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How to Stencil a Custom Wood Sign for Your Home

Learning how to stencil a custom wood sign for your home can really help you save money on decorations for your home. Watch and learn as I show you how to create your own signs for your own home. This Custom Wood Sign turned out so dreamy. Even dreamier than I thought it could be. It looks so pretty on my buffet sitting next to a pretty candle and vase of deep brown florals. I love creating Custom Wood Signs for my home to go with my decor. It is the best feeling to have the freedom to decide everything from start to finish. Colors, styles, fonts, phrases, sizes, and shapes – It is all up to me. If that seems daunting to have that much free reign right off the back, then just go ahead and copy my steps exactly as I did. Or be brave and try something new. Either way, let’s get to crafting.  With a piece of wood – round, square, or rectangular – some paint, your favorite phrased stencil and a transfer, you can make this Custom Wood Sign in less than an hour. Yep, you read that right… less than an hour. Believe me? Well set your timer. I’ll show you the steps, and you let your creative juices flow. So if you want to learn how to get this look in your home, let me show you how. Grab your supplies and let’s get started.  Make Your Own Custom Wood Sign With Stencils There really is nothing better than being able to make something beautiful with your own hands. DIY projects are so satisfying and this Custom Wood Sign with Stencils and Transfers is exactly that… satisfying. I love that when working with transfers and stencils, you can make your home decor exactly how you want it. Follow along as I teach you step by step to make this Custom Wood Sign with Stencils and a pretty little transfer.   Supplies Wooden Circles “I Love Our Life” Stencil “Family over Everything” Stencil Acrylic Paint Heat Gun Finger Dauber Floral Transfer Fusion Furniture Paint – Brook, Bayberry  Small Brush Flat Brush Transfer Tool – Flat edge Polyurethane Spray How to Stencil a Custom Wood Sign for Your Home  Grab your large round wooden board or scrap wood. I painted mine with a base coat of Brook from Fusion Mineral Paint. Let dry completely before moving on.    Grab your floral transfer and cut enough to cover sections of your board based on the amount you wish to cover. Be sure you leave enough space for your Stencil to stand out on your board. Apply your transfer with your flat edge transfer sheet tool but pressing firmly. Pay attention to the curves of your round board when placing the transfer, so you don’t leave a gap of space.  Be sure your transfer sheet is securely adhered to your board before you begin removing the backing. Slowly peel back plastic backing.  Grab your “I Love Our Life”  stencil,  With your finger dauber begin dabbing in some Bayberry in the lettering of your stencil. Dab carefully. Highlight your lettering a bit to help it pop out from your bed of florals.  Let dry a bit with your heat gun.  Use Dark Titanium White to highlight. Carefully place your stencil back over your letters shifted just a bit off to add the white pop of color.  Once dry, add some edging to your sign’s edges with your finger daubers. Lightly rub, just adding a little detail to your sign.  You can add a sealer to this if you want, but I did not.  What if you tear your transfer when pulling it up? I have done this time and time again. And let me ease your worries and concerns. This is not the end of the world, folks. In fact for this little project, I did this exact thing but you can’t even tell, can you? If this happens, simply find another little spot on your transfer sheet and add another little floral on top to hide your “so-called mistake.” Then move on with life. No need to stress friends. Making your own custom Wood Sign is supposed to be fun. So focus on ALL the fun crafting can be! Creating decor to fit your home decor the way you want is just as easy as that. You decide it all to fit your style, your colors, your exact location in your home. ALL of it! And then just sit back and wait to hear all the compliments come rolling in from friends and family who stop by and happen to notice your adorable Custom Wood Sign. Thanks for crafting with me. Until next time. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Custom Wood Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Create Your Own Fall Sign Using Fall Stencils and Transfers

Create your own fall sign using fall stencils and transfers to use in your own home decor. Follow these step by step directions to make your own in little to no time! Can your house be decorated for fall if it doesn’t have this adorable plump little pumpkin in it? I think not. I love how sweet this craft is. This farmhouse DIY decor is so simple to create and personalize to fit your style. It looks so great on my mantle and yours will too. And the best part about it is that you can use this DIY Fall sign in so many spots in your home, and it will look great no matter where you place it.  With a piece of scrap wood, some paint, your favorite fall stencil, and a transfer, you can make this DIY Fall sign in less than an hour. You decide the color scheme, the size, the style, and the whole look to make this as unique, and personal, as you want. I’ll show you the steps, and you let your creativity run wild. So if you want to learn how to get this look in your home, let me show you how. Grab your supplies and let’s get started.  