I recently won a giveaway from Vinyl Wall Expressions. Well, actually Hubby won it for me! I have envied Sarah’s laundry room sign for a long time and was so excited to learn that one would soon be mine! My laundry “room” is actually a small closet. There wasn’t much wall space for the decal, and besides, I’m starting to feel selfish with my vinyl. If we move, I want to take it with me!
Here’s what I did (at 1am nevertheless because I was working on my freakin’ STAIRCASE until then! PAR-TAY tonight starting at 10pm people. Be there…ready to stare. :):I rummaged in the basement and found an old piece of MDF. I spray painted it metallic bronze…because I had it on hand and I wanted a dark base.
Next, I used my free Glidden paint in Marshmallow White, a sponge brush, and this doo-dad on the left that I bought 8 yrs ago when I was going to try and “stain” a white door faux wood. I never used it because I was still in my 20’s and seriously lacking in DIY confidence. Hello beautiful 30’s! I’m not scared of you Mr. Doo-dad faux Woodmaker Thingy. Bring it.
I put a thin coat of paint on the MDF and then rocked the doo-dad back and forth while pulling it across the paint. I let this coat dry and then took a paper towel to sponge on some paint to fill in the gaps.
Once the paint dried, I rubbed on my vinyl.
Isn’t is cute? I love the way the “wood grain” turned out. I think it adds some interest and texture to the sign.
Last reminder peeps :):
Speaking of cute vinyl decals, there may just be a vinyl giveaway tomorrow for the best staircase! See you tonight!
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So adorable it makes doing laundry bearable!!!
Mama Holli
"loads of fun" – too cute!!!
Love the sign and your laundry room is pretty and neat!
I have always always had a decorated laundry haha since I spend so much time in there I knew I needed pampering 😉 wallpaper, trimwork, decor items, the whole bit. Yours looks great now!
That is so adorable! I need some way to jazz up my laundry room which is a slab in my garage. Ah ha
I need to know where you got the Milford Soap box! My cousin (whose last name is Milford) NEEDS that!!
Really cute idea! Love the "loads of fun." Unlike my sister, I actually enjoy doing laundry. It smells good and feels soft. What more could I want?
Super cute!!!
very cute! great idea!
How funny, I too have the same laundry room. Where do you put your dirty clothes. Mine usually end up spilling in the floor and out in the hall. How do you keep yours so neat!
Cutenessssss….I have a laundry closet too, but it don't look nuthin' like yours :o)
My staircase hasn't had a makeover yet, so I can't join the party, but I'll be sure to come over and glean some inspiration from the other party-goers!
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliments on my blog and pictures..I use a sony cybershot 7.2, it is about 3 years old or more, I love it. I just use all the photo tips from Susan at between naps on the porch, she has a sidebar picture of her cat max on a chair and it says photo tips or blog tips, just click on that, I use picasa from google, it is free, just down load it and when you scroll through your pictures if one is too dark just slide the light bar over and yea, it is nice and sunny…and mainly never never never use the flash inside just shut it off and turn all the lights on and lamps and open drapes….mainly just go to her sight and thats what I did. thanks again and keep sharing..
This is awesome! GREAT work on the painting!
By the way, I have my kid's Thanksgiving table complete with the ship thanks to you! THANK YOU! 🙂
I wrote about a month ago how I wanted to do this…but wasn't very confident..haha still in early 20s as you mentioned! But because I love how your's looks I will have to try!! I love your laundry closet!
That sign is way awesome! I only wish I had a closet for my laundry room…right now I have to run outside to the garage and do it! It's burning hot out there in the summers and freezing in the winters! Ugh!
-Grace
Very nice
When I first saw the photo I htought it was something you bought! I was thinking about doing some art over plywood for living room, so I'm glad to see it's so easy. Your laundry room looks great–is that the Seventh Generation detergent I spy? Or is it from Costco? If so (to either), how do you like it? I've been thinking about switching, but I tried Method last year and it sucked.
Your laundry room turned out so cute! I love the sign. I bet it is funner to do laundry in a pretty place for sure!
Adorable….
Kathy 🙂
ps be careful leaving your detergent on its side I did that and mine sprung a leak…WHAT A MESS !!!!
I won't have a staircase to enter, Beth, but I have mentioned it to a couple of people. Hopefully they will put their links up over at your party. Isn't it amazing how these vinyl decals can perk up a space! I love my laundry room one, too.
BTW, I got the scarf yesterday! Can I tell you this is the softest thing I've ever felt! Thank you so much! I'm working on getting a picture of me wearing it to post, but I stink at the self picture taking thing.
So cute! I have a similar laundry closet and you've inspired me. Mine isn't pretty at all–merely practical.
My laundry room is the same layout – just a closet really…but it does not have drywall up…but seeing the way your laundry room looks, I want to put the dry wall up and make mine the exact same!!! SO CUTE!
Love it! Wish my laundry room was that neat LOL
I love your laundry sign. Very cute!