Before I ever owned a Cricut I ordered the vinyl and stained my own board. To make this sign.I had originally seen the Wall Art in my Sister In Laws home. If you want you can also order the whole sign pre-made from them. The company is Its ASign...I do highly recommend them.
Since getting married my daughters have asked for one for their home. They have each been waiting awhile. The main reason I have postponed it is lack of planning. I always think of making them when there isn't enough time to actually get it made and in the mail in time for a birthday or holiday. Another reason is I haven't wanted to layout the wording for the Scripture and do the welding, etc. on my Cricut. I told myself if I finished the album in time I would tackle the long awaited signs. I guess this is a season of getting the long awaitied projects done. I have many.
Walla, They are finished, well actually only two are finished. I still need to make another two, hopefully before their birthdays or Christmas. It will be easier now because the layouts are done....it should be a piece of cake...I just need to buy or cut two more wood boards.I used my Gypsy to layout the design using the 12x 24" mat option.
I used a two page set up so I could layout the smaller font to a correct size over teh larger font when you use a 2 page option you can see the other page through each other so you can make adjustments to size visually seeing the comparison.I cut the Surname using Plantin SchoolBook, Shadow Option
I cut the scripture using Calligraphy Collection...
I own Opposites Attract which would be great for making this sign but I like the script look when welding better from CC...and the Block lettering of PSB better for the surname.
The letters will appear red on the Gypsy if you have chose the weld option for cutting...be sure to preview your design before cutting the script font.
I did have to
re-cut the vinyl for the "erve" in Serve on the white script. A piece
of vinyl had managed to get loose and stick to the bladeand some of the
vinyl lettering. To do this I just hide the cuts for the rest of the phrase and then cut only the partial cut I always save before I first cut so I can adjust and cut separate parts but I never re-save the design so I always retain the original cut design. I will be able to open this cut and change the surnames. and cut one or two signs. as I wish.I get my vinyl at SignWarehouse.com This link will take you to the hobby vinyl I use most. They do sell sheets pre-cut for a Cricut Mat, but when I cut my own vinyl I tend to use white or Black, and use these rolls. The rolls I have purchased will last for ever, and I have used them for decorating tile, votives, and other glass at my daughters wedding. I have also made lots of glass gift jars and awards with candy etc. It is well worth the cost if you plan on making lots of things from vinyl.
I also have done vinyl shares in the past with other people so we could get several primary colors for the cost of one roll. In addition I have found assorted small vinyl pieces for a good price at Amazon. I did this so I could get Gold and Silver for Cub scout career arrows, but have used the other colors on gifts. If you are using it outdoors I suggest buying a more expensive outdoor option at sign warehouse. I also will occasionally buy a Cricut Vinyl tube if it is on clearance and a good price.
For the signs I used a 24" by 6" pre-routed board I picked up at Micheal's for 7.99$. I stained the boards using some old stain and then sealed the board after it dried with 3-5 coats Krylon Clear Matte Finish Spray paint. I like the look better if I do several light coatings of spray sanding after the first coating slightly and wiping with a damp cloth. After it dries well I affix the lettering and then resealed the vinyl and board with 3 or more coats of the same finish. The letters on their sign are about 5", while my sign is at about 6". I designed my letters to fit the board.
Until later... Happy Stamping!
