I have been looking for videos like yours forever to help me with my cricut machine. I have asked a lady I know she just told me to u tube it to learn how. Well thank goodness I have found you , love the way you go through on how to do svg files and the details. Im so great full to have found you. Truly blessed
Jennifer is just amazing, I completely agree with other people that she just gets into the projects straightaway and mention each of the details clearly for beginners like me. Thank you so much. I have watched few of your other videos but this one made me fall in love with you. Thank you so much :)
I searched absolutely everywhere for information on how to make a stencil. I was told to do in two parts but wouldn't do it because I knew there would be a way to do it in one. And your video has shown me the correct way to do it. Thank you so much for your videos. They really are a God send :)
I just love your videos. You always get straight to the project. I hate hearing stories for 10 minutes before the actual project starts lol. You and your videos are awesome!!! I hope to be as great at crafting as you are❤
Awww, thank you for your kind words, Jessica! I am not always great at crafting, but am able to edit out all my mistakes!!! 😂 I hope you have fun while doing it - that is the most important thing of all! 😍
Jennifer, please take this comment as a GREAT THING!! You’re voice is so soothing to my stress migraines that on bad days I put on my headphones, snuggle up under a fuzzy crocheted blanket (my personal craft) and pillow, and watch any one of your presentations. Now I just may fall asleep during them, but I wake up feeling SO much better, and believe it or not, remember how to do the lesson I had picked to soothe my migraine in the first place!!! 🤯🤯🤣🤣💗. Thank you so much and Happy Valentine’s day!
Hi Jennifer! I am writing back to let anyone else know, who may still be using an older Cricut machine (I converted my Cricut Cake [Expression] to a crafting machine.) that you CAN cut vinyl with the Deep Cut Blade and in the Deep Cut Housing (blue housing). I used some Oramask 813 stencil vinyl and it did a beautiful job! And, most importantly, my settings were: "medium" pressure (3 bars on Cricut), "medium" speed (also 3 bars on Cricut) and I set the blade depth on the housing to "3". Anyway, just wanted to share! Thank you again for all of your tips, tricks, inspiration and for your willingness to be so generous with sharing your expertise!!
I just received a Cricut for my birthday. I love watching your videos because I now know how to use it. Thank you for teaching me something new every day.
The dollar store sells those small wood plaques for just two bucks. I bought four of them and they work great for this project. I didn’t sand or stain prior to and my paint bleed a little, I didn’t know about using an adhesive or mod podge to block paint for bleeding, wish I knew beforehand, but lesson learned!! Thanks for sharing Jen! Your videos are to the point, easy to understand and simple. Hugs to you my friend.
I’m new to Cricut and stenciling and hit a problem but thanks to your video it’s solved. I live in a little area in Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 with only one craft store and with Covid-19 not all products are available all the time and mail slower than normal. I tried using a heavier stencil (one recommended) but found it bubbles. I had the premium vinyl at home so checked everywhere on RUclips and else till yeah I discovered your video. All I can say is thank you so much my projects have been able to be completed. Thanks so so much 👌🏻
Your videos are amazing. I work at a popular craft store. When cricut newbies come in asking questions, I always direct them to you. Thanks for making this easy.
My granddaughter was a feisty baby who fussed quite a bit and when she was 13 month old for Christmas, I got her a T-shirt that said, "Dear Santa, Define Naughty". We took a photo of her looking so impish wearing it.
Thank you for this video tutorial. I had some old barn wood and was so frustrated trying to get the vinyl to stick. Your video was such a help and the project came out great! ❤
I love your videos. I was always taught not to let ur paint dry completely when stenciling it makes it easier to get the stencils off without having to gouge them
I enjoy and learn from all of your videos. I would like to know whether you prefer this stencil method or using heat transfer vinyl for making wood signs.
Jennifer, thank you for this video, and the files. Total newbie here and just excited learning what my cricut can do. If you ever wonder about you videos helping people, wonder no more.
