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Craft Your Own Floral Home Sign

This floral home sign using transfers and stencils is going to be the perfect addition to your living room wall! Follow along step by step as I show you how to make your own using just a piece of wood, stencils, some paint, and a floral transfer! When you are crafting one project, are you thinking in your head of all the other projects you could be doing next? Are you picturing where you can decorate with that future project, even before you have even finished it? You may even be thinking this will make the perfect gift! That my friends are my thought every sing day. Everyday! Crafting one project just leads to inspiration for the next. These floral transfers were all the inspiration I needed for my DIY Floral Home Sign… and I got it while finishing up another project. I know I can’t be the only one who is always thinking ahead when it comes to crafting. DIY Floral Home Sign Using Transfers and Stencils Painting pieces of wood of all shapes and sizes makes me happy. Painting pieces of wood that are shaped like a house makes me even happier. Slapping a stencil on that wood with a pretty floral transfer… well, that is what you call being on CLOUD 9. Y’all. I am on Cloud 9 for sure with this craft. Using leftover pieces of a Prima Floral Transfer to make it even more special, has my heart going pitter-patter. This DIY craft using transfers is simple. It goes to show that nothing ever should go to waste. Save those old pieces of wood, no matter the shape or size. You guys it is possible to craft with the unused parts of transfers and scrapbook paper. The possibilities are endless. You can truly turn those scraps into something AMAZING!! Mix and match those paint colors to accent your home or office. This craft is just so versatile based on whatever you choose to use. Just follow the steps below and have some fun! Few questions though. Are you keeping this for yourself? Are you making one for your neighbor? What about your niece who just got married? Doesn’t she need one in her home? Supplies: Wooden sign – Preferably the shape of a home  Algonquin Fusion Mineral Paint  Masters Touch Acrylic paint   Sunflower Farms by Prima ReDesign Prima Transfer Tool HOME Stencil from the Stencilsmith Paintbrush Paint daubers Heat Gun/dryer Sanding block Spray Polyurethane  Steps: Grab your home-shaped piece of wood. Paint your wood sign covering it with a base coat, preferably chalk based paint –  color of your choosing. Don’t forget to do the sides. It doesn’t have to be a thick coat because we will distress the boards. Dry completely with a heat gun/dryer to speed up the process.  Touch up any spots that you may have missed. With your leftover piece of floral transfer, or new piece. Whatever… just get a cute floral transfer. Determine the pieces you want to use on your board by moving them around before committing. Remember to keep the backing on your transfers until you are ready to apply them to your project.  Lay your transfer down on your wood up on the rooftop. Press it down firmly using your plastic tool that came in your transfer kit. If you ever have a bubble, just carefully pull it up and try again.  With your sanding block, lightly rub the edges to remove any excess off sides of the wood sign.  Apply transfers, remembering to leave enough space for your stencil so it rests only on the wood.  Grab your HOME stencil and your finger daubers. With dark brown acrylic paint, begin to lightly tap your small amount of paint. Pushing lightly and using small amounts of paint is this trick to not having your stencils bleed through on the board.  When finished with paint, set aside to dry. Or, use a heat gun or hair dryer to speed up the drying process. If you feel your sign needs a little more, feel free to add some twine, jute, string, or even ribbon of your liking, and unravel a bit so you have some to wrap easily. Apply a thin line of hot glue to start your wrapping, to help it stay in place. Wrap around several times to make it thick. Cut and hot glue the end to secure. I personally am using mine as is! Last but not least, enjoy your simple DIY Floral Home Sign, anywhere you decide to put it.  Where do I find Floral Transfers? There are several places you can purchase floral transfers from. I can find some great floral transfers on Amazon but shop Prima. Prima has a great selection and I love their Floral Transfers so much. They are cute and so easy to work with. I know you will love them Wasn’t this so simple and so much fun? I think it was cute, simple, and a great way to use up those scrap pieces. Just pin this Floral Home Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Learn to stencil your own sign

