{"id":1006,"date":"2012-11-29T12:41:30","date_gmt":"2012-11-29T17:41:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ridiculousredhead.com\/?p=1006"},"modified":"2014-07-15T16:59:44","modified_gmt":"2014-07-15T20:59:44","slug":"reclaimed-wood-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ridiculousredhead.com\/?p=1006","title":{"rendered":"Reclaimed Wood Signs"},"content":{"rendered":"

I love to makeover furniture. \u00a0The problem with furniture is that it takes up a lot of room. \u00a0And working on it makes your arms very, very tired. \u00a0 I thought maybe I could start working on something smaller for the shop. \u00a0I figured TB would really appreciate a break from the usual “Honey, you have to make dinner again. \u00a0I can’t even lift my arms right now.”<\/p>\n

(By the way I have decided to keep TB. \u00a0As a friend suggested, it will know be short for The Brian. \u00a0I tried out the TH for The Husband but it just doesn’t roll off the tongue.)<\/p>\n

So I like to use up things that are going to be thrown out, especially when someone tells you they have no use. \u00a0(I will have to do a post on my wedding table numbers.) So if I have a lot of small pieces of wood with no use, I should find a use. \u00a0I thought about maybe those little painted inspirational signs that are everywhere. \u00a0I found two problems with making those signs. \u00a0One, I suck at painting letters on things and stenciling takes forever. \u00a0Two, I hate sappy inspirational signs.<\/p>\n

So instead the letters are burnt into the wood and the saying are kind of, well, snotty. \u00a0To age the wood I used a new stain idea I found online tha’ts actually an old technique made from soaking metal objects (steel wool, rusty drill bits) in vinegar for awhile. \u00a0It gives a pretty cool effect and really brings out the characteristics of the wood.<\/p>\n

So here are the first four I have finished. \u00a0They are available in the shop at the links below.<\/p>\n

For all those long days in life – Screw It. Let’s Drink.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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Of course I love you. \u00a0Now get me a beer.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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I’m not arguing. \u00a0I’m explaining why I’m right.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Never underestimate the seductive power of a decent vocabulary.<\/a><\/p>\n

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I have been working on other sayings so let me know if you have any suggestions. \u00a0I look forward to bringing attitude laden reclaimed wood to the masses!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I love to makeover furniture. \u00a0The problem with furniture is that it takes up a lot of room. \u00a0And working on it makes your arms very, very tired. \u00a0 I thought maybe I could start working on something smaller for…
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