Great informative video. Wish I had found you sooner. I've had so many project ideas roaming around in my mind. Because of you I can finally unload them. Thanks for providing so much detail.
The materials I used are in the supply list. These signs I used the vinyl as a stencil and painted the sign. Here is a tutorial that I used vinyl letters on the wood. For this one I used Polycrylic protective finish (matte) (this is important for getting your vinyl to stick to the wood). jennifermaker.com/vertical-welcome-sign-porch/
I love your videos thank you! I tried your tip about the mod lodge, but my paint didn’t adhere to the stained wood? Completely peeled up with the vinyl. Any thoughts? Has anyone else encountered this problem.
@@JenniferMaker yes I used matte mod podge and no there was no gloss just stain. I redid it with no mod podge and used the pounce method and no bleed so yay!
FABULOUS tutorial!!! ALL your tutorials are amazing & inspiring- Can wait to customize my son’s new kitchen butcher block top island❤️❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL TUTORIAL HOST❤️❤️❤️
Jennifer... thanks for the video. I found it very helpful. I was mostly successful, however, when I peeled up the stencil at the end, some of the paint came up with it. What might I have done wrong, or what do you think I could do next time to keep this from happening?
I made my first sign and it came out beautifully. Is there a way to smooth out the texture of the paint from "pouncing"? I did go over it with the cosmetic sponge but the paint still has a raised pouncing texture.
Hi Jennifer! I have a large vinyl stencil, wooden sign that was gifted to me last Christmas. The sign is similar to your Welcome sign on the video above. The sign is placed outside my front door and unfortunately the letters are starting to peel off - I love the sign and don’t want to throw it away, can you recommend what type of glue I can use to seal it back in place? Any recommendations or instructions would be greatly appreciated!
It sounds like you have a lovely sign that you want to preserve. Based on the context provided, I recommend using a hot glue gun with glue sticks to seal the letters back in place. Make sure to use finger protectors to prevent accidental burns. Additionally, you might want to clean the surface with rubbing alcohol to remove any dust or dirt before reapplying the letters. This will help ensure a better bond.
Beautiful! We tried the Mod Podge Matte technique and let it dry completely ~ but as we were removing the stencil, the paint was coming up as if it was vinyl…? Any suggestions?
Do you always use permanent vinyl for stencils? And when would you use a non permanent vinyl? Just wondering about the difference between the 2 applications. I'm a total newbie! Thanks for all your help. Love your channel😊.
Not always...you can always use what you prefer. The reason why I used permanent vinyl for this was because it's less likely to have the paint bleed under the stencil. :)
This is one of the main reasons I want to invest into a Cricut or something similar. I would love to do cool designs like this on wood! Thanks for the tutorial.
Hi any ideas on how to stop the stencil vinyl pulling up my base paint, my lettering was fine but the base paint all came off in patches?? Any help tips please? My base paint was a grey acrylic eggshell
Great tips, thanks. I think the box will help with alignment, similar to a weeding box for vinyl decals. I love the Mod Podge tip too...I'm eternally grateful for the tips x
Are there any tips for painting on a pre-made Blackboard sign? #1 I used the Cricut stencil to create my stencil, # 2 I used the Mod Podge in a thin layer as shown but the Mod Podge wasn't breaking from the stencil material and was actually now listing the paint I had a ton of touch up work I had to do and it was for a customer order. Any tips or tricks or an example of you doing this would be awesome! Thank you so much!
I'm so sorry you had such trouble with a customer order, Nancy, but my information is really geared towards home crafters! It's always best to make a prototype or two before trying to sell! This project was made using wooden signs, not blackboards, so the information doesn't apply. I would think that using a white vinyl would be a better idea than trying to use paint on that.... Just a suggestion! 😉🥰
@@JenniferMaker hi Jennifer thank you so very much for responding! Yes I totally understand about the selling aspect but I have done wooden signs forever and ever and this was a specific customer request using their product I had nothing to be able to test with. Because she is a fellow vendor she knew that this was a trial and error ... and she was totally thrilled with the result! It's me with my perfectionism and sense of process that was looking to see if you had information relating to a Blackboard. She was so happy with the first one I've got another project to do for her exactly like the first one! I was just trying to see if I could find something to give me a better result and save time with manual clean up😉💕
Great tutorial! Any suggestions on what to use/do if I wanted to re-use my stencil? I was thinking of cutting the design into cardstock but then it would have no adhesive to the wood sign other than the matte modge podge. Thanks!!
