Embellished OFF Board
I obviously think it’s so cute since I have it hanging in my home, but I also love that it is a constant reminder that
Families are FOREVER!!It also has gained more meaning for me, because I made this board for a family who I nannied for for 7 YEARS. I gave it to them for Christmas in 2008 and sadly, the following October the father of the family died instantly of a heart attack leaving behind his wife and 6 kids. Through this huge trial, they told me that this quote brought them strength and always reminded them that they would see and be with their dad/husband one day.
Since they ended up putting this quote on the funeral program, a lot of people saw it and wanted it to display in their home. I decided I would make this one of the Lil’ Luna Craft Nites so those people could make it for half the cost. We ended up making about 35 of them at last month’s craft nite and here’s how we did it…
SUPPLIES:
-Cabinet Door
-Paint (2 colors)
-Foam Brush
-Vinyl
-Wood Blocks
-Ribbon
-Staple Gun
-Gorilla Glue
To embellish even more, you will need:
-Wood Block (3 x 11.5 inches)
-Scrapbook paper
-Mod Podge
DIRECTIONS:
1. Begin by painting your board (You can find these at Goodwill, Building & Supply Stores, Salvage Yards or the like) with craft paint. Once dry, sand edges for a distressed look if desired.
(Following pics are for the more embellished look)
2. While board is drying, paint your wood blocks a different color so that the “FOREVER” pops out more. Let dry. (For a more embellished look, add scrapbook paper to your blocks by tracing onto the back of scrapbook paper, cutting out and mod podging to the front of the blocks.
3. Add vinyl to the center of the board with the quote.
4. Add “FOREVER” vinyl to the wood blocks.
5. Use Gorilla Glue to add wood blocks to the board in the spaces available to have it spell out FOREVER. Hot Glue works as well, but it isn’t as strong as Gorilla Glue.
6. Add ribbon to board, and you’ve got yourself an AMAZING Home Decor Craft that will surely be admired by everyone who sees it!
ENJOY!
My name is Cyndi (cyndi_browning@hotmail.com). 1 – 1 entry, 4 – 5 entries. This family board is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi, I'm Tonya, and I voted for you at the DIY Club! Awesome entry! Now, good luck to you and me BOTH!
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Hi ! I'm Trish! I love this board. SOO CUTE! I now follow you , and I voted for you! Thanks
Hannahrubiesandpearls@live.comI did:1 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTotal entries: 6 I love this board!
Christina1-1 entrycmcrandell@gmail.com
Hi, I'm Brooke (idecorate@allwest.net)I did 1 – 1 entryand 4 – 5 entries. I love the saying and the darling board it is on. So cute.Brooke
Crystalscharris21@gmail.comI did 1-1 entry
I love this board….it is so cute! Thanks for the chance to win!Whitney S.wseeman@mac.com1-1 entry2- 1 entry3- 1entry4- 5 entriesTotal entries: 8
Dawn Frankmommadawn26@hotmail.comvoted-5suggested to friend-1Yes–I am a follower:) 1went on Facebook-1Loving the family board,can't wait to make it.I went on to your facebook page, do you have to add as a friend, couldn't find a place to do that.Total entries: 8 (that is if I did Facebook correct) let me know
Kathy (kathcoche@hotmail.com) 1 – 1 entry, 4 – 5 entries. Total 6 entries. Love this. I may have to make one for myself. Thanks for the great step by step.
I hope you win!!!Jennyjennylynnbrown@hotmail.com1 – 1 entry2 – 1 entry3 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTOTAL – 8 entries!I hope I win too
Tonya Kingtonyaking@comcast.net1 – 1 entry (already follow)2 – 1 entry (already follow)3 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTotal entries: 8
Melissa Tilley. missytillay@hotmail.com1. 1-I am a new follower.2. 1- New fan on Fb.4. 5-I voted for you!Total: 8. Awesome blog. Thanks!!
Amy Limbhikinggirl22@yahoo.comI did entry number 1
AnnieI'm following your blog! 1 entryI'm a fan on facebook 1 entryi voted for you! 5 entries7 entries!anniecoltrin07@hotmail.com
Christiechristie(at)aganack(dot)comI didfollower 1fan 1vote 5Total entries 7
Ashley Gaddiegaddie09@yahoo.com1- 1 entry2- 1 entry4- 5 entriesTotal: 7 entries
Caryn Beck iscaryn@cox.net1-1 entry4-5 entiresTotal 6
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Dani Carteroldnavy_chick2000@hotmail.com1-1 entry2-1 entry4-5 entries
Katiektkiddo@hotmail.com1,2,3,4 = 8 points
Love the board!Myndieoperakrause@gmail.com1-I'm a follower2-I'm a fan on FB3-Just suggested you!4-Voted for you again. Looks like you can vote once a day!Total of 8 entries! Good luck!
Emilee K.emilou84037@yahoo.com1. 1 entry2. 1 entry4. 5 entriestotal entries. 7
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hello! This is awesome! I did:1 – 1 entry & 4 – 5 entriesThis is so exciting!!!
Kristi Smithksmith238@cox.net1-1 entry2-1 entry3-1 entry4-5 entry8 entrys! Good luck on the DIY club!
jannet mcveymjmcvey@hotmail.com1 entry for #15 entries for #4i LOVE this idea! do you sell just the vinyl and the blocks? (just in case i don't win *lol*)
Shell W. I did 1-1 entry, 2- 1 entry, 3-1 entry, 4- 5 entries, for a total of 8 entries. Thanks was curious also about the font you used for these- I'm a fontaholic.
