Family Name Sign
This is a project that I first did last year for my daughters. I made another one this
week, and decided to repost the tutorial as I have a better camera now. I also am a
better blogger in general.. and the truth is, I get embarrassed at my older posts!
But – I guess that shows growth and improvement over the year, so that is good!
I started, as I often do, with a cabinet door from the Habitat For Humanity Restore.
When I am searching through the used doors there, I don’t always have a project in mind.
I have found that I can usually adjust the project to the size/shape of the door. So don’t
feel as though you are limited if you find yourself looking for cabinet doors – you can always
adjust the placement and size of the vinyl words to fit.
Here is the cabinet door I used. I sanded it, then painted it in an off – white enamel.
Then I got out my Silhouette machine to create the vinyl.
This was the first one I have made with my machine. The others I ordered the vinyl words
from a couple of online shops. It was very inexpensive to do that way and I was more
than happy with the results. So don’t feel as if you have to have your own vinyl cutter to do this.
I will post links to a couple of places at the end of the post.
I began by choosing a font I liked and putting the words into the Silhouette -
Then I loaded the color vinyl I wanted to use into the machine and had it cut the words. EASY!!!
This was a birthday gift for my co-worker Angela, whom I adore.
I wanted it to be a surprise so I called Angels’s daughter to find out the year her parents were married.
She told me 1986 – and I put 1987..
Have I mentioned my age lately? Argggggg!!
After the vinyl was done, I applied the transfer paper to the back and
began figuring out placement on the door.
Then I pulled out my uber special vinyl tool – aka spatula- to press the letters firmly onto the door.
I guess I will find out just how well that holds as I try to pull off the 7 and replace it with a 6..
Poor Angela still has it at the office-waiting for me to fix it. For some reason she didn’t
want to just change the year they were married. Something about this being their 25th year and all..
whatever….
Then I just pulled off the transfer paper and it was done! So easy and the cost was under $3!
(but don’t tell Angela that!)
I did decide to add some hooks to the bottom so she can use it as a coat/hat rack -
So that brought the total up a whopping $11!
I got these nickel finish hooks at Home Depot – $2 each.
I had my husband screw them on – he informed me I need my own drill..
Didn’t it turn out cute?
This is such a great gift – personal and functional
This picture also gives you a sneak peak of the wainscoting project I have going -
I hope you feel inspired to make one!
When I made my first one a year ago – it was under $5 to have the words made.
If you do decide to and want to check out some vinyl prices, here a a couple of gals I highly recommend!
Thank you so much for visiting me today! I would love to have you come back -
And I always love to hear from you!
ingrid
454 days ago
cute! i love this, when we move and have a new entryway, i will totally make this!
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Les
454 days ago
How funny! I was planing a trip to the HFH Restore this Saturday. Noy I know what I’m getting. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Teresa
454 days ago
What a wonderful gift – I would love to do this for all my kids. Yours looks absolutely perfect!
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Vicky @ Pearl District
454 days ago
Wow! That is sooo beautiful!!! Wow, thank you for the inspiration!!! This is definitely going on my to do list!!!
xoxo
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Shannon
454 days ago
I love your repurposed cabinet door- super creative. Blessings!
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Claudine S. Moon
454 days ago
This is going to be my project for this weekend. You are such a talented artist.
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Leen
454 days ago
Sharyl, it turned out very nice
I am mailing you a squeegee today!!
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Dianne
454 days ago
This is so cute….it would make such a cute shower gift.
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Kathy
454 days ago
How cute. I’d really try to make one too. Very creative.
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Ruth
454 days ago
That is so cute and makes such a thoughtful gift! I’ve been thinking about a cabinet door project ever since I saw your Welcome Tray.
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Shelley
454 days ago
I need your help more than you know!!! I got a silhouette for Christmas and it doesn’t matter what I find online or tutorial I watch, I STILL can’t figure it out for the life of me! I get the process…I just don’t get what settings to use when cutting vinyl…mine keeps getting backed up and caught and torn up while it’s cutting! Will you please email me if you have time?? I’d SOOO appreciate it!!!
