Wooden Plaques, Letters & Keepsakes

Sugar_Coated_Owl

I was just wondering if anyone else decorates wooden items e.g letters, plaques and keepsakes. I'd love to chat with others that make similar items to myself. Perhaps we could share hints and tips.

dizzytina

I have an online business making personalised gifts including wooden items like photo frames, signs, keepsake boxes etc. How long have you been creating wooden items?. Perhaps you could share some photo's and then others of us could share some of ours?

Sugar_Coated_Owl

I started last year. I painted and decorated a number of wooden words like 'Dream' 'Home' 'Relax' for a a charity event. Due to health reasons I had to take a break but I've recently started again. I'm currently working on wooden letters.

Here is an example:

dizzytina

Those are really lovely. Glad you've been able to start again as you clearly have a real talent. I shall pull out some photos of some of my makes and post them x

shem

which paint did you use?

Legendmum

Hi all I did some of these last Christmas a tree decorations and they flew out! I was thinking of starting again for this Christmas! I also did some freestanding names for friends too! I use deco art paint or he docraft from the range! Was wondering if you guys varnish your plaques?

PoppyToms

Hi guys,

I also make wooden signs and things. I tend to use acrylic paints as there is no need for varnishing and they've even coped well outdoors. I use Reeves paints and if you layer the paints in different colours then you can sand the edges for a great shabby look too

I also design the wooden shapes and have recently learnt how to use the software myself so i can cut out anything, it's great fun but is time consuming. I'm getting the hang of it slowly though

Sugar coated owl, love you word signs, they are very cute! x

pateroo

Hi everyone. I make wooden bits and pieces too! You can find my page in my profile. I try to mention what i use and where i bought it from as often a possible. I've really struggled to find the best suppliers and it seems to be the best ket secret amongst crafters. Spent soooooo much money trying to figure out the best materials etc. A bit happier these days but would love to hear other people's tips.
OH has taken the kids out for morning so im beavering away trying to finish bits and pieces off.

pateroo

My little snowman family )

LalaGomay

Love the snowmen!

PoppyToms wrote: »

I also design the wooden shapes and have recently learnt how to use the software myself so i can cut out anything, it's great fun but is time consuming. I'm getting the hang of it slowly though

Wow. What kinds of equipment do you need for that?