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Words Matter™
Hand painted signs and original stickers - Positive Affirmations to inspire and delight.
Our hand-painted, original works of art are sold exclusively through our Etsy shop and on our website (www.barnowlprimitives.com). You can find licensed reproductions of several of our designs on paper and canvas in retail locations around the US; to include but not limited to Target, HomeGoods, TJMaxx, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Bed Bath & Beyond and Cost Plus World Market.
All designs and photos owned by Barn Owl Primitives™, LLC: © Copyright 2009-present. All Rights Reserved. Any and all infringements of the same shall be directed to Barn Owl Primitives’ legal counsel for immediate action.
Announcement
Words Matter™
Hand painted signs and original stickers - Positive Affirmations to inspire and delight.
Our hand-painted, original works of art are sold exclusively through our Etsy shop and on our website (www.barnowlprimitives.com). You can find licensed reproductions of several of our designs on paper and canvas in retail locations around the US; to include but not limited to Target, HomeGoods, TJMaxx, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Bed Bath & Beyond and Cost Plus World Market.
All designs and photos owned by Barn Owl Primitives™, LLC: © Copyright 2009-present. All Rights Reserved. Any and all infringements of the same shall be directed to Barn Owl Primitives’ legal counsel for immediate action.
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kadieboone912 on May 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsShe went above and beyond to get the sign to me in time for a college signing! Thank you so much!
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Danielle on Apr 7, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove this sign! Great quality and looks perfect on our kiddos art work wall.
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Mary on Feb 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this sign. It did ship a little slow, but it was exactly as pictured, and couldn't be happier! Thanks!
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John on Feb 5, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally nicely done. It was so nice that my wife stole it for her office!
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Jana on Jan 31, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThe sign is just perfect. The seller answered my question about color choices quickly and clearly, and let me know the time frame for creating and shipping the sign. Excellent!
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TERRY on Jan 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI needed help to get one of their small signs in time for Christmas. E-mailed Kristi and explained the situation and she pulled it off some how, even during their Christmas rush time. They have an excellent product, but their most admirable traits are their Customer Service, Caring for their Customers, and Honoring their Commitments.
THANK YOU KRISTI, and also,
THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOUR STAFF -
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TERRY on Jan 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis is a very unusual little sign, but perfect for the application I had planned for it. I had given my Wife an artist's print, 8 X 10, of two rather wrinkly, aged Elephants, leaning into each other, forehead to forehead, looking lovingly into each other's eyes. You could tell they had a good life, were maybe a little tired, but still loving each other with all of the LOVE in the World. When I found this, the light bulb in my brain flipped on, and I said, "I must have this." Now, picture in your mind what this looks like sitting in front of and against the frame in the lower right hand corner. Do you see it? Well that's what they are saying to each other. I gave her the framed print on our 52nd Wedding Anniversary, the whole concept was finished with this little appropriate sign on Christmas 2020! :-)****Kristi was WONDERFUL!
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About barnowlprimitives
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Signs waiting to be boxed and shipped to our wonderful customers.
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The BOP studio where we design and create.
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Our unique pieces are the perfect accent for a family gallery wall.
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Kristi painting in the BOP workshop.
barn owl primitives ~ where words matter
A few years ago, when money was tight and making handcrafted Christmas gifts seemed like the way to go, I started making hand-painted, door-hanging snowmen for my family and friends. They were well-received and friends of friends started placing orders. That snowballed into Barn Owl Primitives {BOP}, and a little shop on Etsy was born.
Since snowmen eventually melt, I needed to add some things to my shop that would last all year. I started with You are My Sunshine http://etsy.me/145X5ny and Family Rules typography word art signs http://etsy.me/1biNP9I.
Things were slow at first, but after months of marketing my shop on facebook and building relationships with fellow shop owners and bloggers, I started to see some steady sales. During those first few slow months, I read every article on the Etsy blogs about building a good business. I educated myself on what it means to create a brand, and I set out to make BOP something that people would recognize. I focused my energy and efforts on making new and exciting products and looked for big and small ways to set myself apart from my competition.
I have sold signs to some pretty amazing people. My We Can Do Hard Things sign http://etsy.me/145WzGp is hanging in the Etsy Corporate Office in New York City and in the MTV Office in London. When I received an order for my Playroom Rules sign from Brené Brown, I screamed out loud and almost fell off the couch.
But by far the orders that I am most proud of are from people you’ve never heard of. The daughter who purchased a sign for her dad’s 70th birthday with all the sayings he’s been repeating to her for the last 46 years. The mother who allowed me to see and paint the special and private poem that she repeats to her autistic son each night before he goes to sleep. The grandmother who ordered my Strength of My Love sign for her granddaughter, who spent almost a year in the NICU before finally coming home. My friend who lost her 12-year-old son to an unthinkable accident during a flood. These are just a few of the accomplishments that I am the most proud of and the ones that make what I do so rewarding and worthwhile.
Starting this business has been such an amazing journey for me. I’ve gained friends, grown my confidence, tapped into a creative side I didn’t even know existed, and developed a love of handmade products.
My hand-painted, original works of art are sold exclusively through my Etsy shop and on our website www.barnowlprimitives.com. You can find licensed reproductions of several of my designs on canvas and paper in retail locations around the US; to include Target, HomeGoods, TJMaxx, Marshalls, Hobby Lobby, Bed Bath & Beyond and Cost Plus World Market.
Thanks so much for dropping by the Barn! I hope you'll sit and stay awhile.
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Shop members
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Kristi
Owner, Designer
Kristi is a day dreamer with a LONG to do list, a lover of coffee, breakfast for dinner, all things vintage and the artist behind Barn Owl Primitives.
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Sean
Owner
Sean's combined experinces serving in the US Air Force, working as a Senior Manager at AOL, and as Vice President of Consumer Operations for LivingSocial have given him the tools to help build BOP into the kind of business our customers will love.
Shop policies
my job, as an artist, is to play with words. arranging letters and mixing colors to paint a picture. each sign I design has a story to tell. an important story. a relevant story. an interesting story. because words matter. they really do.
we show up here each week. we introduce you to people and places that inspire us. we share things that motivate us. we let you behind the scenes at Barn Owl Primitives and give you a glimpse into how we create. and why we create. we share some of our favorite things. and our hopes. and our fears. and our dreams.
we're hopeful that together we can learn a lot from each other. that together we can make words matter.
really matter. by being kind. being humble. and being brave. will you join us?
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Due to the personal nature of custom items, they are not returnable.
CANCELLING AN ORDER - this can only be done up to 2 days after purchase as we will begin work on your sign right away. If a request for a refund is not made 2 days from purchase, a store credit will be given.
Payment
Shipping
For shipping outside the US, if you do not see your country listed, please convo us for a shipping quote. Many of our signs are large and heavy, so shipping will vary based on location.
Any VAT, custom fees or duties are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We mark custom forms accurately and according to US laws. If you need information on your country's rates, please contact your local post or customs office.
Your package will be shipped to the address on your Etsy receipt unless otherwise noted on your order.
Giving a gift? We will gladly send your package to a gift recipient.
Additional policies and FAQs
All of our hand painted signs are intended for indoor use only.
All designs and photos owned by Barn Owl Primitives, LLC: © Copyright 2009-present. All Rights Reserved. Any and all infringements of the same shall be directed to Barn Owl Primitives’ legal counsel for immediate action.