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diy-3d-wood-sign I love the look of just plain barnboard and would love diy 3d wood sign add a saying to it and dij if this method would work? I even got out a tape measure to be sure that I placed my papers in exactly the right spot. Hi Rebecca! Great tutorial! PS, sorry if this posts twice.

She grew up crafting and drawing with her mom and took just about any art class she could fit into her schedule in school. Brittany has always loved the challenge of helping others see that they too are creative and can easily let that side of themselves show with just a little bit of guidance.

While in college she met her husband Matt through mutual friends and they have been married now for four years. Together Matt and Brittany oversaw the construction of a new custom home and have created numerous DIY projects they built to truly make it their own.

In their free time they enjoy spending time with friends and family or simply relaxing at home with their two dogs. Brittany also volunteers for a local non-profit raising and training service dogs for disabled Veterans. Pick your preferred custom wood sign design, sign up for a DIY wood sign workshop that best works for you and your friends or family, and then show up for a fun, instructor led, hands-on experience.

It is a short drive to Tampa Premium Outlets, Wiregrass Mall, and the many restaurants, bars, and entertainment in the surrounding area to hangout before or after a workshop. Have any questions? Please feel free to contact us via phone or email. While the chipboard is cutting, start adhering the paper to the wooden base. I used quick drying tacky glue , which I spread onto the wood with a foam brush to ensure it was completely covered. Then, I placed a sheet of paper on top of the sign.

I used my Cricut brayer to smooth out any air bubbles and make sure it was very flat. Next, I used the True Control knife to make a slit between each plank of the wood sign.

I did this so my sign would still look planked. Since I used glue all over the board, the paper stuck into the cracks once it was pushed into them with the ruler. Remember to keep an eye on your chipboard while you are doing this. Mine went for 15 passes before I removed it from my machine.

One tiny spot was still attached but I just used the True Control knife to slice through it. Next, cut the same image from faux leather. I am using this beautiful sapphire pebbled leather. The color paired beautifully with the paper and added a touch of texture to the piece.

My signs are still hanging in my living room, and they look just as great now as they did when we first made them! If I find that they start to fade, then I will look into different sealer options, but so far, so good! It looks like one board and I did not see the details mentioned. Hi Kayla! The board that we used is called underlayment. It comes in a 4 x 4 sheet, and we had Home Depot cut it in half for us. And we really like it for signs because it is light weight and smooth.

Hi Tomi! Next time I am there I will take a photo of the shelf tag and add it to the post so you can see exactly what we used. You will have to dig through them to find the straightest ones possible. Those cheaper boards have imperfections, but you can usually find some that are pretty decent.

Yes I was also wondering the same thing! Thanks for the amazing tutorial :. Hi Rebecca! I will be making a trip to Home Depot later this week, so I will be sure to get a pic and add it to the post. What did you use on the back to hang it on the wall? Reba, we just screwed two small screws into the back of the frame on the upper left and right sides about 8 inches down.

Then we wrapped picture hanging wire around the screws. It was super easy to do, and pretty cheap. Then just hang it on a picture hanger nail on the wall. How did you color the letters with the sharpie and leave some white showing through and looking so good? Hi Susan! The font that I used had those paint-like strokes, so each area that has black specs like paint was actually traced using the same method.

I actually traced a whole bunch of those dot-type shapes with the ball point pen so that the pencil marks transferred to the wood. Then, I used the Sharpie to color in the dots.

It definitely took a bit longer to do all of those little details, but I absolute LOVE the end result. I hope that makes sense! I will be working on a video tutorial for this project this summer to better explain the process. If you do put a clear coat over top, I would try it out on some scrap wood first. Or maybe try a spray rather than something you have to brush on?

I have founf that using a sheet of graphite to trace my printed letters saves time and is much easier than using a pencil. I tried to save some time by only tracing the letters as one commenter suggested. It was a little hard to see the outline. Yes, Tracey! I completely agree! It does take a bit longer to color the backs of the letters, and your hand will probably hurt afterwards! The sharpie markers bleed on some surfaces, thought, so someone taught be to use paint markers.

They have a fine tip, are super easy to control, and really fast. Lots of nice colors, including metallics! Thanks so much for the tip Sherri! Amy, so loved your DIY porch sign article. God bless you for freely sharing your techniques and tips.

Have you used Sharpie markers for outside signs that are exposed to moisture? Hi Nadine! Thanks so much for your sweet comment! Yes, I need to try that next time! Thanks for the comment! Hi Ivie! For free wood we use old fence or old pallets. Big trash in our town you can always find old wood! Great advise. I saw this sign at Hobby Lobby and just stood there in marvel.

Such an old and lovely sentiment. I agree! Thanks for your comment. Glad you enjoyed it! And you can use this method to make a ton of different wood projects. I made my DIY Fall front porch sign using the same method! Thanks for the comment love! Also, you can skip penciling the back and just trace it with a sharpie. The sharpie will bleed through the paper and onto your sign, leaving your outline. Then you can just fill it in from there!

I used an online photo editing program called Canva. Your email address will not be published. The contents of this site are for informational purposes only. All content is property of The Savvy Sparrow. See full Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Sign up for practical tips and encouraging stories to help you manage the day to day crazy and live a stress-free life! Plus, get access to exclusive FREE content and printables! Sharing is caring! Comments How would I prep a sign blank that I got from Hobby Lobby, and what would I use, permanent vinyl instead of stencil?

Thank you for the tutorials and tips. Is your couch looking at us? I just noticed that! Thanks so much! I will have to try that method, too! Thanks for the comment Shari! I have used carbon paper for years works amazingly!

So much easier! Thanks for the great tips, Sharon! I will definitely have to check them out for new fonts. I will have to try that next time. Great tip, Patti!

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