DIY Farmhouse Signs / DIY Wall Decor / DIY Wall Quotes Sign / DIY Wooden Sign

[@chasidyherring7960]

I don’t have a cricket but I want one I am just learning utube and haven’t done video yet. You made it seem more simpler than anyone else I have watched thank you!

[@kaykoffroth2031]

Thank you so much for sharing. I'm learning to do new stuff. This will help. I've been watching your channel, and I love watching it. Have a good day!

[@joannabevel8782]

Can’t wait to make some of these signs! Great tutorial! I love that you are straight to the point and don’t talk about unnecessary stuff for hours. Lol. Thanks for the video. Beautiful work!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much! Enjoy making those signs!

[@karlarobertson7805]

Joanna, I agree 100%. Thank you Christy for the great tutorial!

[@lizcarter6938]

TRUTH 100%

[@kasarustica4005]

These are great!

[@mimimim]

You are the real deal. Making these from scratch. Wow! Impressive and beautiful.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Aw thank you!!😊

[@lubas9978]

Contact paper! That's genius for stensils, need to try that

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Yes it works well and inexpensive!

[@sweetseconds4604]

Little Toes around you while you are working :) Love it!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

😊My little helpers!

[@peggyj898]

Love your tutorial. It’s short and to the point. I am going to start a 24” x 48” wall sign today for my living room. I feel very confident that it will turn out great because of you.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Aw I'm so glad thank you! Good luck with the sign!💕

[@candikyser8644]

Hello. I just saw your video from 2019. AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL, AMAZING WORK! You are very talented. My comments are generated by reading your replies to EACH one that complimented you on your work or asked questions. I have never seen that done before! It is very noble of you to take the time to share of yourself and explain in detail (often the same questions) to assist others. What a great heart! God bless you my dear...continue to share YOU and blessings will overtake you. Take care!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

That’s is so sweet of you thank you so much!!💕

[@Jillmlindstrom]

You make this look so easy! I know I’m capable and have always overthought the process. Thank you for giving me the confidence I needed to get started. Love that you are straight to the point and your work is beautifully done. I agree with the staples on the front taking away from your beautiful work. I use corner clamps and wood glue then add staples or flat corner brackets on the back but since you are stapling the center wood piece all the way around the corner brackets would be overkill. Just my opinion. Thanks again!

[@TheVictory4866]

Hey Christy, I absolutely love how you designed and crafted the frames. I like to put the staples on the back of the frame instead of the front. I think it gives it a more finished look.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you! I agree... these were more rustic but I definitely like the finished look.

[@Honeybee5025]

Love that you are using the contact paper (even from the dollar store), to make a stencil. I really like the way these signs turned out. Thanks for sharing. I see someone asked why you didn't use grey vinyl, but I like the painted effect (of course you can use vinyl). I guess it all depends on the look you want to achieve. In your case - beautiful!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Aw thank you! Yes is absolutely depends on the look that you want, and whatever your preference is.

[@dianamccullough1736]

Love these signs. They are so much prettier then the ones from Hobby Lobby. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe and well♡

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

That’s so nice thank you!

[@hisladymay]

Very beautiful ... looks like a lot of work but it’s worth it

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!😊

[@maribelmedina874]

Wow! Loving your work. I will definitely try this for my home.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you I'm so glad you liked!

[@f30_zee]

These look so good! I just started getting into more DIY Farmhouse Decor. Never realized how bad I needed me a stencil printer lol

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you! Yes I love my cutting machines😊

[@villy4083]

Gorgeous! Love this!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@Zareefazalme]

those look really nice!!!!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you!!😊

[@DIYwithReginaMankah]

Absolutely Gorgeous. I'm a new diy KZbin and I'm going to try this

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much and best of luck on the new channel!!

[@DIYwithReginaMankah]

Thank you my dear

[@kasarustica4005]

Really nice!!

[@Angelwool]

you make this all look soo easy! Very Beautiful!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

That’s so nice thank you so much!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

These are fantastic. I’ve been looking for tutorials on sign making and I think yours is one of the best. They look very professional. I’m thinking seriously about buying a Cricut.😊❤️🙏

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much! I love Cricut I use it everyday 👍🏼

[@HappyInMyFlipFlops3]

You are so creative and put together such nice videos!🙂 Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work!!!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

How nice of you thank you! So glad you enjoy them☺️

[@phyllisvanover5215]

These are beautiful

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!

[@krylcronk4127]

very nice !!!

[@MariaNorinder]

Outstanding!!

