By using spray paint to give a quick makeover to a metal sign, I was able to bring some “love” into a Spring display!
Ever since I moved to Florida, I have really gotten into signs. I found the one pictured above at our local Home Goods last Fall. The verse speaks to me because of my connections to the roots of agriculture and love of the land that my Grandfather had when he purchased the farm that I ultimately grew up on. This week is going to be a bittersweet week for me as the sale of the farmhouse should be completed on Friday. I am happy that my realtor has found a family that will take good care of it but it has been hard to let go.
Shortly after Valentine’s Day this year, I found this metal Love sign in the clearance section at another store in area. It was marked down to a really reasonable price, but it did have a little damage on it. Some of the letters were smudged or scratched.
Break out the Spray Paint-
Confident that the damage wasn’t anything a little spray paint and a bit of time couldn’t fix, I grabbed the painter’s tape and wrapped the sign so that only the letters were showing. I used metallic silver spray paint.
After the Painter’s Tape Was removed-
After I removed all the painter’s tape, I wasn’t happy with how the letters looked. The scratches were gone but the letters lacked definition.
Touching up-
I used gold spray paint on a piece of paper towel to add some additional aging to the background.
I used a thin black market to carefully outline the letters. This added some depth to the letters.
The Finished Sign –
Since the sign is made out of metal, it could work outside as well as inside. I added it to this Spring display on the buffet for now but will probably hang it outside in the lanai once we get the lanai all finished.
I love how the metallic sheen of the Love sign works with the metal words and accent pieces of the Fresh Cut flower sign. It also helps pull out the gray in the candlesticks. I can see a lot of ways to use this sign.
Great save on the Love sign Kim!! It was worth your time!
Thank you, Cindy!