Make Your Own Fall Sign With Transfers and Stencils Stencils and transfers are so much fun to work with because there are so many options to choose from. I love that you can make your home decor exactly how you want it. Make and create something that fits your home, your style, your vibe, your way. And find joy in knowing that no one else can have the exact same thing. If this sounds like something you would be into, and I am sure it does, then you are in the right place. Follow along as I teach you step by step to make this Fall Sign with Transfers and Stencils. Supplies 12 x 12 pieces of wood or scrap wood Home Sweet Home Stencil for Pumpkin “It’s October Witches” Stencil Cosmic Roses Furniture Transfer Master’s Touch paint – Raw Umber, Titanium White, Grass Green, Ocean Green  Fusion Mineral Paint – Tuscan Orange  Paint Dabbers Small Brush Stencil Brush Transfer Tool – Flat edge Polyurethane Spray Heat gun Clear Coat, Matte How to Make Your Fall Sign with Transfers and Stencils Grab your large 12 x 12 wooden board or scrap wood. I painted mine with a base coat of white, with a white washed look. (It actually was an old craft that I didn’t love, so I painted over it to start again.) You decide what you look like best.  Grab your “Home” fall stencil, focusing only on the pumpkin part of the stencil.  With your finger dauber begin dabbing in some Raw Umber in the stem and vine of your pumpkin. Little spot with little details so dab carefully. Next with a thin brush, paint your pumpkin with the first layer of Tuscan Orange. A fun technique to have brush strokes in there. Dry with a heat gun to move quickly. Add another coat to make it pop. When pleased with your look, carefully remove your stencil.  Dry again. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up the drying process.  Add your “It’s October Witches” Stencil to your sign. Hold in place as you add your brown paint. Use your dabbing method to help make sure there is no bleeding in your stencil.  Dry again. Apply a sealer to help with your transfer attaching smoothly. Use a clean flat brush to smooth it out all over your board. Remember your paint must be dry so you don’t overwork your sign.  Add some detail to your pumpkin by painting it brown in the seams with a small brush. Add some Titanium White to add some highlights as well. Add a bit of green to the stem area. Just adds a little something, something to the sign.  Grab your Cosmic Roses Transfer sheet and cut a section to add to your sign. Apply where desired. With a flat edge, press firmly on your transfer sheet to adhere to your sealed board.  Be sure your transfer is completely down before you begin removing the backing.  Tie in some blue colors to the pumpkin from the transfer with your Ocean Green acrylic paint. Add some fun new details to your pumpkin.  Once completely dry, apply a sealer to your finished sign. Use a Minwax polyurethane spray. What Types of Paint Do You Like to Use With Stencils? I am a big believer in using what you have y’all. So mostly, I will use Master’s Touch Acrylic Paint for my DIY Farmhouse Signs. I just like the price and the quality. But for this project, I busted out my Fusion Furniture Paint and am quite pleased with how it turned out. The beauty of crafting is having fun. Try new things and learn from your mistakes and embrace the wins. I promise you can’t go wrong with paint. And if you do, just paint over it and try again.  I am so pleased with how cute this little DIY turned out. This craft will bring all those fall vines to my home just in time for pumpkin spice smells to fill the aroma. This will be cute on my mantle, bookshelf, guest bathroom, front porch, wherever! Y’all this project is one to repeat for sure using whatever stencil you have in your stash. I hope you do! Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want to be a part of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Fall Sign With Fall Stencil and Transfers tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How To Stencil A Pumpkin Fall Sign

Looking for a quick and easy DIY Pumpkin fall sign to compliment your autumn décor? When it comes to autumn, I enjoy decorating. That’s maybe because I really love the colors brown and orange, the colors of the season inspire me. Fall has arrived, and I believe there’s no time like right now to start decorating and embracing the fall season. There’s something so exciting about saying bye to the heat and hello to cooler autumn days. One of the best things about fall is the décor, and the idea that you can put up your decorations and keep them up all the way through Thanksgiving if you want to. Follow along with me in the video as I create a fun fall inspired sign, then use the written steps in the tutorial below to make your own.  DIY How To Stencil A Pumpkin Fall Sign I just couldn’t help myself.  Everywhere I look I see cute “Fall” signs… and pretty much any other short and sweet seasonal saying that you can think of. So, of course, we had to DIY our own version.  And you can, too, with this simple tutorial for how to make a front porch fall sign. Supplies for your Pumpkin fall sign: Your sign base Stencils Mineral Paint Acrylic Paint Paint Daubers Stencil Brush Paint Brush Floral transfer Transfer Tool Heat Gun Scissors Instructions for making your pumpkin fall sign: Start with your base and lay your stencil over it. Using your dauber, dab your brown paint where you want it on your stencil.  Take your orange paint and use a brush to paint your pumpkin. Dry it with your blow dryer Add some white paint into your pumpkin. Dry the paint with your blow dryer Cut the shape out of your paper. Take your transfers and place them on your sign where you want them.  Use your transfer tool and make sure that they are flat and nicely stuck down. Peel back your transfer paper. Take some black paint and dry brush over the sign. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to use a sealant under a transfer?You don’t NEED to use a sealant, but it might help to make sure that your transfer actually sticks well. If you don’t use a sealant, you might just need to press your transfer down with a little extra effort. How to clean up a paint mistake?Cleaning up fresh paint can be as easy as using a baby wipe and dabbing or wiping away your mistake. Just be careful not to wipe off anything you don’t want gone. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this DIY pumpkin fall sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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HOW TO DECOUPAGE A WOODEN LETTER FOR FALL

