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December 9, 2013 by: Melanie

Silhouette State Sign Couple Gift & Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

Are you making homemade gifts this year? I’ve found that the perfect gift for the people who have everything is a personalized gift! I made this State Sign for my sister and her new husband recently. With a few painting skills and my handy Silhouette machine, this project was completed within just a few days, so there’s definitely time to make it for a special someone in your life for a present.

State Couple Sign from It Happens in a Blink

Supplies:

  • Wood- I used wood from quarter pallets. This is an excellent pallet project. I had the hubby nail three wood pieces from a quarter pallet together. Use whatever wood that you like, just make sure that it is sanded.
  • Spray paint in 2 colors- I used orange and off-white.
  • Sandpaper
  • Mod Podge or other sealant
  • Vinyl for stencils from Silhouette
  • Paintbrush
  • Acrylic paint for name- I used a tan color and a brown color

Begin by prepping the wood. Sand it and fix any rough edges.

Wood for State Couple Sign

Use your Silhouette to cut out the appropriate state shape in vinyl.

Apply the vinyl state shape to the middle of the sign, pressing all bubbles out and making sure the vinyl is secure. I also cut out a small star in the state. I left that open for color.

State Couple Sign

Spray paint the entire piece with the base color. In my case, this is orange.

State Couple Sign

Let this dry and spray paint the entire piece the second color. I used off-white. I covered up the star so that it would stay orange.

State Couple Sign

After the piece has dried completely, remove the vinyl.

Silhouette State Couple Sign from It Happens in a Blink

Use sandpaper to make the piece look weathered. I always do this by hand. I feel like my chances of mistakes are fewer if I can “feel” what I’m doing under the sandpaper.

State Couple Sign for Christmas gift or wedding gift #silhouette

Now add any other personalization. I cut a name and a year stencil from vinyl using my Silhouette. I used acrylic paint to fill in the stencils. After this had dried, I distressed the letters with sandpaper to finalize the weathered appearance.

To seal: After everything had dried, I used antique Mod Podge to cover the entire piece.

State Couple Sign from It Happens in a Blink

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 inspiration!

Silhouette Projects

  1. 2013 Snowman Christmas Card by Please Excuse My Craftermath…
  2. Christmas Hoop Art by Lil’ Mrs. Tori
  3. Silhouette Nativity Advent Candle Box by One Tough Mother
  4. Christmas Party Photo Booth Props by unOriginal Mom
  5. Another Stenciled Tea Towel by Cutesy Crafts
  6. Silhouette Gift Tags by Rain on a Tin Roof
  7. Snowflake Pin / Ornament by Coley’s Corner
  8. State Sign Couple Gift by It Happens in a Blink
  9. Mason Jar Christmas Ornaments by Vintage News Junkie
  10. Merry Christmas Wall Decor by One Artsy Mama
  11. Deer Head Holiday Banner…featuring Santa’s Reindeer by The Thinking Closet
  12. Restore your UGGS (with PAINT) by From Wine to Whine
  13. Monogrammed Snowflake Ornaments by Architecture of a Mom
  14. Christmas Countdown Sign by The Girl Creative
  15. Elf Chalk Sign: “The Best Way to Spread Christmas” by Weekend Craft
  16. Glittery Christmas Subway Art by The Turquoise Home
  17. Sketch Pen Labels by Sowdering About in Seattle
  18. Snowflake NOEL Sign by My Favorite Finds
  19. DIY Holiday Hostess Gift by Everyday Paper
  20. Folding Nativity Backdrop by Chicken Scratch NY
  21. Recycled Glass Jar Advent Calendar by Nearly Handmade
  22. Reindeer Card: Double-Sided Print & Cut by GetSilvered
  23. Personalized Block Ornament by Suburble
  24. Paper Medallion Christmas Tree by Create & Babble
  25. Mini Mid-Century Homes by Tried & True
  26. Glitter and Vinyl Minecraft Christmas Ornament by A Tossed Salad Life
  27. DIY Countdown to Christmas Refrigerator Style by My Paper Craze
  28. Reversible Recipe Holder/Block Frame by The Sensory Emporium
  29. DIY: Lettered Christmas Pillows by The House on Hillbrook
  30. Simply Charming Christmas Ornaments by Life After Laundry
  31. No Glitter was Worn by GiveMeAPaintbrush
  32. Make Easy Ornaments from Paper Circles by Bringing Creativity to Life
  33. Cutting Machine Embroidery Applique by Terri Johnson Creates
  34. “Believe” Christmas Banner by Daily Dwelling
  35. DIY Christmas Nativity Card by Pitter and Glink

