Hey Friends!
Since so many of you asked, I put together a quick how to video about the family sign I made on my Trading Spaces episode. This is such a great project because you can customize it to say anything, it’s pretty easy and it doesn’t cost much to make. Some tips: Just make sure you let the sign dry overnight before you start peeling off the paper. I made that mistake the first time I made a sign and it was a complete mess. Also, the bolder your font.. the better.
Take a look below and if you make one, don’t forget to post a picture and tag me in it, so I can see your masterpiece! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments below.
xo – Sabrina
P.S. Remember to print a Mirror Image or Flip Horizontally in your printer settings, so the ink is face down when you apply it to the painted board.
Debbie Mays says
May 22, 2018 at 3:51 amWhat type printer did you use, laser or inkjet?
sabrinasoto says
May 22, 2018 at 11:11 amInkjet
Lynne Kelly says
May 28, 2018 at 6:08 pmHi, SAbrina! can you please tell me what type(s) of fonts and the size(s) you used for the sign? Thank you!
sabrinasoto says
May 30, 2018 at 9:09 amI believe it was IMPACT and SIGN PAINTER.
Sharyn Ross says
May 29, 2018 at 1:41 pmDo you recall the name of the Font’s used, especially the script lettering?
Thank you!
sabrinasoto says
May 30, 2018 at 9:07 amI think it was sign painter… it was on my old computer
Lisa Rivera says
June 4, 2018 at 6:29 pmMy paper came off with ink and all! Not sure what I did wrong…. maybe to little glue on top?
sabrinasoto says
June 26, 2018 at 2:13 pmmaybe not enough modpodge before the letters went on?
Carissa Meyer says
June 6, 2018 at 10:54 amWhat size the frame? what kind of paint? What kind of style font styles script letter sticker to printing? your video did not have a closed captioning. if you mind explaining how to make the farmhouse sign?
sabrinasoto says
June 26, 2018 at 2:15 pmHi! Sorry about that! Size of frame was 30×40 with regular acrylic paint. The font size was different, depending on the text. I used my home ink jet printer to print them out.
Becky says
June 9, 2018 at 11:20 amHi Sabrina,
What type of wood did you use and what was the size (of the sign in the trading spaces episode)? I have the words printed and ready to go!
Thanks!
sabrinasoto says
June 26, 2018 at 2:16 pmI believe the wood was 30×40 and the wood was just a smooth piece of poplar.
LISA Wegener says
June 17, 2018 at 8:03 amHi Sabrina! Can you share the dimensions of the sign Made foe trading Spaces and aPproximately the lEttering size?
sabrinasoto says
June 26, 2018 at 2:17 pmthe size was 30×40 and the lettering size was different for each line. I would play around with what looks best, depending on what you are printing.
Aaron says
July 19, 2018 at 10:05 amHey, great video! thanks!
Annette Correa says
August 20, 2018 at 1:16 pmHi SabriNa, was watching the Kitchen on 8-20-18 and saw your segment on Summeer party tables. Really like the way u decorate and do u haVe a book on DIY party table scapes.
sabrinasoto says
September 5, 2018 at 11:08 amThank you! I have always wanted to do a party planning book!
jennifer blake says
September 2, 2018 at 6:53 amwell we used acrylic paint, ink jet printer at home and matte modge podge-
when we tried to peel off the paper- most cam off but not all- it left just enough to make the letters a very light gray.
and the Modge Podge remained shiny anywhere it was brushed beyond the letters.
tried it twice- both times no luck
very sad
sabrinasoto says
September 5, 2018 at 11:04 amI wonder why! Were the letters bold or thin?
Maria caballero says
March 19, 2019 at 1:41 pmHi Sabrina, I love how you decorate you are the best! That is why I need your advice, my nIce ask me to decorate her prom party (GAtsby theme), my problem its she olny has 600 dlls. Please help me
sabrinasoto says
March 22, 2019 at 11:57 amThere are sooo many cool ideas on Pinterest. Have you taken a look? So fun!
Sharyn says
April 3, 2019 at 5:55 amMe again…. getting ready to begin my sign project. When you apply the mod podge over the letters, and remove it after dry – will you see the mod podge where it was used on the board? Is a coat of mod podge used over the entire PIECE when done?? Thank you!
sabrinasoto says
April 8, 2019 at 2:33 pmYou see the shine a little, but it dries clear….