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Love Makes a House a Home: A Vintage Oval Sign with Heart & Soul 🏡✨
Love Makes a House a Home: Vintage Oval Sign Tutorial
Hey friends! Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures shares one of those projects that feels extra special from start to finish. This oval "Love Makes a House a Home" sign layers stencils, rub-on transfers, and soft antiquing to create a piece that works beautifully for Valentine’s Day and everyday decor.
Table of Contents
Materials Needed
- Love Makes a House a Home 16x5 Stencil
- Love Is Patient Script 12x16 Stencil
- Vintage Love Letters Rub-On Transfer Set
- Stencil Brush Set | Pure Natural Bristle Brushes
- Essential Rub-On Transfer Tool
- 18" Oval Wood Board
- White, Black, and Brown Paint
- Brown Wax
- Painters Tape
- 400 Grit Sandpaper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Base Coat
Paint your oval board with white paint. Let it dry completely, then apply a second coat for full coverage.
Once dry, lightly sand the surface to smooth it out and wipe away any dust.
Create the Black Stripe
Center the "Love Makes a House a Home" stencil on the board. Use tape to mark the top and bottom edges, then remove the stencil.
Paint between the tape with black paint. Allow it to dry, then add a second coat.
Stencil the Main Phrase
Remove the tape and reposition the stencil over the black stripe. Stencil the wording using white paint and a stencil brush.
Add Transfers
Cut out the key transfer and place it at the end of the wording. Burnish with the transfer tool.
Add additional transfer designs to the top and bottom of the board.
Soft Script Background
Position the Love Is Patient script stencil and lightly stencil with black paint to create a faded background effect. Repeat across the board.
Antique Finish
Once everything is dry, lightly apply brown wax to the surface and edges. Buff as you go for a soft, vintage look.
Final Reveal
Helpful Tips
- Dry surfaces are key: Transfers adhere best to fully dry paint.
- Offload your brush: For the script background, use very little paint.
- Trust the process: The wax tones everything down beautifully.
- Everyday decor: This design works year-round, not just Valentine’s Day.
Ready to create your own version? Shop the stencils and transfers used in this project and start layering your own vintage-inspired decor.
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