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A Verse for our Family

I recently finished a project that might be one of my favorite projects ever: a Bible verse stenciled on wood pickets.

A few months ago, we were sitting in church listening to this Scripture {1 Peter 3:8-9} and it sounded like such a perfect passage for our family.  I wanted it up on the wall where we all could see it regularly, think on it, and live it out.
I started with fence pickets, cut them in half, and secured them with nails onto two pieces of board.  I wanted a very rustic look so I hammered the nails in without trying to line them up, I left edges ragged, I used boards with chips, and I only lightly sanded the whole thing.



Once nailed together, I painted the boards with a whitewash paint {I simply added water to white acrylic paint and painted coats until I got the look I wanted}.  I used my Silhouette to make a stencil from contact paper {cheaper than using up my vinyl} and lined up the phrases along the boards {I used a laser level to get them straight}.


Then I simply painted the letters using a “pouncing” technique {and a fifty cent paint sample found in the mistints}.  I let them dry a bit, removed the contact paper, and lightly sanded across them to distress them just a little.  A bit of glaze in certain spots and it was finished.

I used eye hooks and picture wire to hang it on our kitchen wall right behind our table.

I love it so much!  I love the simple, rustic style, and I love hearing my kids read the verse.  I pray that it will penetrate into their hearts.



Randi



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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

Comments

  1. barb says

    That is awesome! I love the look and the vs. I have been thinking on a vs for our family as well. I’ll be happy if I can get it onto paper and on the wall! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Infarrantly Creative says

    I love the Scripture you chose. It is a wonderful addition to your home, it looks great.

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  6. http://knickknackpaddywack.blogspot.com says

    This is GREAT…..and your blog is gorgeous! I hopped over from the CSI project! 🙂

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