Decoupaged Napkin Valentine's Day Sign
Buying Valentine's Day decorations is not my thing, I like to make them myself. Better yet is repurposing something that may have gone in the landfill. Today I'll show you how I repurposed an old sign to create something new.
This project began with an old wooden sign that was on its way to Goodwill. I decided instead to repurpose it. First, I sanded the old words with an electric sander. I was pleasantly surprised to see just how easily the words came off.
The next step involved one of my favorite red buffalo check napkins leftover from Christmas. The red buffalo check works for Valentine's Day too!
I peeled apart the layers of the napkin, there are usually 3 layers.
I'm only using the top decorated layer but you could certainly use the other layers as napkins to clean up your mess.
The next step was to spread Mod Podge in an even layer over the wooden sign. Carefully lay the decorative napkin layer over the Mod Podge. I was not too careful because I wanted a slightly wrinkled surface.
Over the top of the napkin I applied another coat of Mod Podge.
I let the project dry overnight. In the morning I used the electric sander to sand around the edges of the board to create a rustic edge.
Next, I grabbed a heart stencil. I'm using the heart from a pack of cardboard stencils I bought a while back. They were holiday stencils and have come in handy for several projects.
Don't be afraid of cardboard stencils, they can be used several times and if you carefully remove the cut-outs, they work great!
When the heart was dry I attached letters to spell LOVE I had in my stash. You can use any letters, even Scrabble tiles for this part.
I attached a rebar wire hanger with 2 screws to the top of the sign and it was ready to go!
The old sign that was headed to the thrift store has a new life for Valentine's Day!
This sign can be hung on the wall, it can sit on a table, or even hung from a wreath.
Creating something new from something old recycles and is a great way to teach others to think outside of the box. Valentine's Day signs are fun to make and cost pennies.
This project began with an old wooden sign that was on its way to Goodwill. I decided instead to repurpose it. First, I sanded the old words with an electric sander. I was pleasantly surprised to see just how easily the words came off.
I peeled apart the layers of the napkin, there are usually 3 layers.
The next step was to spread Mod Podge in an even layer over the wooden sign. Carefully lay the decorative napkin layer over the Mod Podge. I was not too careful because I wanted a slightly wrinkled surface.
I let the project dry overnight. In the morning I used the electric sander to sand around the edges of the board to create a rustic edge.
When the heart was dry I attached letters to spell LOVE I had in my stash. You can use any letters, even Scrabble tiles for this part.
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