[@Donna61111]

These came out so beautiful. I too am making signs for my entryway. My question is when to use as a stencil and when to use vinyl tape on it. I have seen signs made both ways. I would like to know why one choses one over the other, Thwnk you!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Thank you so much!! The biggest reason I would use stencil instead of vinyl is color. If I need a certain gold lettering, or another color I can’t find in vinyl I will stencil. Also i use stencil when I want the letters to look a bit worn, vinyl is clean and bold. Or if I am doing a lot of layers like for monogram signs, I will use vinyl and stencil to keep from layering too much. All other times I definitely use vinyl. Hope that helps!

[@Donna61111]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Thank you this was very helpful!

[@ribbontoast]

Thanks for the tutorial! Love the Angeline's Baker towards the end. :D

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Glad you liked it! Me too that's one of favorite songs to use.

[@lisa-mariegonzalez4726]

Beautiful signs!! Thank you for sharing your talent... You make it look effortless... I am going to give this a try. :)

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

That’s so great thank you so much!!

[@cindyannefontenot]

Super cute!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thanks so much!

[@marybartlett6384]

What font is that, that you use. love it

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! It is called Velvetberries. Here is a link www.fontspring.com/fonts/emily-spadoni/velvet_berries. You may find it free at another site.

[@britbrat8159]

Beautiful job! I love it

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!😊

[@paulasacra9921]

Thank you for a well planned and thought out tutorial! Your work is beautiful!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!

[@meganharter6451]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Would you please show how you made these stencils in design space? Like the font name & sizes and everything else. Lol! I'm in love with this but dont even know where to begin in the design space! Thanks so much!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

@@meganharter6451 Sure! I will try to get that out soon as possible.

[@kasarustica4005]

My type of projects!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thanks so much!🤗

[@leeghany5163]

Thank you very much!!

[@lisabalenciaga4556]

Great project and great video!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!

[@tro8191]

Beautiful signs and designs... but the staples in the front don’t do your artwork justice. Glue and brad nails, it’s very easy I’m sure you can do it! Keep creating!😊

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Yes I have since changed the way I do signs. These were when I first started out. Thank you!

[@Honey_Badger_xx]

Great video, thank you. One question - at 5:22 in the close-up view the edges don't look clean - is this typical with this machine and materials? Any way to improve it? I see that you are using a brush with white paint for touch up, but do you have to do that to every edge to get clean lines? TYIA

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi great question! The Cricut cuts clean lines so the edges you see are from paint leakage under the material. That’s does happen a lot especially if I’m in a hurry. The stencil was precise, and you can get a clean looking stencil if you used really dry paint, in several layers, letting each layer dry before the next. Also, make sure the stencil edges are flat and stuck to the board. Even sawdust can get under the edge and cause the paint to leak. There are other ways to keep paint from getting under the material, like applying mod podge first before stenciling, or painting over the entire stencil the same color as your base paint to seal the edges first. Hope that helps!

[@Honey_Badger_xx]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Thank you Christy that is really helpful!

[@carrieann60]

Your amazing! I am trying so hard to figure this new Cricut explode air 2 out, but I’m feeling like a complete idiot. Your stuff if so cute! Great job!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

How nice thank you! I felt that way with my Cricut at first too. I am working on a video for beginners so hope that is helpful for you all.

[@ItsTrulyRachel]

I felt the same way at first. I still do at times. Keep on going. You got this!

[@nisharajesh18]

Beautiful.Can u Plse share the background color u used to paint the wood?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you so much! This color was Ivory and the brand of paint was Gliden I believe.

[@suecole7376]

Can you tell me what fonts you use? I love the curls at the end and beginning of the words.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Yes thus one is called Velvetberries, it comes with about 4 different fonts, the regular, left swash, right swash, and some special characters, I think I got this one on Creative Market.

[@caroleeroche7343]

Love this video - very helpful! I do not have a wood chopper so any suggestions on what I can do to get a frame? Love the music too!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much! I use to use a hand saw to cut frames when I first started out, like this one: amzn.to/2x0A1TD. They are much cheaper than a chop saw, but do take more time and effort, if you want to make your own frames. Also Lowe's use to cut items for me if I asked them to, you can check with your store and see if they will still do that. Hope that helps!

[@stephaniediak8103]

Loved the video but What angle is your miter cut?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you. I am cutting 45deg angles on each corner.

[@ACB2K]

Amazing

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!

