I just really love all things beach. LOVE how this turned out.
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
May 1, 2013 at 1:04 pmNice and rustic but beachy too – love your style!
Krista @thehappyhousie says
May 1, 2013 at 8:48 pmLove this sign!! We used to live in a small town called Tofino where we would grab our coffee and head to the wide-open pacific ocean. The memories are the best part. I am a big fan of beachy cottagey design and look forward to checking out the rest of your blog – hopped over from Project Inspired.
Krista
Bethany says
May 2, 2013 at 4:16 pmSo cute! Great job!
Jaime From Crafty Scrappy Happy says
May 2, 2013 at 4:58 pmI love your style so so so much!!! Thank you for the great inspiration!!
jaime
Leah says
May 2, 2013 at 5:50 pmI really like this! I am definitely going to be making my own signs from here on out. Where do you get the finishing wax? I found you at Happy Hour and would love if you linked up at a linky I am co-hosting Frugal Fit Family Friday at http://www.leahinspired.com
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says
May 2, 2013 at 10:01 pmThis is so adorable Chelsea! I love the little sign. I wish I was on that beach right now 🙂
Heidi says
May 3, 2013 at 4:13 amBeautiful sign! Love the white paint against the dark stain, gorgeous!
Cathy says
May 4, 2013 at 7:45 pmADORABLE! I LOVE THIS!
I would love for you to share this and link up to my TGIF Link Party! Who knows, you just might be featured next week!
http://apeekintomyparadise.blogspot.com/2013/05/a-peek-into-my-paradise-tgif-link-party.html
Cathy
DEbbie says
May 5, 2013 at 6:09 amI love this beach too, i have signs i made naming all the beaches we love too but never put the miles on them. love the idea of putting the number of miles with the name.. Also, thanks for your service .
Meegan says
May 5, 2013 at 10:00 pmAwesome tutorial and sign! I need one asap 🙂
Pinning.
Heather says
May 6, 2013 at 2:04 pmThanks so much for sharing your sentimental and pretty wood sign at project inspired linky party! It’s nice to have reminders in our homes of our postings isn’t it! I featured you today! http://www.settingforfour.com/2013/05/12-beautiful-and-creative-ways-to.html Pinned and shared too – hope to see you at tonights party at 8 pm EST! xo heather
Laura @ The Turquoise Home says
May 6, 2013 at 2:50 pmI LOVE this so much!! I want to get a cameo just so i can make signs. 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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