Since we finished the remodel of our house, my wife and I have really struggled with how to decorate each room. Knowing exactly what piece of decor would best suit a space is not something that comes naturally to either of us. Knowing that over time our tastes will change, or we will simply want to change things up, we try not to get too caught up in feeling like we are going to be stuck with our decoration decisions forever.
I do enjoy the time I get to spend creating, building or constructing things that my family or others either find useful or get enjoyment from on a daily basis. There is a certain sense of pride when you see the fruits of your labor in use.
Although I do enjoy the time I spend creating I also enjoy being able to spend time with my friends and family. Time is the most precious asset any of us have. It is a finite resource, and once it’s gone you can’t get it back. I take this into account when I approach nearly every project, even one as simple as decorating our house.
As we continue to adorn the walls of our sons room, we are aware that he will one day want to personalize his room. Keeping that in mind we are trying to include a few items that can be repurposed to other areas of the house years down the road when he starts to develop his own opinion about how his room should be decorated. We mulled over countless ideas for filling the largest blank wall. Ultimately we decided that having a sign that included one of our favorite bible verses would be a great focal point. After a little back and forth about which bible verse to use we agreed on:
Every good and perfect gift is from above.
- James 1:17
Luckily for me, my wife was able to find a number of examples of signs she liked on Pinterest and Etsy. In the video I take you through the steps to create your own Painted Rustic Shiplap Sign. This sign is an easy and quick project for all skill levels.
The sign is made from a series of pine 1×6’s. I cut rabbets into the 1×6’s to create an inexpensive version of ship lap. Since I planned to leave the end grain exposed the shiplap joints would give it a little extra personalized detail. I connected each of the boards with pocket hole joinery.
This is my first attempt at using chalk paint. I am always open to learning new things, so please let me know if you have any suggestions, critiques, or criticisms of my techniques.