I have been trying for the last hour to get the baby to sleep…
He’s finally is out…
DING. DONG.
!
After having babies I have wanted to disconnect my door bell many times!
How do people know when I put the baby down?
How do they know when to ring the door bell within 5 minutes of my baby falling asleep?
SO here is a solution that has worked…not to mention my entire neighborhood has one because I give this as a baby gift now! (and it doesn’t cost a lot to make!!!:)
I should have done this with baby number 1!
Please Knock Baby is Sleeping Sign Tutorial
I used scrap wood. All different kinds, but they are all about 6×6 give or take an inch.
Choose paper. 10 steps to perfect modpodging if you need it:)
Cut and apply Vinyl. ‘Please Knock…Baby is Sleeping’
Use any font you like. If you need a little vinyl 101 check out the post.
If you need a vinyl lady click here.
If you need just vinyl click here
and if you want to become a vinyl lady:) and get a cutter WAIT…until Wednesday.
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Drill a hole in the top corners and stick wire through. This is the wire that I use for all my projects. It’s nice using stuff that I already have. The wire just needs to be wire. Nothing fancy. I got mine at Lowe’s for $7 a spool and it lasts a long while!
Twist
Stain edges, add ribbon, and make in bulk because you know your friend is going to steal yours when she sees it!
I also made one that said ‘Please Knock…Mama is Sleeping’ for a prego friend!
The sign helps a TON! I love it. The only one that can’t figure it out though is my UPS man. The neighbor kids know to knock…I wonder why he can’t?
Okay, on with the fun part…the first 5 people who leave a comment will win the vinyl for ‘Please Knock Baby is Sleeping’ sign.
Woot Woot Free Stuff…Love it!
Briana N. in MN says
Awesome! I love the sign!
Kandra Young says
I love that sign! Great idea… one day I’ll have a vinyl cutter!!! 🙂
Erica says
Much more sophisticated than my post-it on the doorbell!
Kasey L says
LOVE THIS!!!!! Great idea!
Laura W. says
I need this!
Marie says
CUTE!
Sharon says
I think my heart starts beating fast after the baby goes to sleep, hoping that the my door will not be rang upon. This is a cute idea!
Jenn says
This is fantastic! Thanks so much for the tutorial. What is it with people always coming by or phoning whenever I put my tot down? I also wonder if there’s any connection to kids not sleeping whenever mommy has a million things to do 🙂
Natasha says
Sooo cute!!!
Lynn says
wooops…..thought it meant first 5 on the facebook page.
Melanie @ Whimsical Creations says
What a fabulous idea!! LOVE IT!
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Marianne says
I love it! Only, I’d change it to: Do Not Disturb Baby is Sleeping because my dogs bark when someone knocks =)
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Sarah E. says
Super cute, love it!
Ashley says
Those are sooooo cute!!!
Andrea Leland says
this is such a wonderful idea! Every time I see a new tutorial from How Does She, I want to run out and get the stuff to make my own. I love this idea to go along with a baby gift.
If we email your vinyl lady, will she be able to duplicate the vinyl lettering from this post?
I want to get my own vinyl cutter but I can’t convince my husband it is necessary yet 🙂
.-= Andrea Leland´s last blog ..Homemade Baby Gifts =-.
Alison says
Ya…more than likely! Just show her the picture. Amy from http://www.mytalkingwalls.com knows these fonts:)
Liz@HoosierHomemade says
I don’t have any babies in my house, but I think they would be cute with anything written on them.
Thanks for the great tutorial!
~Liz
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SteviKay White says
so cute… I need one…
Philip says
Looks great! Did something similar (not nearly as creative) with our kids. Then again, we don’t get that much door traffic as we live out in the country. I love the vinyl though. You may convince me to try it yet. 🙂
.-= Philip´s last blog ..Healthy Granola Bars =-.
sage says
I’ve seen this done with magnets on the back so they stick to apartment doors. I love to give these as presents!
Amber says
I need one of these!!! Thanks for the chance to win one because I’m sure not crafty enough to make one, lol. 🙂
JJ says
Cute cute cute!
Kristin says
The UPS guy always seems to come right when my kids are falling asleep! They don’t even need to ring the doorbell. I always thought I needed something like this sign!
Kendra @My Insanity says
Oh I need this! My babe is one week old, and I need the sleep as much as he does!
.-= Kendra @My Insanity´s last blog ..Mothers Day 2010 =-.
