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Last Minute Addition to our Halloween Porch: Dead & Breakfast Sign

October 29, 2012 by Cassie 50 Comments

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I have told you all before about my amazingly talented neighbor and the work he is capable of, such as gorgeous signs, beautiful furniture construction like my headboard, and more (coming soon, another project we collaborated on!).  When I saw the previous sign he created, I placed an order for a “Dead & Breakfast” sign, and showed him the one that has floated all over the internet from Better Homes and Gardens:
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I have been wanting to paint a sign like this for a LONG time!  Travis was able to cut it out for me and even carve out the lettering.  We used MDF and he carved it to have the look of planked wood.  He brought it over unfinished, and I painted it with ASCP in old white, and the painted the lettering in a black acrylic craft paint.  To antique it I used Briwax in Golden Oak.  Something in the briwax made the acrylic paint bleed, however, but I just worked with it and let it give it an even more weathered look.  For now, we just used some hooks that were already attached to our porch ceiling and hung it from them, but it hangs exactly where I wanted it.

So without further ado, here is the version that Travis created for me, and I painted….

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Isn’t it incredible!?!  He does amazing work and can do ANYTHING in the form of a sign.  If you would like to order one, he can even ship them as well.  If you are interested just shoot me an email and I will put you in touch.

Now, the bad news is that I had to already take the sign down… along with the ghosts, the graves, and anything else that Sandy might huff and puff and blow down off our house!  Wish us luck as we hunker down!
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I am linking to the pinterest challenge, as I pinned this project 3 months ago, knowing one day!  I do have the huge advantage of having a neighbor no one else does…. but hopefully it will inspire nonetheless! 🙂

The Pinterest challenge can be fond on these 4 amazing blogs:

Sherry – Young House Love 
Katie – Bower Power 
Sarah – Ugly Duckling House
Carmel- Our Fifth House

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  1. Megan says

    October 29, 2012 at 10:17 am

    That sign is freaking awesome! It looks perfect in front of your house!!! Stay safe and have a fun day with the kiddo in your pj’s!

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  2. Amanda says

    October 29, 2012 at 10:30 am

    The sign looks great, shame its had to come down.

    Stay safe.

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  3. Jaime Costiglio says

    October 29, 2012 at 10:56 am

    Cassie you’re so lucky to have a talented neighbor, that carving looks perfect and I love the way you finished it. We’ll be hunkering down too – waiting for some 90 mph winds tonight, steller.

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  4. Sue says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:04 am

    Stay safe Cassie! The signs are awesome, maybe you’ll get to put them up soon again.

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  5. Julia Konya says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:46 am

    How cool. Love it!
    We had to take down all of our Halloween decorations too and the kids were crying. I wish you good luck and that our houses won’t blow down. It’s scary, isn’t it?

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  6. Terri says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Oh my gosh…I LOVE this! I am a Halloween fanatic and must “pin” this to remember it for next year. You did an amazing job on this!

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  7. Cathy Wall says

    October 29, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    What a hoot! What a craftsman…that sign is gorgeous, too bad it will only grace your porch at Halloween…

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  8. The Vintage Farmhouse says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Wow, it looks great!

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  9. Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Great “replica”! I pinned the original long ago but I love the carved lettering and how you did yours. Stay safe – and dry -over the next few days!

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  10. Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    Love the sign! The shape is awesome and you painted it up so nice!

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  11. Denise Sabia says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    hysterical! hope you stay vacant though!

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  12. pam {simple details} says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    A perfect addition, amazing carving detail ~ stay safe sweet friend!

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  13. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    What a fun sign! Your whole porch looks (looked) awesome! Happy hunkering!

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  14. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    That sign is amazing! You all be safe! I hope this storm isn’t as bad as they’ve been making it sound. They say it might bring us snow!

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  15. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    Love it! Stay safe, Bustamantes!

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  16. Dana Frieling says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    I love your sense of humor! Such a great sign. Praying for your safety sweet friend.

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  17. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    October 29, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Ha! How fun! I can’t believe he carved out the letters. Stay safe!

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  18. Between Blue and Yellow says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    So cool! I hope you all stay safe, maybe it won’t be as bad as they think. Here’s hoping!

