My Huge Wood letter F

So I've coveted a huge letter for awhile now-- preferably an old one with lots of character. Usually when I found one though 1. I couldn't afford the price tag and 2. I couldn't find the letter F

also it crosses one off of my 30 before 30 list yay! {make a big word letter or words}

So when my niece put me on to the shop Cut it out- I was so excited!

 The guy did wonder if I was sane when I asked for a 36" letter F. I guess the usual is for a thick letter about only 18" tall :) But I knew what I wanted even if it was crazy

 I love doing fun projects like this where I get to play with my paints :) makes me feel like an artist even though I'm far from one.

 The finish for this one I painted a tan color- than brown and black along the edges- I used some crackle paint and also some walnut stain cuz I love the color of that- I think I even spray painted the edge to a flat black- than I put on top a coat of Country White latex paint {Really I just had fun with it}

 I would have liked to paint a million layers so it was really thick paint peeling off but let's face it I'm not that patient.

 For now it sits on my piano-- eventually when were outta the basement It'll find a place by our mantle.