Winter Wonderland Printable + Wood Sign Tutorial

December 18, 2017 | by Jocie (email) |

Okay, so I have an extra special treat for you today, friends! I’ve teamed up with some of my favorite hand lettering bloggers for a winter themed hand letter hop, where we share with you some amazing hand lettering tutorials and freebies! WOO HOO! I’ll be sharing tis FREE winter wonderland printable + wood sign tutorial. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for access to your printable!

Winter Themed Hand Lettering Hop

These are some seriously fun projects my friends have for you today and there’s a little something for everyone! Please go visit them all and pin directly from the source to save for later. 🙂

Left to right, top to bottom:

Hello Winter Printable & Practice Sheet- Here Comes the Sun

Procreate Drop Cap Video Tutorial – Dawn Nicole Designs

Winter Wonderland Handlettering Practice Sheet- Lemon Thistle

JOY Watercolor Typography Tutorial- Inkstruck Studio

I’m Sorry for the Things I Said Printable Practice Sheet- Printable Crush

Walking in a Winter Wonderland Printable & Wood Sign Tutorial- One Project Closer

Lettering on Black Tutorial- Smiling Colors

No Place Like Home Printable- One Artsy Mama

Winter Wonderful Wood Sign DIY

Materials:

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• Target Dollar Spot Card Display OR any pre-made pallet sign
• [amazon_textlink asin=’B017NNJYBW’ text=’Polycrylic spray or finish, matte’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’opcwp-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’41d098c0-e35e-11e7-b5dc-2fc330d35f0b’]
• [amazon_textlink asin=’B06X1BHWLF’ text=’Carbon Transfer Paper’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’opcwp-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’8bc58d2e-e35e-11e7-9b5d-2fc3a9a6874f’]
• Pencil
• [amazon_textlink asin=’B0027AEB3I’ text=’Paint Marker’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’opcwp-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’feab4e78-e35e-11e7-ac38-09b16fdcf4cf’]

Here’s a quick video showing you the basics of the tutorial, but be sure to read below for other tips and tricks for painting signs!

 

1. Print your free printable!
2. Remove any strings or stickers,
3. Seal the sign with matte polycrylic. This is important for two reasons. First, it will prevent your white paint from staining and yellowing. Second, it would help smooth the surface and reduce bleeding. If making your own sign, I highly recommend sanding your surface so its smooth. Allow to fully dry.
4. Place carbon paper on top of sign, shiny side down, then place printable on top of that. 
5. Trace printable with pencil using medium pressure. Remove carbon paper and printable.
6. Trace design with white paint marker. You may need to go back and retrace to give a more finished, opaque appearance.
7. Seal with another coat of polycrylic.

Free printable, two ways!

I’m super excited to give you this free printable, two different ways! The first is black and white and meant to use as a stencil for the wood sign. The second version is a navy watercolor (my favorite color). I hope you enjoy them both!

*This is for your personal use only and not to be replicated, sold or claimed as your own.*

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Jocie Hagan
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