I have wanted to make one of these You Have My Whole Heart signs ever since my friend Stephanie blogged about one she made for her daughter and son-in-law . . .
If you don’t have a Silhouette, Stephanie has a great tutorial using stencils.
You may remember I had some old fence around after the tree fell on my house.
After dismantling the fence, I cut my boards and pre-drilled some holes, then used some drywall screws to hold everything together.
There are two boards on the back that run the length of the five boards.
I used some white paint to do a “wash” on the sign.
I designed my stencil in the Silhouette Studio Designer Edition. When I make a sign of this size I use one text box, and move it around into the “cut” area. The font is Boston Traffic.
I cut my stencil out of contact paper. My blade was on 2, with a thickness of 3.
As I was laying it out, I realized I should cut each line separately. I used some painter’s tape to hold the stencil in place as I removed the contact paper from the backing. I did not use transfer paper for this, as there were no oodles and boodles with this font.
edited to add: I have a new way of stenciling large signs like this. You can see a video with my step by step instructions in my post Repurposed Pallet Coffee Cup Rack.
I used a Martha Stewart foam pouncer to apply my black paint.
I removed my stencils when they were mostly dry, but not quite dry all the way.
I really like this sign, but…
I think I applied the black paint a little on the heavy side. It needs a little distressing, don’t ya think?
I got out my orbital sander and gave it a once over.
It looks funny staged on my fence, being that the sign is horizontal fence boards while the fence is vertical!
I’m going to be sad when that old fence is all used up.
What say you, would you have distressed it, or left it alone?
gail
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A big ‘Yes!’ on the distressing! And I like the horizontal/vertical thing you’ve got going!
I really LOVE this one. And you made it look so easy!! Thanks for the tute!
Just perfect Gail! I love that saying and the rustic feel of the wood!
LOVE this project! Glad Malia shared your link. I’ll be back 🙂
Love it! Yes, definitely distressed.
Well, like everyone else, I’m chiming in on the “love it distressed” side. Also, just wanted to say brilliant idea to use contact paper as stencil vinyl. Thanks for sharing that little tip…
I think it looks better distressed – like it’s been arouund the block a few times 🙂
Love this Gail!!! Looks awesome!
Barbara @ Chase the Star
Love it distressed! The `new look`is gone, but it looks great! I just checked out Stephanie’s tute, thanks for sharing, since I don’t have a Silhouette.
Have a great sunny week,
Sue
I love that sign, and I really like the distressed look! Great job…you always make it look so easy, I actually think I can do it myself! 🙂
I like it distressed! It feels warmer this way.
i love this one! i love the more weathered look!
I love old distressed signs. I would have probably beat it up a little more…say maybe with a hammer or an old chain.
Very cute!
Distressed! It’s perfect, I just adore that saying!
Distressed for sure!!
Looks like almost all agree-a terrific job!
I think you already know my answer… distressed for sure. Love the rustic look… love the saying too. Another fabulous job by Gail.
Hugs,
Deb
I”ve been wanting to do one of these too.. Love the way yours turned out. Looks really good distressed.
distressed!! it turned out perfect!!
Definitely distressed! Turned out great!
I really like it distressed, I think it looks really good.
YES, it had to be distressed and you knew it! Great sign, love the old wood fence for that. I have an old horse shelter falling down on my property that I am going to make things with. Silly hubby thinks we will burn the wood… LOL.
Distressing made it look a lot better. I also like the contrast between the vertical & horizontal boards.
I like the contrast of the horizontal vs. vertical when it’s displayed on your fence! I really love this sentiment; you did a great job with it.
Yes! Distressed it looks awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing. And the distressing makes it look even better.
I love it, and like it a lot better distressed!
So cute…you always make projects look so easy…this one actually might not be too difficult! Love it…I am sure it will sell quickly!
I just love this!! Great tutorial Stephanie shared. Thanks for sharing it with us, Gail!!
Ooh, I like this sign! You were right to distress it, looks a lot better that way, imo.
Hmm, I just brought home a small pallet that would be just the perfect size for this sign…….