Learn how to easily decoupage a wooden letter for fall using this quick and easy tutorial. This would be a great gift idea or used beautifully in your home during this fall season. Using Mod podge is so much fun and so versatile! This decoupage wooden letter is not just your basic letter but we went ahead and added a fun floral transfer to create a unique design. Follow along with me in the video as I decoupage a fall inspired, pretty pattern onto a wooden letter with a sweet sunflower to make it pop, then use the written steps in the tutorial below to make your own.  How to decoupage a wooden letter for fall I love decoupaging these wooden letters because they are so super simple but make a bold statement in your home. You can do so much with them like spell out someone’s name, a saying or quote or be simply used as a monogram. Wooden letters are wildly available in all different sizes at most craft supply stores. All you need to do is choose your sizes, your fun paper (which is also available in a range of colors and patterns) and start creating! This tutorial is super simple and will transform any space! Supplies for your decoupage wooden letter: Mineral Paint  Stain and finishing oil Sanding Block Or Sanding Paper Wooden Letter Paintbrush Decoupage Paper Scissors Transfer of your choice Mod Podge Transfer Tool Heat gun Instructions for making your decoupage wooden letter: Start with your wooden letter. Sand your letter with some sandpaper. Paint your letter with your coal black mineral paint, making sure that all your edges are covered. Lay your letter on top of your decoupage paper and outline it with a pen. Cut the shape out of your paper. Paint mod podge on your wooden letter. Stick your cut out paper on your wooden letter so that it sticks in the decoupage. Use your transfer tool and make sure that it is flat and nicely stuck down. Using sandpaper, sand the edges. Cover your paper with mod podge again. Dry it with a heat gun. Decide where you are placing your transfer. Place your transfer down and use a transfer tool to make sure it’s stuck down. Peel off the plastic top layer. Paint stain and finishing oil over your transfer and then blend it out with a tissue. Frequently Asked Questions What are my favorite mediums I use to decoupage with?I use Mod Podge, Fusion’s Decoupage & Transfer Gel. If it is a thicker type of paper or fabric project I opt for the Mod Podge. For a basic tissue paper, I use Fusion’s Decoupage and Transfer Gel — it is water based and is quick drying and water resistant and easier to work with than traditional Mod Podge. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this decoupaging a wooden letter for fall tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Paper Mache Fall Letter Sign

Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to start decorating for autumn! this fun paper mache letter sign is a great way to add a little seasonal touch to your home. best of all, it’s easy to make and perfect for any skill level. so get ready to get crafty, and follow along with the steps below. Fall is my favorite time of year. Why you may ask? Well, first of all, it starts to cool down from that hot summer heat. Next, you can start to wear layers, and hide a little bit of that summer belly you got from drinking too much lemonade and not enough P.E. Ha! What I love most about the FALL is getting to decorate my home with all the cute fall signs. Let’s be real. I love to decorate my home all year long. But these adorable Paper Mache Fall Letters made with decoupage paper are just so cute, that they are persuading me to think fall decor is my absolute favorite. Look at how cute they are! Should we get to crafting some of your own for your home? I think so.   Y’all, working with Decoupage Paper is not as scary as you think it might be. Just because it has a fancy name, doesn’t mean you have to be super skilled to master it. Think back to all the fun you had when you were in elementary school. Do you remember, back when you were making paper mache dioramas of your favorite chapter book in 3rd grade? The good old days, right?! Well, this fancy Decoupage Paper Paper Mache Fall Letter craft lets you keep having fun like you did when you were little. But, instead, you get to make a unique, personal, budget-friendly, high-end-looking decor for your own home in less than an hour. Once you see how easy it is to work with decoupage paper, you will begin looking for other projects to create using it. (Believe me when I say I have lots to teach you if you are interested!) So are you interested? Grab your supplies and let’s get started! Make your Paper Mache Fall Letters These paper mache letters are perfect because they are so customizable. Yes, I am making them for my FALL decor but you don’t have to if you want to take the same simple steps and spell out a different word. Maybe your last name, a baby’s name, etc. Whatever you decide to spell out, most craft stores have these in stock to help you work with these amazing products. What I love most about the paper mache letters is that they come in multiple sizes and they are so easy to work with in terms of your own personal DIY home decor. This project is completely customizable. You decide the style of design, size, and colors you wish to have in your decoupage paper to add to your FALL letters. Whatever you decide, it will turn out fabulous.   Whether you went with a neutral look like me or decided to work with bright red and orange leaves decoupage paper for your FALL letters, the project is bound to be a success. Follow along with me and I will share with you some simple instructions to get this look. Oh yeah, and remember to have some fun.  I am so excited to FALL in love with this craft. How about you? Let’s get to work.  Supplies Paper Mache Letters (F, A, L, L)  – Hobby Lobby – https://www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=paper+mache+letters Re-Design by Prima Tissue Paper Style Raw Umber – Master’s Touch Acrylic Paint Mod Podge – Matte Good Scissors/Craft Knife Heat Gun Sponge Daubers How to Make Your Paper Mache Fall Letters Grab your paper mache letters and your decoupage paper. Place your paper down flat and trace your letter with a pen. Cut out with good scissors. Cut excess. Place paper over the top of your paper mache letter to determine if your cuts were accurate. Remove and prep letter. Apply a nice even coat of Mod Podge on your letter. Be sure to go all the way to the edges. Completely cover the top of your board. For larger letters, you will need to work in sections, starting from the top, and working your way down.   