Thanks so much for the all the well wishes! I’m feeling a bit better. Not quite up to my normal energy levels but at least I’m able to do a few things.
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I started working on a few Valentine things this week. One of them is a sign that says “Be Sweet”. I painted over the sign I made for Thanksgiving (didn’t I say you’d be seeing that sign again and again!). It turned out much better than the first sign I made!
This time I used a paint pen instead of a paintbrush and it was much easier for me to control. I printed out the words at 270 on Microsoft Works Word Processor – I forget the name of the font. I probably could have gone larger. I did like before and used artists charcoal on the back. Set the words on the board and traced around them with a dull pencil. Then I filled them in with the paint pen and wiped away the charcoal residue. I hope you try making your own sign – they’re really very easy to make!
One of the guys who works at Goodwill always says “Be Sweet” when you say good-bye to him.
***And now for the winner of the give-a-way…….Tina (who doesn’t have a blog) said “I rarely comment, but I read your blog each and every day. It’s great!” I’ve sent you an email. Please email me your address and I’ll get your package out to you sometime next week. I’m amazed at all the people that entered – Thank you!
Vee ~ A Haven for Vee says
January 17, 2009 at 2:22 pmWhat a wonderful expression…perfect far beyond Valentine’s Day! Good to know that you’re feeling much better and congrats to your winner!
Amanda @ Morning Glory Cottage says
January 17, 2009 at 2:27 pmGlad you’re feeling better Manuela. Thanks for the info on the sign. I’ll have to my son cut my board and I’ll try making one. Have a great weekend! We’re supposed to be in the 70’s here today. Yardwork here I come.
Mrs. Rabe says
January 17, 2009 at 2:39 pmWhat an adorable sign – and your directions are so simple!
I may need to do this project!
Glad you are on the mend!
Kimm says
January 17, 2009 at 2:43 pmI’m glad that you’re feeling better too, and I love your blog! Thanks for the great idea and easy to follow instructions, I’ll have to try this. I’ve never decorated much for Valentine’s Day, but this year I’m inspired!
Melissa Wertz says
January 17, 2009 at 2:49 pmM, glad you are feeling better. I had that crud with strep a few weeks ago. Not fun. Sign is perfect!
Congratulations Tina!
Melissa Wertz says
January 17, 2009 at 2:53 pmI worked out a lot b/c I did not have a choice. Not sure if it helped or hurt. I really have no opinion there. But if not running a fever, working out some (some being a key word) tends to speed up the healing process.
Screaming Meme says
January 17, 2009 at 3:07 pmI am loving that sign! You did great! Is that a printed font? I want to redo a sign I have…And put it in the gameroom/Saloon…How could I do that? I think I want to put “The Old Saloon”…Let me know…Be Sweet…;) Have you been over to my blog lately…I’m starting a blog that we all share called Project: {Create A Home}…I’d love to have you join in…You know how much I adore your talent and your home making…You teach us how to be better wives/mothers through your own blog…Love ya,Meme
Anonymous says
January 17, 2009 at 3:13 pmI came to see who the winner was and got a great idea for a craft :).
K
Linda's Blue Gate says
January 17, 2009 at 3:17 pmOh I love that sign so simple and well just sweeeet…
Congats to the winner….
HUgs
Linda
Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage says
January 17, 2009 at 3:34 pmSo glad that you are on the mend…love the Be Sweet sign…..
Terri and Bob says
January 17, 2009 at 3:46 pmSuch good news all around… you are better, a winner for your drawing and a cute sign for us to make!
Anonymous says
January 17, 2009 at 3:50 pmI won, I WON!!! I am so excited! Thank you! I read your old blog (the feathered nest), and was so happy to see you come back. I am THRILLED to be the winner!
tina
salmagundi says
January 17, 2009 at 4:35 pmCute sign! And that pillow cover, "Little Birds Sleep All Night", is special also. I love red & white embroidery. Sally
Storybook Woods says
January 17, 2009 at 4:40 pmOh that is how you do that. Cool xoxoxo Clarice
ShabbyInTheCity says
January 17, 2009 at 4:47 pmGlad you are so much better Manuela!
