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DIY Wooden Signs
by
Mackenzie Oakley
(IC: blogger)
2 Materials
$20
1 Hour
Easy
Get the "fixer upper" look for less when you make your own DIY wooden signs!
We've all seen those wooden farmhouse-style signs floating around Pinterest, right!? I mean, Jojo herself sells them. They're adorable and stylish and I want all of them. Problem is, I can't bring myself to spend 100 bucks on one.
So, I figured why not just make one?!
We've all seen those wooden farmhouse-style signs floating around Pinterest, right!? I mean, Jojo herself sells them. They're adorable and stylish and I want all of them. Problem is, I can't bring myself to spend 100 bucks on one.
So, I figured why not just make one?!
I picked up a few pre-made wooden signs at Hobby Lobby but you can find these all over nowadays. Target and even Walmart have upped their craft sections.
I first used a sharpie but I would recommend using a ball-point pen to simply trace over the letters, using just a little bit of pressure. This makes the chalk transfer onto the wood wherever you trace, leaving you with a light but very visible pattern.
Next, use a paint pen to paint over the chalk letters. I did a few coats just to make sure it looked uniform in terms of color.
Voila! A nice farmhouse-style wooden sign for under $20!
I repeated the steps above to make a "gather" sign for our kitchen and I really like it.
Check out my blog for the full tutorial! Happy crafting!
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Suggested materials:
- Paint pen (Michael's)
- Wooden sign (Hobby Lobby)
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Published September 20th, 2016 10:30 AM
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Joy Riggs Stone on Nov 08, 2016Old cutting boards from the thrift store make great signs.
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