Next grab the piece of decoupage paper you like, playing with placement before you lay it down officially. Remember, once it touches, it is very difficult to pull back up, so make sure you have it where you want it! If you are using the thicker dryer sheet types of paper, it is a little more forgiving than other brands/styles of paper. That is why I love to work with it so much.  Place it down, rubbing smoothly with your hands to push out any air bubbles. Make sure it completely adheres to the letter. For larger boards, you will repeat the addition of Mod Podge, applying paper, and smoothing out air bubbles in sections as you work to complete your wood sign.  Let dry. (it dries pretty quickly so thank goodness.) Apply a top coat of Mod Podge over your papers to seal them up a bit.  Repeat the same steps for the remaining letters of your word FALL. Add the details to the outer edges with your finger daubers along the side with Raw Umber paint. Apply it as thick or thin as you like. This gives your letters a more finished look. How Do I Make My Letters Stand Out a Little More? With this project y’all I was looking to keep things muted and neutral a bit to go with my home decor. But you do not have to do that. If you are looking for a bit more boldness to this DIY project, simply add a base coat of white to your paper mache letters before adding your decoupage paper. This super simple step will help change the look of your project in a drastic, but beautiful way. What do you think… should I have added a coat of paint underneath or not?  Working with the right kind of decoupage paper is key! This can be an easy project or a SUPER DUPER easy DIY. So, be sure to check out my supply if you have a little extra cash to try something new. You will be thankful that you did. If you have other scrapbook paper or tissue paper in your craft stash at home, use it up! It will work following the same method I just shared with you. So give it a try. I promise you will be glad that you did. Until next time! Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Fall Paper Mache Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How To Make A Halloween Wall Hanging

If you are looking for a great Halloween wall hanging this season to decorate your house with, but are not wanting to go out and buy something new, then this wall hanging upcycle tutorial might just be what you are looking for! It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for Halloween. It’s the crafts, the treats, the costumes… One of my favorite fun things about Halloween is creating decorations. This Halloween wall hanging was so fun and easy to make! If you are a fan of mod podge and decoupage then this is right up your alley!You are able to follow along with my tutorial to recreate the exact design or change the designs, colors and decorations to create something totally different and unique! Halloween Wall Hanging No matter the time of year, A canvas craft is one of my favorite crafts to do. There’s just something so special about using all kinds of different creative techniques to change a blank or old canvas into a piece of art. Follow along with this tutorial to see how you can do your own Halloween Wall Hanging and start decorating your home for the spooky season. Supplies for your Halloween Wall Hanging: Walling Hanging Canvas – I used an old canvas from Goodwill. Decoupage Paper Mineral Paint Paint Brush Scissors Mod Podge Heat Gun WoodUbend Mouldings Wood Glue Instructions for your Halloween Wall Hanging: Start with your wall hanging. Paint one coat of limestone paint. Add mod podge to a portion of your canvas. Take your decoupage paper and add it onto the wet mod podge. Add mod podge on the other section of your canvas. Add your other paper onto the wet mod podge. Paint mod podge on your canvas. Using a little bit of black paint on your brush, go around all the edges lightly and over the seam where the paper meets. Take Hazelwood paint and paint over the one side of the paper lightly. Next, use some limestone paint and add some over the Hazelwood. Take some of the buttermilk cream paint and add some of that over the limestone. Paint your decorations with the colors you choose. Glue your decorations down with glue. Frequently Asked Questions What do you use to decorate a picture frame? You can decorate your wall hanging however you like and you can use any color paint, any design paper and any decorations to add to your frame! This tutorial is completely customizable to you! How do you prepare a canvas? I just went ahead and gave my canvas a coat of light paint so that I have a fresh, blank working space to use. Just pin this Halloween wall hanging tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How to: DIY Picture Frame Makeover with Decoupage

If you are looking for a great new wall design without breaking the bank, then this frame makeover might just be perfect for you! I love easy and inexpensive DIY projects that deliver big results. I bought this old picture frame and made it new again! This design is so fun and beautiful! Paying for art to hang in your home can be costly, especially for things you might actually like, but with this tutorial you can go ahead and choose whatever color paint and whatever paper design you like to make an amazing picture to hang on your wall or give as a gift! It is super easy to make and completely customizable to what you love and what matches your aesthetic. Picture Frame Makeover This gray frame and floral design is just perfect for my home and it turned out so pretty! Follow along with this tutorial to see how you can do your own picture frame makeover and start hanging art all over the show! Supplies for your Picture Frame Makeover: Picture Frame Decoupage Paper – I used Textured Floral Left. Mineral Paint – I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Bellwood. Mineral Paint – I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Victorian Lace. Paint Brush Scissors Mod Podge Heat Gun or Blow Dryer Stencils – I used Butterfly Script. Paint Daubers Instructions for your Picture Frame Makeover: Start with removing the backing and glass from your frame and cleaning your frame. Paint your frame with your sage colored mineral paint, making sure that all your edges are covered. Wait for your 1st coat to dry. Take your cardboard backing and lay your decoupage paper on it to find the perfect spot that you want in your frame.  