Looking for an easy Valentine’s Day project for your home decor? Try this DIY Love You Sign that is great for the upcoming holiday and all year round too!
Hello, hello, hello!
I hope your week has been treating you very well. Today, I have something extra special in store for you! I’ve been dabbling (and attempting) to get better with my video tutorials and this one… is my best to date. This particular design was created for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday, and is one of my own handlettered creations! **PERSONAL USE ONLY**
Woo woo! Slowly, but surely I’m figuring it all out. BUT, just to get this out of the way, I have skipped over a few parts.
1.) How to download, input, and cut out your stencil
2.) Adding paint and adjusting anything on your airbrush.
However, I’ll definitely go more in depth on these at a later time. Just wanted to give you heads up first! So, let’s get started.
DIY Love You Sign
SUPPLIES
- 1 – sign (to repurpose OR a pre-painted 1/2″ cabinet grade plywood (12”x12”)
- Silhouette CAMEO (or favorite cutting machine) and Mat
- {Love You and Heart SVG File} Project Template
- Vinyl
- Transfer Tape
- Squeegee (or even a credit card)
- Spray Paint (or Airbrush and Lacquer Paint)
STEPS
- The video goes more in-depth, but here are some basic steps on how to create a sign with a vinyl stencil.
- The key to using any stencil is all about the application. It’s extremely important that you do not apply too much paint, or it will go underneath your stencil creating a less than perfect design. Remember, always use several, light layers.
- Using your Silhouette CAMEO cut out the project templates from above with the vinyl on your mat.
- Remove the vinyl from your mat, and apply your transfer tape.
- Now, remove the backing from your vinyl, and carefully take out the vinyl pieces of your design that you will be painting.
- Once you have removed all of your vinyl pieces it is now time to apply to your prepped sign board. Line up your vinyl with your board so it will be applied evenly, and using your squeegee firmly push it down.
- Next, slowly remove your transfer tape so that only your vinyl is left on your board.
- In a ventilated area, evenly apply a light coat of spray paint (or lacquer paint and your airbrush) to your vinyl. Allow it to dry and then apply your next layer. Repeat this step until your desired color has been achieved.
- Once your paint has completely dried remove your vinyl. TIP: If you’re having a hard time pulling up small pieces of the vinyl Silhouette does offer a handy tool kit for removing vinyl.
- Touch up any areas with paint that need your attention.
- Then, frame it up, add twine, or even wire. Your choice!
Video Tutorial Below!
More Hand Lettered Files
Like I said in the video PLEASE, please, please just let me know what I am unclear about or need to divulge more into. I make signs so frequently that I often forget which steps are more complicated.
I most definitely want to help you make this process as easy as possible :)
P.S. Don’t feel like making a sign, and just want a printable? I got your back, Jack! This Love You Printable is available in the shop just for you!Pssttt…. Don’t forget to check out my DIY projects page chocked full of DIY and decorating goodness!
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