[@shannonmarie6227]

At 6:46, could tell me what kind of staple gun you use? I have an electric staple gun that isn’t shooting staples thru my 1x2s 😔 I love your videos! I have been binge watching for hours!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Yes this one is a Stanley ProShooter and I think I’m using 9/16” staples. Not sure if this model is still available but I like most heavy duty Stanley staple guns. Thank you!

[@cherylstark99]

Great job !!! Just one question why not glue the corners and staple the or Brad nail on the back for a smoother finish. Your signs are wonderful.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thanks so much! Great question, I do actually use that technique also in other videos, I make signs a lot of different ways! For these I just wanted a more rustic look but that totally depends on preference and you can absolutely do it the way you suggest!!

[@cherylstark99]

@@AppalachianHomeCo your signs are fantastic. My husband comes from fine furniture makers. That is always in my ear. But I love the rustic style myself.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Cheryl Stark Thank you so much! Me too I like rustic!

[@aishathshiura2589]

Excellent work ... keep it up girl 😊

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much for the comment!!

[@charmaine_campbell]

Would you be able to tell me what material you are putting the stencil that you painted white on? Like what kind of wood?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I use luan board or thin smooth plywood for most of my signs. I used to use brown temporary service board (in the paneling aisle) but would definitely use luan instead. 👍🏻

[@charmaine_campbell]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Thanks so much!!!

[@markfeury2231]

Great tutorial. I have two questions though. 1) Why no glue on the corners of the frame? 2) Why did you leave the staples facing out on the frame instead of putting them on the backside where they can't be seen?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I left the staples on the front out of personal preference . . some times I do it this way for a rustic look and sometimes I do it completely different depending on the sign. Definitely will start using the glue tho!

[@lisabennett2490]

Where do you order the peak and stick? Wonderful work!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you! I use to get it from Walmart or Dollat General...I now use regular vinyl and transfer tape.

[@elizabethdabbs951]

Thank you, you explained how to do this project well. I look forward to watching more of your video's. How much do you charge for your signs? How do you sell?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much! I usually sell from $20-$40 for a sign depending on size. I do have an etsy shop it will be open again in the next week or so I have changed the name and will add some new items. It will be under TheAppalachianHomeCo. Thanks!

[@0711dogs]

Very nice! Do you have a site where you sell your signs? What is the staple gun that you use? That's seems to be a lot of thickness to get through. Thanks!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much! 😊 I do have a small Etsy shop www.etsy.com/shop/TheAppalachianHomeCo. I don’t have many signs listed because I do sell a lot locally, but I do take custom orders. In this video I am using a Stanley ProShooter staple gun and 9/16” staples. I purchased it quite a while ago and it works great on pine and soft woods.👍🏻

[@0711dogs]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Thank you very much! I will check your shop out & also the stapler!

[@jacquelinemorris3841]

Is the chalk paint you use to do the lettering waterproof? Like if you sold this sign how would you be sure it’s durable? Do you polycrylic it?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! I use either an acrylic spray sealer or the polycrylic. I like the spray because it leaves a very matte finish and the sign.still looks chalky. 👌

[@megankolenda2452]

Thank you for a great tutorial!! Do you know if Lowe’s our Home Depot would cut the wood for the frames??

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! So glad you liked the video! I have gotten Lowe’s to cut wood for me in the past with no problem. I’m not sure about Home Depot tho.

[@kasarustica4005]

I don’t think Home Depot makes custom cuts like that.

[@hove131]

How do you cut your plywood to size? Love your channel 😍

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you so much! I use a table saw most of the time for the plywood. I have some clips in some other videos of cutting the plywood I think.

[@matthewk6278]

You said that you had used contact paper for this.. So I shouldnt use vinyl? Im a beginner so i want to be sure on what I can and cannot use :) thank you

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! I used contact paper to make a stencil but you could use vinyl to make a stencil as well ....contact paper was just less expensive. I now use Oracal 813 for my stencils and adhesive vinyl if I cut out the letters to place on the sign instead of stenciling. Hope that makes sense!

[@allisoncoble1072]

What would did you use for the framing of the signs? Also, why staples and not a brad nailer? Love the tutorial!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi I use 1x2s or furring strips (from Lowe’s) for the frames. For these signs I liked the looks of staples but if you have seen my latest sign videos I do use brad nails a lot.👍🏻Thank you so much!!

[@train5413]

What type of wood and measurements did you use?

[@rayreximg8293]

What kind of paint is used at the beginning, the white base. Is it a wall paint

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi yes I use interior paint for most of the signs.