I am new to cricut...haven't even purchased the machine yet. What machine would you recommend for a beginner, and do you have beginner tutorials? My ultimate goal is to make wood wedding signs for my daughters wedding next year. I have 11 months to practice! :)
Any of the Cricut's would work for wedding signs. You can cut vinyl with the Joy, the Maker and the Explore series. Here's a breakdown: jennifermaker.com/best-cricut-machine-buy
I want to do a stencil (with acrylic paint) on pine wood (yoga bench)… can i do it directly on bare wood (already sanded) and after the drawing is dried just used a sealer? Or should i stained the wood before and seal after? If i have to stain what stain should i used… want the wood to be natural color! Thanks ☺️
You will want to stain your wood first if you want a stain on it or just use the bare wood. Use the matte Mod Podge on the stencil so the paint doesn't bleed through and it is optional if you want to seal it or not. 💜 jennifermaker.com/vinyl-stencils-painted-wood-signs/
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Love it!
I have been looking for videos like yours forever to help me with my cricut machine. I have asked a lady I know she just told me to u tube it to learn how. Well thank goodness I have found you , love the way you go through on how to do svg files and the details. Im so great full to have found you. Truly blessed
Awww... SO happy to have you here! Thanks for watching and crafting with me!
Jennifer is just amazing, I completely agree with other people that she just gets into the projects straightaway and mention each of the details clearly for beginners like me. Thank you so much. I have watched few of your other videos but this one made me fall in love with you. Thank you so much :)
mWow! Thanks so much!
I searched absolutely everywhere for information on how to make a stencil. I was told to do in two parts but wouldn't do it because I knew there would be a way to do it in one. And your video has shown me the correct way to do it. Thank you so much for your videos. They really are a God send :)
You are so welcome!
I just love your videos. You always get straight to the project. I hate hearing stories for 10 minutes before the actual project starts lol. You and your videos are awesome!!! I hope to be as great at crafting as you are❤
Awww, thank you for your kind words, Jessica! I am not always great at crafting, but am able to edit out all my mistakes!!! 😂 I hope you have fun while doing it - that is the most important thing of all! 😍
@@JenniferMaker cardstock stencils
Jennifer, please take this comment as a GREAT THING!! You’re voice is so soothing to my stress migraines that on bad days I put on my headphones, snuggle up under a fuzzy crocheted blanket (my personal craft) and pillow, and watch any one of your presentations. Now I just may fall asleep during them, but I wake up feeling SO much better, and believe it or not, remember how to do the lesson I had picked to soothe my migraine in the first place!!! 🤯🤯🤣🤣💗. Thank you so much and Happy Valentine’s day!
Thank you so much! Happy Valentines Day to you! 😃❤️
I swear I’m in love with your projects you are the real MVP!!
Oh, thank you so much! 😄
Hi Jennifer! I am writing back to let anyone else know, who may still be using an older Cricut machine (I converted my Cricut Cake [Expression] to a crafting machine.) that you CAN cut vinyl with the Deep Cut Blade and in the Deep Cut Housing (blue housing). I used some Oramask 813 stencil vinyl and it did a beautiful job! And, most importantly, my settings were: "medium" pressure (3 bars on Cricut), "medium" speed (also 3 bars on Cricut) and I set the blade depth on the housing to "3". Anyway, just wanted to share! Thank you again for all of your tips, tricks, inspiration and for your willingness to be so generous with sharing your expertise!!
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for sharing!
I've heard good feedback about the Woodprix plans.
Good to know! 😃
I just received a Cricut for my birthday. I love watching your videos because I now know how to use it. Thank you for teaching me something new every day.
