Family Tree Nesting Birds Sign [1]

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1 [1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Fri, :35 [1] Page 1 of 21

2 Are you celebrating any love birds getting married this summer? Or want to personalize your own home with a customized family sign? Grace and I made this sign for my sister's family this week, and we thought it would make an awesome wedding gift, anniversary gift, or just a beautiful addition to your own home. Page 2 of 21

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4 I really fell in love with these prints from Red Envelope [3], but a stretched canvas print half the size of my wood DIY version costs $170. Guess how much we spent DIYing this wood sign? Less than $10!!! - 4 cedar fence slats ($8) - 1-1x3 furring strip board ($1.50) - Staples, stain and paint I had leftover from various other projects Here's how we made this sign - Page 4 of 21

5 I took the four 72" long fence slats and cut them in half. Then I layed them out on the table, and measured the height of the sign, and cut the furring strips to fit. Page 5 of 21

6 Then I glued and stapled the furring strip to the back of the sign. Page 6 of 21

7 Next, I stained the front of the sign with RustOleum Wood Stain in Early American. It's a one step so you just brush it on and wipe it off. Page 7 of 21

8 Then I painted the trunk and branches with a brush. I started with a few Page 8 of 21

9 inspiration trees on Pinterest, but ended up just free handing most of the tree. Remember, trees are not perfect and you don't need to paint them perfect either! After the main tree trunk and branches were painted, Grace showed me how to cut a sponge in a leaf shape, Page 9 of 21

10 And dip that in paint, and make leaves on the sign - Page 10 of 21

11 This was much easier than tracing out each leaf! Grace actually ended up placing many of the leaves on this sign. Page 11 of 21

12 I ended up filling in leaves with a brush, but later on I wish I hadn't - Page 12 of 21

13 See how the tree looks a little too crisp? Page 13 of 21

14 I ended up distressing the entire sign with my cordless Ryobi Sander. Page 14 of 21

15 Much better! Page 15 of 21

16 For the birds, I cut out a silhouette, and traced the birds (one for each family member) on the tree branches. Then I filled in the birds with paint in a gray blue. I used an angled tipped brush. Page 16 of 21

17 Just like might be done in a real tree trunk, I used a pocket knife to carve out initials inside a heart. Page 17 of 21

18 It's one of my favorite parts of this sign! And the easiest part too! Page 18 of 21

19 For the family name part, I followed my friend Jaime's tutorial on personalizing wood with paint. [4] It's easy and you don't have to cut out each letter. Page 19 of 21

20 This was such a fun project that you can do with your kids to give a meaningful handmade custom gift that doesn't break your budget! We are thrilled with the results - the hubs actually asked me if I would make one for our family! I just might! Have a great weekend! Happy DIYing! XO Ana and Family Summary: DIY Custom Family Tree Art or Sign with love birds CategoriesProject Type: Wall Art [5] main_category: Hannah's House [6] Room: dining room [7] entry way [8] living room [9] Skill Level: Starter Projects [10] Style: Farmhouse Style Furniture Plans [11] Estimated Cost: Under $20 [12] General Instructions: Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Page 20 of 21

21 Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. Source URL: Links [1] [2] [3] ?REF=REDSRCHgoog_BRAND_test_QualityUnique_kwd_redenve lope_e&viewpos=5&trackingpgroup=youmayalsolike&s ortorder=1&recommendationcontextobjectid= &re commendationlocation=productdetail1&recommendationsource= VXVY_Product [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] Page 21 of 21