Cassy email is C_bee29@msn.com Im a follower! 1-1, Voted 4-5 entrysTotal 6
I would love to win one of these Kristyn…makalanimakalani@cox.net1 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriestotal 6 entries~Makalani Makaz home
I follow your blog!freckledflowershop@gmail.com
I voted for you! Freckledflowershop@gmail.com
I am a follower!
Hello! I'm a new fan/follower! Amy Fenneralfenner@hotmail.comHere are my entries:1 – 12 – 13 – 14 – 5Total – 8 entries
So cute, I hope I win!!!1 – 1 entry2 – 1 entry3 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTOTAL – 8 entries!Britani britani_nunes@yahoo.comPS. I hope you win at the DIY Club! Good luck!
This is amazing! i would so love to win this!1 entry- I am now a follower! Never heard of your blog until now.2-I voted for you!
Heatherheatherlpitts@yahoo.com1-like1-FB5-voteTotal of 7 entries
Ok I'm redoing this b/c I finally figured it out! 1-12-14-57 entries! breanna723@yahoo.comAwesome project! TFS!!!
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My name is Katelyn.(kate.risenmay@gmail.com)1-1 Entry2-1 Entry3-1 Entries4-5 EntriesTotal: 8 Entries!I love this board and know exactly where I would put it in my house
Such a cute idea!
Rachel Sampsonadpi@hotmail.com1-1 entry4- 5 entriesI love the family board! I hope I win, so I can get started making my own.
Elizabeth E.amomof3@gmail.comI did:1 – 1 entry2 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTotal entries: 7Thanks for sharing such fun ideas. I love your site.
Have you been to the DIY Club inc cite you are in the top 10 and the voting is on…cheri
Have you been to the DIY Club inc cite you are in the top 10 and the voting is on…cheri
I am a follower! -1entryI am a fan! – 1 entryI voted for you! -5 entriesTotal= 7 entriesGood luck in the DIY contest!
Hey KristynI did 7 entries1-fb1-follower blog5-DIY ClubI love the board and can't wait to make one! Congratulations on baby number 3!
Jillanne Ulepjillannekeeney@yahoo.com1- 12- 14- 57 total entries.I LOVE this board!!
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I love this Board!! Please Pick MeDarci Robertsdarcidowns_2@hotmail.comI did:1 – 1 entry2 – 1 entry3 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTotal entries: 8
My name is Liz, email is crowleychic@gmail.comI did:1 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTotal: 6 entriesI love this board!
Hey kristyn:) i did: 1-1entry,2-1entry,3-1entry, and 4-5entry= 8entries total your blog is my favorite (p.s…i like to just spend hours looking at all of your genius ideas:)how come we didn't just do crafts all the time when we were little???
I love the Our Family Forever Board. I am now a follower of your great blog. Erinthenormanfive.blogspot.com
Jessica Coxjjkrutsch8@gmail.comI did:1-1 entry4-5 entiresTotal Entries= 6Such a darling board!!
My name is Cathy (bluestartex@aol.com)1-1 entry2-1 entry4-5 entriesI am LOVING your forever board!
I am Ronda (rglad2000@yahoo.com) and I love the story and the board. I did 1 – for 1and 4 – for 5Good luck on the contest, I really do think your project is the best.
Hi My name is Sarah (andersons131@msn.com) and I did 1-1 entry2-1 entry4-5 entriesHope I win…cute ideas. Do you have a tutorial for your chore chart yet? Thanks!
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My name is Becky, rlhoops at aol dot com.kristynmerkley@gmail.comI did:1 – 1 entry4 – 5 entriesTotal entries: 6
Stacy–entry 1 and entry 4 for grand total of : 5 entries!! shansen20@hotmail dot com
Glad to now follow you. So that is all I did. I have a fun Idea for ya. I saw someone on blog land last year buy a circle top table at a garage sale and discard the legs and use the round to paint and add her son's initial. Since those tables are round you could try putting your saying on that as an option too.love it!!
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I am Tami and I just found your blog thru sumo, love it!!!! I did 1 2 and 4 for 7 entries thanks! grizzlywulff@hotmail.com
Rebecca L.beccalabounty@gmail.comI did:1- 1 entry2- 1 entry3- 1 entry4- 5 entries8 entries!
Hi! I am Kendall. I am now a follower. (kkluber@gmail.com)
I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the new Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip.
My hope is to share many of the fabulous projects I see everyday with the vast CG audience. I hope you will not only stop by and subscribe to CG, but will tell your friends about the new category! Hope you see some traffic from it!Your feature will appear in the main Craft Gossip RSS feed, on the main home page and can be found directly here http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/family-tree-displays/If you would like a "featured by" button, let me know 
i am a follower now and "like" on fb and recommended page to friends! love the board…too beautiful!!!
Hi there, I was browsing around online tonight and was completely shocked when I came across your OUR FAMILY boards. I have never in my life seen one before I started making them in 2005 and selling them at the Quilted Bear. I came up with the idea. I’ve sold over 200 of them and they are too close to my design to be a cioncidence. Almost identical, actually. You did a really good job. They look beautiful. While I don’t have a copyright on the design, and I can’t keep anyone from duplicating them, I guess all I wanted to express to you was that I am a little sad that my design has been copied and is being used to make money. I noticed you said you didn’t mind if people made one for themselves but to please not sell them because thats what you are doing. Well I feel the same way. I have no way of knowing, but I am assuming you saw my sign somewhere and started making them yourself. I still sell them and plan to continue to sell them. I was very excited to come up with an idea that was so popular but if everyone starts copying everyone and selling them, it ruins everything. Something to think about.