Best birthday present ever!!! :) Thanks so much for being here!
this is what I would love to do! Wood signs are so beautiful!
They sure are, Carole! :) They make such nice gifts and beautiful home decor!
Me too every time I try to do something else I seem to come back to wood go figure
The dollar store sells those small wood plaques for just two bucks. I bought four of them and they work great for this project. I didn’t sand or stain prior to and my paint bleed a little, I didn’t know about using an adhesive or mod podge to block paint for bleeding, wish I knew beforehand, but lesson learned!!
Thanks for sharing Jen! Your videos are to the point, easy to understand and simple. Hugs to you my friend.
Thank you so very much! 😍
Wonderful tip about the modpodge! Thank you!
Glad to help out! Thank you for watching! :)
@@JenniferMaker Is the Mod Podge only recommended for wood? Or would it be useful on plastics too?
I’m new to Cricut and stenciling and hit a problem but thanks to your video it’s solved. I live in a little area in Nova Scotia Canada 🇨🇦 with only one craft store and with Covid-19 not all products are available all the time and mail slower than normal. I tried using a heavier stencil (one recommended) but found it bubbles. I had the premium vinyl at home so checked everywhere on RUclips and else till yeah I discovered your video. All I can say is thank you so much my projects have been able to be completed. Thanks so so much 👌🏻
HIP-HIP-HOORAY! Glad to have been of help, Sandra! 😁😍
Your tutorials are so easy to follow, thank you so much!! I do appreciate all your hard work!! 😙
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Your videos are amazing. I work at a popular craft store. When cricut newbies come in asking questions, I always direct them to you. Thanks for making this easy.
Thank you so much! 😃
Great tutorial! TYFS!
“Dear Santa, define naughty!” Love it! Haha
Haha! Thanks so much Teresa!
My granddaughter was a feisty baby who fussed quite a bit and when she was 13 month old for Christmas, I got her a T-shirt that said, "Dear Santa, Define Naughty". We took a photo of her looking so impish wearing it.
Jennifer I love to watch your tutorials you explain the process in such a simple way that makes it easy for a beginner like myself.
Thank you so much!
Mod podge is totally the key. I learned that a long time ago and never paint without it!!
Mod Podge is definitely a game changer! :)
I just bought some blank wooden signs that I can’t wait to try to stencil on. Thank you!!!!!
You are so welcome! 💖
Just found you since me and my daughter got our first cricut machines for Christmas can't wait to start! Binge watching you now!! 😘😘
YAY! So glad you're here!
I made a sign using these techniques and couldn't believe how crisp the lines were. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
Thank you for this video tutorial. I had some old barn wood and was so frustrated trying to get the vinyl to stick. Your video was such a help and the project came out great! ❤
Glad to hear that!
I love your videos. I was always taught not to let ur paint dry completely when stenciling it makes it easier to get the stencils off without having to gouge them
True!
WOW - you made my life so much better! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
I love these videos you are a great teacher! Maybe I will take out my gift Cricut this year lol and finally get going
Wow just watched your video, I think this is the most helpful on using stencils & Cricut that I have come across. Thank you for sharing your tricks
Glad it was helpful, Pam! 😄
Agree!
I’m a Cricut new year, and so glad I’ve found your videos etc. You have a fun personality!
Typos sorry.
Thank you, Linda and welcome!! I'm glad you're finding my tutorials helpful 😊You're welcome to stay as long as you'd like!
I have struggled so long to do a stencil that I didn’t have to do an hour of cleanup! So glad I found this video! Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
I just received a cricut explore 2 for Christmas this year. Watching your RUclips videos are truly helping me learn how to use it. Thank you so much!
You are so welcome!
I always wanted to paint wood sign! I agree permanent would be better!
Wood signs are so much fun to make! ❤️
I enjoy and learn from all of your videos. I would like to know whether you prefer this stencil method or using heat transfer vinyl for making wood signs.
Thank you so much! Depending on the design, I like the permanent vinyl and stencil methods! 💗
Thank you very much for such a great technique. It helps so much!
