Today I wanted to show you this fun Farm Fresh Milk sign that I made from an old shutter that I picked up at an antique shop!
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I used milk paint to paint the background and then created a custom stencil with the words – Farm Fresh Milk on my Silhouette Cameo. Here’s how it turned out!
Farm Life
I grew up on a 200 acre dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania, and I do have a fondness for vintage farmhouse items in home decor. At the time, I hated my life. None of my girlfriends had to do the yucky and hard work that I did, but now I appreciate it. It gave me a good work ethic and one I feel is lacking somewhat in today’s society. Here’s a picture of the farm from, I’m guessing here, the 1940’s. My grandparents purchased the farm and my dad was born in the main house in 1930!
Princess Kate
I absolutely love it. It's nice incorporating your family treasures too. Thanks for sharing.
Doreen
Thanks so much!
Doreen
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Just gorgeous! I want to make one for myself, not. Perhaps I will for my garden!
Gayle
Oh my goodness, that Queen Dairy is darling! I'm visiting from Home Sweet Home for the first time. I enjoy the down home feel to your blog. I feel like I just had a visit with a cousin.
Blessings,
Gayle from Behind the Gate
Doreen
Gayle,
That's so sweet, Please stop back again! I going to go check out your blog too!
Doreen
Stephanie
Love it! I'm a big fan of incorporating meaningful things into my decor, so I really enjoyed how you did that as well. Love that dairy crate!
Visiting from FJI.
Doreen
Stephanie,
Thanks so much! I especially like the type style used on the Queen Dairy tag!
Doreen
Sherry
I absolutely love this! I discovered you on Common Grounds and I'm now following!
Doreen
Sherry,
Thanks for following and taking the time to comment!
Doreen
Anita
I agree! I love how you've incorporated family heirlooms into your design. It looks lovely…
Doreen
Anita,
The family history in everyday items make them more precious than any shiny, new piece! thanks for stopping by and you kind words!
Doreen
Liz - Imageremix
Doreen, the treasures look wonderful grouped together and your sign couldn't be more fitting. I love how it turned out. That milk crate is sweeeeet and I would be floored if I found a blue metal ice chest. So cool!
Liz
Doreen
Liz,
Found them at one of my favorite places. I had been there earlier in the day and decided to go back for something else. But then . . . I saw the ice chest . . . And then the milk crate! They were $15 each, Thanks for stopping by!
Doreen
micki @ ADD housewife
that is just a perfect display. I envy you growing up on a farm. 🙂 foudn you on debbie doos and i'm a new linky follower
Doreen
Micki,
At the time, I envied all my friends who didn't live on a farm! Now I realize how special it was!
Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!
Doreen
Debbiedoo's
That is a super find Doreen. Love the picture of your Dad on the tractor. Thanks for sharing with the newbie party.
Doreen
Debbie,
My dad lives in a cottage in a retirement community a few miles from me. I decorated his place. And did a photo wall of farm pictures, but that one with him on the tractor is my fave!
Doreen
Amy
It looks great! I love the sign. Cool pictures of the farm and your family. Thanks for sharing.
Doreen
Amy,
Thanks for stopping by and your kind words!
Doreen
Fox Hollow Cottage
What a wonderful vignette and story. Sadly, I agree with the "work ethic" thing sometimes! Great picture of you grandfather feeding the cows. Loved the whole post =)
Doreen
Shannon,
Thanks so much! I love your blog and stop by when I see a new post! Loved your cabinet redo with the dollar store paper and the post with your styling details!
Doreen
The House at Bluebird Lane
Doreen, What a wonderful post! So enjoyed seeing your old family photos. Love the photo of your dad on the tractor. Your new sign is really cute and looks great in the lovely vignette you created. Found you through Debbiedoo's Newbie Party. I'm now following. 🙂 Hope you have a terrific week!
Sharla
Doreen
Sharla,
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comments! Just stopped by your blog and am now following!
Doreen
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I love how you incorporated your past with your present lifestyle! The vignette looks great! I adore personal touches that have a story behind them!!! Those are just the BEST!
Visiting from the newbie party!
dginnovations.blogspot.com
Doreen
Nelly,
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comments! I will be sure to stop by your blog too!
