Hey Friends! I'm really excited to share with you a new sign I made for our master bedroom! Since moving, we didn't unpack a lot of our regular decor, and this DIY sign has been on my to-do list for a few months. It was pretty simple to make and didn't require me to cut out vinyl.
See how I specifically chose the leaf graphic to match our bedding? We bought this comforter set back in 2010, but it's still one of my favorites.
Here's what you'll need to make one for yourself, or maybe for a wedding or anniversary gift!
- wood plaque (I got this one at Michael's) or make a DIY wood plaque!
-my Free Printable, just click on the image above.
-Graphite paper (like this at Michael's)
-black, two tipped Sharpie pen (like this on Amazon)
1. Print out my printable to the size you need for your wood plaque.
2. Place graphite paper on top of your plaque, and then put the printable on top of that. Center.
3. Trace the printable, using an embossing stylus (or even a ballpoint pen).
4. Remove the graphite paper to reveal the traced design.
4. Use both tips of the Sharpie to go over the entire tracing. Using black paint is an option, but using the Sharpie is much easier.
TIPS:
**If you make your own plaque, make sure the seams are tight, and sand it smooth if necessary.
**To enlarge the image, I used www.BlockPosters.com
**My plaque came painted white. You could paint a DIY plaque white and use a black Sharpie, or paint it black and use a white fine-tipped paint pen (like this).
**Make sure you don't shift your paper around. I usually tape it down.
**Avoid putting pressure on the graphite paper, because it will end up smeared on your plaque.
**Graphite paper can be expensive, so you can DIY your own by rubbing pencil lead heavily over the back of your image.
Didn't I tell you that it was easy? It only took me about an hour to complete this project, and Ed hung it above our bed. I love how it turned out, and that it cost me less than $10 total to have something pretty in our master bedroom.
Remember if you decide to do this project, let me see your creation on my Facebook page!