Glad it was helpful!
You are definitely the best instructor! I appreciate your creativity and wonderful explanations.
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you so much. I am really enjoying learning how to use my circut maker
You are so welcome! 😃
Jennifer, thank you for this video, and the files. Total newbie here and just excited learning what my cricut can do. If you ever wonder about you videos helping people, wonder no more.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful! 😃💜
You are a great teacher !!😁
I made my project and I get it.
Have a blessed day.
Thank you! You too!
Definitely I will follow your RUclips channel for more 😃. Thanks for all the value content that you share here.
Greetings from Tennessee.🎸🎶
Thank you JenniferMaker for your videos and the helpful hints
Thanks so much for watching! :)
WOW! Those signs are perfect. (I rarely use that adjective). Thanks for sharing & going to all this work to help is so much.
I'm so happy it was helpful! 😊🌻
Wow! This is an excellent tutorial! Clear and concise!! ❤️
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! Love the voice over. Very to-the-point.
Glad you liked it!
Thank You for sharing these tips!
You are so welcome! 💕
Love your step by step instructions!
Thank you! ❤️
Thank you for this tutorial. This made me confident enough to purchase a Cricut and I used your link to purchase.
Wonderful!
Thank you! ❤ This was exactly what I was looking to learn.
You are so welcome!
Thank you sooooo much ! I have 7 designs and as much as I love stencils I also dislike it wrinkling after a while
Thank you! I learned so much by watching your videos :)
I'm so glad to hear that!
WOW! Thank you for sharing, this is amazing.
I'm glad you liked it!
So far, the best video tutorial on the subject. Thank you!!!
Glad it was helpful!
I find that a tennis ball works better than a scraper tool. Tends to stick the vinyl better in the grooves, preventing bleeding.
Great tip! Thanks so much!
This method will be perfect for an outdoor project I'm making! Thanks you - You and Your Team are the BEST!
Aww, thank you so much Aileen, I appreciate you saying that!
I love this twist on using vinyl on a sign. The mod podge is a game changer.
Game changer for sure! Will you be trying this project out, Denise? :)
You are such a great instructor. You are very detailed with your instructions. I love your videos. Thank you!
Glad you like them!
Best video on this subject. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! 🌸
You are so smart and talented.
Awe...Thank you so much! You're so sweet!
Would this craft plastic stencil work for citristrip and/or armoretch projects? Thanks for the awesome videos..I learn so much here!
We use permanent vinyl on each, we've found it's best for stenciling. 😊🌻
Thank you for all the help.
Happy to help, Johnna! Thank you for crafting with me! 😍
This is exactly what I needed. Have you tried to use the stencil more then once???
We felt it was easier not to reuse these stencils, however you could. 😊🌻
Great informative video. Wish I had found you sooner. I've had so many project ideas roaming around in my mind. Because of you I can finally unload them. Thanks for providing so much detail.
Awesome! Thank you!
I love that mode podge trick to get clean lines.
It's a great little trick that works for me every time! 😊
I love all your videos. You explain everything so fluidly and easy to follow.
Thanks so much Susie! I really enjoy what I do! It means a lot to hear you say that!
After I stain my wood, do I need to do anything to prep it for the stencil or can it go directly on the dried stain?
You can seal it, but you don't have to. We followed the exact steps we used in the tutorial. 😊🌻
Love the modpodge idea. Do you have to put a layer of sealer on the wood after you stain it before you paint it with acrylic paints?
No, Jayne, if you want to seal the sign you would want to wait until after you painted it! 🥰
Thank you for this video. What do you do if the vinyl won't stick to to the sign. I sanded and stained, but the vinyl just won't adhere.
The materials I used are in the supply list. These signs I used the vinyl as a stencil and painted the sign. Here is a tutorial that I used vinyl letters on the wood. For this one I used Polycrylic protective finish (matte) (this is important for getting your vinyl to stick to the wood). jennifermaker.com/vertical-welcome-sign-porch/
you are the greatest teacher; love your tutorials
Aww, you're very sweet! Thank you and thank you for watching! 😊
You’re so Awesome Jennifer!!! Thank You so much for sharing these videos and your knowledge 🤩👏👏👏👏😃
Thanks so much!!
