Repurposed Door (into) Inspirational Art
I’m slowly getting back into a steady pace after a very busy April and May. There’s no place like home and no other place I would rather be. Although, home is where my heart is, I do enjoy events and visiting other places. It is always fun to meet people and learn from their life experience.For right now, I am home and enjoying catching up on projects. I had mentioned in a previous post, You + Me = Love, regarding my passion to reuse materials instead of buying new.
I have a couple boards left from the old door my hubby picked up. He cut it into individual panels and I have been using every scrap from it. You can see a small BARN sign I made from a bottom section of the door HERE.
Although, I enjoy painting just about anything with a positive message. I love the power of Scripture to encourage and equip the viewer with Truth that transforms and gives life, hope and joy.The inspiration for this piece came from watching the memorial service of Elisabeth Elliot last year. She lived an amazing life and is known as one of the most influential Christian women of the 20th century. This passage hung above her window that overlooked the sea.
I thought how magnificent each day must have been as she witnessed the power of God’s creation. How many roaring seas she faced and then saw brought to peace. The beauty she experienced as she watched the sun dance upon the water. I am sure everyday God revealed more of Himself to her through His majestic sea.
I never noticed that verse until Valerie Elliot Shepard shared it at her mother’s service. It spoke of a lady who stayed faithful through the storms of life and with God’s help made beauty from ashes.
What does this verse say/mean to you?
Recently, I did a little tweaking from the original (above) and sanded the Psalm 95:5 a bit so it faded into the background.I felt the darker reference (behind) was competing with the lighter blue color of the verse. My first attempt to fix it was to outline the light blue words in an off-white. I thought this helped a lot and fit perfect with giving it the feel of waves (‘happy mistakes & fixes’…or as Bob Ross said, “We don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents”).
So in the attempt to fix my “happy little accident” of making the reference too dark, I broke out the sandpaper. As I look at it now, both the outlining of the letters and sanding were needed to complete the piece. I think the faded (sanded) type adds to the overall beach/water feel of it. God is good! 🙂
What do you think? Would you agree or do you like the reference darker? Do you even like the reference behind the verse? Lol I promise you won’t hurt my feelings…love feedback! 🙂
Well, more importantly, may you be reminded of the Lord’s faithful presence the next time you stand before the sea.♥
Blessings,
♥ Michelle
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05/26/2016 @ 10:23 am
Love this! Super cute and I really like the faded reference. Well done!
05/26/2016 @ 1:11 pm
Awe…thank you so much Becky! Glad you like it and thank you for the feedback on the more faded reference…good to hear from you!!! 🙂
05/26/2016 @ 12:12 pm
Love this Michelle!!! I love the reference either way. They both look great. You are so amazing. There are so many great references in the book of Psalms. I need some more of you wonderful artwork. Love you girl. Keep up the great work.
05/26/2016 @ 1:04 pm
Thank you so much Synthia for your encouraging words…I know so much inspiration and power in Scripture! Love you girl! 🙂
05/26/2016 @ 3:20 pm
That looks great!
Great blog!
many greetings
Uwe
05/27/2016 @ 12:08 pm
Thank you for stopping by Uwe and for your support! I saw the table you made on Becky’s link – AWESOME!!! Looking forward to seeing more from you at mydiyol.blogspot.de 🙂 Michelle
05/27/2016 @ 12:45 am
Michelle, love this scripture on the sign!! I like how you sanded the reference and let the scripture stand out. It really turned out great!! 🙂
05/27/2016 @ 12:02 pm
Thank so much Keri for your kind words and confirmation on the sanding!!! 🙂
05/27/2016 @ 1:58 pm
Very pretty! Did you use a stencil or do this freehand? Love the faded look. Visiting from Sweet Inspiration party.
05/27/2016 @ 3:47 pm
Thank you Victoria and for taking the time to stop by! Love the ladies at Sweet Inspirations! I hand painted this piece from a font I transferred to the board.
05/27/2016 @ 4:59 pm
Gorgeous. Do you sell them?
05/31/2016 @ 2:51 pm
Thank you Julie! Yes, I do sell at local shops/events in Virginia….and will be opening an easy shop sooooon! 🙂 This piece is for sale: $40 + shipping/handling cost.
05/27/2016 @ 8:05 pm
Beautiful work Michelle as always! I love the inspiration on the door and the distressing you have added to give it so much depth.
05/31/2016 @ 2:47 pm
Thanks for the love Mary…nothing like the Word to inspire! 🙂
05/28/2016 @ 3:14 am
Lovely as is! You did an awesome job with this Michelle and I love the faded look!
05/31/2016 @ 2:46 pm
So appreciate your kindness Katrin!!! Thanks for always inspiring me with your fun creations!!!
05/31/2016 @ 2:33 pm
What a lovely message and a beautiful sign you have created! I think you managed the colors and distressing just perfectly. If the reference was darker I think it would be difficult to distinguish the words. Thank you so much for sharing this splendid piece with us at Celebrate Your Story!
05/31/2016 @ 2:44 pm
Thank you for stopping by Chloe and for your sweet confirmation on the outcome of the sign!!! Looking forward to reading more fun stories and inspiration at Celebrate Your Story!
06/03/2016 @ 10:52 am
Michelle you are so talented!! I love each and all the signs you do, they are unique! Thanks for sharing with us at Sweet Inspiration, you are featured today as the most clicked!! Congrats!
06/03/2016 @ 11:02 am
Hello Pili and thank you so much!!! I’m so excited…thank you for the awesome news!!! Looking forward to seeing all the projects…so much inspiration!!!
06/03/2016 @ 5:05 pm
I love your sign exactly as it is, the colours are fabulous and the distressing effect is perfect. Such a lovely verse. Just visiting via Sweet Inspiration….so happy to have happened upon your lovely blog.
06/06/2016 @ 9:13 am
Awe, thank you so much for stopping by Kim and for your inspiring words!!!
06/05/2016 @ 10:13 pm
Beautifully said and beautifully made. love it.
06/06/2016 @ 9:11 am
Thank you so much for your kindness! Blessings! 🙂
06/07/2016 @ 9:42 pm
It’s so funny, I really loved the first picture you showed, I love the scripture and the verse. And I really love it on the door! Perfect. Then you showed the picture with the words outlined and the verse faded. I didn’t think I could love it more, but I do, I do! LOL You are right, happy mistakes and it’s just gorgeous!
06/08/2016 @ 3:45 pm
Thank you so much Nikki…glad you like it!!! You are such a blessing!!! 🙂
09/26/2016 @ 9:56 am
It’s beautiful Michelle, the verse, the thought, the intention. Everything. I love it!!!
09/27/2016 @ 8:59 am
Thank you so much Michelle…always enjoy hearing from you! 🙂