Hey Christy, my first cricut project was heavily inspired by your large farmhouse sign video. Thank you very much. I'm off and running, making Christmas presents.
I love this sign and had to make one. I found a beautiful frame at Hobby Lobby last week that didnt have glass or a back on it. I got a peice of glass put in it and it came out great.
Love!!!!! That’s a huge sign!!! I love the frame! I really need to learn how to use the saw! I have to wait for my husband and he doesn’t always listen to what I need!!! Haha!
Yayyy... I've been trying to figure out how to do this for months and I finally did it! I knew it had to be sliced but I wasn't sure how to put it all together! Thanks
Thank you so much!! I thought about doing that but got in a hurry and forgot to film. I will definitely film the frame next video tho, I like doing the frame this way much better.
Girl! You make that look so easy! I can only see myself trying to make that frame. I would have that stain all over my sweater all over the table and it would be too small! You do beautiful work!
@@AppalachianHomeCo Lol! I can’t wait to make some signs! I think I’ve watched all of your videos this past week! Lol! (I’m from Summersville originally.😉👍🏻)
Thanks so much! I love this frame style so much better and will keep doing them this way. I want to make one similar for my porch and will definitely film step by step cutting the frames.
I certainly find all your videos enjoyable.I would love to learn how to use Inkscape .I am just about to do my 1st sign and it is all thanks to you and your channel ,which has given me the courage to have ago .I areas a comment earlier regarding if you could do a video on how to make frames I would also be interested it that as well .Thank you for imparting your knowledge.Sorry before I leave my message am I right in thinking you can convert your image you create in Inkscape into a SVG file.Thank you again please stay safe ,looking forward to your next video x
Thank you so much I have started recording some inkscape tutorials just haven't edited them, but plan to post soon. I hope to have the frames video up this week. I am so glad these videos inspire you! And yes when you create images in inkscape you can save them as svg files, as well as other types of files such as png and pdf's. I really love working in Inkscape. Thank you for the comment stay well!
OMG. I don't think I've ever seen a channel with so many videos on Farmhouse signs! I don't know if you're ever going to get 70,000+ views for this kind of video again but you should do what you enjoy doing and not just what brings in the views. Try doing collabs with other channels! That helps get your channel seen because your other crafts are really cute!
I wish these videos would explain slowly how to use a cricut I come to these videos to see if this is something I’d like to do but this looks so overwhelming for someone who has no clue what a cricut is!
The programing part is what I was worried about and you make it look easy. Hope I can too. Me and computers AHHHH. I call mine F.r.e.d. stands for F#@$in ridiculous electronic device 🤣🤣😂
Honestly I can't yell a difference in selling. I don't think most people notice the difference. I have found it is mostly the design that sells a certain sign for me.
@@AppalachianHomeCo so, is it one if those minor details you wouldn't even want to complicate the sale of a sign, and just simply not give the option, leaving it up to your own discretion?
Not sure if Im the only one but when I remove the vinyl pieces with tweezers or the weeding tool, it leaves little holes in the wood from the picking, I tried this with oracle 651, could that be why? ( stickiness) or is that unavoidable?
I’ve been wanting to make a farmhouse sign very much like this one but I have issues with transferring the little words and the squashes because they want to tear. I weld .. idk what I’m going wrong.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! Your sign is absolutely beautiful. What is your favorite paint to use on your signs and how long do you let it cure before adding the vinyl lettering? Do you seal your sign before applying the. Only? I have had issues with my transfer tape (Walmart duck brand) pulling up my paint even after sticking the transfer tape to my clothes first.🥴 You just make it look so effortless.😍☺️
Thank you that’s so nice of you☺️ Mt favorite paints are Valspar, Gliden, and Kilz. They work really well with vinyl and will allow the vinyl to stick after only a couple hours of drying. Other paints I have to leave overnight. And I have had many comments about the contact brand from Walmart pulling up paint! It depends on the paint and drying time. I switched to regular transfer tape and like it better I use Greenstar brand Layflat clear medium tack👍🏻👍🏻 If you still have problems pull off the transfer against the grain of your wood and it will help some.😊
Yes I have gotten a few comments about filming sawing the frames. I missed filming this one but will be making a similar sign this week . . will definitely film the frames in detail!
Hi! The only issue is the sign board... the luan will bow and bend if you sit it upright , it is best to store is laid down flat. I haven't had any issues tho after the framed are on, they seem to stabilize it.
I ❤️ it!!!!!! Question how do you put the hangers in the back so people can hang it ? I want to try a sign like this for my house but idk how to put the hangers
Hi thank you!! I use sawtooth hangers generally even for large signs. I nail or screw them in depending on what kind I have at the time... make sure to attach them near the top thru both the sign board and the top frame board. Hope that makes sense!