You are such a great help. I love your tutorials. Thank you Jennifer.
I'm so glad!
Wow she said no capping!!!! I love her!!!🥰😍😇😂😂😂
:)
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you! Cheers!
Always love your tutorials you explain everything. Thank you
You are so welcome! 💜
I love your videos thank you! I tried your tip about the mod lodge, but my paint didn’t adhere to the stained wood? Completely peeled up with the vinyl. Any thoughts? Has anyone else encountered this problem.
Did you use matte Mod Podge? Did the wood have a gloss finish on it by any chance?
@@JenniferMaker yes I used matte mod podge and no there was no gloss just stain. I redid it with no mod podge and used the pounce method and no bleed so yay!
Thanks for another amazing video, love your style, you are an awesome teacher, and your voice is so calming!
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it! 💕
FABULOUS tutorial!!! ALL your tutorials are amazing & inspiring- Can wait to customize my son’s new kitchen butcher block top island❤️❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL TUTORIAL HOST❤️❤️❤️
Yay! Thank you! 😊
Wow. Perfectly crisp lines! Thanks for showing your errors and how to fix them!
Thank you for watching! ❤️
Can this sign be used out doors?? What paints would you use for outdoor sign? Thanks, I'm excited to try this
I prefer to use permanent vinyl outdoors for durability.
I love your videos I have watched this one 3 times and done 2 projects.
Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for all the step-by-step instructions. I was so nervous to do this, and your steps are super easy.
I'm so glad you think so! You've got this! 💗
I like the wood sign. Thank you for the information.
You are so welcome, glad you like it! 💗
Jennifer... thanks for the video. I found it very helpful. I was mostly successful, however, when I peeled up the stencil at the end, some of the paint came up with it. What might I have done wrong, or what do you think I could do next time to keep this from happening?
Glad it was helpful! The paint may have not been dry enough or possibly too much paint was applied.
Love the matte mod podge technique for bleeding. Thank u. Wish I had learned this before making my porch sign using stencils last week.
You could always make another and switch them out! 😉
Jennifer Maker yes! I am going
To make others using this method
Wonderful idea about the mod podge.
Thanks Loretta! :)
Your videos are amazing. I love the way you take us step by step. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.
Thanks so much 😊
I made my first sign and it came out beautifully. Is there a way to smooth out the texture of the paint from "pouncing"? I did go over it with the cosmetic sponge but the paint still has a raised pouncing texture.
It's hard to say without actually seeing it but maybe a very fine sandpaper? 💗
Hi Jennifer! I have a large vinyl stencil, wooden sign that was gifted to me last Christmas. The sign is similar to your Welcome sign on the video above. The sign is placed outside my front door and unfortunately the letters are starting to peel off - I love the sign and don’t want to throw it away, can you recommend what type of glue I can use to seal it back in place? Any recommendations or instructions would be greatly appreciated!
It sounds like you have a lovely sign that you want to preserve. Based on the context provided, I recommend using a hot glue gun with glue sticks to seal the letters back in place. Make sure to use finger protectors to prevent accidental burns. Additionally, you might want to clean the surface with rubbing alcohol to remove any dust or dirt before reapplying the letters. This will help ensure a better bond.
Do you have a video of making a wood sign with paint, but it has multiple colors and/or multiple layers?
Here's a link to a wood sign tutorial! jennifermaker.com/vinyl-stencils-painted-wood-signs/
Beautiful! We tried the Mod Podge Matte technique and let it dry completely ~ but as we were removing the stencil, the paint was coming up as if it was vinyl…?
Any suggestions?
You need to make sure the Mod Podge is totally dry and super thin🥰
Do you always use permanent vinyl for stencils? And when would you use a non permanent vinyl? Just wondering about the difference between the 2 applications. I'm a total newbie! Thanks for all your help. Love your channel😊.