Pretty little sign…love where you parked it 🙂
Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Lavender Hill Studio says
January 17, 2009 at 5:10 pmWhat a wonderful sign! So how do you get your microsoft word font size up to 270? Mine only goes to 72….
Hugs,
Penny
Sue says
January 17, 2009 at 5:48 pmHi Manuela…so glad you feeling better. The sign is adorable and I love that embroidered piece you have hanging near it, did you do that too….
[email protected] says
January 17, 2009 at 6:11 pmGlad to see you’re feeling better! We’ve been having below zero temps here… and more snow… so the walls are closing in! Great time for a sign project… you sure encourage everyone with all your pictures! Love your blog!
Kathleen Grace says
January 17, 2009 at 6:14 pmGlad you are feeling better! Your sign is "sweet" as can be:>)
Milah says
January 17, 2009 at 6:29 pmCute sign…I should be reminded of that daily.
I missed entering your giveaway, I’ve also been under the weather. I love the book Financial Peace. I have two copies and I loan them out all the time. Congratulations to the winner though. I know she will be blessed by reading it!
southerninspiration says
January 17, 2009 at 6:41 pmCute little BE Sweet sign!! Hope you are taking care of yourself and feeling stronger every day!
Be sweet!!:)
Suzanne
Betsy says
January 17, 2009 at 7:25 pmCongrats to Tina!
I love that the checkout guy reminds everyone to Be Sweet! Boy, we all need to be reminded of that every day!
Christina says
January 17, 2009 at 7:48 pmYour sign is adorable. I do want to try making one sometime. I’ll have to start with getting a board.
Glad you are feeling better.
Lady Katherine says
January 17, 2009 at 8:23 pmCongrats to Tina, for winning your wonderful give away!
I do love this sign! What a great way to paint words! You are so creative! Love it with all your toile.
Cherry's Jubilee says
January 17, 2009 at 8:26 pmI love your sign..I will have to give that a try sometime. Love all the dishes in the background and your redwork..gorgeous. cherry
Ele at abitofpinkheaven says
January 17, 2009 at 11:42 pmWhat a beautiful blog you have. I have put you on my google reader, so I won’t miss a thing!
laurie @ bargain hunting says
January 18, 2009 at 3:58 amGlad you’re feeling better. How great to re-use your sign. Love your lettering on it. laurie
Mimi Sue says
January 18, 2009 at 5:44 amVERY cute. Love it with your red transferware. Also LOVE the redwork on the cabinet door. Mimi
Sheryl says
January 18, 2009 at 7:18 amI love that sign! I’ve always wondered how you transfer the lettering and now I know. Thank you!
Sheryl
*** Kelly Maria says
January 18, 2009 at 9:08 amLove the sign. As always I leave here truly inspired!!
When you have a moment… I have an award waiting for you at my blog.
Have a beautiful day~Kelly Maria
Tins and Treasures says
January 18, 2009 at 9:38 amI enjoyed visiting your blog. That is a sweet little sign and so easy to do…is that a paint pen you are using? I also like the organizing tips. I, too, have been decluttering in 2009. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Natalie
Cyndi's Re-Creations says
January 18, 2009 at 3:46 pmLooks Great Manuela! I’m working on some signs now too!!
Becky says
January 20, 2009 at 1:45 amI stumbled upon your blog a few weeks ago and am hooked. There is hardly a day that goes by that I don’t stop in and see what you are doing. The sign is great as it reminds me of a saying of my own grandmothers’. She would always tell us to “Keep Sweet”. You have inspired me to put it in print.
Rita May says
May 22, 2010 at 10:16 pmI was just scrolling through your blog when I found the Be Sweet post. I made this last February 2010, and it turned out so cute. Thank you.
Cheers! Rita
now a follower