Anchor Coastal Farmhouse Sign with Free SVG
This anchor coastal farmhouse sign is perfect for a beginner Cricut or Silhouette crafter and will add perfectly to a nautical or beach house decor. The fonts and free anchor SVG are easy to weed and can be a single color or multiple.
Gather a wood plank, some rope, and some permanent vinyl to get started with this easy farmhouse sign DIY. If you don’t have a plank, resize the design to fit a tote bag, coaster set, or other blank.
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You Are My Anchor Coastal Farmhouse Sign
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love making gifts for others; I think it’s part of my love-language to make gifts. Friends who are far, far away can sometimes expect a little something from me in the mail and this particular ‘you are my anchor’ coastal farmhouse sign is one of those gifts.
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Although my own home is not decorated in coastal farmhouse decor, my friend is all about that beach theme for her condo. I took her love of beach decor and made this easy sign. The best part is that it is easily customized – larger, smaller, shelf sitter, or wall hanging – so you can resize the free anchor SVG to fit your project.
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Tips to Make A Beach Farmhouse Sign
- Start off by selecting navy vinyl. I used this permanent navy vinyl and I still have a ton leftover.
- You can use permanent vinyl or heat transfer vinyl (iron on) for this project.
- File types are available in SVG, PNG, EPS, and DXF formats for use in Cricut Design Space, Silhouette, Silhouette Designer Edition, and more cutting software programs.
- If you paint your wood sign or other blank, allow it to dry for 24-48 hours, especially if it has two coats. If you add heat or reposition vinyl without doing so, you could lift up the paint.
- For a project in a high-sun or outdoor location, use a sealant, let it cure per the package instructions, and THEN apply the vinyl. Permanent vinyl needs no sealant on top of it.
- Get ready to have fun. Sometimes it’s cathartic to complete easy and quick projects like wood signs.
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Free Anchor SVG
Included in this tutorial is a simple farmhouse style SVG file. You can use your own fonts or mine paired with the free anchor cut file provided in the free download.
Go to my shop and grab the free farmhouse SVG here to get your project started. While you’re there, check out all the other free cut files for Cricut and Silhouette.
How to Make the Anchor Beach House Sign
Below is the written and printable tutorial for this easy Cricut project. If you have any questions, please use the comment section below.
You Are My Anchor Coastal Farmhouse Sign
You are not going to find an easier and more fun housewarming gift than this you are my anchor coastal farmhouse sign. Perfect for anyone with a beachy farmhouse theme in their home!
Materials
- Anchor SVG file
- Premium Vinyl (Navy)
- 6” x 12” piece of wood, sanded if needed
- 28” of rope, cut into two 14” inch pieces
Tools
- Cutting Machine and Fine Point Blade
- Light or Standard Grip Mat
- Vinyl Scraper
- Scissors or Paper Cutter
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Transfer Tape
- Cricut Weeder tool
- Optional, Mod Podge
- Optional, 1” Foam brush
Instructions
Directions to use the cut the file:
- Cut off a portion of vinyl and apply the vinyl to the light or standard grip mat. Note that your vinyl size is determined by your project size.
- Upload the Anchor SVG file into your cutting software (I am using Cricut Design Space), and insert the image to start a new project.
- Resize the image to a height of about 4.75 inches (or to fit your blank).
- Select “Attach” to get the Cricut to cut the file as a single piece. Select “Make It”, and set the material type to “Vinyl”.
- Follow the prompts (remember to mirror if using HTV) to load the vinyl and cut the elements. Unload the mat when the Cricut is finished cutting.
Directions for making the sign:
- After the design is cut, trim transfer tape to the project size.
- Remove all excess vinyl leaving the design elements alone on their sheet of plastic liner.
- Place the transfer tape over the design elements, and gently smooth the elements and tape together, eliminating any bubbles.
- Place the design elements onto the wood, and adhere by rubbing the vinyl into the wood. Use a scraper to get it into the wood well.
- Optional: ModPodge over the wood and design. I don't recommend adding a sealant on top of permanent vinyl because it is not needed.
- Add a twist or two of rope to each side of the wood, about one inch from the edge. To do this, place a generous amount of hot glue onto the back of the wood plank an inch or two from the short edges and wrap the rope around twice. Hold the rope in place until the hot glue sets.
- Repeat step 7 with the other piece of rope on the opposite side.
Notes
You can use permanent or heat transfer vinyl for this project.
If painting or sealing, do so before the vinyl is applied and let them fully cure before vinyl application.
For more fun farmhouse craft ideas, visit Ruffles and Rain Boots!
More Farmhouse Crafts You Might Like
- Braided Jute Coasters – These beautiful coasters are so coastal farmhouse, they’re perfect. And they’re so easy, I think I might make a second set for my friend!
- Home is Where You Are Farmhouse SVG – If you want to make something really cool for a gift, make a doormat with this phrase–everyone will love it.
- Spring Farmhouse Wreath – Finish off your farmhouse decor with a beautiful wreath on the door featuring a bit of farmhouse flair!
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