How to Make Wood Round Signs: Silhouette Studio Mock Up to Hang Up (Tutorial and Video)

Wood round signs are SO incredibly popular right now!



This tutorial will take you start to finish on how to make wood round signs including where to get wood rounds and how to use Silhouette Studio to create sign mock ups to help you plan your project.

How to Apply a Vinyl Decal to Wood...So It Sticks!

Making a wood sign with your Silhouette is one of the most popular projects you can do with your machine. But applying vinyl to wood can sometimes be a little tricky. 

In this tutorial, we'll share some tips on how to apply vinyl to wood, so you can start making your own vinyl wood signs with ease! 

How to Paint Wood Round Signs with a Vinyl Stencil (to Avoid Paint Bleed)

There are several ways to customize a round wood sign and painting it with a one-off vinyl stencil is one of them. 

Vinyl is a good option for making stencils that will only be used once because it's quick to cut, easy to weed, and inexpensive to make. But nothing ruins a project faster than paint bleed.  In this tutorial I'll share some tips on how to paint wood rounds with vinyl to avoid the dreaded paint bleed! 

How to Put DTF Transfers on Painted Wood Signs

You can use DTF transfers on painted wood signs, rather than a stencil or vinyl to make custom signs in minutes. 

In this tutorial I'll show you just how easy it is to create wood sign transfers saving you tons of time! 

How to Design for Wood Signs with Slats in Silhouette Studio

I love a good Silhouette hack and this one is perfect for wood sign vinyl projects.

A lot of wood signs have wood slats which means there's a space between each board where the vinyl basically bridges between the boards.  BUT did you know you can design a break in your vinyl design so the vinyl isn't stretched across. It's actually pretty easy.

13 Halloween Signs to DIY in 2024 with Vinyl, Paint or Stencils

DIY Halloween signs are the perfect fix if you're feeling crafty this Halloween or need some on-trend wood signs to sell this fall.  

I rounded up a collection of 13 Halloween Signs to DIY...whether you're looking for something for your front door, front porch or to dress up your mantle.  

How to Get Crisp Paint Lines on Wood Signs with Silhouette Stencils

Take a look at the latest home decor project that is taking the craft world by storm - oversized wooden door tags. Don't they make such a charming front door decoration? 

This step by step tutorial will walk you through how to make wooden door tags, plus some tips for perfectly crisp paint lines. 

How to Find GPS Coordinates to Make a Coordinates Sign

When you personalize one of your projects, either for yourself or as a gift, the personalization makes that project so much more meaningful and special. 

Besides adding a name or monogram to a project or sign, you can also personalize a sign with the GPS coordinates of a specific location, like a location that is special to you. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to find your GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude) to make a custom, personalized coordinates sign.

Faith Family Farm Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

Happy Friday! The weekend is finally here, and what better way to kick it off than with a brand-new, absolutely FREE Silhouette Studio cut file.

This week, we've got an absolutely adorable freebie that's perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to your home decor or next project: the Faith Family Farm round sign cut file!

Free Silhouette Design: Lucky Shamrock Mandala (Commercial Use Available)

It's Friday and I'm so excited to share this fun Freebie Friday with all of you!!

If you are on the hunt for a unique St. Patrick's Day design it's your lucky day! 

Comparison: HTV vs Vinyl Wood Signs

Wondering if HTV or vinyl is better for wood signs?  

We get the question quite a bit so today we'll compare making a wood sign with vinyl vs heat transfer vinyl. Both results in beautiful signs so read on for more info on each method to decide what you think will work best for you and your project. 

Free Silhouette Design: Comfy & Cozy (Commercial Use Avaliable)

It's that time of the week yet again - time for Freebie Friday on Silhouette School!

It's the time of year where the weather is starting to get a little crisp everywhere and you want to start getting cozy so I had to bring out this design.

Free Silhouette Design: Life is Better at the Beach (Commercial Use Available)

It's my favorite day of the week here at Silhouette School: Freebie Friday!

I don't know about you, but isn't life just better at the beach? 

Free Silhouette Design: Wildflowers Inspirational Quote (Commercial Use Available)

It's already time for another Freebie Friday here at Silhouette School! 

This one I had to share with Spring right around the corner and it being Women's History Month. It's the perfect design for this time of year! 

Freebie Friday: Joy to the World (Commercial Use Available)

It's time for yet another Freebie Friday here at Silhouette School!

And this week we are sharing a design that is perfect for those wood round signs that ALLL of you are making and loving!

Free Silhouette Design: Hello Sunshine (Commercial Use Available)

It's my favorite day of the week here at Silhouette School: Freebie Friday!

This week I am sharing with you this super versatile design that is sure to brighten any day!

Sweet Summertime Round Sign Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's Freebie Friday and I am back with some sweet summertime vibes for you!

Nothing says summer quite like a slice of watermelon!

22 Tutorials You May Have Missed In July 2025

 Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year?!

July was packed with SO many good tutorials, tips, and crafty hacks!

Sit Relax Gossip Freebie Friday Silhouette Cut File

It's everyone's favorite time of the week here at Silhouette School - Freebie Friday!

Can you believe how quickly summer is moving along? 

Free Silhouette Design: We're That House (Commercial Use Available)

It seems like every time I turn around it's time for Freebie Friday here! Not that anyone is complaining about a Friday!

I have the perfect design if you are 'that house'! You know who you are why not claim it.