Hi! I use to use stencil all the time until I started using vinyl. It’s soooo much easier and saves so much time to not have to prep your stencil, then paint several layers with drying time between layers, to get a perfect stencil. I still will use stenciling but only if there is a color of vinyl I can’t get or if I want a certain look. Stenciling looks nicer sometimes but mostly vinyl is great.👍🏻
hi..thanks for your beautiful video...just want to ask..what programme that you use to design the wordings of the signboard? if dont mind..can u share plsss..tq
Not yet! I need to do some research on it but would really love to have one in the hopefully near future. I think it cuts a much smaller area than a regular Cricut, and I want to check and see what materials you can cut with it. Thank you so much!!
Hi thank you! Shipping for a sign like this is around $20 depending on where you ship. Smaller signs are less. Etsy calculates.the shipping when customers purchase and they pay before I ship. Then I just purchase shipping labels from my Etsy account. Other wise you can use USPS website to figure shipping based on length width and height, and weight of a package.
Hi! I either use a router to create the knotch, or use a table saw to rip out a knotch by setting the saw 1/4" high and 1/4" away from the edge of the frame. Hope that makes sense!
Hi! I do have an Etsy shop and take custom orders there, just message me and I’ll be glad to do you a custom sign.👍🏻 www.etsy.com/shop/TheAppalachianHomeCo
Hi! I think this one I charged $60 for but the buyer was local. I would charge around $80 or more if I were shipping because of all the shipping hassle and packaging materials!👍🏻
Hi! For simple vinyl cutting it doesn’t really matter which machine you use they both cut the same. But for this I did use the Maker because i use it all the time for lots of different things and just always have ready to go!
Hi. I usually use stencils in I want a more rustic look or if I want the letters antique looking. The vinyl is crisp and clean and I use that for more modern and polished looking signs. Also if there is a color I can’t get in vinyl I will stencil!
Hi! Congrats on your first sign! Yes I usually use Mod Podge Matte Sealant Spray on most signs. Just make sure all your letters are attached well or the sealant will curl them. They do have a glossy version if you like a glossy finish.
about to make my first sign, but I cant figure out if i should use 631 or 651. What did you use? Should it be permanent? Didnt think about using mod podge til i read a comment below. Is it absolutely needed?
Hi! I use both 631 and 651. I prefer permanent on signs but I can’t always get permanent vinyl that’s matte. Most permanent is glossy, except for black and white. So if I don’t want glossy letters in a certain color I use 631. Mod podge is good for temp vinyl but I don’t use it for permanent much unless it starts bubbling or coming up off the paint. Hope that helps!
Thank you for all of your tutorials!! I need help!!! I’m about to pull my hair out!! My vinyl will not transfer to my painted luan!! What am I doing wrong!! Also when I tried to make a stencil with contact paper it made a HUGE mess!! It stuck to my brand new cricut mat and the cricut butchered the stencil!! Please help!!! TIA
Hi! Ooh been there before😬. On the vinyl there is a couple things you can do. If you lightly sanded the sign after painting to remove roughness try going back over it with another coat and a small foam roller, let dry overnight. If that doesn’t solve then it’s the paint. Some paint WILL NOT work well with vinyl for some reason. Valspar satin paints seems to work great, Gliden works well, Behr is NOT the best for vinyl for me. I don’t know what the difference is but there is one. Drying for 24 hours does help tho. On the contact paper try using a light grip mat vs. a standard grip if u have one. I use old mats and tape the corners sometimes with contact paper. Also try adjusting the pressure in your material settings, it may be cutting too deep for your brand contact paper. I’d start in increments of 10 and go down until you still get cut thru but less “wrinkling”. Hope that helps!
Thank you soo much for you response!!! I’m gonna give this a try and hope it works!!! I love all your videos!!! Keep up the good work!! Your such an inspiration!!
Hi. I searched and Gybella doesn’t seem to be available for free download anymore. Creative Market does have it for purchase with commercial license for only $6 right now tho!
Hi! I mostly use water based paints unless I paint for exterior purposes. This paint is water based..I usually seal with polycrylic. And I use mainly Valspar, Kilz, or Glidden paints...my favs.
Thank you so much! I found this font on Creative Market, it used to be only $2, but I think the price has changed. I did check for free versions but haven't been able to find this exact font for free download. I do look for new fonts often and will post if I find any similar ones available for free.:)
Hi! I will have an online shop fully up and running hopefully next month. I do have a small Etsy shop TheAppalachianHomeCo. I do take custom orders you can message me there if ever you are looking for something.
Hi. I generally make all my signs and frames like this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wYoDAPXjH3M.html. I nail them together using a brad nailer and 18ga nails.👍🏻
Hi. I use two brands all the time ....Cricut permanent glossy or removable matte, and also Oracal 631(removable) and 651 (permanent). Both are great vinyls.
Hello! So I have been watching some of your videos which I find helpful. I am confused about the printing. I own a critcut but I have never used it. I want to print a sign like this but would I only need a black vinyls to transfer it onto my wood?
Hi! Yes for this sign you would need the black vinyl as well as transfer tape to apply it to your sign. Clear peel and stick is what I was referring to and it does work like transfer tape. I found it in the shelf liner section and have used it before. I now use regular transfer tape Greenstar Layflat clear medium tack from US Cutter and also Transferrite medium tack clear I think I also found on US Cutter.