Being able to stencil your own sign is such a great way to get the decor you want in your home! I am going to show you how to make a new stenciled wood sign. You are going to love how easy and simple this technique is! There are so many times I am out shopping and want all the signs that are displayed for sale. If they aren’t discounted then I am not buying them. That is because I know that I can do them cheaper myself. Once you learn how to stencil a wood sign you too with all this thought next time you are browsing a store. How To Stencil A Wood Sign The technique of stenciling onto wood is SOOO simple y’all. So simple my husband, the farmer can even do it. We did a couple of signs together last year and the DIY zipcode sign was my favorite we did together. Supplies: Scrap Wood or lumber of any shape and size Fusion Mineral Paint or Stain Brown, Black and Tan Master’s Touch acrylic paint Stencils – My Favorites are from the Stencilsmith! Paintbrush Heat Gun/dryer Finger daubers Fast Drying Acrylic Minwax Spray Seal Steps: Prep your lumber by cutting it to size, sanding the lumber, and wiping clean of debris, staining it, and then… we get to the fun part. Stenciling!  Grab your desired size scrap lumber. Depending on the size stencils you have will determine which size scrap lumber you want to use.  With some dark brown* paint, give a base coat to your piece of scrap wood. Cover completely. Don’t forget to do the sides. *You can skip this step and stencil on raw, rough wood too. Let your paint dry or use a heat gun to speed up the drying process. Touch up any spots that you may have missed. Once dry, apply your “Hello Sweet Cheeks” stencil to the center of your board using the tan* acrylic paint. Using light taps with very limited paint on your finger daubers to help it from bleeding through. We can go in and add a floral stencil later or even some twine to add some embellishments. Repeat steps to create as many of your stenciled signs as you like. For my second one, I kept the raw wood look. I only stenciled on the parts of the stencil that I liked. I simply ignored the parts I didn’t want to use. “Please remain seated for the duration of the performance.” Potty humor is the best. Repeat to make all your different signs. I made several home phrases. Once completely dry, you can spray seal your painted wooden signs with a clear poly. You could skip this step entirely, but I like the finished look it provides.   Last but not least, enjoy your Stenciled Signs. So simple and so cute.  Do I have to use only one color when stenciling?  When stenciling it is ok to not use only one color when stenciling a sign. You can mix and match those colors to your heart’s content. You could highlight bold words with other colors of paint to help it stand out. For me, I am a plain Jane kind of girl, so I tend to keep it simple. But you do what you like best! That is the beauty of stenciling. So much room for creativity and interpretation.  Can I use a makeup sponge to stencil? Yes, yes you can. But I do prefer to use the Finger Daubers I buy on Amazon. I think they are just easier and keep my craft projects so much cleaner. Some people like brushes, too.  Now that we are done, how many spots are in your house, are you planning to create a stenciled sign for now? Just pin this How to stencil a sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Repurpose A Hutch Door With Transfers

Follow along step by step as I show you how to make something old become something beautiful once again. I just love how I repurpose a hutch door using transfers turns out! You will make you think twice about any old piece of furniture after you see what I did.  There is not a piece of wood or furniture that I can’t love with my whole heart. No matter its condition. Be it old, tired, tarnished, or tattered. The piece still has beauty and potential in my eyes. Furniture can always come to life in so many ways. If you are willing to just show them even the littlest bit of love, it can happen. And this DIY craft using transfers is 100% evidence of that.  How To Repurose A Hutch Door I saved these pretty little hutch doors from a different project I had worked on for a dear friend of mine. She didn’t want the doors on her hutch anymore, so I kept them. YAY me! To me, there is always something pretty to create from repurposed wood or even furniture. This DIY project is simply applying a transfer to the glass. Yep… you read that right. There are so many possibilities to make this unique piece. So if you are like me and love to make old things new again, then this project is perfect for you. The beauty of this project is you get to decide what fits your style best by finding the perfect IOD Transfer. Maybe florals aren’t your thing. No problem. Maybe you prefer lemons or plants. That is just fine. You do you, and just remember that whatever you create, is awesome! The steps are the same no matter your style. And don’t forget, you can make this project even more unique with a simple coat of paint too. Have fun with it, from start to finish.  Supplies: Old Hutch Door with Glass Center The Flower Fields by Prima Let It Bee Stencil (Not Exact) Scissors ReDesign Prima Transfer Tool Razor Blade Steps: Grab your old Hutch door and be sure to make sure your surface is nice and clean with an old rag.  