Striped love sign
I’m kind of in love with stripes, and I really love them on this Striped Love Sign I made to add to my Valentine’s Day decor.  Although I love it so much, I might leave it up year round!
SO fun! Â I seriously love it. Â Best of all, it’s super easy to make and is a pretty quick project! Â It would be adorable sitting on a mantel or entry table, or hanging on the wall. Â I made mine a pretty good size–2 feet x 2 feet, but you can really make it any size you like. Use the same method and have it say something else–for a bedroom, bathroom, playroom–anywhere! Â I love the wood color of the MDF alongside the white–so cute!
Here’s how I did it:
SUPPLIES:
-1/2 inch MDF, cut to 24 x24 inches
-white spray paint
-painters tape
-craft paint
-stencil (I used vinyl)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Â Cut your MDF to 24×24 inches square–or another size if you prefer.
2. Â Create stripes with the painters tape–every 3 inches–alternating one plain, and one taped. Â You should have 8 total stripes if using a 24 inch board.
3. Â Spray your board white, and let dry completely.
4. Â Add your stencil ( I designed mine in Silhouette–all sized to 8 inches tall), and paint them your desired colors. Â Let dry completely, then remove the stencils. (FONT = Letter Gothic Standard, heart is from the Silhouette online store)
5.  I like a little distressed look, so  used my power sander to rough up the the edges and the letters–but it’s totally optional.
And you’re done! Â You can set it up on a mantel, or add hardware to the back to hang it on the wall.
Kierste Wade is a published author, blogger, and mom to six. With more than 20 years DIY and project experience, she has been sharing ideas on her blog since 2009. Focusing on simple and doable projects, she loves to share attainable ideas for all things home, holidays, and family. Kierste has been featured on Better Homes and Gardens, HGTV, American Farmhouse Magazine (print and online) Taste of Home, Country Living, and more.