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Be Kind quatrefoil sign

DIY· Home Decor· Stencil· Vinyl Lettering

3 Jun
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.
 
 

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About Lolly Jane

Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

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  1. Mel the Crafty Scientist says

    03/11/2013 at 6:03 pm

    Love your blog and this project featuring quatrefoil (one of my favorite patterns!) so I featured your project in my roundup of crafty quatrefoil projects here. Feel free to check it out and hope you like it!

    -Mel the Crafty Scientist

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  2. Dana Michelle says

    06/04/2011 at 3:42 pm

    Found your blog on SITS girls website! Congrats on being the featured blogger! I love your blog. so cute!

    dana
    http://theabundantlifeblog.com

    Reply
  3. Susan in the Boonies says

    06/03/2011 at 4:20 pm

    I'm a visitor from SITS.

    Love your sign: great reminder for us all!

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  4. Jenna says

    06/03/2011 at 4:09 pm

    Happy SITS day! Love your style!

    Reply
  5. c.e.l.i.n.a says

    06/03/2011 at 4:04 pm

    Happy SITS day!

    ♥ theMRS.

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  6. Everyday Mama says

    06/03/2011 at 1:08 pm

    Happy SITS day!! Love your creativity and tutorials…I've pinned a couple on pinterest 🙂 Love it!

    Reply
  7. Far From Perfect MaMMa says

    06/03/2011 at 12:26 pm

    Happy SITs day SITStas! Major creativity envy goin on here. great stuff.

    Reply
  8. Mrs. Candid says

    06/03/2011 at 12:16 pm

    Congratulations on SITS day! Great blog! I need this sign in my office!!

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  9. Selena and Anna says

    06/03/2011 at 11:23 am

    Happy SITS Day!!! So fun to see other sister's doing fun projects together. Isn't is great to have an excuse to spend a bunch of time with your sis?? My sis and I feel the same way with our business. Look forward to reading more. I'm not real creative so this will be great for me:-)

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  10. ApronTails says

    06/03/2011 at 11:21 am

    Happy SITS day!! What cute stuff you have here! So creative!

    Cant wait to see more!

    Reply
  11. Trish says

    06/03/2011 at 10:43 am

    Happpy SITS Day!

    Reply
  12. jamie @ kreyv says

    06/03/2011 at 10:20 am

    LOVE your blog! I can't believe I am just finding it now, it's definitely being added to my faves! I'll have to feature some of your projects on my blog! Thanks for sharing! Have a good weekend.

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  13. [email protected] says

    06/03/2011 at 9:23 am

    Happy SITS Day! I'm so glad to be introduced to your blog. It's gorgeous! I adore those cubbies. I only have one kid but I think my husband needs a cubby of his own. 🙂

    Reply
  14. Caren with a "C" says

    06/03/2011 at 9:21 am

    Love your site design! Happy SITS DAY!

    Reply
  15. Grams says

    06/03/2011 at 9:19 am

    Stopping by to wish you a happy SITS day. I love your blog. I think you may be a new favorite. I'm following and can't wait to look back over your older posts for some great ideas.

    Reply
  16. Erin @ The Grass Skirt says

    06/03/2011 at 9:09 am

    Congrats on your SITS day! Your blog looks terrific, and I am adding it to my bookmarks. 🙂

    Reply
  17. Simplegirl says

    06/03/2011 at 8:06 am

    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!

    Reply
  18. Skinny Mom's Kitchen says

    06/03/2011 at 8:01 am

    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…

    Reply
  19. Lisa says

    06/03/2011 at 7:43 am

    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!

    Reply
  20. (Florida) Girl says

    06/03/2011 at 7:14 am

    *Love* the 'be kind' sign.

    And Happy SITS Day!

    Reply
  21. Laura @ live.laugh.photograph says

    06/03/2011 at 7:10 am

    man you girls are so creative and talented! i want to be your bloggy BFF's!!! lol

    Reply
  22. Susie says

    06/03/2011 at 7:04 am

    Congratulations on your SITs feature! I hope you enjoy your day in the sun:-)

    Reply
  23. The BabbyMama says

    06/03/2011 at 7:02 am

    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!

    Reply
  24. Nini says

    06/03/2011 at 6:04 am

    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).

    Reply
  25. The Me/ The Wife/ The Mom says

    06/03/2011 at 6:04 am

    Fantastic – Love the BE KIND sign…I will actually do this!!!

    Visiting from SITS! So happy to find you as the featured blogger! Congrats!

    Reply
  26. Alexandra Román says

    06/03/2011 at 5:58 am

    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!

    Reply
  27. LisaDay says

    06/03/2011 at 5:22 am

    I love the number cubbyhole. We need to build an extension to our house so I can get a cubbyhole.

    Happy SITS day.

    LisaDay

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  28. Jade says

    06/03/2011 at 5:20 am

    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!

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  29. Mary @ Redo 101 says

    06/03/2011 at 5:20 am

    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.

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  30. [email protected] says

    06/03/2011 at 4:20 am

    Happy SITS day! I'm so not crafty; loved your tutorials page.

    Reply
  31. pat sloan says

    06/03/2011 at 4:01 am

    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

    Reply
  32. Angie says

    06/03/2011 at 3:46 am

    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!

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  33. Sorta Southern Single Mom says

    06/03/2011 at 3:19 am

    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!

    Reply
  34. Lynn from For Love or Funny says

    06/03/2011 at 2:46 am

    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!

    Reply
  35. misssrobin says

    06/03/2011 at 12:51 am

    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.

    Reply

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