If you want to paint the wood, you can do that now. Want the raw wood look, then keep on, keeping on with me! Select your style of IOD Furniture Transfer and measure out the amount to fit on your desired work space. Select styles that fit with your color palette and decor of the space you are hoping to hang this new DIY Jazzed Up Hutch Door.  Cut out the piece you wish to apply. You will need to save excess pieces for another project at another time. Trim excess bottom part of transfer so as to not have any wasted space.  Mix and match pieces of this style transfer or different set to create the images you desire to finish this project the way you like best.  Remove air bubbles by rubbing your transfer down. Be sure to use the plastic tool that comes with the IOD kit and/or a ReDesign Prima Transfer tool kit. This is not neccessary but I do like to alternate. If you have any excess by chance, use a razor blade to easily remove transfer.   Next be sure to remove all air bubbles before pulling off/peeling back the top layer of transfer.  With the glass window, the color of the wall will show behind your transferred image. You could always paint the backside of glass if you would like a different color to be seen instead. Choosing to leave mine clear. I had some space up top so I added another transfer up there, saying, “Let it BEE. ” I got lucky and had an excess piece from a previous project. See why you save all your old scraps? If you wanted, you could even stencil on some letters up top. The possibilities are endless. And just like that, you are done! Ok, so you finished it all up and what do you think? Wasn’t this such a simple DIY project? I just love taking something that has lived a good life and making it come to life again.  What else could you repurpose besides an old hutch door?  Save any and all pieces of wood, if you have the storage space. Old cabinet doors, old cutting boards, scrap wood, wood pallets. Just be creative!  Repurposing wood/furniture is my superpower. Do you have the same superpower? If yes, then I know you are going to love some of my other DIY tutorials. Be sure to check them out.    Just pin this Repurpose a Hutch Door With Transfers tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Learn How To Apply A Transfer

Have you ever seen a really cute saying or graphic and wished you could put it on everything? Well, there’s good news: with a little bit of patience and some basic tools, you can apply transfers to basically any surface! In this how to apply a transfer tutorial I will show you how it’s done. So go find your perfect transfer, and let’s get started! When it comes to using transfers on walls, doors, or even furniture you have to make sure it is one you love. I don’t have a problem finding something I love because honestly, I love everything. I love quotes, floral designs, and even farm animals! Once you have selected the transfer you wish to use you are ready to prep your wall or door and get to adhering your transfer. Learn How To Apply Transfers You guys know I love making something old into something new by using a little paint and some transfers. This door makeover project was no different. Not that my door is old I just wanted something on it to jazz it up a little. This door is the door that leads into our garage. We pass through this door multiple times a day so I knew I wanted a saying or quote to help remind us to find joy in our day. This transfer was one I have had forever and I am so glad I remembered I had it because it is the perfect saying to read each time I enter our garage. To apply a transfer to a door it is not that hard. It really requires a lot of patience and time. With the right mindset, you can totally do this. Follow along and I will teach you some tips and tricks to applying transfers to different surfaces. Supplies: Prima ReDesign Transfers Transfer tool Sealer Painters tape Steps To Apply Transfer: Lay transfer on the area you wish to transfer to.  Use your scraper tool to go over your sheets to make sure it adheres to the area you are placing them.  Once you peel off the backing pull the wax sheet off and then rub your finger over the wording. This helps smooth out any bubbles that may have developed when applying.  If your transfer has multiple pieces just be sure you line them up correctly. Take your time and rub over the lettering once you have it in place.  The best way to get it on is using a flat edge tool.  If you have any spots that may have pulled off I just use a sharpie of that color and fill in the imperfection Go back over all the lettering with your fingers one final time to smooth out and flatten the words Tips and Tricks to Learning How To Apply Transfers You may wish to apply a sealer on the surface first. This allows your transfers to really stick to the surface better. To keep your transfer from fading if it is in direct sunlight spray a sealer over it to protect it from the sunrays. If your transfer is large you can use painters tape to hold the edges to help you apply the tranfer to the wall. Where Can Prima Design Transfers Be Applied? You are in luck because these transfers can basically be applied to any surface. I like to say the possibilities are endless. Typically you will find me applying these to furniture, walls, doors, and even kitchen cabinets. No project is too big or too small when it comes to applying these transfers. I always so if you think it will look good then go for it! Just pin this Learn How to Apply Transfers tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How To Seal DIY Projects

