Find a few cool finds at the thrift store and you can put together inexpensive wall decor for your home.
This is one of those projects where I was patting myself on the back and celebrating with chocolate. It’s just too darn cute and everything came together so easy. It was almost too easy.
I found the tin Hamburger and Hot Dog signs at the local thrift store.
The pair cost me $2. I’m not sure if they were used as wall hangings or what but there is a tag on the back of each so I know they weren’t attached to a board or anything originally.
The day I purchased them I went straight home and down to the workshop. I knew there was a reclaimed door panel in my stash that might work for the project I had in mind. The color couldn’t be more perfect. I’m not sure what the color is but it looks like a cross between rusty orange and dark coral.
I sanded the door panel, cleaned it up, and applied a coat of Howard’s Wax in Golden Oak.
On the back of the panel I added a wire hanger and pad wall protectors to the four edges.
I found eight short screws to attach the tins to the board and ta-dah……kitchen wall decor. The project was completed in under an hour. The photo above shows the sign hanging in our dining area. I use this wall a lot to photograph finished wall hangings. The white wall makes a nice backdrop.
Most of the projects I make are to sell in my booth but I like to take photos showing them displayed in the house. This sign is so cute I make keep it for myself. At least for a little while.
About the photos. Sometimes I set up little vignettes if the project doesn’t fit with my home colors/decor. You would not believe some of the crazy things us bloggers do to get a nice photo for the blog and for Pinterest. Take this photo for example. The Hamburger/Hot Dog sign looks great against the green doesn’t it. Let me show you how I staged the photo.
Don’t go yet….this is just a bit of my thrift store finds and makeovers. See more here ……70 Thrifty Makeovers Anyone Can Do.
This is the area of the workshop where we store Sofi’s play things. I hung the sign on the green cabinet and staged the luggage and other things around the sign. Then I set on the floor and took photos. See…..bloggers are crazy. The end.
A list of my must have DIY supplies can be found here on Petticoat Junktion.
Funky Junk Interiors - Donna says
Kathy, you sure know how to ramp up a few thrift store finds. Your idea has this project looking like it should have been sold like this all along! Love that punch of orange, it is PERFECT.
I’ve featured you this weekend on DIY Salvaged Junk Projects 364. Thanks for linking up! 🙂
Kathy Owen says
Thank you Donna! Words of praise from the Queen of upcycle make me smile. Have a great weekend!
Emily says
This is so cute. I love how you paired them together with the old door. Thanks for linking up to #HomeMattersParty
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
Oh my gosh Kathy, I laughed when I saw the staged photo (with you not at you). The things we do or contortions we put our bodies through to get just the right shot. Your photos are beautiful and I just LOVE the wall art! pinning to share 🙂
Heather Bryant says
I love the sign you did a great job Kathy!! I appreciate you sharing the “backstory” of your photo shoots. Those are great ideas even if it is a little crazy! It just goes to show how creative you really are & thinking outside the box ?
Naomi S. says
Ha, ha, photographers are crazy, too! (Speaking as one, myself!) So you got a double dose of crazy, huh? But, the sign is great! I think someone would give you a lot of pennies for it!
Your blog is always fun and full of surprises. I love it!
Rebecca Nelson says
That’s a great piece. What fun to put something so good together out of just stuff. Nice.
Carol says
I have the hot god one in my kitchen!
Barb says
I love your sign. Great job finding and immediately putting them on the old door.
Cathy says
Hi there! This sign is just too cute! Did you need to cut down the door panel for it or were you lucky enough for it to work with the project as is? If you needed to cut it down, what did you use? I miter saw?
Dorothy says
Love it