Monday 12 November 2012

Christmas Craft # 3 – Merry Little Christmas sign

I’ve wanted a sign like this since I saw them at Barn Owl Primitives (you can get one there), but it’s not exactly something I can afford to buy, not now, well maybe not ever.  A lot of work goes into making them, so the cost is well worth it.

Merry Little Christmas sign at www.junkinjunky.blogspot.com

I made my own version using vinyl which I cut out with my cricut (natch). Once I had it cut, I weeded out the letters and placed it on to my already painted white, board. I burnished it really well to the wood with a credit card then painted in the lettering. Once the lettering is dry, the vinyl was removed. A wish and prayer was said as I removed it, hoping that there was no bleeding. There wasn’t, thank goodness.

Merry Little Christmas sign at www.junkinjunky.blogspot.com

Once all of the vinyl was removed, I sanded the entire thing to make it look like it was a little aged. Now I have my own sweet sign.

Merry Little Christmas sign at www.junkinjunky.blogspot.com

6 comments:

  1. Bravo! Excellent job! This is so cute!!!

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  2. Great job Mel! I love this sign.

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  3. I love this sign...fantastic job! I am just a tad bit envious. Just sayin'. :)

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  4. This is awesome! I love these signs! You're making me *really* want a Cricut!

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  5. Mel that sign is awesome! And I really like the O Holy Night sign you did too. You know I'll probably be copying them, don't you? Well done!
    Debbie

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