By the way, I read your blog daily…LOVE it!
shell_134@hotmail.com
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Christy@ Life, Made Interesting
454 days ago
I absolutely love these little signs. LOVE them. So much so that I’ve gone to the ReStore near me numerous times, hoping to find cabinet doors. Ugh…. they don’t have JUST doors. And I’m not about to pay $15+ for a cabinet just to take the door off. LOL Oh, maybe one of these days….
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Joni
453 days ago
What a great project. Need to find a place near me that would have cabinets. Theobald is a family name that is on my geneaology charts! Joni
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Lisa
453 days ago
This is amazing! Thanks for sharing your great tutorial! I just got a Cricut Expression today and cannot wait to figure it out!
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Meg
453 days ago
It looks wonderful! I do these name boards, too and people just love them! I have always distressed and glazed mine, but I love your clean white look! I’ll have to try it out.
Great job!
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Brandi Jo
453 days ago
I love this idea! So simple and perfect for a gift! I’m for sure going to make one! I’m your new follower and would love to have you stop by and show some love too! Can’t wait to see whats new!
God bless you!
B.Large
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Claudine S. Moon
452 days ago
My son owns a vinyl sign business and he does all my graphics and design lettering for me.
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Tonya Diehl
451 days ago
Very cute! Love the use of the cabinet door & love the hooks!
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mary
451 days ago
This is so beautiful! I would like to invite you to share this post on my link party, Masterpiece Monday, at my blog, Boogieboard Cottage. The link will be up all week. I hope you can join in! Have a nice week, Mary :O)
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Rene
451 days ago
This is so clever and such a nice way to welcome guests. Thanks for sharing how you did it.
-Rene
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Tanya
451 days ago
I love it! I have been wanting to make something like this for Hubby and I with our wedding date. It’s so cool! Great job! Thanks for sharing. I’m here from Amanda’s party.
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Allison
450 days ago
I’ve always liked things personalized with the family name and date. Great idea.
Dropping by from How To’s Day. Hope you’ll come see the informal picture wall I did for DD2.
Allison
Atticmag
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Amanda @ Serenity Now
450 days ago
What a fabulous (!!) custom gift. And to think, I just passed a whole row of cabinet doors at the Restore the other day. (Kicking self) It really turned out beautifully.
Thanks for linking this up to my “I {Heart} My Crafty Cutter” party (and for linking back!). Have fun finding some neat crafty inspiration, and I hope you’ll visit Serenity Now again soon.
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Sherry
449 days ago
Wow, today is my first visit to your site! Love this project and we have a Restore about 5 blocks from our house. Always looking for great ideas. Loved the entryway table and I am always looking for a bargin. Thank you for sharing and I will be back for more.
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Teagan's Travels
447 days ago
I LOVE this idea! Coming over to check out your site from Kelly’s Korner today:)
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Sherry @ No Minimalist Here
428 days ago
The sign is adorable and what a sweet gift. I just bought a door at Habitat to make a sign too. Yours turned out wonderful! Thanks for sharing this at my new party.
Hugs,
Sherry
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ILoveMyThreeSons
427 days ago
That is the best looking cabinet door I have ever seen
It is very Ballard Design-ish! And that, my dear, is a huge compliment! EXCELLENT JOB!!!!
Visiting from No Minimalist Here : Open House linky party… stop by and visit me at cookscleansplayswithpaper.blogspot.com
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Stephanie
411 days ago
Oh my gosh!! A cabinet door! I never would have thought of that!! It looks amazing! I will have to check out those online shops for vinyl projects…thanks so much for suggesting them!!
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Tora
337 days ago
I just found your blog and I totally love it:) and this idea for use of doors is amazing – you are welcome to visit my blog if you have the time.
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Susan @ My Place to Yours
299 days ago
What a lovely gift — and a great tutorial. I’ve been considering buying a Silhouette. Are they user-friendly? I’d really like to hear from someone who’s used one!
Stop by if you get a chance. My Vitnage Linen & Dish Auction is going on now!
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