Just finished a DIY project? Check out this tutorial to learn why and how to properly seal DIY Projects! I had such a fun time stenciling the perfect quote onto this family heirloom we have in our family now. This was my husband’s uncle’s milk jug. One day I asked my husband if he knew where we had stored this old milk jug. I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. When he told me he had found it I was so happy! I had the perfect stencil and wanted to use it as my new front porch decor. Stenciling this milk jug was the best thing that has happened to it and now I am going to teach you to seal it! Sealing DIY Projects Are you a crafter who likes to make your own projects? If so, you know how important it is to seal them properly. Sealing your projects helps keep them looking new for longer and prevents damage from accidental spills and exposure to the elements. No matter if you are gifting these craft projects as gifts or keeping them for yourself it is important to know how and why to seal them. Check out these tips and tricks below for sealing DIY projects and ensure your hard work lasts a really long time. Supplies Needed: Paint Brush Dixie Bell Top Coat – Clear Coat in Satin I used Dixie Belle on these projects but have since transitioned to Fusion 🙂 – Fusion Tough Coate, Matte Quick Dry Polyurethane in the Can Spray Polyurethane Steps to Seal A Project: Pour some fast-drying polyurethane from your can into a bowl.  Dip your brush into the bowl of polyurethane and then start brushing your brush over the milk jug.  Make sure you cover every inch of the jug.  You will see the shine appear as you go. This makes it easy to see which areas you have not covered.  Finish off by doing the top and inside that you can reach.  Be careful if your milk jug is rusting like mine and leaking out the bottom. It is is just be sure not to get the rusty drippings on the paint brush you are using to seal your jug with. Does Polyurethane Yellow Your Craft? Yes, it will turn some things yellow but I do not typically use it on a white background. Try to avoid having a white background so you can avoid the yellowing it can cause.  Why Should Use Fast-Drying Polyurethane in A Can vs Spray? I do find that the spray can is much quicker and easier however I mostly perfer to use the one you apply with a paint brush vs. spray. Applying with a paintbrush is more accurate and you can see exactly where you are applying it. I just feel that painting it on is way better than spraying it on. You will see me using both but when time allows I will always paint the sealant on. How to determine if you should seal or not seal your project? You can debate this all day long. I typically always seal. I do this to add a glossy clear finish to my projects. However, it is always best to seal when you Modge Podge, stencil, or use transfers. It will help hold things in place and give it good protection as well as presentation.  Hope these tips and tricks help when it comes to adding the finishing touches to your DIY projects. Keep crafting and finding joy in your creativity. Just pin this How To Seal DIY Projects tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Stenciling a Family Heirloom

Have a big family heirloom you’d like to have on display? Check out this easy stenciling family heirloom tutorial! You’ll see how to avoid any frustration of trying to figure out how to match your heirloom to your personal style. If you’re like me, you have a family heirloom or two that mean a lot to you. Maybe it was handed down to you from your grandparents, or maybe it’s something you made yourself and hold close to your heart. I’m going to show you how to stencil your family heirloom so you can pass it down to the next generation with love. How to Stencil A Family Heirloom  I can’t wait to get my hands on this family heirloom. It is the perfect piece to use as a focal point for our fromt porch decor and bring some new life into this old nest! Using an old Milk Jug that was my husband’s uncle that we have in our possession makes the perfect surface to stencil my favorite farmer quotes onto. With my Paul Harvey quote Stencil that says: “And on the 8th day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a caretaker.” So God made a farmer.” I am only using the last part of this quote to apply to the milk jug. Keep watching and see exactly how you stencil a family heirloom into your next front porch decor. Supplies Old Rusty Milk Can Paul Harvey Saying Stencil – Unable to get this stencil due to copyright. 