Thank you so much for the sweet comments about the Spartan Green Media Cabinet that I painted for my friend. If you remember correctly, I purchased baskets to go in the top shelf of the cabinet. What does that leave?…an extra drawer!
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I didn’t have the heart to throw it away so I pryed the front off of the drawer and painted and stained the edges just like I did on the dresser/cabinet.
Quick and Easy Hand Lettering on Signs
{in five easy steps}
I made it into a family sign with a few quick simple steps.
Step 1:
Painted the surface. Well, duh! That’s a given but decided to give you a heads up on that one.
Do you need to see a picture of that? Didn’t think so!
Step 2:
I measured and traced out the letters that I wanted to use on thin notebook paper. You can also print the letters on your computer with your favorite font but in this case I hand drew them. I went this route mainly because MyLove was hogging our computer at the time and I didn’t feel like waiting. I also like how it isn’t exactly perfect, and more like it was hand painted.
If you are lucky enough to own a Cricut or Silhouette vinyl machine I recommend that too…I am not so lucky but I love to draw so no problem.
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Step 3:
Lay your papers out on the board and trace over the letters carefully so that it will leave a slight impression on the wood.
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I also used this same technique on Butterfly’s lampshade but placed the paper behind the shade to trace out the letters.
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Now back to the drawer turned sign…
See the impression?
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Step 4:
Use a Sharpie or any brand permanent marker to color in the lines.
Very simple, it goes on smooth like paint.
Step 5:
I embellished the sign with the family name and date in script with a gold paint pen.
I like the added touch.
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…looks like I need to go over it a bit more to finish up!
but I got anxious and wanted to show you guys first!
I think it will look great above the new Spartan Green Media Cabinet!
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What do you think?
Easy, right?
Now go try it!!!
Happy Treasure Hunting!
~Tami
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super cute! We've been meaning to make one of those, now that we have our new home. The hubs wants one out front. 😀
I find that is one of the easiest ways to do a sign, much easier that stencilling. She'll love the sign! ~ Maureen
Oh this is a great quick Tutorial and just in time…I was pondering how to letter a sign I'm making! Thank you!
Great idea!
Thanks for sharing.
Hope to see you on my blog:)
Perfect! Thank you so much for sharing this. Now I know what to do. Yay!
Julie
I love it!!In fact I saw a couple of ugly signs at the goodwill that I can paint over now!! thanks for the tip!~
Simple – if I had your drawing skills and steady hand
The lampshade is gorgeous too!
Kelly
What a great tips here, I having a hard time on creating a sign letter coz I do not have the skill of lettering but on this method no I can make a perfect letter sign.
I love this .. You are so talented .. I love the fact that you never waist one thing. YOU get so creative and use everything… I love this !!!!!!!! Your so inspiring to me… I am always driving around saying OOOO thats a curb alert : ) Have a blessed thanksgiviing my sweet friend