Cut the size out of your paper. Paint mod podge on your backing board, doing part at a time.. Stick your cut out paper on your board so that it sticks in the mod podge. Add the rest of your mod podge and stick the rest of the paper. Smooth out any bubbles with your hand. Dry it with a heat gun or blow dryer. Cover your paper with mod podge. Dry it with a heat gun/blow dryer. Put your stencil on the paper and using your dauber, press the white paint into the stencil. Dry the paint. Put your glass back in the frame. Add your decorated backing back into the frame, trimming the edges if needed. Frequently Asked Questions What do you use to decorate a picture frame?You can decorate and makeover your frame however you like. You can use any color paint and any design paper to add inside! This tutorial is completely customizable to you! How do you prepare a picture frame for painting?Depending on the type of frame, sanding a wooden frame and cleaning any frame is the way to go before painting. Just pin this frame makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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Buffalo Check Christmas Tree Sign

This easy tutorial will show you how to create your own rustic buffalo check Christmas Tree sign in less than 25 minutes! Every year, around the holidays, I like to make new Christmas signs and decorations for my house.Like this buffalo check Christmas Tree sign. It’s a fun way to get into the Christmas spirit, and it also gives me an opportunity to try out new ideas. This year, I’m thinking of making a Christmas tree sign. If you’re not familiar with buffalo check, it’s a type of pattern with a black and white check. It’s very popular right now, so I thought it would be a great choice for a Christmas decoration. Let me show you how to make your own buffalo check Christmas tree sign using some basic supplies and simple steps. Make Your Own Christmas Sign Do you love buffalo check? Well, I sure do! It’s the perfect print for the winter season. In today’s blog post, I’ll be showing you how to make your own buffalo check Christmas sign. I thought to actually start earlier than usual and get some Christmas signs made before the whole hustle and bustle of the Christmas season brings. A few things you will see me likely always do is stick to neutrals color no matter the holiday. I love neutrals and then bring in a few colors of the holiday in the lettering. You will see in this one I paided my board a tan color, my tress and wording are black but the lettering I add in red and green. Supplies: Blank Wood Board – I used a Cabinet Door Base Color – Fusion Mineral Paint Algonquin Christmas Stencil Acrylic Paint: Colors: Tan, Red, Black, White Heat Gun Fingers Daubers Instructions On How To Make Your Own Christmas Sign: Start by selecting the board you wish to stencil on. If you don’t have one with the color you desire then apply a coat of paint to your surface. Once you have applied your paint, use your heat gun to speed up the drying process If you have other boards repeat steps 1 and 2. Apply a second coat of paint if your board needs it. Place your stencil down and see where you want to place your design on your board. Using a pouncer/dauber dip your pouncer in your paint color and pounce over the stencil. Allow your first section to dry. Use a heat gun to speed up the process. Now line your stencil up to stencil your next section onto your board. Switch up your paint color on words or items you wish in your Christmas sign. To add some special effects to your sign move your stencil over a little and put a different color over the top of the word. This allows you to do a showing feature on your wording. Use your heat gun to dry your paint. Add some green paint to stencil some of your trees green when using this same stencil. Using a different stencil add snowflakes using white paint around your sign. How To Stencil When Your Board Is Too Small For Your Project? If you love crafting, then you know that stenciling is a great way to add some fun and personality to your projects. But what do you do when your board is too small for your stencil? Don’t worry—you have a few options! Line up your stencil and fit what is most important to you onto the board Move the stencil around and add paint in sections so you make sure it tall fits. What Is The Best Paint to Use When Stenciling on Wood? I love using Fusion mineral paint however I will say that all paints are great to use. You can even use acrylic paint. Just be sure you are closing your paint up after each use and washing your pouncers often. Also some paints may require you to put a clear coating over them. Just pin this buffalo check Christmas tree sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How To Stencil Your Own Projects

