Here is what you will need...
- Silhouette Cameo
- adhesive shelf lining paper
- paint of your choice
- black and white paint to imitate chalkboard and chalk
- stencil brush or makeup wedge sponge
Steps
Here are the steps that I used to get the final sign…
1.) Clean your piece well before painting.2.) Paint chalkboard area with black acrylic or chalkboard paint.
3.) Determine the size and fonts that you will use in your Silhouette program.
4.) Use your Silhouette to cut out the vinyl (I used adhesive shelf liner) and remove the numbers and individual letters. Use a clear adhesive transfer paper or transparent shelf liner to transfer the left over stencil onto your piece.
5.) Once your "stencil" is in place, carefully remove transparent paper.
6.) Now you are ready to paint your "chalkboard" lettering using a makeup wedge sponge or a stencil brush. You may want to wait until it is dry to remove the stencil carefully so as not to smudge the freshly painted areas.
When I removed the stencil and saw the finished plaque, I found that the white daisies were making it a little too busy and detracting from the address. And since I wanted the white address to stand out, I painted the flowers black. I also added some black to the edges and a little bit more of a vibrant green to make it more interesting.
I love how it looks on my friend's porch!
I was just using it as an example and wanted to use her home as the backdrop to photograph it and she fell in love with it. It looks as though it was meant for the space. I didn't even remember that the frame of her porch door was painted black.
The bottom of the little chalkboard has a little edge that you can add a little basket to fill with flowers or whatever you would like. I will repost as soon as I get the opportunity to go back to see my friend.
"ESPOIR" is French for HOPE. Hope I have inspired you to rethink something thrifted and repurpose it into a cute Address Sign for your home!
Blessings,
Lucy
Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?
My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!
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Think and Make Thursdays @ Little Red Brick House
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I love it! What a clever way to repurpose a thrift store find. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous transformation - I really love the painted finish on the frame, everything ties in so well.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cool idea! I would've never thought to turn a thrift store chalkboard into an address sign! Very clever :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely inspiring. I'm already planning a copycat version on something similar, but not the same. Thanks for posting this makeover.
ReplyDeleteLooks great!! It definitely looks like it was made for your friend's porch. Good job!
ReplyDeleteI love it. It turned out really great.
ReplyDeleteI love all things thrifted but I never would have thought of this! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out very nicely. Also, what a great thrift store find. I think adding the personal touch definitely improved it over all :)
ReplyDeleteThat plaque looks like it was custom made for your friends' house! What a lovely idea. You totally turned a thrift store find into fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWow, it's perfect! Love how you changed the flowers to black. I always wanted a silhouette but never won in any of those giveaways!
ReplyDeletexoKathleen
Thank you ladies for your kind comments! Hope to have inspired you!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! I love a good thrift store find makeover! Pinning!
ReplyDeleteLove love love it Lucy! I would have never thought to turn that thrift store chalkboard into a house sign! The black flowers compliment her black door beautifully. You must've made your friend very happy that day!
ReplyDeleteLucy,
ReplyDeleteI hope your friend loves it as much as I do. I am sure she does. You have such a talent for seeing the good in everything old or new(old). The piece you now has a history that you created.
Happy Creating,
Karen Marie
This is awesome - the black really makes this piece pop. Fantastic transformation!
ReplyDeleteCarole @ Garden Up Green