We’ve been getting a lot of questions/compliments on the Be Kind sign that was used as an accessory in our numbered cubby system.
Since I made it as a reminder awhile ago for my kids to be nice to each other, I didn’t do a step-by-step, sorry! BUT I do have a before/after AND detailed instructions AND a free stencil, yay!
Back in October, we participated in the Fraser Fields Swap which was SO FUN! We hung out with Steph & Katie and got a load of new items to spruce up.
Here is the pile of randomness:
Do you spy the ‘paradise’ sign? It was okay cute, could have been fun in a beach/coastal themed room. But as I said, my 4 tykes under the age of 8 need constant reminding to BE KIND so I gave the sign an overhaul.
Directions:
- Paint edges of sign black. Paint inside blue. {I used acrylic paint fyi}
- Cut stencil {see below} on vinyl cutter & lay sticky side on frame.
- Paint white over the top of the stencil.
- When I went to peel it, it took a lot of the blue with it which showed the black paradise words. Instead of freaking out/re-painting it, I lightly brushed even more white across the whole frame…gave it a pretty cool finish, I think!
- I then cut ‘BE KIND’ in black vinyl & slapped it on when the new background was dry.
- Easy! Start to finish took about an hour & it was free as I had everything on hand.
I didn’t actually use Tatertot’s stencil since I made this board 8 months ago & hers in newer…but I can’t remember which blog I got my stencil from so here ya go:
[also HERE in case you need it bigger]
Hopefully you too can make a sign to gently remind your kids to not kill each other BE KIND.
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
Congrats on your SITS day! Your blog looks terrific, and I am adding it to my bookmarks. 🙂
Simplegirl says
Hi there and nice to meet you. I'm glad that I found you over at the SITS site, you have a beautiful blog here and great projects. I'm your new follower. Happy weekend!
Skinny Mom's Kitchen says
Congrats on your SITS day! I love when they feature crafty bloggers. Mostly because I have absolutely no skill in this area and love to be inspired to eventually one day dive into a DIY project for my own house…
Lisa says
What a beautiful blog! Congrats on your SITS feature, so glad they highlighted you. I'm determined to do more crafts with my daughter and really don't know where/how to start, so am going to spend more time on your blog to figure that out. Happy Friday!
(Florida) Girl says
*Love* the 'be kind' sign.
And Happy SITS Day!
Laura @ live.laugh.photograph says
man you girls are so creative and talented! i want to be your bloggy BFF's!!! lol
Susie says
Congratulations on your SITs feature! I hope you enjoy your day in the sun:-)
The BabbyMama says
Congrats on your SITS Day!
I love this project and its simplicity. Be kind, indeed. Soon my daughter will be needing JUST this kind of reminder.
I'm looking forward to getting super inspired by your stuff!
Nini says
HAPYY SITS DAY!!!! I love the sign but even more I love the numbered cubby!!!!! I have to go find that post cause now I'm obsessed with it (and I don't even have kids…yikes).
The Me/ The Wife/ The Mom says
Fantastic – Love the BE KIND sign…I will actually do this!!!
Visiting from SITS! So happy to find you as the featured blogger! Congrats!
Alexandra Román says
Have a great and fantastic Sits day! Truly caught my attention the sign when I saw it on the photos at Sits, and yes thought of my kids. great idea to have it at home!
LisaDay says
I love the number cubbyhole. We need to build an extension to our house so I can get a cubbyhole.
Happy SITS day.
LisaDay
Jade says
Congratulations on your SITS day – I love the sign and the stencil for the back, I have something which could work similar to this. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mary @ Redo 101 says
Congrats on your SITS day! Love you blog, you have so many ideas I would like to copy right. this. minute. Your Be Kind sign is tops on my list. Wish I had a twin to blog with, how much fun is that?!?! I "followed" your blog, thanks for sharing with us.
[email protected] says
Happy SITS day! I'm so not crafty; loved your tutorials page.
pat sloan says
i added a 31 days of blogging craft group to the site… hope you'll join us for some sharing! http://www.thesitsgirls.com/forum/showthread.php/902-Crafty-Blogger-Work-Group
Angie says
I LOVE that project! I have several frames that I could do this with … hmmmm. I see some new artwork for my little girl's room coming. Happy SITS day!
Sorta Southern Single Mom says
Happy SITS Day! I love to craft and never find the time, nonetheless, I'm about to follow in case I make time over the summer and if not, I'll just lust after all of your pretty things!
Lynn from For Love or Funny says
I love that you didn't panic when you encountered a problem as you peeled off the stencil. So glad I found you from SITS!
misssrobin says
Congratulations on your SITS day. I hope it's everything you've been wishing for.
What a great sign. A reminder we can all use from time to time.