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  19. gail@My Repurposed Life says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    wow! such awesome signs! So sad they already have to be taken down…I know the kids must be so disappointed.

    I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers as Sandy makes her way across that area! be safe, be prepared!
    take care!
    gail

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  20. Sarah AKA The Thriftress says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Look so good!

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  21. Sharon @ mrshinesclass says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Yes, it is incredible. I absolutely love it. All of your decor looks great!

    Sharon

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  22. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    Love the sign! That is just awesome!

    Stay safe! We’re just sitting around here in anticipation!

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  23. Sara {Sara's Closet} says

    October 29, 2012 at 2:35 pm

    Wow! What an awesome job, I love it! And your house, it’s so quaint and beautiful 🙂

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  24. Bliss says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Awesome. After Sandy blows through, could you add a bird just above the *vacancy”? Black birds are creepy to me. Thanks.

    Bliss

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  25. Renee says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    I love this!! Stay safe!

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  26. Patty Day @Pattys Epiphanies says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:51 pm

    Too FUNNY!
    Stay safe……

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  27. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

    October 29, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    It’s BOO-teeful! Wow… I’m so sorry you had to take it all down… dern hurricane! I hope you guys stay safe…

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  28. Ali Richardson says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    loVe it!
    Stay safe and warm. XOXO

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  29. Hetty says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:15 pm

    Looks great! Greetings from a “Sandy rain-soaked” Virginia..

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  30. The Far Fifty says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Your neighbour rocks! Stay dry, stay safe and stay spooky!

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  31. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:29 pm

    Oh my GOSH Cassie!! Travis needs to open an online business for signs….that is so awesome!!!!!!! Looks so perfect hanging from your porch!

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  32. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    October 29, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    Your neighbor is so talented and your porch looks perfect now for Halloween! Hope you weather the storm safely. Thinking about you today…

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  33. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    October 29, 2012 at 6:14 pm

    That sign is a-mazing!! Stay cozy and safe over there. Thinkin’ about you 🙂

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  34. Amy@BuffaloRoam says

    October 29, 2012 at 6:41 pm

    I love this sign with my whole heart! Be safe!

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  35. homeseasonsdecor says

    October 29, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Wow, love the sign. It’s beautiful!

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  36. Kelly says

    October 29, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    Holy crap that is amazing. Do you know how he engraved the lettering? We want to do that but don’t know how!

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  37. Beth says

    October 29, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    Your sign is awesome! I love it. Stay safe Cassie!

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  38. DecorandtheDog says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:09 am

    This is perfect!! I’m glad there is still a vacancy. Look out.

    Hope you all are staying safe and warm!!

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  39. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:49 am

    Holy cow!!! Carved out the letters – he must really love you! It looks awesome! Praying the storm passes over with no damage.

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  40. Allison says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:59 am

    Fabulous sign! How fun for Halloween. I’m thinking of you and your family and everyone else back on the east coast. Stay safe!

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  41. Korrie@RedHenHome says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:22 am

    Love the sign! Stay safe!

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  42. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    October 30, 2012 at 4:52 am

    What a fantastic sign! I love the way you painted it. And it looks so cute with your house. Sorry you had to take it all down. You’ve been on my mind today. Hope you all are safe and so glad you found Jake!

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  43. Simply Salvaged Restoration says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:18 am

    That is way too cute, you both did a great job! I hope you’re all save, praying for you!

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  44. Courtney says

    October 30, 2012 at 6:32 am

    Thinking of you guys hunkered down over there…be safe my friend! X

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  45. Kara @ June & Bear says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    So so cute. You guys collaborate well so I can’t wait to see what else you came up with. Stay safe.

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  46. megan {homemade ginger} says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:09 am

    I love this! You never cease to amaze me! I would LOVE for you to link this up at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!!

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  47. Athena at Minervas Garden says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:35 am

    What a beautiful sign, Cassie–I love the paint you chose, and the lettering. The vacancy sign at the bottom is a nice touch as well. Glad that all went well for you during Sandy, and that you found your dog. It was so nice to participate at your party today, and thank you for stopping by my blog today. I very much appreciate your encouraging words!

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  48. Tamsyn says

    November 1, 2012 at 1:30 am

    Oh my goodness, that is all kinds of awesome!!

    Reply

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