🙁 Tape Acrylic Paint Dauber Polyurethane Sanding Block Directions Clean off milk jug and sand with a sanding block. Place Stencil down on milk jug. Then tape down edges so it doesn’t move. Start applying your paint over the stencil lettering using your dauber. Since it is taped down you won’t be able to see what your outcome is. However, you can always tape it back down and go over it if you see some letters need more paint added. Remove your tape, and slowly pull up the stencil. Now if any letters need to more paint then redo those areas. This will help those letters really pop.   Lastly, seal with a polyurethane spray. What is a Family Heirloom? Think of something that you remember seeing as a child in your grandmother’s house or even your own parents’ home that came from their grandparents. These are considered heirlooms when they are passed down from generation to generation. They necessarily don’t have great value they just hold memories of that special relative that passed it down.  How Can Family Heirlooms Fit Into Your Home Decor Style? This piece I stenciled is a perfect example of how to get family heirlooms to fit into your own home decor style. I took an old milk jug and stenciled a quote on it that fit my home. You could do that same thing with really any antique piece or family heirloom. Think of how you can incorporate the piece into your everyday style. You can use stencils, IOD transfers, or even stains.  What are Good Family Heirlooms? When considering if something would be a good family heirloom think of items that can stay in a family for decades. If you are wanting to make sure your family has a few heirloom items to pass down here are a few heirloom items to start in your family: Clocks Tools Letters Furniture Jewelry  Just pin this Stenciling a Family Heirloom tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Make Your Own Tissue Paper and Stencil Sign Decor

Learn how to make a sign from tissue paper and a stencil. This is an easy project that you can complete in less than 20 minutes. It makes for great wall decor! Do you want to add some character to your walls? Using just a stencil, tissue, and paint, it’s easy! Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make a sign from tissue paper and a stencil. This makes the perfect DIY wall decor for a wall in your home. How To Make Your Own Sign Using Tissue Paper and Stencil I am really good at making old furniture look pretty again. That is my passion and what I just love spending my time doing. However, today I found this buffet cabinet door and thought this would be a great piece to make a new wall decor with it. I had the perfect stencil to use and got to work. I mean who doesn’t need a cute reminder these days to wash your hands! That seems to be the last two years’ motto. Supplies Old Buffet Door Tissue Paper Mod Podge Paint Brush Sanding Block Jesus & Germs Stencil Painters Tape Black Paint Daubers Steps To Make A Tissue Paper and Stencil Sign: Start by putting a nice layer of Modge Podge on your old buffet door. Use a paintbrush to apply it onto the flat surface.  Next, lay your tissue paper down start on the edge, and push it flat over the door as you push it flat.  Now go around and smooth out the surface with your hands. You can use a squeeze but it may be too rough and tear it.  Grabbing your heat gun or blow dryer. This will help speed up the drying process. Make sure you really dry those sides. Sand the excess tissue paper with a sanding block. Be very careful going over the edge. Continue this process until you have worked your way around all the sides.  Now it is time to use your stencil and stencil onto the tissue paper you just applied. Using your pouncer and black paint start applying over the letters.  Work your way down your stencil. Then lift up and check to make sure you don’t need to go back over any sections. If you see some areas that need more paint use your pouncer and go back over some letters.  Using your pouncer go around the outside edge of your board and give it a little distressed look. Now that you know how to make your own it’s time for the fun part. Where will this new wall decor go in your home? I recommend putting it somewhere where everyone can see and enjoy it! You could even use this sign to gift to someone who perhaps just bought a new home. Even if it isn’t this specific stencil this technique with any stencil would be a great gift. What to Use To Stencil a Sign I have stenciled a lot of signs over the years. I’ve used paintbrushes and pouncers, but the best way to get those perfect coverage is with finger daubers! Dipping the daubers in paint first and then pouncing them over the letters of the stencils. The best thing about stencils is that they can be reused. Once you are done just be sure to give your stencil a nice clean with soap and water. Let it dry and you are ready for the next craft! Just pin this Tissue Paper and Stencil Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Merry Christmas!

