First, I cut out all my letters on vinyl with my Silhouette Cameo. You could certainly do this with a Cricut or with pre-cut letters, but I chose to use my machine because I had some red vinyl on hand and I could cut exactly the size and shape I wanted. {If you’re looking to find a good deal on a Silhouette, come back on Friday because I have a SWEET deal for you!}
After I cut out the vinyl, I cut apart all the letters for my DIY Lifeguard on Duty Sign. Then I used some painter’s tape to create a line so my letters would be even.
I used another piece of tape as a marker to know where each letter should go. I peeled off one letter at a time and put it on the sign, keeping track of my marking tape to keep the spacing even.
After the entire sign had the vinyl applied, I dry brushed a layer of dark gray paint on, over the vinyl letters and all.
Last, I wiped off most of the paint with a wet towel, so it had bits and spots left to be darker and lighter, just like natural aging.
When I was finished, I hung it on my wall and decorated my mantle for summer {big thanks to my BFF Angie for helping me put together such a pretty display!}
Jessica Kielman says
Too cute! I may have to break out my Silhouette now!
Susan @ homeroad.net says
Love it!
Susan
Sofia M says
very nice!
Sofia
Pieced Pastimes says
Hi Gina,
Your sign turned out fabulous! Love the vintage feel to it.
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
Stitch a Wish Designs says
Love it! My son just got his lifeguard certification, I may have to make him a sign like this !! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Jana@Transformations From the Heart says
Looks great! I’ve never used vinyl letters for signs but I see where it would make it much faster and easier.
Leslie Stewart says
Love it! It makes a great summer sign! Thanks for the tips and inspiration.
Leslie
House on the Way
Angie Holden says
the pictures turned our fabulous!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me help!
Bliss says
Pinned it, love it.
Bliss
Jemma says
Agree-Fabulous! Pinned it too!
Jemma
Krista thehappyhousie says
Looks awesome!! Wish I had a vinyl cutter… so much easier than hand painting:) Great job!
Krista
patti says
My daughter is a life guard and I think this sign would be perfect for her! Thanks Gina!
Vickie @ Ranger 911 says
I love anything “red cross” so your sign speaks my language! Love it!
Dawn says
So darn cute, I love it:)
Jenny Lynn says
Nice sign! It really speaks summer.
Debbie @Dewdrop Gables says
I will have to make one of these for our pool area! The grandkids (and the parents!) will get a kick out of it. I really have to start getting more use out of my Silhouette…I usually only use it to make ‘one time use’ stencils.
Debbie 🙂