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Rustic Christmas Sign/SVG Embroidery Project

By Linda Mills on August 26, 2021

PROJECT DETAILS

SKILL LEVEL

Some Experience

TIME REQUIRED

02:00

Description

“Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and create a unique holiday look with this Rustic Christmas Sign.

Project Preview Video

Materials

SIGN ART BOARD 12”X 16” SMOOTH SURFACE

(1) ADHESIVE BACK REMOVABLE VINYL 12’ X 12” ANY COLOR

CUTTING MACHINE ( I.E CRICUT, SILHOUETTE CAMEO)

ACRYLIC WATER BASED PAINTS 2 COLORS

SAND PAPER 1 SHEET (80 GRIT)

WEEDING TOOLS

TRANSFER PAPER

SPONGE PAINT BRUSH

CLEAR ACRYLIC COATING SPRAY

Designs used in this project

https://www.embroiderydesigns.com/productdetails/michelekae/printart/1/pgmik1120

Final Product: What You Will Create

Preface:

The sign board was first painted with a coat of gray and then painted white over the cut vinyl design after vinyl design was cut as a decal, centered and placed. Vinyl decal removed to reveal the first layer of paint color and then board was distressed. Board used in this tutorial was an Artist’s Loft wood art panel purchased from Michaels craft store. Please allow additional time if needed for paint dry time. Basic knowledge of a cutting machine and how to weed cut vinyl for a decal is needed for this project tutorial.

Step 1:

Gather all supplies and review instructions before beginning.

Step 2:

Paint your board the gray background color as shown in this tutorial or paint with your color of choice. This will be the color that will show through for your cut design. Allow for paint to dry completely.

Step 3:

While your paint is drying bring into your cutting machine’s program design board the SVG design " A Merry Little Christmas”. Cut design.

Step 4:

Resize design to 10.5” w x 11.5” length. If you are using a different sized board resize design to fit your board size.

Step 5:

Prepare vinyl onto your cutting mat. Insert into machine. Make a test cut. Cut design onto your vinyl. Weed your vinyl for a decal. (after you lay your vinyl onto you board you will be painting over everything and will be pulling up the vinyl design from your board which will show your background color.)

Step 6:

Place transfer tape atop weeded vinyl design. Finger press to secure. Push out any bubbles. Remove the adhesive backing.

Step 7:

Center onto painted board (ensure that paint is completely dried) Finger press to secure pressing out any bubbles. Carefully remove transfer tape.

Step 8:

Paint over everything using the white paint or paint of choice. Let dry completely. If needed apply a second coat. Allow to dry.

Step 9:

Carefully remove decal. Sand/ distress all around edges and inside of board around design. Seal paints by spraying with clear acrylic coating spray. Let dry.

Step 10:

And your Rustic Christmas sign is finished! Congrats on a job well done!

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Meet the Author: Linda Mills

Linda loves to create by sharing her different sewing and machine embroidery techniques so others can utilize their machines to the fullest

Rustic Christmas Sign/SVG Embroidery Project

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