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You Are My Sunshine Board tutorial

March 30, 2015
My Thrift Store Find for this week started out pretty boring.  I found a wood boards that looked like it was supposed to be the front of a drawer. I bought it for $1.00  A friend gave me a few pieces of vinyl and I decided to use one on my board. Read on to see how it turned out.


Here are my supplies.
I painted two coast of Apple Barrel White gloss paint onto the board.  Then it was time to peel the backing off the vinyl.  I didn't have a lot of luck trying, so my husband (who used to work with signs and banners) helped me out. The trick is the angle that you hold the backing as you peel it off the vinyl tape.
After I placed the vinyl onto the board, it was time to remove the tape covering. I pulled back the tape. You need to make sure you are careful when you are working with the small items like the dots.
 I ended up with this super cute board!  
Now I'm not so scared of working with vinyl.  I'm looking forward to using my Cricut Explore machine for some fun projects soon with vinyl.

11 comments

  1. UnknownApril 15, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    I want a Cricut or Silhouette. My mom used to sing this to my little sister :) Fun repurposing.

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    1. AliApril 15, 2015 at 12:00 PM

      Thanks for visiting Vanessa. The Cricut is fun to use. I've heard that Silhouette's have more free items than Cricut offers.

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  2. UnknownApril 15, 2015 at 5:55 PM

    This is so cute! I got a cameo for Christmas and I love playing with it.

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  3. AnonymousJune 30, 2015 at 10:07 AM

    I love this! You Are My Sunshine is my Aunt's and my song. I'll have to share this with her. Super adorable. <3

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  4. RosemondJune 30, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    Ooh! Pinning! I have a Cricut I've been afraid to use!! lol

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    1. AliJune 30, 2015 at 9:28 PM

      I know what you mean Rosemond! But why be afraid a a little machine? I've used mine a few times now...but still not for vinyl. =)

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  5. Linda at Mixed KreationsJune 30, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    Your sign turned out great! Love getting something for next to nothing or free and turning it in something beautiful like your sign.

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    1. AliJune 30, 2015 at 9:28 PM

      Thanks Linda! Those are my favorite projects too. I'm glad you stopped by.

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  6. marlynnJune 30, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    Fun! One of the first crafts I made with my Silhouette was a No Soliciting sign for our front door using vinyl and a similar board I found at Goodwill :) Your sign looks great!

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    1. AliJune 30, 2015 at 9:29 PM

      Thanks Marlynn! I love finding boards for a great deal at the thrift store. They can be used for so many different projects!

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