Stencil your own projects to make your own home decor in little to no time. Follow along as I teach you all the tips and tricks that you need to know about stenciling a wood sign. Stenciling Your Own Projects To stencil, your own projects are so simple, and can actually be a bit sassy.  Hence the stencil, “We Don’t Hide Crazy.” HA! They are also pretty budget friendly. And did I mention how you could easily complete a few of these projects, from start to finish, in less than an hour? Doesn’t all of that sound a little too good to be true. So once you have the wood, the metal, the paint, and the stencils, you are ready! I know I am ready to teach you. I am so glad you are here with me as I share my tips and tricks for getting this look for your own desired space wherever it may be. Let’s get started! Learn to Stencil Your Own Projects So many pieces of wood/metal and so many stencils that are just screaming for you to show them some love! And I am here to give you that little bit of encouragement to love them. I am happy to inspire you to work with them. I am excited to teach you step by step how to properly take that piece of wood/metal and a fun stencil from boring to beautiful in little to no time. Painting and stenciling projects is such a simple way to dress up any space in your home, office, camper, classroom, WHEREVER! Follow along as I walk you through this customizable DIY craft that will leave you excited to make many, many more! Picking the perfect paint color for your base coat and your accent color is the easy part. The hard part is determining which exact stencil you love the most. Believe me, when I say, there are just so many great stencil options out there to choose from. Don’t worry though, once you have become a master at painting and stenciling your own signs, you won’t want to stop. So if you happen to make one for every room in your home with just a piece of scrap wood or metal tin, that is fine. These projects make perfect gifts for friends and family. So you can keep on painting and stenciling for as long as you want! Are you ready to give it a try? Grab your supplies and let’s go! Supplies: Wood board panels Metal Tin “Number Stencils” Stencil “God Bless America” Stencil  “We Don’t Hide Crazy” Stencil “I Pledge Allegiance to The Flag” Black, Tan, White, Gray for base coat  Master’s Touch Acrylic Paints – Black, Warm Gray, Titanium White, Dark Brown, Red  Dixie Bell Satin Clear Top Coat Sander  How to Stencil Your Own Projects Grab your wooden board scrap wood and apply a base coat, covering completely. Don’t forget your sides to give a finished look. You can stain your wood or leave raw, if you prefer this look instead. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up the drying process.  Determine which stencil to add on top of your wood piece.  Once dry, grab your desired color(s) for your stencils by squirting on a plate.  Lay your stencil down on your board, paying attention to the sides and spacing. Always have a visual plan before you start adding your paint.  With your pouncers or finger daubers, begin to press your paint gently into your stencil in the desired areas you choose.  If you are adding multiple colors to your sign, determine which colors to add first and complete all of those desired sections before moving on to your next color.  Once you are done filling in the stencil, pull it up carefully.  If by chance you go over a bit, you can use a baby wipe to help you clean up that area while it is still a bit wet.  If you want to add some texture detail to the sides of your sign, simply sand a bit or add some black edging with your paint dauber.  To complete, spray your board with a minwax polyurethane spray. Certain thin wooden signs can have 2 holes drilled up top so you can add twine to allow for these stenciled signs to be hung. This makes it so they are not just resting on a mantle or bookshelf. Don’t you just love options? How to Add a Stencil to a Metal Tin Keep your patina look or paint if desired. I like it as is personally. Tape your “God Bless America” stencil in place, since it is on a curve using blue painter’s tape.  With your pouncers or finger daubers, begin to press your dark brown paint gently into your stencil phrase on your metal tin.  Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up the drying process. Once you are done filling in the stencil, pull it up carefully.  You do not have to apply a sealer over the top of the metal. Do You Have To Tape Down Your Stencils? Y’all I do not ever tape down my stencils when I am working on a flat surface, because I like to cheat as I am stenciling. Sneaking a peak as I add the paint lets me know if I need to continue or make any changes while I am crafting. But when working on a round surface like this metal tin, I used tape to keep me straight and sturdy throughout the process. Sometimes a little bit of tape is a good thing.  What Are the Must Have Colors to Have to Stencil my own sign? If you have been here for a while, you know I am a neutral kind of gal, through and through. So my answer to this great question is super easy. Neutral colors are my jam! I use dark browns, black, white, and grays in multiple shades for most of my projects. That does not mean you have to. From time to time I will pop in some bold funky colors, and I promise they turn out just as cute! I like Ocean Green and Lake Blue from Master’s Touch at Hobby Lobby for a beachy vibe. Just have fun and be creative whatever you decide. The best part of stenciling is if you don’t like it, just paint over it and try again! These crafts are pretty forgiving, and customizable projects which makes them so wonderful. Wouldn’t you agree? Just pin this how to stencil your own projects tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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DIY Wood Signs For Your Home