Heather Tucker says
ADORABLE! Such a great idea! 🙂
Lydia W says
That is so darn cute ..What a FAB idea!!
Stephanie Walter says
So super cute!
Melissa says
That is a great idea! My dad is a UPS man. His knock is usally louder than the doorbell, but if he saw this sign he would still knock. ;D
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Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue says
Your signs are adorable!
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Bridgette says
I totally hear you on the doorbell thing! After my 1st was born I covered up the ringer with a “Baby Sleeping” Sticker. People still pushed it! Then I got smart & disconnected it. This sign is super cute. I totally love it! And I love that I feel a little less wacky about the whole “don’t ring my doorbell!!” thing. 🙂
Amanda says
Yes way better than my piece of notebook paper and scotch tape..LOL!!
Nicole says
Love this idea!! I needed one of these years ago. I ended up just taping a sign on the door but that still didn’t work so eventually we did disconnect doorbell. lol Very pretty!!
.-= Nicole´s last blog ..Washer Necklace =-.
Patty Whipple says
Cute. Tuck a “finally” in there to exaggerate the hint!!
Brandy Carlson says
I thought this only happened to me. Not even a sign seems to stop them. 🙁
April says
I’ll buy one from you!!! 🙂 SO CUTE!
Alison says
Contact Amy from http://www.mytalkingwalls.com She will get one for you:)
Micha McPheron says
Is it possible to buy one of these signs???
Alison says
🙂 We are too busy posting to make them. Thanks for your HUGE compliment though!!
Kelley says
Awesome…I have got to make that for my sister.
.-= Kelley´s last blog ..Aloha Friday and Follow Friday….. =-.
Betty Giron says
Love this sign!! Hope I win….
Jane T says
I don’t think I made it, but that is a darling idea.
Kristina says
Cute idea. I have some friends I could make that for.
Carol says
That is adorable and so needed for a new mom! I’m invited to a baby shower soon–what a great idea for a gift.
.-= Carol´s last blog ..Happy Mother’s Day =-.
Tanya says
I need one of those for my durn mailman. He is the loudest knocker then doorbell ringer I have ever heard! UGH!
Very cute!
monica says
awesome! can i just buy one from you???
Alison says
Your comments are making me laugh:) We should totally open up a shop, but we are too busy trying to think of the next thing to post:) Contact Amy from http://www.mytalkingwalls.com and I bet you can talk her into it:)
emily says
what is this monstrous announcement??? I just ordered a Silhouette. Please tell me I didn’t make a mistake!
Alison says
No…you didn’t make a mistake:) It’s a good thing we promise!!!
Harriet says
Lovely, I’m off to make some for my daughters for Mother’s Day (last Sunday in May over here) – thank you.
Ashleigh Ashby says
I love these things! They have been a huge life saver in my house. It is still one of the best gifts I have ever recieved. Thank you Alison!! I still put mine up even now that my baby is now a toddler and when she is wide awake. I just like it when people knock and this sign is a great excuse on why they should!
Tammy Moore: Mama Bear Stamps says
This is fabulous! I need to make one of these for a friend about to have a baby. TFS!
.-= Tammy Moore: Mama Bear Stamps´s last blog ..Simple Birthday Thanks Versitility =-.
Loli says
Awesome. I wish I lived in a house instead of an appartment. Any ideas on that?
Ashley says
that is so adorable! I love it! I will have to make one!
Angie Smith says
I have some scrap wood that will be perfect for this! I think my house emits a signal that begs people to ring the doorbell during naptime. I just happen to have some baby gifts I need to be making right now, too! 🙂
Beckie says
I sooo need one of these. The neighbor boys ring the doorbell daily to ask if they can play on the trampoline…have any leftover cut out? I stumbled you like a good girl 😉
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Bonnie @ House of Grace says
Great job! I really like your work! I can’t wait to read your other posts. I am your newest follower.
Bonnie
tammylee says
I think that if i were to make one of these it would read “Baby is Sleeping & I am too….GO AWAY!” LOL
teresa says
wonderful idea….wish I had thought of that 15 years ago when I had small one.
Thanks for sharing.
Natalie Johnson says
This is the cutest and most polite way to keep your baby sleeping. I always appreciate it when I see things like this because I’m a mom and can appreciate the accomplishment it is to get your little one down for a nap.–Those are treasured moments!