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Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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  • Giveaway runs from Monday, December 9th – Monday, December 16th at 11:59p eastern.
  • Giveaway is open to anyone 18 years of age and older, and this is an international-friendly giveaway!
  • Winner will be contacted by Lauren from The Thinking Closet by email and will have 48 hours to respond.
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Comments

  1. Cherryl says

    December 9, 2013 at 10:11 am

    What font did you use for your last name?

    • Melanie says

      December 9, 2013 at 12:19 pm

      Lucinda Calligraphy. Thanks for stopping by!

  2. Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    December 9, 2013 at 10:23 am

    Melanie, that is awesome! I love it! You know, my distressed crate I made a looooong time ago came from something I saw on your blog. I love your ideas!

    • Melanie says

      December 9, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      I know- I’m addicted to distressing! ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Kristy gd says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:24 am

    What a neat gift! Is the star the location capital, or does it have some relationship to them (where they live, where the met, something like that)? I’m sure they will (or do!) love the gift!

    • Melanie says

      December 9, 2013 at 12:15 pm

      For this project, it is where they are from. But it could easily be anything that you wanted!

  4. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:29 am

    Love the sign!! Such a great gift idea!!

  5. Bev says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:10 pm

    I always Love pallet projects and found yours to be another inspiring one that I am sure your sister and hubby will love for years to come!

    • Melanie says

      December 9, 2013 at 12:14 pm

      Thanks, Bev!

  6. Coley says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    What a great gift!

  7. Dee @ From Wine to Whine says

    December 9, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I LOVE wood signs!!! (like love, love, love) And the state with the name is an adorable twist! Nice job.

  8. Glenna Anderson says

    December 9, 2013 at 4:43 pm

    What a neat idea. I really love the distressed look you gave it.

  9. Pam -GetSilvered says

    December 9, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    This is really great! Loved seeing your step by step pics on how you achieved the final effect.

  10. Brenna @ Life After Laundry says

    December 9, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Yay, for NC! Love your project!

  11. Brooke says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:11 pm

    These are awesome! I’m thinking this would make a great gift for my brother who is in the Army and stationed away from home. Thanks!

  12. Tori says

    December 9, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    What a great sign! Thank you for the inspiration! I will be making one of these!!

  13. Emily says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:27 am

    Love this with the state and heart. I need one!

  14. Jessica says

    December 10, 2013 at 1:24 am

    I really love how you incorporated the state on this sign! Very very cute!

  15. Tara @ Suburble says

    December 10, 2013 at 3:12 am

    I love this, Melanie! Such a great project (and your tutorial is awesome – I’m going to try my hand at sign-making this Xmas season!)

  16. Kirsten @ One Tough Mother says

    December 10, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Such a fabulous idea Melanie! I’m definitely going to have to make a variation of this for my house. Love it!

  17. Rachel @ Architecture of a Mom says

    December 10, 2013 at 12:44 pm

    love this sign! i could adapt this to my home so easily.

  18. Janice @ NearlyHandmade says

    December 10, 2013 at 10:05 pm

    Forget giving as a gift! ๐Ÿ˜‰ I want one for myself!! How beautiful!

    • Melanie says

      December 10, 2013 at 10:37 pm

      Thanks, Janice!

  19. Lauren @ The Thinking Closet says

    December 11, 2013 at 12:53 am

    Wow, Melanie…this turned out really beautifully! I really like the orange that pops through between the star and the distressing. And the layering of the name atop the state really works! (I would have never thought to do that.) Great work! And thanks for helping to make our December Challenge & Giveaway so special!

  20. Valerie says

    December 12, 2013 at 10:45 pm

    What an awesome gift! I love state art. Great job!

  21. Randi Sowders says

    December 24, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Such a great idea! Great job!!

   
   
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