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Waterski Sign

September 1st, 2008 in member junk     
MimiToria Gretchen Schaumann, contributor
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I started this project with an old wood waterski.  I sanded it, primed it and painted with white paint.  I bought wood letters that spelled the name weve given our cabin in a contrasting color.  My husbands idea was to have the words make a wave.
Since we are avid water skiers this is the perfect solution for a sign for our cabin.  The ski was found for $5.00 and the wood letters were bought from Michaels craft store.
Note the wave of the letters. Slalom skiers constantly are cuttint through the waves, thus the idea for that.  Husbands can be creative too!!!
I started this project with an old wood waterski.  I sanded it, primed it and painted with white paint.  I bought wood letters that spelled the name weve given our cabin in a contrasting color.  My husbands idea was to have the words make a wave.

I started this project with an old wood waterski.  I sanded it, primed it and painted with white paint.  I bought wood letters that spelled the name we've given our cabin in a contrasting color.  My husbands idea was to have the words make a wave.
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Cabin sign.  A fun and personalized use for an old wood waterski. 


Pattern or design used: My own design
posted in: member junk, vintage, wood, letters, sign
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Comments (8)

4theloveofJUNK writes: We found an old wood ski in our attic when we moved in! It's been up there for 2 years! I'm headed up there tonight to get that booger.

Thanks for sharing!
Hugs!
Tracey
polkadotsandpicketfences.com Posted: 10:11 am on October 7th
MimiToria writes: Thanks Texasjunkie and welcome to the site. I read your bio and found it interesting. My husband is the same way, they don't always get it, but once something fabulous comes from something junky and you save the earth and their pocketbooks at the same time, then they have a "light bulb moment".
Keep contributing and being a part of this great site.
Are you in TX now? Posted: 10:03 am on September 19th
Texasjunkie writes: Love your waterski. Clever idea! Posted: 1:40 am on September 3rd
MimiToria writes: Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I have another great use for a waterski inside my cabin that I originally saw at JunkMarket years ago, but will take photos this week-end and post then.
I like the idea of cutting the old car tags for signs too, and that is something Sue might be able to give you a tip for, as they sold them last year at the JunkBonanza gathering.
Kimberly - As for the colors of the exterior of the cabin, I wouldn't of chosen them, but have learned to work with them and all is working out. Posted: 6:53 pm on September 2nd
KimberlyMelamed writes: Very cute sign. I love the old waterski. BTW the colors on your cabin are divine! Posted: 12:13 pm on September 2nd
suewhitney writes: Hi,

This sign is wonderful. I just adore cabin stuff, there's nothing like getting away from it all. A water ski is so Minnesota. Congrats!

Talk soon,
Sue Posted: 10:27 pm on September 1st
CottageElements writes: Hi, Gretchen! Love to see what you're doing with your cabin. Cute sign! Make sure you take pictures next weekend!

Lanette Posted: 10:24 pm on September 1st
csudderth writes: What a great idea! I'm working on a sign with my address made out of the letters and numbers of old car tags. They sure are hard to cut out though. Maybe I should look for some wooden letters like yours.

Christy Posted: 9:50 pm on September 1st
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