Here is the after. To say I’m thrilled would be an understatement. 🙂
The door is Club Navy by Behr.
Here’s how I did it…
Once I painted the door navy I made a stencil for myself. I traced the characters that I taped to the door and then did a little free-handing on the “N” where the closest font in Word didn’t match up to the vision I had for the door based off the Blueprint magazine photo.
pardon the huge dot on the photo… something was on my lens. 🙂
I made sure to press down incredibly hard with my pen so there would be a faint outline that I could use while painting. Once I was done attempting to fill in the outline with Country Chic Paint’s Simplicity for the numbers I realized I had to do some touch-ups with my navy paint after it had thoroughly dried.
I love what The Nester says: It doesn’t have to be perfect be beautiful… does it look as crisp as vinyl letters would? No. But I love knowing that I did a custom job myself and that it was a $0 update.
I used plastic garbage bags and painter’s tape to tape off the door and I spray painted the door knocker and door knob. They are so sharp and really pop now.
I’m in love.
The neighbors must think I’m crazy because I just stand in the middle of the street and stare at it multiple times a day.
I love projects like this but if painting isn’t your thing call a professional… it’ll make the job so much feasible for you!
Super, super, super-duper cute!
hehe thank you!
So simple but so elegant. Love it.
thank you, al. 🙂
I love the new paint on the house and the lights, they are gorgeous. The door is stunning. I agree, the color is fabulous and the number is perfect. I would stare too. I would love for you to link up to my ongoing Inspire Me Tuesday party. http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2014/04/213th-inspire-me-tuesday.html Hope to see you there.
Thank you, Marty! Linking up now! 🙂
Nice and crisp… the exterior paint, the new lights , the door colour and I especially luv the painted numbers!
Happy today!
Hugs, Gee
Thank you, Gee! 🙂
Beautiful! What an accent!
Thank you, Kim-
It always makes me happy to see your name come up as a commentor. 🙂
Definitely stare-worthy, Jen. Glad to have been able to see it in person.
nfm
and so happy that I got to see you and jackie (i think i spelled that wrong… she uses a “q” right?)
Hi Jen –
I have been reading your blog for awhile now and I think this is the first time I have commented, so…Hi! 🙂
Just wanted to tell you about this website for free fonts! (this sounds like spam, but I swear it isn’t)
http://www.dafont.com
It’s addictive! Have fun.
Kelly
I LOVE dafont.com! I get almost all my fonts from there! 🙂
Love the door! You should let Martha know about this 6 year dream inspired by her magazine 😉
I should! 🙂
Jen – this looks awesome! Quick question…what color is the house painted? We’re painting our siding soon.
Hi Erin! thank you! The house is Behr’s Gray Gull… darkened 15%. It’s one of their Marquee paint colors.
great job Jen!
thank you, beth! 🙂
totally fits the vibe of your home 🙂 xo Kristin
exactly what i was going for… and it means a lot coming from a a style guru like yourself. 🙂
Love this!!
LOVE it Jen- looks so amazing!!