Friday, December 14, 2012

PALLET CHRISTMAS SIGN

Using an old pallet, some leftover paint, and some greens I cut, I made a Christmas sign - for $0.




The words were inspired by a Twila Paris song called
"It's The Thought That Counts"

My daughter Megan, sang this song in our church Christmas Program when she was seven.


I just hand-lettered the words. 
The next time I make a sign I will print out the words to trace for a more professional look. 






This message pierces my heart, and reminds me of the reason we celebrate the season.


The middle of the tree is a cross,
and we hung this nail we found in our yard.


Below the sign is a nativity. 





It's The Thought
Twila Paris 

And a loving thought sends us out to find
Something special for someone on our mind
And we think of friends and family
As we hang our gifts on the Christmas tree

It's the thought that counts when the thought is love
It's the thought that counts when you're thinking of
How the money flows in vast amounts
When the thought is love it's the thought that counts

And a loving thought sent a snow white lamb
To a little town known as Bethlehem
And the little lamb thought of you and me
As He hung His gift on the Christmas tree

It's the thought that counts when the thought is love
It's the thought that counts when you're thinking of
All the blood that flowed in vast amounts
When the thought is love, it's the thought that counts

Think of the precious gift He gave
Think of the life He thought to save

And the blood that flowed in vast amounts
When the thought is love, it's the thought that counts
When the thought is love, it's the thought that counts
When the thought is love, it's the thought that counts

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17 comments:

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  2. I think the lettering looks perfect. Very primitive. I love it.

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  3. I love this idea! Love the saying too. Good Job. Your room looks cozy! Thank you for sharing this at Rustic Restorations Weekend.

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  4. Primitive Christmas decorations are neat! I enjoyed veiwing your blog!

    Merry Christmas!

    Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

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  5. What a great reminder to have this time of year!

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  6. Love your handmade tree and the lyrics too!

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  7. How wonderful!! I've never heard that song, so thank you for posting the lyrics. What a wonderful reminder! I love the idea of creating a tree like this out of reclaimed wood, and the nail is a moving added touch.

    Thank you so much for linking this to Home for the Holy Days!!

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  8. Oh I love your rustic tree! And your lettering fits it perfectly too. Thank you for sharing this at the party this week! I am also featuring it on my Facebook page :-) Merry Christmas!

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  9. perfect Christmas decor, just a wonderful rustic feel, great job! I'll be featuring this post on Vintage Inspiration tomorrow!

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  10. Super cut and thrifty. Thanks for linking up at the Cabins party this week:)

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  11. This is one of the most special Christmas projects I have seen. It is lovely and so appropriate. I have enjoyed perusing many of your posts. A sweet place you have here.

    Kindly, Lorraine

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  12. Love this tree. It is so beautiful -- and it wouldn't look right with "perfect" lettering. I pinned it to my pinterest board so I wouldn't forget it for next year.

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Gloria