Not always...you can always use what you prefer. The reason why I used permanent vinyl for this was because it's less likely to have the paint bleed under the stencil. :)
Can't wait to get a cricut.! I made my own paper stencils, cut out, etc. Time consuming, but looks beautiful!
You'll love the Cricut! Have fun!
I am so enjoying your project ideas. Since I am new to cricut they are very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you Jan, you are very kind. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos! :)
This is one of the main reasons I want to invest into a Cricut or something similar. I would love to do cool designs like this on wood! Thanks for the tutorial.
You can do it!
I want to make outdoor signs. Do you have a video to show that?
Yes you can! I would use a technique similar to this one: jennifermaker.com/cardstock-cut-outs-larger-than-mat/
You always make such informative videos with perfect step-by-step instructions.
Thank you! I'm glad you find them helpful!
Hi any ideas on how to stop the stencil vinyl pulling up my base paint, my lettering was fine but the base paint all came off in patches?? Any help tips please? My base paint was a grey acrylic eggshell
Be sure you're allowing the paint to dry completely. You may want to use painter's tape or Press n' Seal wrap instead of transfer tape. 😊🌻
Looks so easy with your instructions. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Great tips, thanks. I think the box will help with alignment, similar to a weeding box for vinyl decals. I love the Mod Podge tip too...I'm eternally grateful for the tips x
Glad it was helpful! 😍
You are an awesome teacher, thank you!
Thank you! 😃
Are there any tips for painting on a pre-made Blackboard sign? #1 I used the Cricut stencil to create my stencil, # 2 I used the Mod Podge in a thin layer as shown but the Mod Podge wasn't breaking from the stencil material and was actually now listing the paint I had a ton of touch up work I had to do and it was for a customer order. Any tips or tricks or an example of you doing this would be awesome! Thank you so much!
I'm so sorry you had such trouble with a customer order, Nancy, but my information is really geared towards home crafters! It's always best to make a prototype or two before trying to sell! This project was made using wooden signs, not blackboards, so the information doesn't apply. I would think that using a white vinyl would be a better idea than trying to use paint on that.... Just a suggestion! 😉🥰
@@JenniferMaker hi Jennifer thank you so very much for responding! Yes I totally understand about the selling aspect but I have done wooden signs forever and ever and this was a specific customer request using their product I had nothing to be able to test with. Because she is a fellow vendor she knew that this was a trial and error ... and she was totally thrilled with the result! It's me with my perfectionism and sense of process that was looking to see if you had information relating to a Blackboard. She was so happy with the first one I've got another project to do for her exactly like the first one! I was just trying to see if I could find something to give me a better result and save time with manual clean up😉💕
Great tutorial! Any suggestions on what to use/do if I wanted to re-use my stencil? I was thinking of cutting the design into cardstock but then it would have no adhesive to the wood sign other than the matte modge podge. Thanks!!
Cricut also makes a vinyl specifically for stenciling and with the Cricut Maker you can cut thin acrylic to create stencils.
I am new to cricut...haven't even purchased the machine yet. What machine would you recommend for a beginner, and do you have beginner tutorials? My ultimate goal is to make wood wedding signs for my daughters wedding next year. I have 11 months to practice! :)
Any of the Cricut's would work for wedding signs. You can cut vinyl with the Joy, the Maker and the Explore series. Here's a breakdown: jennifermaker.com/best-cricut-machine-buy
I want to do a stencil (with acrylic paint) on pine wood (yoga bench)… can i do it directly on bare wood (already sanded) and after the drawing is dried just used a sealer? Or should i stained the wood before and seal after? If i have to stain what stain should i used… want the wood to be natural color!
Thanks ☺️
You will want to stain your wood first if you want a stain on it or just use the bare wood. Use the matte Mod Podge on the stencil so the paint doesn't bleed through and it is optional if you want to seal it or not. 💜 jennifermaker.com/vinyl-stencils-painted-wood-signs/