On another note, I think a permanent PLEASE KNOCK sign would be a great addition to my porch. My doorbell is rarely heard (maybe I’m going deaf?) and I usually don’t get to the door until someone knocks, anyway. ~Mark that one on my priority craft list!
ashlee says
These are just GREAT I wish I’d had one when my 4 babies were little. If I ever have another one I’ll have to make it (two sided for the mama sleeging one too!
.-= ashlee´s last blog ..Ruffled ombre adult shirt =-.
Mary says
I know you said use any font you like…which one did you use? I have a silhouette and you are inspiring me to use it more than I have in the past. Love your blog!!
TidyMom says
I have a niece due with her first baby any day…..maybe I’ll make one of these for them!! LOVE it!!
Thanks for linking up!♥
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Doris Parker says
I am new to blogging as I made my first of projects so i can participate.. and am discovering all these cool sites of interest! LET me say – this site is the coolest!! a follower I have become!
the baby signs – are the cutest….. I bet ones imagination could really go from here… I watch my grandkids and yup.. as soon as baby is asleep.. here comes neighborhood kids. 🙂
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April says
So cute. What font did you use and can i create this is i go buy the vinyl at Michael’s or JoAnn’s Fabrics? I don’t have a clue on how to use or print on Vinyl. Is that something i can print on my computer?
Vicki says
The fonts are perfect! May I ask what they are?
Jane says
Hi There!!! Could I pay you to make one for me???
Shannon Spath says
Your font choice is perfect! What fonts did you use?
Alison says
Peas Chunky and Peas Bonnie Script:)
Ashley says
ooo thank you! I needed the Bonnie Script! I love it! 🙂
Angie says
So after seeing several of these cute ideas on your site, I bought a silhouette. I’m wondering which fonts you used to create this sign? The fonts that come with the software just don’t look as cute.
Thanks!
Alison says
http://www.kevinandamanda.com/fonts/ Peas for fonts. They have a rocking selection and they are free!
jordan.ashleym says
I was wondering… I love all of your crafts, but how do you make your scrapbook paper look ripped? I would be afraid if I actually ripped the paper, it would totally mess up. Thanks for all the great ideas!
Alison says
I really just rip it. Practice on a couple of scraps first. You’ll get it:)
Ruby1977 says
How do you make the edges looked “burned”/singed like they do in these signs? It makes it look even more rustic and I love it.
Alison says
Just use stain on the edges:) It’s easy!
Irma says
Oh my god these are gorgeous!!! I would love to buy one in blue please let me know if that would be possible.
SARAH HALLENIUS says
I made something similar when my son was an infant. I too still get the UPS man and sometimes the FEDEX guy ringing the dang bell..
Love that you made it hard wood… Mine was just laminated piece of paper.
Sarah says
I suggest hanging it OVER the door bell 🙂 That way the UPS guy doesn’t ring the bell before reading it
Gunda says
I just ordered a Silhouette SD and vinyl! I can’t wait to begin! What size of fonts did you use on this sign?
Alison says
Oh…not sure:) Just size the font to the size of board you have.
Gunda Mattys says
I have a modpodge question to do with these signs. Do you apply a thin layer of modpodge over the top of the paper to seal it? Is this necessary? We get heavy rain here on occasion and my sign on my front door got wet, it didn’t get ruined, it only made the distressed ink run a little (which made it look cooler). I have now switched to decking stain to avoid any future problems. But, it would be really nice if I didn’t have to do modpodge on top of the paper to protect if from rain.
Thanks for all your help! The business is starting to take off, slowly, but still taking off 🙂
Gunda Jarvis Mattys
Ashley says
Where do you get all this scrap wood? I have the hardest time finding scrap wood and wood blocks!
Debbie Cash says
I LOVE this idea. I care for small children in my home. As soon as naptime comes around, someone comes to the door!!!!! This sign would be very helpful. Now, what can we do about the phone??????????
Kim Adams says
LOVE IT!!!!
Alex says
Can I just buy one from you?
Shelley says
Sorry, theses aren’t for sale. 🙁 You might be able to find someone to make one for you?
Brittany says
LOVE LOVE this idea! I just made a personalized version for a friend’s upcoming baby shower. Quick question though, what kind of wire is it that you use? I have scoured Lowe’s and have not been able to find anything similar. Thanks for the great post 🙂
Alyssa says
I’m new to this crafting stuff…what kind of wire is used? Also do you mod podge over the paper or just under it? If you mod podge over the paper, do you do it over the vinyl letters as well? Thanks for your help. I love these signs!!