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DIY: Farmhouse Sign

May 21, 2018

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.

 

 

 

 

23 Comments · Blog, DIY, Video: DIY

Comments

  1. Debbie Mays says

    May 22, 2018 at 3:51 am

    What type printer did you use, laser or inkjet?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      May 22, 2018 at 11:11 am

      Inkjet

      Reply
  2. Lynne Kelly says

    May 28, 2018 at 6:08 pm

    Hi, SAbrina! can you please tell me what type(s) of fonts and the size(s) you used for the sign? Thank you!

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      May 30, 2018 at 9:09 am

      I believe it was IMPACT and SIGN PAINTER.

      Reply
  3. Sharyn Ross says

    May 29, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    Do you recall the name of the Font’s used, especially the script lettering?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      May 30, 2018 at 9:07 am

      I think it was sign painter… it was on my old computer

      Reply
  4. Lisa Rivera says

    June 4, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    My paper came off with ink and all! Not sure what I did wrong…. maybe to little glue on top?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:13 pm

      maybe not enough modpodge before the letters went on?

      Reply
  5. Carissa Meyer says

    June 6, 2018 at 10:54 am

    What 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?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Hi! 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.

      Reply
  6. Becky says

    June 9, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Hi 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!

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:16 pm

      I believe the wood was 30×40 and the wood was just a smooth piece of poplar.

      Reply
  7. LISA Wegener says

    June 17, 2018 at 8:03 am

    Hi Sabrina! Can you share the dimensions of the sign Made foe trading Spaces and aPproximately the lEttering size?

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      June 26, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      the 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.

      Reply
  8. Aaron says

    July 19, 2018 at 10:05 am

    Hey, great video! thanks!

    Reply
  9. Annette Correa says

    August 20, 2018 at 1:16 pm

    Hi 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.

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      September 5, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Thank you! I have always wanted to do a party planning book!

      Reply
  10. jennifer blake says

    September 2, 2018 at 6:53 am

    well 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

    Reply
  11. sabrinasoto says

    September 5, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I wonder why! Were the letters bold or thin?

    Reply
  12. Maria caballero says

    March 19, 2019 at 1:41 pm

    Hi 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

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      March 22, 2019 at 11:57 am

      There are sooo many cool ideas on Pinterest. Have you taken a look? So fun!

      Reply
  13. Sharyn says

    April 3, 2019 at 5:55 am

    Me 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!

    Reply
    • sabrinasoto says

      April 8, 2019 at 2:33 pm

      You see the shine a little, but it dries clear….

      Reply

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