Wooden Summer Sign with Iron On Vinyl

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I am back with the Craft & Create with Cricut Challenge to bring you a Wooden Summer Sign project. Each month we will bring you a different themed craft using the Cricut, so make sure you subscribe to my email so you don't miss any of these crafts!

This month we are making Summer themed crafts using our Cricut and I am sharing a wooden sign I made using patterned iron on vinyl and regular vinyl. Did you know you could use Iron On vinyl on wood? I didn't, until I saw several other bloggers doing it! It actually sticks a lot better than regular vinyl and it only takes a few seconds to apply when using the Cricut EasyPress.

Supplies needed for wooden sign:

Blank wooden sign (I found this one at Michaels)
Cricut Explore Air
Cricut EasyPress
Iron on vinyl
Vinyl
Standard grip mat

I opened up Cricut Design Space and chose an existing project that said "Life is better in flip flops." I then searched the free images for a pair of flip flops to add to the quote. I wanted to have a color variation on the sign, so I used a watercolor pattern of iron on for the "Life" and "flip flops," along with the flip flops and navy blue for the "is better in."

You can find the complete design HERE

I followed the instructions on the screen to cut the two mats. You will need to Mirror the mat that has the iron on design. While the mats are being cut, warm up your EasyPress to 240 degrees. (You can also use an iron, just use a lower heat setting) Once the cuts were complete, I used my handy dandy hook tool to weed the excess vinyl from the designs.

Apply the iron on first. Position the image on the wood sign; I also placed a thin piece of plastic (the cover from the cutting mat) over the design for an extra layer of protection. I set the timer for 30 seconds the first time, but the iron on was not totally stuck, so I put the EasyPress on it for another 30 seconds and that did the trick. Carefully remove the liner while the iron on is still warm.

I have found that regular vinyl does not stick well to canvas or wood in general, so I prepped the area with Mod Podge and let it dry, before applying the regular vinyl. Once the Mod Podge was dry, I used transfer tape and the scraper tool to apply the vinyl to the sign. I also put another coat of Mod Podge over the area for good measure.

Now I have a sign to hang out by the pool to remind us what summer is all about! What would your Summer sign say?

Now head over and check out what my friends made with their Cricut machines by clicking on the links below, then comment with your favorite!

1. 1. DIY Beach Art
   2. Personalized Popsicle Banner
   3. Summer Tank Top using Printable Iron-On
   4. Flip Flop Summer Sign
   5. Wooden Summer Sign with Iron-On Vinyl
   6. Flocking Fabulous Sunglasses Case
   7. Summer Ball Cap DIY
   8. Rapunzel Magic Hair Disneyland Shirt
   9. Summer Sun Drink Tray
   10. Holy Guacamole! It's An Avocado Topiary!
   11. Fun Summer Unicorn Canvas
   12. Take Me Out to the Ballgame Onesie

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5. Disclosure: I am part of the Cricut Blogger Program and may receive supplies to complete my projects, but all thoughts are 100% my own. I love my Cricut and am excited to share my projects with you!