Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Plaid Enterprises, Inc. All opinions are my own.
No only am I super excited to give you a little peek into our bathroom renovations today, but I have a little announcement for you too! If you follow me on Instagram you probably already know I’ve been working hard on this space for a while now! But let’s talk about this fun announcement I have… I am officially a member of the 2016 Plaid Creators as they celebrate 40 YEARS in this industry! How exciting is that? 4o years is quite a long time, let’s face it.. they have been doing this longer than I have been alive! Plaid will be releasing tons of new products that I will be sharing with you throughout the year! I hope you are as excited as I am because some of these new items will rock your world! You can find out more these new products here.
For this month’s challenge we created projects based on these top DIY trends that debuted at CHA 2016 in January. There were so many trends and I had a hard time choosing. This Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom Sign is sort of a blend between the trends Authentic and Curiosity.
I think my husband’s biggest pet peeve is when one of the kids don’t flush the toilet. And when I say one of the kids I may or may not be guilty of that too (somebody PLEASE put in me time out, lol!). I mean in all fairness generally it’s because I can’t even go to the restroom without having to jump up and run somewhere, just the other day my youngest fell down the stairs while I tried to take a potty break. SO basically what I’m saying is I have a legit reason (yeah, let’s go with that) for occasionally forgetting to flush, the kids however, well… that’s on them ;)!
Given our problem it only made sense to make a sign to remind us all how to fix it. : ) I shared my bathroom plans a few weeks ago, where I talked about the style I was going for – Industrial Farmhouse – and how I was planning to achieve this look. This sign was something I thought up just the other day so it wasn’t in the original plans, but it filled a gap I had just perfectly!
Are you ready to make one? It’s way easier than it looks!
Supplies:
– FolkArt® Home Decor Chalk in the paint colors Sheepskin and Parisian Grey
– FolkArt® Home Decor Wax in the color White Wax
– FolkArt ® Home Decor™ Brushes
– FolkArt ® Home Decor™ Layering Block
– Wooden Plaque
– Metal Letters (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)
– Sanding Block (fine grit)
– Hammer & Nails
How to Make a DIY Industrial Farmhouse Bathroom Sign
Start by painting your wooden plaque in the Sheepskin paint color and let dry.
Then, poor a little bit of the Parisian Grey Paint onto a piece of scrap wood or cardboard and dip your layering block into the paint. Following the directions on the packaging remove some of the excess paint by blotting it on a clean surface of the cardboard, then run the layering block along the wooden plaque until you reach your desired look. This gives it a distressed look without all the extra steps! I’m really excited to start incorporating this into my distressing techniques.
Let dry and sand with your sanding block distressing the edges and softening up the paint. Clean off any sawdust and then apply the wax following the instructions on the bottle.
Attach the metal letters to the wooden plaque using the hammer and nails and hang each letter – that’s it!
Now you can hang your new industrial farmhouse bathroom sign above your toilet and hopefully everyone will flush when necessary ;)!
Be sure and follow along with Plaid as they celebrate 40 years this year. On their social media they will be sharing throwback crafty trivia, highlights about the history of crafting, and special giveaways all year long!
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VERY cute and simple! Love it.
Thanks so much Brooke!!
Hi Ashley! Can you tell me the color on the walls, I’d like to paint my bathroom this color, thanks!
Hey Shawna, the color is Sherwin Williams Simple White : ) The name is kinda mis leading cause it is a very light gray ; )
I laughed so hard when I read about you not being able to go to the bathroom. I remember those days…lol!! I have been there. It does get better. I love, love, love the flush sign!! Super cute!! Congratulations on being part of the Plaid team!!!
Haha, I sure hope so. When all the kids are gone I might just stay in there and have a party! Thanks for stopping by Crystal :)
Sounds like your kiddos are like my kiddos. I almost dread walking into their bathroom! Cute sign. So far I only have one reader but once the other two are reading two, their bath will have lots of signs like yours! Visiting from Link Party Palooza.
haha! Yes… walking into the bathroom is kind of a gamble! Thanks for stopping by!!
VERY cute and simple! Love it.
