Yesterday we were in a bit of a panic, when Jordan was sent home from school in the morning because he had spots… which they figured were the chicken pox. Suddenly my coffee date with my pregnant friend, and then a playdate with another family had to be cancelled, and we were on high alert. Chicken Pox?! Weren’t our kids vaccinated for this?? But after some research, I read it is still possible of get a mild case of it, even with vaccinations. Luckily we were able to get in with our family doctor, and he came to a much more relieving and believable diagnosis – Jordan’s allergies have been a little out of control this season, and now it’s coming through in his skin. This does not surprise me, as everything shows through my skin too… as an esthetician it was a bit intimidating to receive facials, as my co-workers were often able to tell what I was going through! But strangely enough, even though we know we are all-clear, I can’t stop itching! LOL
So, now that we are at peace again in our home, the following project is appropriate!
Another hymn that makes me sing! ”when peace like a river attendeth my soul, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, It is well with my soul!”
It Is Well With My Soul
My How-I-Did-It:
...beginning with a scrap piece of wood, I sanded, cleaned, and then stained it with the Dark Walnut from Minwax... I love the way the personality of the wood shows up with stain. My application process is to wear gloves, use a rag to wipe on, and a rag to wipe off 5 minutes later...
...I had created my template on Picnik.com (which is closing in a few says, sigh), and printed it out on my printer... I cut the words and decided on their placing...
... oh, before I cut the words, I prepared for my transfer method... because of the darkness of the stain, I chose to color the back of my template with yellow crayon, instead of the pencil or newspaper transfer method that I usually use...
...taped the words into place, and I traced them with a ballpoint pen, which allows the yellow crayon to transfer onto the board...
I used my trusty Sharpie paint pen to paint the words on.... and realized I couldn't see them! I tested it on hubby, and he couldn't read them either.... he suggested I outline them in white paint...
...and I didn't like it. 
Hubby liked it, the kids loved it, but it wasn't my vision... this seems to be a theme with me lately! So it sat on the mantle for a few days while I tried to decide what to do...
...I decided to give it a coat of antique white, and I was planning on sanding it, and re-painting the words over top of this new coat...
...and as I sanded it, I started to love it!...
...as the white sanded away, the colors underneath began showing in a new way...
...I was loving the way the heart was showing...
...and we could all read the words!...
...there is still a hint of white, but the beautiful stain still shows...
...I have since waxed it and added a twine hangar to it...very sweet!...
...and it will be added to my For Sale page soon!
I hope you love it! 
Feel free to pin away!!
Here’s to a fabulous Thursday and a chicken pox – FREE home! Have a great day, and thank you so much for reading! OH! And before I forget, if you are a fan of Naartjia clothing for kids, they are having sales GALORE, and are opening a Canadian website April 19th! Whootwhoot! If you decide to make a purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you did it through the links below! Thank you!!
Naartjia Kids is opening a CANADIAN online Store!! If you are a fan, you must check out the following link!!
| ONE DAY ONLY | Summer 2 Collection Launch! Entire Stock of Essentials $8 EACH! (April 12)
xo, Leanne
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Well done!! oh creative one!!
Thank you Thelma!!! Hope you are doing well!!
I love when we sing “It is Well With My Soul” in church! Do you know the story behind the hymn? Google it, if you don’t–it’s worth reading about.
Great project, by the way!
I don’t, but I will be sure to check it out!! My husband loves looking at that info, I’m surprise he hasn’t updated me yet!
Love the hymn, love the art you have created!!! Glad it’s not the pox, but praying Jordan’s spring can be spot-free from this point on!
thank you Kristin! Ya, Jordan’s not doing very well, so it’s back to the dr this afternoon
I love this quote and you did a great job with the finish on this sign:)I am hosting a link party going on now through Monday night and would be super excited if you came over and linked up with us!
Kim @ Too Much Time
http://too-much-time.com/2012/04/get-schooled-saturday-18.html
thanks Kim! and thanks for the invite, I’ll be there!
Love your sign – it turned out great. Especially the finish – it seems like the best projects come out of mess ups.
It’s very true! although I wish it didn’t have to be so difficult sometimes, it sure is rewarding when it turns out good after all!!
this looks great! I pinned something not to long ago with that hymn and have been meaning to make one myself. It turned out very nice!
thank you so much Karie! I can’t wait to see it when you do make it!