DIY wood signs with stencils are easy. Also, the possibilities are endless which I love! So check out exactly how I made these cute, fun, and simple DIY woods signs for home. Looking for a unique way to spruce up your home décor? Why not try making your own wooden sign! This easy tutorial will show you how to make a simple sign or two using just a few supplies. So, gather up your crafting supplies and get started today! You’ll be able to create a one-of-a-kind piece that will add some personality to your home. DIY Funny Wood Signs DIY wood sings are such a great way to show some personality in your own home. I love that when I find a stencil that will be the best fit for my own home. It really makes my DIYing SOO much more fun. With these stenciled signs I made today I just know that they will be the perfect addition to my walls, or to even sell in the store. Supplies: Wood Board Black Paint “This is My Circus” Stencil “This House is Protected by” Stencil Daubers Paper Towels How to make your own DIY Wood Signs For The Home Home Wood Sign #1 Using a floral transfer cut up the flowers you wish to use and rub the floral of your choice onto the corner of your board. Make sure it is nice and applied. Then using the same floral transfer sheet pick another floral you wish to use and adhere it to the top left corner. Repeat the same method we used for the bottom left corner. Lay your stencil wording of choice down on your board. Use your dauber and pounce black paint over your stencil wording. Once you are done cover your words then slowly peel your stencil up. Distress the edges with some black paint Home Wood Sign #2 Using “This is my circus & these are my Monkies” stencil lay it on a piece of wood of choice. Pounce your black paint over the stencil you have laid down, using your pouncer Check and see if your paint is heavy enough before you get through too much of your stencil. Pull the stencil away slowly and touch up any empty space on letters that need it. How To Add To Stencil Wood Signs If you are looking for a few extra touches to add to a stenciled wood sign for your home you can always add some twine to the sign as a way of hanging it. I also have seen where you can glue a bow to the middle as well. Be creative and see what your creativity brings to your stenciled wooden signs. Just pin these DIY Wood Signs for the home tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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DIY Breast Cancer Sign using Transfers

Making your own DIY Breast Cancer signs is a wonderful way to show your support to anyone who needs some hope in their lives. With this step-by-step tutorial, you can make your own signs as a reminder to give hope to a loved one or yourself. DIY Breast Cancer Signs Making a Breast Cancer sign that brings awareness to breast cancer and is simply beautiful too, is just plain awesome. I can’t get enough of these pink shades and messages of hope! Crafting these with that someone special you know in mind, makes them even more special. Whether you or someone you love is a current fighter or a proud survivor, this DIY project is for you. You only need a few things to make this look! Grab some pieces of wood, some paint, some stencils, and these beautiful transfers to get started. To see exactly what I did to make these adorable and meaningful signs, check out my tutorial below. In under an hour, you will have 2 new signs to decorate your home with or give as a gift to someone needing an emotional uplift.  Make your Own DIY Breast Cancer Sign I miss my grandma every day. And when I craft these, I think of her. She was beautiful and always had hope. She always was able to brighten my days because she was so special. These signs help her spirit live on for me.  Using these big beautiful floral transfers, along with the stencils about hope, are perfect to brighten anyone’s day. I know they do mine. Being able to craft something so personal makes me happy. Determining which flowers to use, colors to paint, and stencil to apply makes these signs even more heartfelt. If you need this sign for your own home, or for a friend, check out the steps below.  Supplies: Wood Board Panels Basecoat of your choice of color paint – Pink Heat Gun Master’s Touch Light Pink, Darker Pink & White Hope with Ribbon Hope Definition Stencil Flat edge applicator tool Lush Floral I Transfer by Prima Paintbrush Finger Daubers Minwax Polyurethane Spray How to Make A DIY Breast Cancer Wood Sign Grab your wooden boards and apply a base coat of pink paint. Dry completely. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up the drying process. Once dry, play with the placement of stencils and transfer to create a visual plan on your first “HOPE with Ribbon” sign.  Grab your pieces of floral transfer and apply them to your wooden sign. Use your flat edge tool to adhere to the wood. Be careful when applying your transfer because once it sticks it on there.  Carefully remove your plastic backing slowly as you work. Next, let’s add the “HOPE with Ribbon” Stencil.  Grab your desired color(s) for your stencils by squirting on a plate. I am using a slightly darker pink than my base coat to stencil first. You could leave it as is if you like the subtle look.  With your pouncers or finger daubers, begin to press your paint gently into your stencil. Dry your paint before moving on to the next step. I want my stencil to really pop, so I am laying the stencil back over, shifted just a tad. Add some white paint on your stencil, leaving the pink ribbon alone.   Go back in and add more floral and leaf transfers to fill in the opening up top. Repeat using the same steps as before to apply your transfer.  Set aside to get started on your other Breast Cancer Wood Sign. Bring over your next pink board to begin adding your details.  Determine which floral transfer pieces you want to add to your board – cut out from your main sheet. Remember to be careful to not let your transfer get ruined by touching anything with the back paper removed. For this sign I will build up my transfers a bit more by layering with the pieces up top on my board.  Once you have created a visual representation of what you want your board to look like as a finished product, begin with your first transfer. Apply your transfer by resting in place, and pressing firmly with your tool so the transfer adheres nicely.  Repeat as you stack all of your transfers on your board.  Don’t be afraid to layer and have fun with it. Stack them around on your board. Feel free to snip and shift your transfers before you make a final decision as to where to lay them. To finish up, grab your “Hope Definition” stencil, and with your finger daubers add your darker pink paint first. Repeat the steps from above to dry, then reapply your stencil to add your next layer of white paint.  Once finished with these signs, apply a spray polyurethane to help these cute signs to have a finished look.  