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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LOve it Chelsea! So cute. I may have to steal this idea for my son’s bedroom…..
Debbie
I love this!!!! It’s so freaking cute! and I love the distressed look on it.
Great job!
I LOVE THIS! Fabulous job! I’m all about adding meaning to my home, so i can only imagine your love for this! 🙂
Love 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. 🙂
Love this! THanks for the tutorial. I’ve never been, but it’s on the list 🙂
Its 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
love it! this would go great by our hot tub. sorry for the all caps, keyboard is acting up. :O
I 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
Such a great idea, chelsea. 🙂
This turned out gorgeous! I fell in love with the beaches of hawaii and especially the north shore. so much beauty there!
I LOVE IT! sO BEAUTIFUL. I have a few pieces of driftwood something like this might be super cool on!
We were stationed in hawaii for 3.5 years and i miss it everyday!
love, love lanikai Beach… beautiful sign!!
After growing up near the ocean & being so far from it now- I just really love all things beach. LOVE how this turned out.
Nice and rustic but beachy too – love your style!
Love 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
So cute! Great job!
I love your style so so so much!!! Thank you for the great inspiration!!
jaime
I 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
This is so adorable Chelsea! I love the little sign. I wish I was on that beach right now 🙂
Beautiful sign! Love the white paint against the dark stain, gorgeous!
ADORABLE! 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
I 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 .
Awesome tutorial and sign! I need one asap 🙂
Pinning.
Thanks 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
I LOVE this so much!! I want to get a cameo just so i can make signs. 🙂 thanks for sharing!
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