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! I seriously love it. Best of all, it’s super easy to make and is a pretty quick project! It would be adorable sitting on a mantel or entry table, or hanging on the wall. 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! 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. Cut your MDF to 24×24 inches square–or another size if you prefer.
2. Create stripes with the painters tape–every 3 inches–alternating one plain, and one taped. You should have 8 total stripes if using a 24 inch board.
3. Spray your board white, and let dry completely.
4. Add your stencil ( I designed mine in Silhouette–all sized to 8 inches tall), and paint them your desired colors. 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! You can set it up on a mantel, or add hardware to the back to hang it on the wall.
Lisa Dinsmore says
Kierste, when you do a stencil, do you use vinyl, or actual stencil material?
Simply Kierste says
Lisa, I usually use vinyl. The only time I use stencil material is when I think I’m going to re-use the stencil. I also prefer vinyl on some surfaces, so I use it no matter what.
Heather says
So cute! Must add this to my list of things to make! What font is the love?
Simply Kierste says
Thank you!! The font is Letter Gothic Standard!
Cookie17 says
Great Job as usual,this may be crazy ? but how do you get vinyl stick to wood so it doesn’t come off or peel on you Thank’s…
Crystal says
I love the sign!! I’m loving the stripes!!
jennifer says
just made 8 of these signs but I made them 12″x12″. I love them! so much fun! I love all the wood projects you do! thanks kierste!