The Simple Things-Thanksgiving Art {Tutorial}

I made this back in August and completely forgot to post about it.  It has been one of my favorite Thanksgiving crafts that I have made recently! 

 I love that it is from a repurposed piece of art that I bought for about .50 cents at Salvation army!  I love a cheap project.  

Here is the Before and After!

I personally LOVE the after WAAAY better, but that's just my personal opinion:)

Here's a quick tutorial of how I made it:

1.) I painted over all the wood using  these colors:

These are my favorite FALL colors!  

Hauser Medium Green and Burnt Orange.

2.) Sand the heck out of the edges with a palm sander or you can just use a piece of sandpaper!

3.)  I guess I forgot to take a picture of applying the paper, but you have seen this before.  I used Mod Podge to adhere it, then another layer over the top of the paper.  Remember to use something hard and flat (like a pampered chef scraper) to keep the paper from bubbling!  Then ink the edges.  I used Tim Holtz Walnut distress ink.  It's fantastic!!

4.)  Adhere the vinyl, or use a stencil.  Done!

I have this hanging on the wall so you can see it right when you walk in!

Have a fabulous Friday!