It’s the day before Christmas Eve today, and we wanted to share with y’all a very Merry Christmas from my family to yours! We hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Here are some highlights from our Christmas celebration. We made some homemade clay snowman ornaments with some family… Got to get some kiddo and baby time… And overall just having a blast with our family.  I truly hope the season finds you happy and healthy and that you get just a little time to be creative and make some treasured memories!!! We hope you have a very Merry Christmas! From our family to yours, may your holiday season be full of happiness and good health. XOXO, Tammy Flippin Furniture

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Make Your Own DIY Farmhouse Decor

Y’all I am loving this DIY Farmhouse decor sign. It is one of my favorite wooden signs I’ve done recently! It hangs in my kitchen now like it was made for it! Having this blessed wooden sign with a wreath on my walls just squeals farmhouse decor to me. That is why I love it so much. Since our house is an old farmhouse dated back to 1902. I think it fits perfectly. With just a scrap piece of wood, a stencil, and a wreath I was able to create this fabulous look. If you are wanting this same look grab your supplies below and let’s get started. To see exactly how I did this in thirty minutes or less check out the tutorial below. Make your own Blessed Wooden Sign The best thing about stencils and I have said this more than once is you get to make your own wall decor exactly how you want it! You get to pick your wood base color, your text color, and your embellishments. Making this wooden blessed sign with my own supplies instead of buying one helped me get exactly what I was wanting to hang in my kitchen. You too can make your own decorations to match your style by following these simple steps below. Supplies: Blessed Stencil Dixie Belle ‘Caviar’ Paint – Paint Daubers Striped Ribbon Minwax Polyurethane Spray Wooden Board Hot Glue Gun Heat gun How to Make a Wooden Blessed Sign Using a piece of board painted black or anything you have around your home that you know would work. Lay your stencil down close to the bottom edge so you can leave room for your wreath you will add later. Start applying your paint using your finger daubers and gently working from top to bottom applying paint over your stencil. I used an off white color. Once you are done filling in the stencil pull it up and spray with a miniwax polyurethane spray. Allow time for your paint dry before moving on to the next steps. You could also speed up the process by using a heat gun. Now time to attach your wreath above your stenciled letters. To attach the green wreath use ribbon and start by tieing ribbon to the top of wreath in a knot. Pull wreath up until hanging just above the word Blessed. You will dropping the ribbon over the top. Pull until you have it in the right place. Staple the excess ribbon to back of wooden sign to hold it in place. Make a little bow and hot glue to top right of wreath. How Do You Stencil Without Smearing? There are a few tips and tricks I use to help keep from smearing when using a stencil and they are: Do not put too much paint on your dauber Use painters tape to secure your stencil, that way it doens’t move on you Let the paint dry as you work Do not brush from side to side work from up and down. This means daub from top to bottom not left to right! Do you let the paint dry before removing the stencil from the board? No, you do not have to let the paint completely dry before removing the stencil from the wooden board. However, I do suggest you work slowly as you add paint to each letter and that will help allow the paint to dry some before you have to remove your stencil. Just pin this Blessed Wooden Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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DIY Love Signs

These DIY love signs are lovely to add some small modest Valentine’s day decor to your home. Follow along step by step as I show you how to make some signs for your Valentine decor in your home. I am sure you will fall in love with these DIY Love signs! Take a look for yourself. Love is in the air this time of year. So let’s embrace it! That is why I thought I needed to craft some new decor that spelled out the word LOVE! Showing love is not a bad thing nor is receiving it. These DIY LOVE signs will look great in your home. Place these letters on your living room mantle, a large bookshelf, or even your front entryway. I promise you will enjoy looking at them no matter where you decide to decorate with them. Make Your Own DIY Love Signs If you have been here before, you know I love to work with wood. Remember the zipcode sign I made with my hubby! But today, I am taking a break from that. I am coming back to a different technique I love, and have loved since my elementary school art class days. Paper Mache! Do you love it as much as I do?  