You know when you decide you want to make a project and then it turns out just how you wanted it to? Well, this Christmas Front Porch Sign made with the help of the Cricut Explore Air 2 is one of those projects that turned out even better than I thought it would. I adore the way it turned out! So much so, that I’m having a hard time wanting to leave it outside to get blown over by the wind. π
I remember years ago, like 13, when vinyl cutting machines were popular and people were cutting vinyl to put on signs and walls. I wanted one so bad, but it never happened. Fast forward to Christmas of 2007, as a gift from my in-laws, I received my very first Cricut. I was over the moon excited. I could cut my very own die cuts and vinyl now, although I did have to have the cartridges to do so. Fast forward to now…Now I have the Cricut Explore Air 2 and it is amazing! I’m pretty much in love with it! One of very favorite things about it is that I can cut the fonts on my computer as well as my own designed images! I’m a total font junkie, I have so many it’s ridiculous. But, since I can cut the fonts out using my Cricut Explore Air 2, I don’t mind buying new ones sometimes. π
Today, I’m going to share with you how I finished this cute Christmas Front Porch Sign and show you how you can make one of your own with the help of the Cricut Explore Air 2.
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Christmas Front Porch Sign Supplies:
- Cricut Explore Air 2
- Cricut 12 x 24 Cutting Mat
- Vinyl for Stencil
- Weeding Hook
- Wood Sign
- White & Red Paint
- Sandpaper or Electric Sander
- Sealer Spray
- Ribbon
- Large Jingle Bells
- Computer
The first thing you’ll need to do is cut out your vinyl stencil. Because some of the text was curved, I chose to design my stencil in Photoshop Elements, save it as a .png file, and upload it to Cricut Design Space. This is the first time that I’ve uploaded a text image, and it worked like a charm! Cut your vinyl out on the Cricut Explore Air 2. Weed the vinyl using the weeding tool, then place transfer tape over the top of your vinyl stencil.
Paint your wood sign using your red paint.
Once your paint is dry, apply the vinyl stencil to the front of your sign. With a vinyl piece this large, you may need an extra set of hands. Make sure you get the stencil pushed down tightly all over the sign.
Using your white paint, carefully paint your letters. Because you’re painting white over the top of the red, it may take two or three coats of the white.
Once you’re finished painted the white, carefully peel up your vinyl stencil.
Once I got to this point and I could really start seeing this project come together, I was getting excited!
I took it out in the garage and I lightly sanded the whole sign using my electric sander.
Here is a little better look at some of the distressing.
To finish it off, I sprayed sealer spray over the entire sign and let it dry. Then I tied a ribbon around the bottom and added some jingle bells.
Now I’ve got to find the perfect spot on my porch for it. I’m trying to decide if I want to set it up on the front porch bench or if I want to put it in the corner on the other side of the door. I set it up on the bench to take these pictures and I kind of like it there.
It goes so well with the greenery that I’ve got up on the porch.
Where are you going to put your sign on your porch?
I’m seriously giddy about the way this cute sign turned out! And I certainly couldn’t have done it without the Cricut Explore Air 2.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine.

Oh Amy I just adore this project and just love how it turned out! Such a fun idea!
Thank you Summer! π
Super cute!! I totally need to make this!!
Thanks Katie! π
Oh that’s so cute! I have real porch envy
Thank you Marissa!
I love this! My cricut only cuts 12×12 mats, how were you able to cut out such a lathe piece of vinyl? Or was it did in multiple sheets?
What Cricut do you have? If you have the Expressions or Explore (or any that cuts 12″ wide), you would be able to cut up to 12×24. You have to purchase a larger mat for it. You could certainly cut it in two pieces, depending on how the wording is laid out on the mats, and then just piece the vinyl together on the wood piece.
Just wondering what font you used or was it a file? Love the sign and great job on the bench!!!
The two fonts I used are Bosshole and Magnolia Sky. π
Love your sign. Just starting out here. What is the transfer tape used for. I
Transfer tape is what you use to transfer the vinyl and get it in the right spot. It’s kind of like masking tape. You stick it to the front of your vinyl image, peel the backing off of your vinyl, stick the vinyl to the object, and then peel off the transfer tape. Does that help? π
is there a tutorial for the Cricut Explore 2 that teaches you how to create in another program and upload it to Cricut design space?
Hi Robin,
Here is my tutorial for uploading your own images into Design Space. https://www.thehappyscraps.com/2017/01/how-to-upload-your-own-images-in-cricut-design-space.html
If you have more questions after reading over this post, let me know. π
Did you buy wood and put together the sign or did you buy a blank sign from a craft store? What is the dimensions of the sign?
I bought the wood sign that I used for this project, but it would be pretty simple to make a similar one. I’m not sure the dimensions off the top of my head, but I think it’s about 13″ wide and about 3′ tall. I used a piece of vinyl for the entire stencil that was 12″ x 24″. I hope that helps.
Amy I love this sign!! Will you sell your file to me to download? Would love one for my front porch. What color red did you use? Thank you, Teresa
Hi Teresa,
I’m so glad you like the sign! I would be happy to cut one of these for you. It would be $10 and that would include shipping. If you are interested in that, email me at [email protected] and we can work it all out. π
How do you get the words to be on a slight angle with the cricut? I havenβt noticed how to do this yet. Thanks,
I love this sign, it did come out great!
Hi Linda, I don’t think there is a way to create text on a slight angle in Cricut Design Space. When I created this sign, I used Photoshop Elements to design the cut file, and then uploaded it to cut it. You can read about how to upload a file here: https://www.thehappyscraps.com/2017/01/how-to-upload-your-own-images-in-cricut-design-space.html
Thank you, Amy
Amy can the svg file be purchased? I am really wanting to make one of these for myself
Hi Tammie,
I actually can’t sell the file for this as I used fonts that are for personal use only. I can tell you that the names of the fonts are Magnolia Sky and Bosshole. I believe you can find both of them on dafont.com. I hope that helps. π
Thanks,
Amy
Yea I can recreate it just not sure how to do curved text :-/
Hi Amy! Awesome design. Looking to make a custom one as a wedding design. Do you do personalized requests as a paid service? Not sure I can design one as good as yours. I would happily provide the words.