This was a Pinterest find, from the blog That’s My Letter. You can find the tutorial as it was originally posted here.
I actually first started using Pinterest when I was searching for inspiration on how to decorate my baby’s nursery. (In fact, maybe I will do a whole post on our nursery another time, because there are lots of great copycat projects in there!)
A Pinterest idea I had come across was this wood sign painting tutorial from That’s My Letter – maybe you’ve seen it?
Essentially the idea is that you use a computer to print out the letters/design you want, tape it to a piece of wood, and trace over the outline of the letters on the paper with a ball point pen. Then when you remove the paper, the indentation from the pen is left on the wood, and you can easily paint inside the lines. Presto, perfect hand-painted lettering! I was a little skeptical, but I gave it a try.
I bought a small wood sign, found free fonts that were similar to my inspiration sign, and went to work. I found that I had to press REALLY hard (so hard that I had to take a few breaks because my hand hurt!), but it really did leave a clear indentation of the text in the wood! And when I went to paint it, the indentations actually helped the paint stay in the lines (and I do NOT have a very steady hand, so if I can do it, you can too!)
I knew that I liked the lettering, color, and overall look of the inspiration photo, but since it was for the baby’s room, I decided I just wanted the regular lyrics from the children’s song, “Jesus loves me, this I know.” I also “distressed” it a little bit with some sandpaper to make it look a little older and worn. It is a perfect addition to Adelynn’s nursery!
And, since I used a 40% off coupon to buy the wood sign at Michael’s, this project was under $5! SCORE!
So, my review for That’s My Letter’s hand painted lettering tutorial – WINNER!
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This wood sign painting method sounds amazing! Can’t wait to see your nursery post. The indentation trick seems so helpful.
Thank you for this delightful review on DIY lettering for wood signs! I appreciate how you broke down the process into clear steps, making it accessible for beginners like myself. It’s fascinating how a simple wooden sign can transform a space and add a personal touch, creating warmth in our homes. This resonates with the broader implications of creativity and self-expression that are so vital in our fast-paced world. It reminds me of projects like geometry lite 2, where creativity meets engagement—both serve as outlets for imagination. I’m inspired to try my hand at lettering now!
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