There is just something about adding bits of tissue paper and Mod Podge (Elmer’s Glue when I was little) to create something beautiful. If you enjoyed this simple technique, like from back in the good old days, or if you just feel like trying something different, then you are in the right place. Let’s get started on this DIY craft of making something you will absolutely LOVE!  I am a neutral gal, through and through! No need for bright colors in my home. It just makes me crazy, and I am already a bit crazy enough. So neutral tissue papers are what I used to create my DIY Love Sign. But this project is so simple and versatile. You can use any color tissue paper, solid or patterned, to create a project you just absolutely LOVE. And I promise you will LOVE how easily you are able to create it. Even more so, you will LOVE how well it turned out. Just follow the steps below and have some fun! One question though. Are you a neutral gal like me or a fan of the bold and bright colors? Either way, I am glad you are here. Supplies needed for your DIY Love Signs: 12” Paper Mache Letters – LOVE Tissue Papers Sponge paint brush Mod Podge Tea Rose Garden Prima Transfer Parchment paper Steps: Prep your paper mache letters by removing all price tags.  Grab your multiple colors of tissue papers. I am sticking with the neutral colors, but you can be as creative/colorful as you want.  Working with your first letter, apply a layer of Mod Podge, one area at a time. Be sure to get Mod Podge on your letter completely to prevent bubbling of your tissue paper. Place your tissue paper over the Mod Podge and begin to press down onto the letter. I am wrapping it and placing it on sort of like a present. You can cut sections or slits to help it bend/manipulate/cover your letter with ease.  Be sure to get those edges. Tissue paper is very fragile so be careful.  I am tearing pieces of tissue paper as I work to fill in any gaps if needed. I have pieces that are overlapping a bit in areas and I like that look. But if you are into perfection, you can trace the letter and place pieces with exactness. That is not my style, but who am I to judge? To help get those wrinkles out, use some wax paper in your hand to smooth it out. Using your sticky fingers will tear your tissue paper. But if it tears, that is ok. It adds character to the project. And I LOVE projects with character. Continue to Mod Podge and apply tissue paper to your paper mache letters. You can do the back of the letters if you would like. It all just depends on where you will have these DIY Love Signs on display.  Repeat these steps as you work on the remaining letters to complete your love sign. Let dry before moving onto the next step.  Add some unique, feminine touches by applying a floral furniture rub-on transfer to your letters. Play with placement as to where it looks best. Use the flat edge tool to firmly apply it. Add some here and there throughout your letters.  You can have the transfer wrap around the sides of your letters, or trim/file them off.   No need to seal these letters.  The tough part is deciding which spot you want to place them in your home to start spreading the LOVE this Valentine’s season. I just love letter art like this! Once you learn this technique you will find it makes crafting and creating for other holidays super simple. It would be easy to spell out any word for your decor. “Lucky” in March. “Sunny” in June. “Boo” in October. These would even make a great wedding, anniversary, or housewarming gift if you wanted to spell out the last name. The possibilities are endless, and I just LOVE that about this project!!! Just pin this DIY LOVE Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Happy Thanksgiving from our Family to Yours!

To all our fellow DIYers and crafters, we hope your have an amazing time together with your family this Thanksgiving season. It’s Thanksgiving day, and we’re so excited to be sharing this special holiday with you. Whether you’re celebrating a Happy Thanksgiving with your family or friends, or enjoying a quiet day at home, we hope it’s filled with laughter and love. We want to thank you for being such an important part of our DIY community! You make us smile every single day. Happy Thanksgiving from the our family to yours! Feel free to check out our shop for any special holiday deals! If you love discounts, join The Flippin Society. As a member, you’ll have access to exclusive lives, our extensive video library, member discounts, access to our supportive community, and more! We are so incredibly grateful for you and your family. We hope that you’re enjoying our DIYs and craft tutorials. After all, there’s nothing better than finding like minded individuals who love flippin’ furniture like we do.

