I’ve already shared my love for my latest obsession – building chairs – but I also have been having fun making wood word signs using my Silhouette Cameo. Today, I’ll share my “how to” on making a sign with scrap plywood (I used Purebond plywood) using scrapbooking paper as the background!
Wood Signs with Paper Background
Materials:
- 12″ x 12″ scrap of plywood
- 12″ x 12″ scrapbooking paper
- Mod Podge
- Vinyl sign or symbol
- Paint
- Sanding sponge, fine grit
Start by thoroughly sanding the plywood. Apply a generous coat of Mod Podge, then apply the paper smoothing it out to remove any wrinkles or bubbles. Let it dry completely.
Apply a coat of Mod Podge on top of the paper and let it dry. This will make it easier to remove the vinyl decal.
Use the sanding sponge to rough up the Mod Podge surface, then apply the vinyl. Apply another coat of Mod Podge over the vinyl and let it dry.
Sand again, then apply the paint. I used three coats of paint to completely cover the print on the paper. Once the paint is dry, carefully remove the vinyl and lightly sand again (I know – lots of sanding!). Apply a polyurethane sealer if desired.
Attach a hanger to the back – I like to use a soda can tab with a washer and a screw.
Voila!! So cute! I have to mention that this idea came from The Han, my teenage daughter! She’s so creative… I wonder where that comes from??
Share your fabulous work with me… Send photos to cher {at} designsbystudioc {dot} com or designsbystudioc {at} gmail {dot} com. I would love to feature your work on DbSC!
Until next time,
Happy Creating!
