Bushel & A Peck Valentine’s Sign
Yesterday we shared some tasty Valentine’s Day treats so today is a VDay craft! We just love the song lyrics “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck!” We made one for our sister for Christmas and our IG friends LOVED it! Since the one we made over the holidays was her style, we wanted to make a fun Valentine’s version that was more our style. Check out how to make this pretty Bushel and a Peck Valentine’s sign then read on for an new, exciting announcement for a darling Holiday Pin Board that we want YOUR help with!!
This sign is a breeze to make!! Just check out our full sign STEP BY STEP process that we’ve shared a million times on a million different posts!! But today we’re sharing a little secret…one that we’ve been using for years: Brush a light coat of decoupage over your stencil to create a seal. You will have crisp lines after! Same goes for painting stripes! Before we figured out this trick with decoupage (on my daughter’s coral polka dot bedroom), we were using clear caulking. I ran out of the caulk and experimented with decoupage…cheaper and faster, whoop!
Supplies used: DecoArt acrylic “Spice Pink”, DA Multi-surface gray “Dolphin” and DA Decoupage in gloss. (The white isn’t pictured but is acrylic “Snow”) Check out all their DecoArt blog posts too from bloggers all over the country, such inspiring ideas! So now you know how to make the sign. Do you like it??
We love how soft it turned out, perfect for Valentine’s Day or even one of your kids’ rooms. You know you’ve either sung that song or have had it sung to you (;
And, for you non-sign makers (and by popular demand) we’re now offering the print in 8×10 for free! Download HERE. You’re welcome! 😉
Be sure to visit all of our Valentine’s Day decor like our gold glitter polka dot heart sign,
and our yummy treats like these Red Velvet M&M Crinkle Cookies!
For even MORE crafty ideas, check out ALL of our DecoArt posts for creative uses of their goods! We’ve been making signs for 7 years now so we have LOTS of tutorials, especially vinyl lettering/stencils ideas! As always, our design is for PERSONAL use only. You may not share, sell or distribute this file. Note: Downloaded copy will not have copyright print on it.
Hi,
I am puzzled by the decoupage over the stencil. I just can’t wrap my brain around how that works. I have painted signs and am about to do some tomorrow, I’d love to have this figured out.
I prep my wood, paint the base color, in my case white. Then I lay down my stencil and paint in the black and red letters. Then I peel up the stencil and yes, it is usually a bit messy. But I just don’t get when or where you put the decoupage.
Please help 🙂
Christina
Hi Christina! To help keep the paint from bleeding under the stencil, after you’ve applied it to board, brush a THIN LIGHT coat of decoupage over the stencil PRIOR to painting, let dry then paint over the stencil with your color of choice. Hope that helps! (: Happy painting!
Super cute sign! Can I ask what fonts you used and what size you made your sign? I want to attempt this. I have an original Silhouette but I haven’t used it much. I’ll give it a try!
Hi Marne, I know the main font is IMPACT but I lost my fonts in a crash earlier this year…I think the other was Americana?? Good luck, girl! You can do it!
I have been looking around for a vinyl cutter but with so many out there I am feeling a little lost. I am wondering if you have an suggestions or recommendations that could point me in the right direction. I am really just looking for something that I can use for home DIY projects and gifts. Thanks
Hi Chrystal,
We’ve had an industrial vinyl cutter for years and love it. We’ve used the Silhouette Cameo which is perfect for something like you’re describing. We’ve never used a Cricut so don’t have an opinion on that so sounds like a Silhouette is the way to go! (:
Good luck!
Thank you so much for hosting this! It was so much fun, and super inspirational! {My first pinning party!} And thanks for pinning my printables!!! Looking forward to next time!
Hi Ladies, Going to the Pinterest board NOW! Here’s my favorite Valentine’s Day craft (so far) — a Lollipop Bouquet: http://craftsncoffee.com/2014/01/24/valentine-craft-a-valentine-lollipop-tree-dressed-up-as-a-lollipop-bouquet/
Thanks!
Thanks, Sharon! Just pinned it!
Looking forward to the party! Thanks gals! http://www.bombshellbling.com/shabby-heart-headband-tutorial/
Pinned!! xo
Can’t wait for the Pinterest Party! Here’s my link: http://tossedsaladlife.com/2014/01/glitter-valentines-day-candles/
I may have missed it but which stencils did you use for the lettering and where could you get them?
Hi Leticia, we used our vinyl cutter and can cut you a set! Email us: [email protected] XO
Love the sign!! My grandmother used to say it to me. Thanks for the tutorial 🙂 Can’t wait to make it!!
Great sign. I am so excited for this Pinterest Party!! Here is my link for the party– http://zitzmanfam.blogspot.com/2014/01/meant-to-bee-friends-valentine-printable.html
So fun, Larissa! Pinned it!! (:
This sign is ADORABLE and the Party is AWESOME!!!! here is my link 🙂
http://jojoandeloise.com/2013/01/diy-mock-neck-tie/
xoxo
Super cute! And I’m excited about the Pinterest Party! Woot woot! Here’s my Valentine’s project from this week: http://therefurbishedlife.com/2014/01/13/valentines-love-1/
Thanks for inspiring us!
Love the toppers, Ronda!!
aww, I love this sign. I sing this song to my son every night before he goes to sleep. Too sweet!
Thanks, Tanya!! We have fond memories of it too!
xo
My husband sings this song to me all of the time! Super cute!
I would love to share these simple “love” vases I did this week for the Pinterest party! And can’t wait to see all of the pretties…
http://circusberry.com/2014/01/21/simple-love-vases/
Great sign and thanks for the tip! I really like the I heart you banner too!
These are so beautiful. Pinning to learn how to do this at a later date. Can’t wait to follow the new board.
I adore that sign!! And I’m so excited about the Pinterest board. I put it on the calendar and added a reminder on my phone. I’m there!!
~Cheryl
http://snaps-of-ginger.blogspot.com/
One of my favorite songs! Here’s a link to a project I made – see you at the party! http://diaperedknights.com/2013/02/13/makeapiratepatch/
What a great tip! And it pulls right up when you are done? Amazing!