This personalized family name sign is made with chalk finish paint using the vinyl stencil method and a Silhouette Cameo.
After a hectic couple of weeks, I’m happy to report that we are mostly unpacked at our new house and I finally have a craft room that’s not cram packed into the corner of the family room. And one of the first projects I made in my new craft room is this personalized wood sign!
I really love the look of gallery walls and I had a small one in our townhouse dining room with photos from vacations. But what I love even more are gallery walls that don’t consist of just photos. So I have some hand-painted signs in the works. This family name sign was the perfect one to start with!
Supplies
1×6 board cut square
chalk finish paint
paint brush
Silhouette Cameo
vinyl, scraper tool, tweezers
Using the vinyl stencil method is a perfect way to personalize this sign. To get started, I cut a 1×6 into a square and sanded it before painting on my base layer.
Using the turquoise color first, I painted on the base coat. The chalk paint does such a great job of covering that I really only needed one coat. And I also love that it doesn’t have that stinky paint smell because I would much rather be painting in my new craft room than out in the cold garage.
While the base coat was drying, I planned out my design in Silhouette Studio and cut our last name and initial out of vinyl for a stencil.
I placed the vinyl stencil on the wood and used my scraper tool to make sure all the edges of the letter were pressed down so paint wouldn’t seep under. Using the grey color, I used a sponge brush to paint on a thin layer. After it dried, I added another layer of paint.
After peeling off the “M” stencil, I added the stencil of our last name. Using a white color , I painted on a few coats with a sponge brush. I waited for the paint to dry and then peeled off the stencil. But I have heard others say they peel the stencil off while the paint is still wet.
You can leave the project as is, or you can use a wax or polycrylic sealer to give the sign a bit more shine.
I haven’t started my gallery wall yet, so in the meantime, the sign looks perfect sitting on our bookshelf!
Holly Thomas says
I would give it to my sister.
Ashley Bree Perez says
I love it!!!
Alina says
Love this. I would use it to paint my planters that have herbs and label them accordingly.
Sean says
I would love to use this to make decorations for my son’s upcoming birthday party and also for our family spring/summer bbqs decorations!
Cindy Trobaugh says
I would Love to win some and if I don’t I’m giving it a try on My Kitchen Cabinets.Just checked out their Website and prices are great.Thanks and Smiles.Cindy
jessica z says
I would make a sign or decorate mason jars for my sisters bridal shower
Cheryl @Treasures from a Shoebox says
I’m not sure what I would paint; but my daughters would come up with a fitting project, I’m sure! Found you via Teach Me Tuesday and I’m glad I did!
Laura says
So stinking cute!! I love these colors!! I haven’t ever tried chalk paint before, would love too!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
It turned out great. I also love a great gallery wall, and I like it with many different things. Silhouette has been added to my wish list, I have seen so many cool things that you can do with it. Thanks for sharing, I love it! Congrats on the new home.
Diana Rambles says
I love it!!
Jenny Vater says
I would love to try this chalk paint!
Holly E says
I would love to create a lovely picture frame for my mom.
Mila says
Absolutely love it!
Inviting you to share it with our Link Up Party – Idea Box
xx
Mila
Trish @ tagsthoughts.com says
You are so talented! I would for sure paint something fun for the playroom. 🙂
Melanie says
This is a wonderful decoration for the home! I wish I could do something like this, but my last name is too long it always looks silly. Thanks for sharing with us over at Motivational Monday!
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
Oh, how fun! Simple, yet so meaningful! Love it! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up with us over at the #HomeMattersParty – we hope to see you again this Friday! Feel free to bring a friend 🙂
Misty says
What fonts did you use on this project?
Christina says
Hi, that is so beautiful! Can you please tell me how you made the stencils? Was it with a Silhouette Cameo? If so, what we’re all the settings, say, to cut the letter, ‘M’? I have been looking all over the Internet for the answer, to no avail, and I am getting my Cameo soon.
Christina Wedow says
Hi Kelly,
What vinyl do you use please?
Kelly says
Usually stencil vinyl, which some places call “paint mask” but I’ve also used 631 or 651 if I don’t have a supply of the stencil vinyl handy. Hope that helps! 🙂
AJ Yap says
Great tutorial. You make it seem “so easy”! Instead of the base coat could you stain the wood?
Kelly says
Yep, absolutely! I actually have a project planned with stenciling stained wood…I’ve read that sealing the stencil edges with mod podge works well to prevent the paint from seeping under.
Mandy says
Beautiful! What font did you use for the last name that’s painted white?
Kelly says
I think it’s Isabella Script…I don’t have the file anymore so I can’t check for sure!
Robyn says
How did you peel off the vinyl stencil without the paint chipping off? 8 do this on wooden signs and canvas (with acrylic paint) and the paint comes right off 🙁 is it the acrylic I’m using? Should I use a different paint? I can’t switch my vinyl because otherwise it won’t stick. I love your work and would greatly appreciate any help. I’m stuck!
Kelly says
Hi Robyn! I mostly use acrylic for my signs..this one just happened to be the chalk paint. Here is another post I shared about the PVPP method and there are lots of tips in the comments at the bottom that might help you out! https://typicallysimple.com/pvpp-method-tutorial/