Looking to freshen up your home decor after Christmas has been put away? Grab a wood round and your die cutting machine, and let’s make a Winter farmhouse sign certain to brighten your home and your mood!
DIY WINTER FARMHOUSE SIGN AND FREE SVG FILE
I was one of those people who took down my Christmas decorations before the new year – but I’m not QUITE ready to go back to my “every day” home decor. I spotted this wood round at Home Depot, grabbed some leftover greenery and some vinyl, and voila! A winter farmhouse sign that is perfect for your mantel or front door. {FTC Disclosure: this post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission on sales at no additional cost to you.}
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- wood round (I used 18â wood round)
- wood stain (can also use paint)
- Mod Podge (or other sealer)
- foam brush
- hot glue gun
- staple gun (not pictured)
- jute cord
- Cricut or other die cutting machine
- standard or light grip mat
- contact paper / transfer tape
- weeding tool
- scraper
- permanent vinyl (I used white)
TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE A WINTER FARMHOUSE SIGN
Staining the Wood
1. Start by staining the wood round with a foam brush in a well-ventilated area so it has time to dry. Be sure to stain along the grain of the wood.
2. Using an old cloth or paper towel, begin wiping the stain away. Depending on the color and brand of stain, you have to do this quickly so the wood doesnât soak too much stain.
3. Allow 12-24 hours for the stain to set and dry – until it no longer leaves color when touched.
Applying Mod Podge
1. Apply a very thin layer of Mod Podge (or other sealant) with a foam brush. Be sure that each stroke goes in the same direction each time and is a smooth, thin, even layer.
2. Allow the coat of Mod Podge to dry completely.
Uploading the SVG File
1. To get your FREE Winter Farmhouse SVG file, simply enter your email address, and the download link will be delivered right to your inbox! This will also sign you up for my e-newsletter (you can unsubscribe at any time), and youâll be notified when I release new free SVG files. Youâll never miss a thing!
2. Open Cricut Design Space.
3. Click on the â+â sign to start a new project, opening up a blank canvas.
4. Click on the Upload button from the toolbar to insert the downloaded SVG file onto the canvas.
5. Adjust SVG size based on wood round size. Be sure to leave enough space for decorative finishes at the top of the wood round.
Cutting, Weeding, and Transferring Vinyl
1. Once sized accordingly, adjust your machine’s setting or material dial to vinyl. Load the vinyl to your machine on your mat and hit âgoâ.
2. After the cut is complete, pull the negative vinyl off and away from the letters using your weeding tool. You will weed around the outside of the letters and the small parts inside any letter that is enclosed (ex. a,e,o ).
3. Cut off a piece of transfer tape the size of your cut vinyl and apply. Because you are working with a large design peel away small parts of the transfer tape backing at a time, smoothing with your scraper as you go.
4. Next, turn the entire design face down and begin gently pulling the vinyl’s plastic backing away from the transfer tape. Start at one corner and roll it away slowly while applying pressure. Be sure none of your vinyl comes off with your backing!
Applying Vinyl
1. Determine the middle of your wood round. Be sure to leave equal amount of space on each side and enough room at the top of the wood round to fit your bow without covering the design.
2. Lay the vinyl/transfer tape lightly on top of the wood round, but do not adhere until it is placed exactly where you want it. Once you are happy with the location begin to apply pressure and smooth over the design using your scraper.
3. Slowly remove the transfer tape by starting at one corner and very carefully and slowly rolling it away and off the wood. Be careful of the small vinyl pieces when removing the transfer tape. If needed you can use your weeding tool to hold the small pieces in place as you roll away the transfer tape.
Applying Jute Cord
1. Flip the sign over so that you are looking at the unfinished side.
2. Measure out the length needed for the jute cord to allow the sign to hang from door
hook at desired length (if hanging).
3. Make a triangle like shape with your jute cord and apply staples liberally.
Adding Finishing Touches
1. Flip sign back over and use glue gun to apply floral picks and bow the top of the sign.
Now, doesn’t this make those long winter months a little brighter?
DIY Winter Farmhouse Sign and Free SVG file
Materials
- wood round (I used 18â wood round found at home depot)
- wood stain (can also use paint)
- Mod Podge (or other sealer)
- foam brush
- hot glue gun
- staple gun (not pictured)
- jute cord
- Cricut or other die cutting machine
- standard or light grip mat
- contact paper/transfer tape
- weeding tool
- scraper
- permanent vinyl (I used white)
Instructions
STAINING THE WOOD
- Start by staining the wood round with a foam brush in a well ventilated area so it has time to dry. Be sure to stain along the grain of the wood.
- Using an old cloth or paper towel begin wiping the stain away. Depending on the color and brand of stain you have to do this quickly so the wood doesnât soak too much stain.
- Allow 12-24 hours for the stain to set and dry â until it no longer leaves color when touched.
APPLYING MOD PODGE
- Apply a very thin layer of Mod Podge (or other sealant) with a foam brush. Be sure that each stroke goes in the same direction each time and is a smooth, thin, even layer.
- Allow coat of Mod Podge to dry completely.
UPLOADING THE SVG FILE
- Click here to save the Baby Itâs Cold Outside images as an SVG. *Note: not sure how to save an image? Once youâve selected the SVG image, right-click and select Save or Save As.
- Open Cricut Design Space.
- Click on the â+â sign to start a new project, opening up a blank canvas.
- Click on the Upload button from the toolbar to insert the downloaded Baby Itâs Cold Outside SVG onto the canvas.
- Adjust SVG size based on wood round size. Be sure to leave enough space for decorative finishes at the top of wood round.
CUTTING, WEEDING, AND TRANSFERING VINYL
- Once sized accordingly, adjust your machineâs setting or material dial to vinyl. Load the vinyl to your machine on your mat and hit âgoâ.
- After the cut is complete, pull the negative vinyl off and away from the letters using your weeding tool. You will weed around the outside of the letters and the small parts inside any letter that is enclosed (ex. a,e,o ).
- Cut off a piece of transfer tape the size of your cut vinyl and apply. Because you are working with a large design peel away small parts of the transfer tape backing at a time, smoothing with your scraper as you go.
- Next, turn the entire design face down and begin gently pulling the vinylâs plastic backing away from the transfer tape. Start at one corner and roll it away slowly while applying pressure. Be sure none of your vinyl comes off with your backing!
APPLYING VINYL
- Determine the middle of your wood round. Be sure to leave an equal amount of space on each side and enough room at the top of the wood round to fit your bow without covering the design.
- Lay the vinyl/transfer tape lightly on top of the wood round, but do not adhere until it is placed exactly where you want it. Once you are happy with the location begin to apply pressure and smooth over the design using your scraper.
- Slowly remove the transfer tape by starting at one corner and very carefully and slowly rolling it away and off the wood. Be careful of the small vinyl pieces when removing the transfer tape. If needed you can use your weeding tool to hold the small pieces in place as you roll away the transfer tape.
APPLYING JUTE CORD
- Flip the sign over so that you are looking at the unfinished side.
- Measure out the length needed for the jute cord to allow the sign to hang from doorhook at desired length (if hanging).
- Make a triangle like shape with your jute cord and apply staples liberally.
ADDING FINISHING TOUCHES
- Flip sign back over and use glue gun to apply floral picks and bow the top of the sign.
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