DIY Rustic Wood Sign {tutorial} + more Silhouette Home Décor Ideas

Hello! Today I’d love to show you how I made this super easy DIY Rustic Wood Sign with just a few supplies plus I’m teaming with The Silhouette Challenge to bring YOU even more Home Décor Ideas using a Silhouette. So let’s get started. 🙂

I shared this post first over at Craftaholics Anonymous. Annnnd when I heard that The Silhouette Challenge this month was home décor (with a bonus challenge of wood) I knew this would be the perfect project to share with you today. 🙂

For this project you will need:
piece of old barn wood or fence board
vinyl lettering
decoupage
chalky finish paint
paint brush
sander & fine sandpaper
wax

First, I sanded my board slightly, & then I cleaned it with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

Then I cut the phrase “our happily ever after” out with my Silhouette & some scrap vinyl. I used the Isabella Script font. Instead of weeding out the excess vinyl like I normally do, I weeded out the letters. Then I applied the vinyl stencil to my board.

Then I applied a pretty generous amount of decoupage to my board. This helps seal the stencil & prevents paint from seeping underneath my stencil later on. Then I let it dry completely.

Next I got out my favorite paint ~ Americana Chalky Finish paint from DecoArt.

I painted over the stencil with a thin coat of the chalky finish paint.

Before it had dried completely I carefully removed the vinyl leaving the phrase behind. Look at those clean lines! This is why this is my favorite (& the easiest!) stencil method.

After the paint had dried all the way, I sanded over the letters slightly to distress it just a little bit.

To give it a little bit more protection I gave it one coat of crème wax with an old rag.

I love how it turned out! I made this sign for my little sister. Her & her husband are moving into a new home in just a few weeks. She is so excited, & she wanted some help decorating. So of course, I volunteered. 😉 I think I want to make another one for me next! ha!

Aren’t they adorable? Cute sign, too! 😉

Now check out some more home décor ideas from
The Silhouette Challenge Facebook Group.

Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?

My Silhouette Challenge friends & I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so checkout the projects below for a tons of Silhouette inspiration!

1. Whatcha Workin’ On? // 2. Two Purple Couches // 3. Made in a Day // 4. Ginger Snap Crafts // 5. Architecture of a Mom // 6. Simply Kelly Designs // 7. Crafty Bonds // 8. Practically Functional // 9. DailyDwelling // 10. DIY Just Cuz {Sam} // 11. unOriginal Mom // 12. Decor Adventures // 13. Creative Ramblings // 14. My Paper Craze // 15. Where The Smiles Have Been // 16. Get Silvered // 17. DIYJustCuz {Brittany} // 18. Weekend Craft // 19. Create & Babble

Annnnd have you heard about the new Silhouette Curio?
You can read all about {HERE} & see where you can pre-order one. 🙂

Do you like to make your own home décor?
What has your favorite DIY project been?
Leave a comment below. I’d love to hear! 🙂

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