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DIY Funny Bathroom Signs

Follow along step by step as I show you how to make a few DIY funny bathroom decor signs for your home. This simple craft will make those chuckle while taking care of business. Are you able to say the word DUTY without having a little smile come across your face? You know like, “I have a big duty I need to take care of at work?” If you have a smirk on your face right now as you read this, then these DIY Funny Bathroom signs are for you. Because come on, DOOTIE is a hilarious word and clean potty talk is always funny. So, stinking funny if you ask me!  DIY Funny Bathroom Signs Painting pieces of wood of all shapes and sizes makes me happy. Adding a little stencil on top with a funny little, slightly immature saying, is pretty great too. Making several options of these DIY Funny Bathroom Signs could be my personal definition of a little bit of heaven. If this describes you as well, then you and I are certain to make the best of friends. I am so glad you are here to participate in this DIY tutorial that is bound to make whoever enters your bathroom leave with a smile.  Scrap wood comes in all shapes and sizes. As do stencils. So when creating this project, just be sure to find the perfect fit to create what you’re looking for. If you don’t have access to scrap wood, your local craft store most sells all sorts of sizes to create your own DIY signs. With the choice of base color paint to coordinate with your old or new bathroom decor, this project is very versatile. So, have fun with your paint choices, along with these hilarious little comments. Be prepared for these signs to be the start of some funny conversations in your future. Just follow the steps below and have some fun! One question though. Would your mother and father approve of such potty talk? Ha! Mine would. That is why I have such a silly sense of humor! Happy crafting y’all.  Supplies needed to make your own DIY Funny Bathroom Signs: Wooden blocks – scrap lumber of all different sizes Fusion Mineral Paint Acrylic Paint Paintbrush Paint daubers Makeup Sponges Heat Gun/dryer Funny Bathroom Stencil Pack (7 Mil Mylar) Getting Fat Stencil Thou Shalt Not Try Me Sanding block Spray Polyurethane Steps: Grab your desired size wood blocks that will fit your desired stencils. You can use scrap wood if you like. I am using pieces that are all different sizes, because I am crazy like that. With some tan/gray/taupe/navy blue/white paint, give a base coat to your wooden blocks. Cover completely. Don’t forget to do the sides. It doesn’t have to be a thick coat because we will distress the boards. Paint your wooden blocks different colors of base coats like me, or keep them all the same shade. It is your preference. Dry completely with a heat gun/dryer to speed up the process.  Touch up any spots that you may have missed. With your first bathroom stencil, plan on where you want it to be placed. Play with placement on your wooden board. You can measure it out if you are extra precise, or eyeball it like me.  With your acrylic paint, begin dabbing out your first stencil. Use finger daubers to stencil best. Makeup sponges work too. Hold stencil in place as you work. You decide your accent paint color. You can’t go wrong with white or blacks.  Repeat steps with your next boards, as you stencil on with your next color of choice. I have used base coats of greys and navy blue for my color palette. My accent colors for my letters are black and titanium white. But you can do whatever works best for your decor.   When finished with paint, set aside to dry. Or, use a heat gun or hair dryer to speed up the drying process. To distress your blocks, grab your sanding block/electric sander and rub along the edges. Distress as much as you like.  You could use the finger daubers with a bit of excess paint on them to create some dimension along the edges. Just simply rub along the edges adding a bit of character to each one.  Carefully wipe your blocks of any debris, paying attention not to smear your paint.  Once completely dry, apply a thin layer of Spray Polyurethane. Do this in a well ventilated area. I really like the DIxie Bell product. Let dry.  If you feel your blocks need a little more, feel free to add some twine, jute, string, or even ribbon of your liking, and unravel a bit so you have some to wrap easily. Apply a thin line of hot glue to start your wrapping, to help it stay in place. Wrap around several times to make it thick. Cut and hot glue the end to secure.  Last but not least, enjoy your simple DIY Funny Bathroom Signs, while  you know… pooping. Ok, ok. These may or may not be your style. But the best part of this is that the tutorial is simple for any set of stencils. If you find a stencil you prefer instead, use it! I am a big believer in DIYing it, instead of flat-out buying it. It doesn’t need to cost so much money to decorate your home with cute, simple, fun decor. And you don’t have to keep these signs for yourself! These personalized wood signs would make a great housewarming gift. I hope you had as much fun as I did making these. I also hope you smiled a little bit white stenciling the words, “Nice Butt!” So stinking hilarious. Ha! Thanks so much for crafting with me. Until next time.  Just pin this DIY Funny Bathroom Signs tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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