[@adriannatorres2796]

Hello! I love your boards. Your items are beautiful. What type of font did you use? Have a great day!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you so much! I used Velvetberries on the blessed sign, the other fonts were Mariana Oghawa, Buttercup, Lovely Home, Felix Titling, and Centaur.

[@saraellison5192]

Hi love your signs what fonts do you use? Especially the forever and always sign ☺️

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you so much! I used Velvetberries on blessed, and I think Mariana Oghawa, Buttercup, Lovely Home, Felix Titling, and Centaur on the others.👍🏻

[@millerbride]

So simple, yet so beautifully farmhouse ❤️ Thanks, can't wait for more!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thanks so much for the comment Jamilyn! I plan to do another sign video soon😀

[@autumnrose7354]

Have you had issues with your contact paper leaving sticky residue behind?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. No I haven’t had issues with that but I have gotten several comments from people who have. I think it has to do with the type of base paint you are using. I use flatter paints for bases. And I use interior paints instead of craft paints. Maybe try another type of paint and see if that helps. 👍🏻

[@autumnrose7354]

Christy Cain - The Appalachian Home okay! I was thinking it has to be the paint. Thanks so much for the advice!

[@wvgsyoutubechannel7630]

Nice

[@jillbeaudette6510]

What don't did you use for the blessed sign I love it

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Me too its one of my favorites. It's called Velvetberries (I got from Creative Market I think).

[@1AriesHandcraftedCo]

This is a very nice video, Thank you

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

So glad you liked thank you!

[@abbymartin8629]

What would you suggest if there is sticky residue left behind from your contact paper?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I have gotten comments about that and have only had that happen once. You can try changing the type of paint you are using that seems to help! I have started using stencil vinyl now and have really good results with it, I get it from amazon (Oracal 813).

[@lucyl.4356]

Very nice! I love the frame and would like to do that....but what kind of wood would I need to buy? Thanks.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Thank you. I use furring strips from Lowe's for my frames. They are inexpensive (around $1 for an 8' long piece) and I find them at Lowe's in the lumber section. They measure 1.5" wide and about 0.75" thick. I use it all the time.

[@lucyl.4356]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Thanks so much for your response Christy....sounds like a cost effective project. Look really nice as well. I was surprised that you are able to nail in to 1/4 inch luan. I have a few pieces I can practice on. Lol

[@23lESHt0WN12]

Is the peel & stick really necessary? Seems like that step could be skipped but I’ve never made one myself so I wouldn’t know. Help plz!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I tried in the beginning not using peel and stick, and just placing the stencil. It is possible to do but I got so frustrated with trying to get the wrinkles out I quit and have used transfer tape ever since lol 👍🏻

[@23lESHt0WN12]

Christy Cain - The Appalachian Home ohh okay thanks for your reply!😊

[@23lESHt0WN12]

Umm hello, just wanted to say... the peel & stick was most DEFINITELY necessary.🥴😓 Lol.

[@hvb3249]

What printer are you using and material?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I use a Cricut to cut out the stencil if that is what you mean by printer? And I am using contact paper material in this video but have changed to use Oracal 813 stencil material , and adhesive vinyl lately.

[@Decorwith]

Oh My Goodness I Love This!! Your videos and so easy to watch! I have been wondering how people make this. I'm a newbie finally following her passion for DIY Home Decor. What circuit machine did you use?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much, so glad you are following your passion! I used the Cricut Explore Air 2 for the signs in this video, but I also have the Cricut Maker which I love.

[@CristyTravels]

Love it! What is the “Holmes” font you are using?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thanks so much! I used a font called "Marianna Oghawa" on the script and "Centaur" on the rest.

[@krisponeal]

Do you sell your signs? And just curious, why don't you put the staples on the frame facing the back?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Yes I do sell them usually locally, and a few on Etsy but I don’t list many there because I do sell several here. I do take custom requests thru Etsy tho. I don’t usually put staples on the front anymore I have some other sign and frame videos where I make some different kinds. 👍🏻

[@loriholt4170]

Love your Signs. I Subscribe to your videos. May I ask wh as t kind of wood do u use for the frame n the sign made from?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much, I’m so glad! Of course, the wood is pine 1x2s and I get them from Lowe’s. You can purchase the furring strips for about $1 per 8’ piece and the actual 1x2 boards are around $2 I think.

[@lesliehernandez5072]

Love your video. What font did you use for blessed?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you so much😀 That font is called Velvetberries I believe. It was a couple years ago when I did these and I have upgraded my fonts but I think that is it.