Doreen
Linda @ it all started with paint
I love your milk finds and that sign is amazing! I think I may need to create one myself. You see, my husband isn't a dairy farmer. But he does work for the dairy farmers at Dairy Management, Inc. It's the milk marketing arm that reps every dairy farmer in the U.S. (And he just loves and has the greatest of respect for the farmers!)
🙂
Linda
Doreen
Linda,
Thanks so much! It's awesome that your husband works for Dairy Management! By the way, love your blog and your new Etsy shop!
Doreen
Peggy Meckling
Doreen, I love your story. I love that you are looking back on your life and taking a new look at the values taught to you by your parents. I am your newest follower and a fellow newbie. I hope you'll visit my blog and see the young people I am featuring in my latest post. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.
Doreen
Peggy,
Thanks for following me and your kind comments! I'm on my way to visit your blog now! Thanks for the invite!
Doreen
Lynn @ UpCountry Olio
Such a sweet post! I love all your vintage photos and the meaning behind them. It's so great to have things around you that have wonderful memories tied to them.
-Lynn
Doreen
Lynn,
Thanks so much! The older get, the more sentimental I am!
Doreen
THE FARMHOUSE PORCH
Love reading about good old fashioned American farm living like this. There's something to be said about all of that hard work. It really builds character. Your vignette is so perfect for you, and your background. I'm scared that I won't be half as active as your Dad at 80…I don't work that hard now in my 30's!!
Thank you for linking up to Cowgirl Up!,
♥Linsey
Doreen
Linsey,
Thanks for visiting my blog and for your kind comments!
Doreen
Tammy
I love Your sign! You did a great job. I love the pictures of your family farm too! Thanks for taking us down memory lane 🙂
Tammy
By the way, I would love if you would link this up to my new linky party called Rustic Restorations Weekend this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday 🙂
Doreen
Tammy,
Thanks so much! I will definitely link up to your party! Thanks for the invite!
Doreen
Liz @ Here's to Handy Andy
Doreen, this sign is awesome! I love the whole vignette! I would love for you to share this at our weekly link party http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/2012/05/pinteresting-link-party-week-39.html
Doreen
Liz,
Thanks for the invite! I'll be sure to stop by your blog and check it out!
Doreen
Sherry
Fantastic sign. I love it when your decor can have memories tied with it! That is what it is all about!
Sherry
Doreen
Sherry,
Thanks so much for your kind words!
Doreen
Elizabeth (Blue Clear Sky)
Great photos of your farming past and the vignette is very pretty. We love anything dairy/farm related at our home. Both our boys are in 4-H for dairy, beef and rabbit.
Doreen
Elizabeth,
So cool that your kids are involved in 4-H. I was, too, when I was their age! Great program! Please stop back again!
Doreen
Debbie Booth
I love it! Love the sign and your photos. We live on a small farm here in S. California and have a chicken ranch. You have a lovely blog by the way!
Blessings,
Debbie
Doreen
Debbie,
Thanks for stopping by! So nice to meet a fellow "farm girl"! Please come back!
Doreen
Crystelle
The milk crate with the flowers is my favorite!
Doreen
Crystelle,
I love my new milk crate! Thanks for visiting!
Doreen
ritajoy
I'm so glad I found your blog today through At the Picket Fence's party. It's beautiful. I love to see your inspirational art work and also hear your stories. Thanks for sharing with us.
Doreen
Rita,
Thanks for visiting from "At the Picket Fence", one of my favorite blogs! Please come back again!
Doreen
Miss Charming
I loved seeing your old photos. You found some great vintage pieces, too. Great job on the sign, it looks vintage, too. (Newest follower)
Doreen
Miss Charming,
Love your name! Thanks for following and for your kind words!
Doreen
Christina at I Gotta Create!
The sign turned out great! Love the vintage photos, too.
<3 Christina
http://igottacreate.blogspot.com
Wildly Original Round Up linky party open!
Doreen
Christina,
Thanks so much for visiting and your kind comments!
Doreen
twelve-O-eight
Doreen, thank you of making me think of my childhood and growing up on a farm with an orchard in Washington. Wonderful project, now following! Tanya 🙂
Doreen
Tanya,
Oh, thank you! Nice to meet a fellow "farm girl"!
Doreen
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon
Such a beautiful sign! Just love it!
Take care,
Trish
Keeping it Cozy
I love your sign and your sweet vignette! I always try to incorporate special items into my decor… I loved reading a little of your family history. Thanks for sharing!