I’m stopping by from the Monday Funday Party and absolutely LOVE your bathroom sign. So cute!
Thanks Pauline!! Our kids seem to get a kick out of it!
I’m absolutely in love with this look right now! So classic and functional. Great job on the sign and congratulations!!
Aww thanks Ashley! : )
This is super cute and we could use one of these in our main bathrooms! :) So creative!!!
Thanks so much Cindy! My kids got a kick out of it!
So creative! I LOVE the shelf, where did you get it?
Love it. Can you tell me where you purchased the shelves?
Thanks Jessica! I actually made these, I will have a tutorial up pretty soon for them though! : )
This is just too darn cute!
I’m sharing it on Facebook! :)
Hi,
I just couldn’t resist writing a comment. I don’t like Meryl Streep either! My sister feels the same way. I’m usually afraid to say it because so many think she’s wonderful.
But I also love your style and would love to be able to create the way you do.
I’ve been following your site for a long time and not commenting, but your husband’s feelings about Meryl needed some support. :-)
Kathy
Hi!
What hardware is holding up the shelves? I love it!
Hi Michelle, it is just metal pipe from the plumbing sections at hardware stores : ) You can buy them in precut lengths, or have them cut custom lengths if you want : )
Also curious about the hardware the shelves are on. Thanks.
Hi Kim, it is just metal pipe from the plumbing sections at hardware stores : ) You can buy them in precut lengths, or have them cut custom lengths if you want : )
This is adorable! I love your style and your techniques! I can’t wait to try and recreate. Where did you find your wooden plaque from? Do you make them?
Do you have a diy up for the stain on the shelves and mounting? I have been checking for weeks and can’t figure out the colors used. I LOVE them!
Where are the shelves from?
Hi! Love this! What size are your galvanized letters?
Love pretty much everything about your bathroom :) I was curious where you found the metal basket? Thanks so much!
Hi-
What are the dimensions of the plaque and letters. Gonna need to order it all online, but need measurements to ensure the letters will fit on the plaque.. :) (Maybe where you got the plaque, too?
Dimensions are 15-inch width and 4 inches height.
What is holding the shelves? Where did you find the “rough” shelves. Thanks so much!
Where did get the wood Shelvinging and hardwood from?
What size shelves did you use and what size pipes did you use?
Hi Meaghan. I’m not sure of the sizes of the shelves as we have left that house. I believe I used 2×8’s for the shelf, but the length I just kinda measured it out to fill the space between the wall and the mirror. The pipes were 3/4″ pipes though : )
Ashley, where did you get the wooden box with the drawers and also the jar that says things.. thanks
Hi Karen! The little wooden box is from Hobby Lobby… the “Things” jar is actually from Walmart, but I believe they discontinued it :(
hi my name is violet and i love this bathroom set up!!!! i was wondering where you got that little file thing lol idk what to call it but its the one with the 3 little boxes that you have there on your shelfe. i have been trying to find it and i cant please help!
Thank you so much! I actually found it at Hobby Lobby. I’m not sure if they sell it anymore, but I always go there for cute little storage things like that! ; )
Ashley, It looks nice and I just check the price which is affordable.
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I love the looks and feel of this. Wondering though where you got your little tiny 3 drawer filling cabinet. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Absolutely beautiful, from where did you get these shelves? You have done an excellent job congrats.
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Hi! Love this. my question is Where did you get the Shelvinging and hardwood from?
I am running a blog over toilet issues, and wanting to jump into bathroom renovation ideas. Your blog is beautifully managed. Well Done!
Just hit your article, Finally an amazing guide about DIY. Thanks for this!
This is an outfit that will never go out of style! The classic cut and color make it a timeless staple for any wardrobe. I love the way you used your sign to add some flair with fancy cursive font, too! Big congrats on this lovely work of art!!
When I read about you being unable to use the restroom, I burst out laughing. Those were the days…lol!! I’ve been there before. It improves over time. The flush sign is one of my favourites!! Super adorable!! Congratulations on joining the Plaid family!!!
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This is preety awesom post!! we can use it in our toilets.