Do Transfers Always Need to be Sealed? The answer is yes and no! For these wooden signs, you should definitely seal these to give them a finished look. You worked too hard to have them not look extra fabulous y’all. I like to use whatever is hanging around my craft room if I am being honest. But what I use most to seal my projects is either Dixie Bell or the Minwax Spray Polyurethane. I DO NOT seal my transfer when applying them to the glass of an old window. Doing that will ruin the transfer. How Many Projects Can I Make with a Transfer Sheet Set? With this transfer sheet set, I have already made 5 projects and I am nowhere near using it all up. With these 2 Breast Cancer Wooden Signs, I was hoping it would help me dwindle down my stash. But, I still have so much leftover. That is why I love these transfers. You get so much product for your to work with. Creating wooden signs of all sorts of sizes is a cinch. Old windows look great with these transfers on them, as well.  Oh, and these beautiful flower transfers would also look beautiful on any old piece of furniture you want to upcycle. So to answer that great question… the possibilities are endless! Too many to count! Just pin this DIY Breast Cancer Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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How To Make Funny Signs for Home Decor

Learn how to turn your craft abilities into a little humor for home by making funny signs using stencils and paint that you will not be disappointed in. Y’all. If you like to giggle and craft, then this post is for you. I have a pretty big sense of humor and love anything that can make me smile. These DIY Funny Signs are just too cute and comical to not craft. They are bound to make any guest who stops by your home smile, and that is always my goal. You know you giggled when you read those signs. Don’t deny it!  I will be honest. I didn’t love how thin these pieces of wood were when I ordered them. But I sure am loving them now. They are so thin and light that I can easily poke holes right in the top. Then all I have to do is simply attach some twine to be able to hang these cute DIY Funny Signs anywhere I want in my home. And don’t worry y’all, if you don’t have these exact pieces of wood, they turn out just as cute with any piece of scrap wood, some paint, and an adorable stencil. So if you want to create this look for your home too, grab your supplies, and let’s get started.  Make your Own Funny Signs For Home So what do you think about these stencils? Aren’t they just so funny? They definitely bring a smile to my face! AND crafting with them to make a comical DIY for my own home, just makes them even more special. I decided to stick with my neutral color palette so it would fit in with the rest of my farmhouse decor. But you don’t have to! With a craft like this, you get to determine the size of your wood, the colors, and the amount of detail. The best part is I did it all with some supplies I have had on hand. (I ordered a big bundle of those wooden boards from Amazon.) Pretty great, right? Let me teach you how to create these signs from start to finish. Just check out these simple steps below!  Supplies: Wood Board Panels Basecoat of your choice of color paint – light tan/cream & black “Please Excuse The Mess” Stencil “You Drink Too Much” Stencil – The Stencil Smith Finger Daubers Heat Gun Jute Twine Electric drill How To Make Funny Signs for home decor Grab your thin wooden boards and apply a base coat of paint. You determine the color(s) that works best for your decor. I went with a light tan for one and black for the other. But you do what looks best for your decor. Dry completely. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up the drying process. Once dry, grab your desired color(s) for your stencils by squirting them on a plate.  On our first DIY Funny Sign, carefully apply your stencil, “You Drink Too Much” in place on your board. I used my light tan board for this sign. With your pouncers or finger daubers, begin to press your paint gently into your stencil. I just used black for the letters for this sign. Once complete, gently remove your stencil.  Add some dimension to your sign by running your finger daubers along the sides. To me, it looks a bit boring without it. Set aside. Bring over your next board. I painted my board with a black base. I used the light tan to add lettering with my stencil.  Repeat the steps from above to add your next stencil, “Please Excuse the Mess” for your DIY Funny Signs Set. When dry, poke two holes into the tops of your boards using a tiny drill bit.  Use a jute/twine/leather cord to pop through holes. Create a hanger for these DIY Funny Signs to be displayed in your home for all to admire.  Should You Use Just One Color When Filling In A Stencil? For these signs, I did just use one color for the whole sign. But you do not have to! You can mix and match as many colors as you want. Since I prefer the more neutral colors in my home decor, I tend to stick to that color palette. But y’all do not have to do that. Just have fun and enjoy the entire crafting process, whatever it might be. ANNNNND, the beauty of a stencil is if you don’t like how it looks, no big deal. Just repaint and start from scratch!  What To Do If Your Sign Looks a Bit Boring? Y’all! I am a fan of sweet and simple when it comes to some crafts. But I don’t ever want my project to look unfinished. That is why I love the distressed look so much. (Ha, that explains why I do it so often.) To get that look, just run a bit of black paint on your finger daubers along the edges of a sign. Don’t push too hard, as you are just adding a new dimension to your sign. Sometimes I even use a sander to roughen up the edges too. Just remember not to go too crazy when distressing friends. Let me know what you think of this technique. It is an easy way to boost your boring sign to something beautiful. See you next time! Just pin this how to make funny signs for your home tutorial below to find the instructions later!

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