Spooky Halloween Sign
Here is a fun and easy tutorial on making a spooky Halloween sign. The greatest thing about this project is that by using the ink transfer method you can print a huge variety of images. I used all of my images from dingbats or fonts that I downloaded free from the internet!
Let's get started...
Since I was doing a "spooky" sign this board had a rough edge and I liked that.
Then...
Next...
If you do use a chain take this into consideration...
Now onto how you transfer your images or words...
I am loving this method and have done a few more projects with it, I discovered it here. Make sure when you run it through the printer that it is going to print on the wax paper side. Also, make sure there are no sticky parts of the tape showing, it might cause a paper jam....just sayin'. When I place the wax paper on the wood, and have it where I want it, I tape down the sides to make sure it won't slip when I am rubbing. And one last important tip, don't forget to reverse your image! If you are having trouble google it, that's what I did, and all computers are different, mine said to flip horizontally.
It is cool because when you rub you will notice the image will start look darker, then you know it is working! I also love that the image transfers with an already old look, you don't have to sand the images like you would when you paint them on.
Lots of Love,
Mindi
I will be linking to these parties.
9 comments
What a great tutorial Mindi. You are awesome! I definitely want to try this freezer paper thing. What other surfaces can you do a project like this besides wood?
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So cool! I have never heard of this technique. I would love to invite you to Homa Style's No Orange Autumn Display Link Party going on now. Here's the link...
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Hope to see your transfer technique there!
Thank you so much for linking to Homa Style’s No Orange Autumn Display Link Party. Your technique is interesting and I was excited to show it to my readers. I will try this soon! Homa Style will be hosting a Simple Holiday Handmade Gift Idea Link Party {Please no sale items} on Oct 31. Hope to see you there. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteHow clever! I love how your Halloween sign turned out:)
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I love me some Halloween, it's the one time of year I'm still a kid.
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It turned out great! Always fun when the kids can help:@)
ReplyDeleteWOW! what a great idea! so different and it turned out great! perfect for Halloween (scary) hi!hi! :-)
ReplyDeletestopping by from Krista's Halloween linky party! :-)
These look great. Question though...are you utilizing an ink jet printer or a laser for the transfer? Thanks,
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great question Deborah! It is an ink jet printer. I will update my post, Thanks!
DeleteYour comments make me smile! I love to hear what you think!