Wednesday, March 18, 2009

WFMW—Make Your Own Vinyl Decals

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I love this so much that Craig should be jealous! Ever since I saw this on Rate My Space back in November, I have wanted to do it on my front door.

I was a little too afraid to paint it, just in case I made a mistake or ever decided to remove it. Then houses around the neighborhood started popping up with “Welcome” on the doors in vinyl lettering, so I looked into buying the numbers online. It wasn’t too expensive, but I never got around to ordering.

Then last night I stumbled on this. Brilliant! Contact paper! Today I printed out my numbers, using Times New Roman. I resized the ‘No.’ to 200 and the numbers to 375.

I then taped the printed paper to the front of white contact paper, which I already had. Using a Xacto knife, I carefully cut around the printouts. Technically, I used a box cutter because I couldn’t find my Xacto, so it was a little more difficult than it needed to be.

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Then I positioned them on the door. It might have been helpful to measure and mark the spacing, but I didn’t. Fortunately, they were easily repositionable.

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Now I need to check the HOA rules to see if I can remove the original numbers from the post, which the builder put on crooked anyway.

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Since I had the contact paper, this was free for me. Free vinyl decals Works for Me! Visit We Are THAT Family for more tips.

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31 comments:

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness! That looks wonderful! What a great idea. I haven't seen any vinyl lettering on the exteriors of homes anywhere here...yet. I bet it's coming our way! We have not had exterior numbers on our house since we painted it 2 years ago. It's only on the curb. I know that's not good, so I need to do something soon!

pcb said...

Thanks for a creative idea!

Kirsty said...

What a great idea! Thank you :) Your door looks wonderful!

the BLAH BLAH BLAHger said...

Dang, you're a genius! :)

Lana said...

Great idea!!! I love these ideas! I need inspiration. :)

Thanks for the sweet comment!

Jamie said...

Love this! It looks amazing! This is my first visit to your blog...I'm glad I found it.

Anonymous said...

Great idea that does look great on your door. I wish my front door didn't have a screen.

But I bet I'll find a use for your idea on vinyl lettering. I have clear contact paper just aching to be used.

Becky said...

I must be behind the times; I've just learned about vinyl lettering. Thanks for explaining how to do it without going to the store!

Kasey said...

looks awesome!! Good job.

momof3girls said...

oh, aren''t you so smart!! I love it!!! I saw in someones post just the other day "welcome" on the front door and loved it, (but also thought ugh! I wonder how much that will cost me!) Well you just made it affordable!!! Thank you!!!!

Michelle said...

Great idea...you did a wonderful job!

Enjoy your day!

mub said...

What a neat idea! It looks great =)

jac. said...

Your door is so cute. I love this project, makes me wish mine was a little more visible.

April said...

Well done!! I just ordered an Uppercase living vinyl wall sticker. Those things are expensive. I love this...and for us scrapbookers, dyecuts can make an easy cut. Hadn't thought of this. Thank you!

~Rhen @yestheyareallmine said...

That is such a great idea!!

Anonymous said...

You are such a smartie pants!!! Didn't I just email you about a DIY for this??? So, would it work for the quote I want to do above my front door?

Anonymous said...

That is a great idea and it looks so nice on your door.

AnNicole@Our Suburban Cottage said...

Great idea!!! I'm totally going to try that.

Kristen, pajama mama said...

never thought about white contact paper...wow-this opens up a world of possibilities...
-kristen

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

So cute - I have my numbers on my front door and love it!

Sonya --Dime Store Thrift said...

That is something to be truly proud about, I LOVE it!

Anonymous said...

That's a brilliant idea! I'm going to try this :)

Lucy Marie said...

That looks awesome! I just might have to try it ...

Are you going to do thrift store Thursday every week? I want to join but I didn't have a chance to go shopping this week.

Bonnie said...

I do not have a blog, but you can e-mail me if you have time to answer. Would you mind sharing what program you used to englarge your numbers? Such a clever idea. Thank you! Bonnie Schmidt (Bonnieeschmidt@aol.com)

Mandi @ Sweetly Home said...

I too saw this on Rate My Space and have wanted to do it on our new door. I was deciding between "Welcome" and our house numbers. I'm definatly using contact paper now whatever I decide!! I always love your Works for Me posts...you've got such great ideas!

Unknown said...

I love your blog! I am new to the blogging world and have an online store. I would love it if you would look at my stuff and post my link on your blog if you like it! Thanks so much!

Unknown said...

It would help if I gave you the link! Sorry, my eyes are blurry from too much work on the laptop tonight!(: It is www.thepolkadotalley.com. My blog is www.thepolkadotalley.com/blog. Thanks!

Nancy @ Live love laugh said...

I came here by way of Tip Junkie and I am glad I did! I was really pondering whether or not to paint the numbers on my door. Now I am happy to do this-neater -no drips!and removeable.
Thanks
~Nancy

Jenette said...

That is so creative! I have spent a lot on vinyl letters! Thanks for the tip!!

PinkBalloons&Macaroons said...

such a great idea!! thanks!!I hope you have a fabulous day!! hugs!! Britt :-)

Its So Very Cheri said...

LOVE IT--I have a project that I want to do. I have contacted a gal 3 times and she has never gotten back to me on pricing but there are 3 different elements and I know it is going to be expensive and maybe I can do something like this instead. Yeah Holly.

Cheri