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!}
Too cute! I may have to break out my Silhouette now!
Love it!
Susan
very nice!
Sofia
Hi Gina,
Your sign turned out fabulous! Love the vintage feel to it.
Thanks for sharing,
Suzanne
Pieced Pastimes
Love it! My son just got his lifeguard certification, I may have to make him a sign like this !! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Looks great! I’ve never used vinyl letters for signs but I see where it would make it much faster and easier.
Love it! It makes a great summer sign! Thanks for the tips and inspiration.
Leslie
House on the Way
the pictures turned our fabulous!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me help!
Pinned it, love it.
Bliss
Agree-Fabulous! Pinned it too!
Jemma
Looks awesome!! Wish I had a vinyl cutter… so much easier than hand painting:) Great job!
Krista
My daughter is a life guard and I think this sign would be perfect for her! Thanks Gina!
I love anything “red cross” so your sign speaks my language! Love it!
So darn cute, I love it:)
Nice sign! It really speaks summer.
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 🙂