Family Definition Plaque

I have seen the idea of doing definitions a lot of places lately, especially on pillows. I really wanted to do a definition on family. I though it would be cute to do it on a wood board so I could put it on my nightstand.

What you will need:

-9"x11" wood board

-Sand Paper

-Paint of any color (I used Buttermilk Cream)

-Stain (I used Early American)

-Vinyl (I used Brown)

-Mod Podge

-Flet & Burlap for the flowers

-Hot Glue Gun

How you make it:

Paint the wood the color you have chosen. I only painted the top of it because I wanted to stain the rest. I did 2 coats on mine. 

Then I sanded the edges a little bit so I could see wood around it on the front side. I like being able to see the stain color around the paint. 

Next, I stained the whole thing. I put it over the paint on the front. Some spots I did heavier then others because I wanted an old fashioned look to it. 

Then I got the definition about family that I wanted and put it in the font I wanted. In Microsoft Word I found a book type of font that I liked. I can't remember the name of it. Sorry! Then I cut that out in vinyl and put it on the board. 

Next, I put a coat of mod podge over the vinyl because I didn't want any of the letters or dots to have a chance to fall off!

While that was drying I made some felt flowers to put in the corner of the plaque. 

For the tutorials on how to make the Rosette and the Burlap Fan go here.

Here is the tutorial on how to make the ring flowers:

Cut a circle out of felt. I used a small cup to trace my circle because I wanted them smaller. 

Then you are going to cut in a spiral motion to the center of the flower. It will look like this

Starting in the center of the flower you will start rolling it. 

When you get to the end put hot glue on the felt to secure it. 

When you are all done making the flowers you will hot glue them on to the board.

Here is the finished product:

I love how it turned out!

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