Trick or Treat Halloween Painted Sign

What’s Cool About This Project

This Halloween painted sign is simple, seasonal, and budget-friendly. YAY! It’s a great way to turn a card file (svg), which I have a ton of, into wall art you can display year after year. It’s just a cool way of reusing something you might already have, in a new way.

The Supplies

Here’s what I used:

• Lori Whitlock’s 3D Card Trick or Treat file
• Canvas (any size)
• Vinyl + transfer tape
• Black paint (I used chalkboard paint because it was all the black paint I had it, lol)
• White acrylic paint
• Mod Podge

For more crafty ideas, explore my other vinyl crafts or check out Halloween ideas.

You can make a great spooky Halloween card using Lori’s 3D Card Trick or Treat file (link above). I thought the card was such a cool design that I wanted to be able to use it as part of my yearly Halloween decor, so I grabbed some paint, vinyl and a canvas and created this fun seasonal art!

Step 1: Base Coat with Mod Podge & Paint

The first thing I did was Mod Podge the canvas and let it sit for a few days.  I really only waited that long because I was busy with other projects.  I use Mod Podge because I’ve found that it helps vinyl stick.  Next, I covered it with black paint and let that dry.  I tried to give it a scratchy look.

Step 2: Add the Vinyl & Transfer Tape

I cut the card file out using vinyl in my Silhouette Cameo.  Next, I covered the vinyl with transfer tape so I could move it to the canvas.

Step 3: Paint & Pounce

Once the vinyl was stuck down to the canvas well, I covered everything with white paint.  I used a pouncing motion to help give it a vintage look.  Between you and me, I wish I’d pounced a little less to make it look a little spookier. Oh well.  I still like it.  I’m using a white acrylic paint by Apple Barrel.  You can find it at most craft stores.

Step 4: Peel & Reveal

Once the paint is dry, peel away the vinyl to reveal your awesome Trick or Treat Halloween sign!

Want more handmade decor? Try my DIY twine pumpkin or this witch’s broom craft.

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I wrote this post while participating on the Lori Whitlock Design Team.

Have a Crafty and Wonderful Weekend!