DIY Life is Better at the Lake Vinyl Sign

 This month the crafting group I joined up with decided to make summer craft projects and while I struggled for a bit on what to make, I started where I always start; I went through my bins of crafting supplies to see what might inspire me. 


I decided to make a cute sign for our back patio.  Using a blank sign I had picked up along the way and my Cricut I made this cute Life is Better at the Lake sign.  



First I found an image on the Cricut site to use and then sized it to fit my blank sign.  I cut my image out of two coordinating shades of blue sticky backed vinyl. 


I weeded the images using my weeding tool.


Then used transfer tape to transfer the images one at a time to my sign.


This cute and simple craft came together in no time!


For now I hung it by our front door but I plan to have my husband put a screw into our siding down on the patio and hang it near where we keep all our life jackets.



I hope you'll stop by and see what my fellow co-hosts have made:









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Comments

  1. Carol @Comfort Spring StationJune 14, 2021 at 7:20 AM

    That is a really cute sign for summer. Pinned! #MMBC

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  2. AnneJune 14, 2021 at 8:54 AM

    I really like that, it looks great on the wall. I get jealous of those with cricuts.

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  3. Melissa June 14, 2021 at 9:24 AM

    Oh, I love this! I got a Cricut for Christmas, and I definitely have a lot to learn about using it more! This is such a beautiful sign!

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    1. Joanne June 14, 2021 at 7:55 PM

      They are so fun; though I was really intimidated about using it at first.

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  4. Gail @Purple Hues and MeJune 14, 2021 at 9:25 AM

    I'm so jealous - I need to get a Cricut! It makes the best signs! Yours looks fabulous!

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  5. Beverly @Across the BlvdJune 14, 2021 at 9:45 AM

    Fun sign for the summer and the design looks great on that blank.

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  6. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersJune 14, 2021 at 10:54 AM

    Your lake sign turned out great! You make using a cricut look so easy. No cricut here, so I'd still be slowly hand painting that design Lol.

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    1. Joanne June 14, 2021 at 7:56 PM

      It is very easy once you get the hang of it.

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  7. Sparkles and LattesJune 14, 2021 at 11:15 AM

    This turned out great. I love lake days!

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  8. Nancy 's Fashion StyleJune 14, 2021 at 2:10 PM

    Well done! What a creativity.

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    1. Joanne June 14, 2021 at 7:57 PM

      Thanks! Though I can't really take credit for all of it since I found the words/image premade.

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  9. NatashaJune 14, 2021 at 2:17 PM

    This is so cute!!!

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  10. Rebecca JoJune 14, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    So fun. You make me want to get a Cricut

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  11. HollyJune 14, 2021 at 4:55 PM

    Ok- love it! Want to get one for my friend who lives at the lake- let me know if you start taking orders ;)

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    1. Joanne June 14, 2021 at 7:57 PM

      LOL. I sure can; it seriously took minutes to make.

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  12. Sew Crafty CrochetJune 14, 2021 at 5:30 PM

    This sign looks great! I love those two shades of blue together.

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    1. Joanne June 14, 2021 at 7:58 PM

      Thanks! I really liked that part too. I'm a sucker for anything in blue.

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  13. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJune 14, 2021 at 6:22 PM

    This looks perfect, Joanne! A friend has a Cricut machine and loves making things on it

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  14. FABBY'S LIVINGJune 14, 2021 at 11:46 PM

    That Is a terrific sign and the blue colors are perfect for Summer time ! I would love to get a Cricut myself.
    Thanks for dropping by my friend.
    Have a nice week.
    Happy Father's Day ahead.
    Fabby

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  15. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJune 15, 2021 at 9:22 AM

    Great sign, nice job on it! Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Link Party 28. Pinned!

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  16. Claire JustineJune 15, 2021 at 3:42 PM

    What a great sign, very creative :) Love getting out and about exploring. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Mondays. I hope you can join us again tomorrow, Friday or next week for our next parties :) #CreativeMondays

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  17. Michele MorinJune 16, 2021 at 7:38 AM

    Not only true, but lovely!

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  18. LyshaJune 18, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    This turned out so cute. Great gift for my lake friends.

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  19. AnnJune 19, 2021 at 8:04 PM

    Gotta love Cricut! Great sign for summer. Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's!

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