[@matthewk6278]

also.. What size to I need to make my stencil?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

For this sign, which was around 11x21 or so, I would have made it the word about 9” x 18” or so.

[@brandiakers6385]

What size is the wood on the outside please?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I think these were 12x26 from outside edges and the frame wood is 1.5” wide and 0.75” thick. The sides are 12” and the top and bottom 26”.

[@videoscristianosadventistas]

Hi. Which fonts work better with Cricut/Silhouette machines? The ones from the video are really beautiful !

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Thank you. I have several favorite fonts, "velvetberries" is one of my favorites and I used it on the blessed sign in the video. I think another one was called "lovely home" and it works well as long as the typeface is not really small. I also use another one called Autumn in November and it is a chunky font that cuts really well. Most chunkier fonts work well. I use thinner ones too but usually any font that has a thin line stroke is a pain to deal with on the cutters. Hope that helps!

[@videoscristianosadventistas]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Thanks!!!!

[@aprilbragg1403]

Where do you get the board? Can you link the type?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi I get all my boards from Lowe’s I will try and find links for you. I use to use this kind which is temporary service board ( kinda like smooth paneling) and now I use 1/4” smooth plywood or luan board.

[@aprilbragg1403]

Thank you

[@cindymelton7793]

Do you ever sell your stencils? I would love to have a copy of the Blessed one and maybe one w my family last name if u do this kind of things

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! I do sell decals and could definitely do a stencil. Here is my shop...www.etsy.com/shop/AppalachianStickerCo

[@teresharobinson3701]

what kind of wood are you using for the sign and the frame

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I used furring strips from Lowe’s that are 1.5” x 0.75”. You can also use pine 1x2’s.

[@geemarylou]

Love your tutorial! What size staples are you using? I’m gathering my supplies to make a Christmas sign

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you, good luck on making the sign!! I use 9/16" long staples usually.

[@lifeoflexie4722]

What kind of staple gun was it? I can see it was a stanley one, but is it just a regular staple gun?

[@frobbsy27]

Love ur signs! Just wondering what font u used for the Blessed sign & did u use font cloud or word map to get the curly's at the end of the B & D😉?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi thank you so much! I used a font Velvetberries which comes with left and right swashes that you install along with the regular font. I select the “b” and “d” and change them to the left swash b and right swash d. Hope that helps!

[@Ebonybones47]

Why didn’t you use grey vinyl ?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! When I made this video I was brand new to vinyl lol but now I would definitely use gray vinyl.👍

[@m72flyd]

Awesome!!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thanks so much for the comment!

[@anneprouse6863]

Hi there, How do you get the plywood cut to the dimensions you want? I usually avoid plywood because of that. If you cut it yourself what type of saw do you use? I looked trough some of comments to see if you already answered this. I didn't see it. I'm sorry if you did and I am being redundant. Thanks!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

No problem! Yes I do cut the materials here at home sometimes with a table saw if there are large sheets of plywood to cut. I can include that in the videos as well to show you. But I also ask Lowe's to cut large sheet to certain smaller sizes I can work with and they will do that no problem. Its also easier to transport smaller sizes. I also use a chop saw to cut to certain lengths.

[@shannongentry6646]

Christy do you always sand your luan before you paint it? I’m having trouble getting my contact paper to stick

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Yes I do sand the luan before I paint it and wipe it off to remove the dust. If you’re paper isn’t sticking you can lightly sand the paint and try another coat, let dry overnight at least, do not sand the top coat of paint. I sometimes rub the stencil with my hands to get it to stick better. If your wood is grainy it helps to get it down into the wood. If that still doesn’t work I would switch paints. Sometimes the brand of paint makes all the difference.

[@craftingandcookingwithcraf6067]

Loved your tutorial thank you!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@jennipinta4552]

Hi Christy! Thanks for this helpful video! Just curious what type of white paint you are applying to the board? Thanks so much!

[@whiskey0069]

I wondered that also

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Your question did not show up in my feed I am so sorry! I used flat paint in the color ivory and I believe it was a brand from Walmart like Gliden.

[@craftmehappystudios]

Thanks for inspiring me!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you for your comment!

[@ACB2K]

What is Cricut smart cutter?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi it is a small vinyl cutting machine. It can cut stickers or decals and other materials.

[@ACB2K]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Where can I purchase this machine?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

You can find them on Amazon, I left a link for the Cricut cutters I use in the description box below the video. Depending on where you live you might find them at local shopping centers as well, such as Walmart.

