I’m still having a blast decorating for fall. This time, I created an elegant monogram sign for my mantle.
What is Artesprix Iron-on-Ink?
I used the October blank of the month from Artesprix. The blank is a versatile 8” x 10” decorative sign. Artesprix Sublimation Markers, Ink, and Paint are specially formulated to allow you to use basic copy paper color, stamp, stencil, and monoprint anything you wish and turn it into a heat-transferable design. You can use a heat press or a home iron to transfer your design to a sublimation blank. Your designs are permanent once pressed.
Let’s jump into this super cool and easy decorative sign.
Materials and Supplies
- Decorative Sign
- Iron-On-Ink markers
- Iron-On-Ink Stamp Pad (I used brown and green)
- Pink and Main Flora Stencil
- Pink and Main Stamps
- Heat Press
- Blending Brushes or Sponges
- Protective Paper
- Heat Tape
- Copy Paper
- Lint Roller
- Washi Tape
- Cricut or other cutting machine
- Adhesive Vinyl
- Transfer Tape
Making the Monogram Decorative Sign
Step 1: Use a pencil to trace around the outside of your decorative sign blank. Trace the holes as well.
Step 2: Use washi tape to tape the stencil to a second sheet of copy paper. I used Pink & Main “Flora” stencil, but you can use any stencil you have.
Step 3: Add the brown ink to stencil using a dauber or blending brush.
Step 4: When you are done, remove the stencil and tape from the copy pape to reveal your design.
Step 5: Trim the printed design down to make it easier to cut your monogram
Step 6: Use a Cricut or other cutting machine to cut out the monogram.
Pro Tip: Add an offset and set it to “draw” around the outline of your letter. I used Artesprix thin marker in brown to match my design.
Pro Tip: Be sure to mirror your design before cutting.
Step 7: Tape your monogram to the middle of the paper where you traced the outline of the decorative sign. The monogram should be placed with the inked side up.
Step 8: Use the stamps and ink pads to add any other decorations you would like.
Step 8: Lay your decorative sign, white side down, onto the stamped design and tape down using heat tape.
Pro Tip: Use a lint roller to clean the panel before putting it on the design.
Step 9: Make a sublimation sandwich using protective paper and your design in this order: (from the bottom up) protective paper, sign, design, another sheet of protective paper.
Step 10: Press the panel at 400 degrees for 105 seconds using medium pressure.
Step 11: Before removing the sign from the heat press, lift a corner of the design to make sure the design transferred correctly.
If the design is transferred well, you are done and you can remove the tape and paper from the decorative panel. If it is not, press it for a few more seconds.
Pro Tip: The panel will be HOT. Use heat gloves or an oven mitt to remove it from the heat press.
Step 12: While the panel is cooling, cut any additional elements you want to add to your sign using vinyl and a Cricut or other cutting machine. I used Oracal 651 vinyl in copper to cut my family’s names and our EST date.
Step 13: Weed your design and use transfer tape to apply it to the printed decorative sign.
I’m really loving the look of the different shades of brown on this sign. I tried it out on my front door. But I think I like it better in my family room with some fall flowers and handmade pumpkins next to it.
I love that this sign can be a door hanger, a wall hanging, or even a shelf sitter. I’d love to see what you create with this sign blank. Be sure to share and tag me @ejsfuncrafting!
Now, go make something amazing!
