How to Make Nursery Name Sign (Custom DIY with xTool)

Learn how to make a gorgeous nursery name sign for a new bundle of joy!

Make a name sign for any occasion, not just a new baby...change the text for a wedding, family name or with a fun saying.

This wood sign is perfect for customizing with a first and middle name, and looks great as home decor.

Supplies Needed to Make a Laser Cut Nursery Name Sign:

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• xTool S1 20 W
• Wood Circle Pallet (12 inch)
• 3mm Basswood
• Flower Nursery Sign File
• Acrylic Craft Paint
• Metallic Rose Gold Paint
• Paint Brushes
• Hot Glue Gun or Wood Glue

How to Get Laser Cut Files:

Creative Fabrica is a great resource for template files.

I just purchased a one-year plan, and it comes with unlimited downloads. Granted, there are a bunch of AI generated images that do not thrill me...but the reason I decided to pay the $49 for the year was for the laser cut files.

No adobe illustrator or other graphic design programs needed, I can just download any laser-cut file and load it right into xTool Creative Space and it's ready to go.

You can get 10 free download files as a free trial. I got 10 free DXF files and then decided it was worth it to get a year subscription...which I immediately bought and canceled so I can redecide next year. (files come in all file formats)

You can subscribe and pay per month, or pay for the year. Note: if you do pay for a year, they will give you an option of paying for another year at a lower price immediately. You can purchase images by the single image, but it's not as cost effective.

Okay, these are affiliate links for Creative Fabrica, I get store credit or a small percentage if you make a purchase.

If you are running a Laser Cutting Business, I highly recommend like Creative Fabrica a site to get tried and true, tested, laser cut files that fit together perfectly...and MOST of their files come with a commercial license, so you can make things to sell!

Let me show you a few favorite files:

• wooden bench
• wooden easel stand
• wooden bicycle
• puzzle animals
• living hinge patterns
• wooden clutch bag
• wooden desk organizer
• wooden hair comb
• wooden jewelry box
• wooden money envelope
• wooden night lights
• wooden notebook
• wooden plant stand
• wooden step display stand
• British phone booth
• wooden docking station
• wooden doll cradle miniature
• decorative basket
• wooden glasses holder
• wooden medals
• wooden owl decor
• wooden wall clock
• wooden toy airplane
• wooden toy trucks
• Santa sleigh templates

Step 1: Laser Cut Settings

Begin by importing the file into xTool Creative Space (XCS), then edit the text with your custom name, making sure the name size fits on the pallet, the file has everything ready to go!

I did the first name in the bold font and the middle name in the stylized font...this will help the child learn to spell their own first name as they age. (I had a nursery sign when I was a child and that's how I learned to spell my name.)

Then place the 12x12 3mm basswood in the xTool and select the size.

Then adjust the images to fit on the 12x12 pallet and arrange them on the basswood to use the most efficient amount of space.

Then have the xTool cut out the basswood, typically my settings are the standard for basswood.

Step 2: Painting Wood Letters and Flowers

After laser cutting the wood, it is ready to paint.

Pick the colors of acrylic craft paint you are excited about, the colors that match the home decor or the little girl room.

The first thing is to paint the palette, you can have a laser cutter cut out the palette background as well, but I am using this pre-made one from Plaid.  (Get the circle backer here for $4)

It's sturdy and has the hanging hardware built-in.

This could also be sold as a round wood name sign kit and the customer could paint and assemble it themselves.

I used Brushed Metal Rose Gold Metallic acrylic paint and a small paint brush to paint the top surface of the shapes of the flowers and the letters of the name.

If your name has a big number of letters, this process can take a long time.

Just paint the surface carefully, I left the dark edge because I love it.

The outlines of the flowers and the delicate letters are fragile, so paint them with care.

Line up the outline of the flowers on the base of the flowers and see or mark with pencil where the paint colors need to change for the different colors.

Or leave the flowers natural wood or stain or paint them all the same color.

I love the bright colors under the rose gold!

Step 3: Paint the Pallet Background

For the background of the wooden name sign, I picked blush, which is very nearly close to the natural wood finish anyway.

Use a wide flat brush or even a foam brush to paint the full background.

Step 4: Glue the Wood Pieces to the Pallet

Finally, after the paint has all dried, use wood glue or a hot glue gun to adhere the letters and flowers to the wood pallet sign.

Letters and flowers would also look fabulous glued on a wood slice for a very different look and a unique touch!

Line up all the wood cutouts on the background before gluing to make sure you know where everything should go.

Mark with a pencil, or just add glue and "eyeball" it.

I started gluing the name first, lined up with the lines of the pallet for straightness.

It's a little more finicky when gluing the flower outlines, since the lines are so thin.

Use caution so you don't break it while gluing and try to add a bead of glue over the main parts of the flower outline, especially all around the border.

Now the beautiful name sign is ready to hang in baby’s room or the kids room!

I love how it looks with the pastels, natural blush and the rose gold.

This is really such an easy baby name sign to make if you have a laser cutter, which is totally worth the investment, in my opinion.

The price of the laser cutter I have now is nearly 1/2 the price it was when it was released a year ago and it is still cutting edge.

I highly recommend an xTool laser cutter, so you can make baby's nursery name signs for everyone you know...baby shower gifts and more!

The file is easy to use and doesn't take adobe illustrator to design yourself--I love how easy it is to get really high quality files for free or nearly.

Customize the file right in xTool's software easily just change the name and alter the size if needed.

You'll be thrilled at how easy it is to create this gorgeous piece of home decor with hardly any time needed!

That's it!

Hope you love how adorable and charming this baby nursery name sign turned out.

There are so many great occasions to make a sign for...nurseries, weddings, and custom home decor.

What name will you make one for?

What colors will you paint yours?

If you make one, share it on social media and tag me @doodlecraft so I can see and cheer you on!

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