[@ashleymullins3415]

Hi! Love these! What size wood is this for the frame?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Thank you! The frames are 1.5" wide x 0.75" thick. I use furring strips from Lowe's for the frames usually. I think the sides were 12" and 24" long.

[@valencialove6075]

So with the 12” by 24” frame what size should the plywood be?

[@judylake9878]

Hello. I'm a newbie. You are very talented. Loved your video. Tfs.😀 Judy from Sweet home Alabama 😄

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi fellow southerner! Thank you for watching and joining my channel!

[@jakeluce7611]

I was looking into getting a Cricut smart cutter and found some Oracal 651 Matte Vinyl Rolls at Walmart to use for the stencils. Would this be the right product to use?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. Yes you can definitely use that for stencils it works well. Make sure it is removable tho and when pulling off it really sticks so I pull it off against the grain. Oracal also makes actual adhesive stencil material that I love, Oracal 813, I get it from Amazon.

[@amyriggs6930]

On these signs you made did u create them yourself in design space or are they already in design space? I have the explore air 2 and I’m still trying to get used to it 😂

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. I made the designs in Design Space they were not already there. I have some posted on my website and some on my Etsy shop also that you can download and bring into Design Space.

[@anabelesparza9628]

Hello Christy I have a few questions 1 which of those 2 catting machines are you using or you need two of them ? 2 what program do you need to make the designs ? ,did you also have to buy the fronts letters? and what are the the exact size of the vinyl that we need or you just cut them as you need i love your video thanks in advance !

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much I’m glad you like the videos! I use a 12x24” cutting mat for designs longer than 11.5”. I use the smaller mat for smaller designs. You can design in Design Space (the program that comes with Cricut) for simple designs like these. I usually buy vinyl that is 12” wide and you can get in different lengths. Then you can cut pieces to the size or length you need. Hope that answers your questions!

[@margielee5790]

Hi, I am trying to build my own frame, but my corners where they meet up are not coming out right, what am I doing wrong?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Do you mean the angles on the ends don't match, or do you mean the pieces are too long or short when you go to put it together?

[@margielee5790]

@@AppalachianHomeCo The angle on the ends don't match up to my piece of board.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Margie Lee The style frame I made in this video has the edge of the sign board set back about 3/4” or so away from the edge of the frame, just to hide the edge of the sign board a bit. If you don’t like that look you can adjust the length of your frame pieces to the length of your sign board and they will meet up edge to edge. If you sign board is coming up short and not meeting your frame you can just shorten your frame piece a little. Hope that helps!!

[@margielee5790]

@@AppalachianHomeCo Yes, thank you. I wished I'd taken wood shop in school. I am just getting into working w/wood.

[@missychase9862]

Hello. You cut your plywood board a little smaller than your framed wood frame Correct? Say you have a 10x12 sign. Cut the board an inch or so smaller than the wood frame?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! Yes on this particular I did so to recess the edge a bit.

[@sylviamacdonald6682]

Hi I was wondering which front you used for your signs? They are lovely.

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi! I use many different fonts but my favorite ones i use in my signs are Mariana Oghawa, Autumn in November, VelvetBerries, Buttercup to name a few. I use a lot of script fonts usually from Creative Market (online) . . sometimes i find free ones for personal use on sites like Dafont.com.

[@stierwaltbrittnee]

I absolutely love your videos! So i was wondering what tool you used to line up your boards before stapling them together? This is probably the dumbest question lol but i have the hardest time lining my frame and that would be a life saver!

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Thank you so much!!😊 I use a carpenter’s square to line them up. In this video I’m using a small combination square. For larger signs I use a large framing square.👍🏻

[@RockyTopSplash]

Why do you paint the stencil??? Just buy colored vinyl?

[@AppalachianHomeCo]

Hi. The main reasons I like to use stencils are paint color choices are more readily available sometimes. Vinyl costs more than paint and if I want a "Elephant Gray Matte" colored lettering its so much easier to paint than order another color of vinyl that I might not be using a lot of. If you are just using black and white, or colors that you keep vinyl stock in,then definitely use vinyl, its so much easier. And another reason is sometimes you want more control on the look of the letters. Vinyl looks very clean and sculpted, but you might want a more lighter, faded look to add a rustic touch. Hope that makes sense!

[@RockyTopSplash]

@@AppalachianHomeCo thanks for adding the insight. Appreciate it.