DIY Halloween Signs
Can’t find the right sign for Halloween? Maybe they are too small, too big, too expensive or they are sold out.
Just grab some spray paint, acrylic paint, wood, letters and glue. Then just like magic, you can create some fun wood signs. In a variety of budgets.
The first one is made from a pre-made painted base. With small wood letters and glue from Hobby Lobby. The 2nd is made from precut wood from Home Depot with 8 inch wood letters from Walmart. Finally, the 3rd one is more wood from Home Depot, paint and stencils.
So many possibilities. So let’s scroll down and get started.
The 3 Halloween signs you will make!
Supplies - First Sign-Wizard Lab
Pre-made and Painted Wood Base
11 3/4 by 31 1/2, Hobby Lobby
Wood Letters, 4.5 inches, Hobby Lobby
( Wizard Lab )
Black Multi Surface Spray Paint & Primer
( Make sure it’s for indoor/outdoor use )
Acrylic Indoor/Outdoor Craft Paint, Black, White, Orange, Yellow
Wood Glue, Gorilla Glue
Other: Thin Paint Brush, Face mask, old sheet or cardboard, Extra Wood Accents
“Wizard Lab” supplies visual!
Step One
Place wood letters on cardboard or inside box.
Step Two
Begin spraying the letters. Start with a light first coat, let dry. Spray a second coat if needed. Let dry between each coat.
Step Three
Once the letters dry place onto the wood base. Arrange how you would like them. Glue in place with wood glue. Let dry.
Step Four
Highlight the letters with white paint. Create bubbles with the tip of the paint brush. Use a variety of Halloween colors. Add any accents at this time if you want.
Supplies - Second Sign- Potions
Precut 2x12x4 Unfinished Wood Base, Home Depot
Wood Letters, 8 inches, Walmart
( Potions )
Multi Surface Spray Paint & Primer, Black and White Colors
( Make sure it’s for indoor/outdoor use )
Wood Glue, Gorilla Glue
Other: Thin Paint Brush, Face mask, old sheet or cardboard, Extra Wood Accents
“Potions Sign” supplies visual!
Step One
Place wood on cardboard or old sheet and start spraying. Start with a light coat.
Step Two
Spray a second or third coat if needed. Let dry between each coat.
Step Three
Next spray paint the letters with white spray paint. Let dry.
Step Four
Place the letters onto the wood base. Arrange how you would like them. Glue in place with wood glue. Let dry.
Supplies - Third Sign - Spells
Precut 2x8x4 Unfinished Wood Base, Home Depot
Medium Size Letter Stencils, Michael’s
( Spells )
Orange Multi Surface Spray Paint & Primer
( Make sure it’s for indoor/outdoor use )
Acrylic Indoor/Outdoor Craft Paint, Black, White, Orange, Yellow
Other: Thin Paint Brush, Face mask, old sheet or cardboard, Extra Wood Accents, Painters Tape, Pencil
“Spells” supplies visual! ( Not pictured are the stencils )
Step One
Place wood on cardboard or old sheet.
Step Two
Begin spraying the wood. Start with a light first coat, let dry. Spray a second or third coat if needed. Let dry between each coat.
Step Three
Place the stencil letters onto the wood base. Tape in place. Arrange how you would like them.
Step Four
Trace the letters. Do this to see how it looks on your wood base. Once desired word pattern is made. Place stencil onto the coordinating traced letter. Tape in place. Paint with color of choice. Let dry.
Step Four
Trace the letters. Do this to see how it looks on your wood base. Once desired word pattern is made. Place stencil onto the coordinating traced letter. Tape in place. Paint with color of choice. Let dry.
Note: Each sign had a different price point. I made these to help fit all budgets.
The Wizard Lab - This one was the most expensive. The pre-painted base was originally $21. Purchased on sale for $10.50. The letters were around $1.79 each. Bought these letters on sale for $1.39 each. The spray paint I used was $5.79 at Home Depot and made all three signs. The craft paint was $1 each. Wood Glue was around $4.50
The Potions Sign - This was less. The precut wood was $5.95 at Home Depot. The wood letters from Walmart were around $1.29 each.
The Spells Sign - This was the cheapest. $4.95 for the wood at Home Depot, Stencils with coupon was $4.50 from Michael’s. They can be used over and over.
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It's sooo pretty!
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fun!
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Thanks sooo much:-)
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