Hello! It’s been crazy busy around here with all the fun things that come with the holiday season. How are you doing? Good, I hope!
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I have a quick project to share with you today for our Monthly DIY Challenge. This month our challenge item was felt, and I have to admit I struggled with this one. I was having such a hard time coming up with a felt project that didn’t look like my kids made it.
I had a stash of random boards and cabinet doors in my basement and decided to make an easy wood sign. Signs sell really well in our booth so it’s always an easy go-to project when I’m not sure what to make.
I started by painting the board with a coat of Annie Sloan’s “French Linen” chalk paint.
To paint the letters, I created a word doc with the word HOME on it, then printed it onto transparency paper. The I used my overhead projector to project the image onto the wood, and traced it out with a white water color pencil. I use this method a lot when making signs. It’s maybe not the easiest way, but I enjoy painting in the letters by hand. You can read more about how I use an overhead projector to paint graphics on furniture and signs here.
I used Annie Sloan’s “Pure White” chalk paint to paint in the letters, then I used a sanding block to distress the sign. Oh, and I should mention, I didn’t trace or paint the letter “O”. I just put an x where the center of the O was with my watercolor pencil so I knew where to put the heart.
My mom made the felt flowers for me one afternoon while she was babysitting Max. I don’t have any pictures of the process but she simply Googled felt flower tutorials and made a handful of them.
I used a hot glue gun to adhere the felt flowers to the sign.
Want to see what the other girls came up with for their felt projects? Check them out below. To see the full tutorial for any project just click the picture.
If I don’t have a chance to chat with you before Christmas I hope you and your family have the best Christmas and holiday season!
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Love.your page but print is so light I’m having trouble reading it. Could you bold it dome for us older gals?
Hey Amy – we are so excited to see your post today! This sign and felt flowers are adorable! Hope you hare enjoying the Christmas season and cheers to a great day!
Amy, love your home heart sign. I have an overhead projector so I think I’ll try this after the holidays. I hope you, your mom, and family have a very Merry Christmas and the best of New Years. Looking foreword to seeing more beautiful things from y’all next year.
What a super adorable sign! Perfect for your both or a as a gift to a loved one. Love the color of that paint!
Cute cute sign, and so nice of your mama to help with making the flowers! 🙂
Amy this is so creative! I can only imagine how many people would be super excited to get this for a Christmas present. It’s always fun working with your mom – these flowers are really pretty. Hugs, CoCo
Love the sign Amy! I’m sure it’ll sell quickly… would make such a thoughtful gift too! Hope you’re enjoying this Christmas season! xo
Super cute, Amy! It will definitely sell quickly!