It’s the first Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for the monthly DIY Challenge. For the theme this challenge I decided to let the bloggers decide what they want to share with us. It’s going to be fun taking a look at what type of DIY items they are all going to share, at the bottom of my page I will have all of my friend’s DIYs for you.
To check out all my past DIY Challenges you can view here → DIY CHALLENGES.
It’s almost time to start thinking about Fall, so I need to start planning on things I need to buy, make or revamp. Today I am going to share how I made an easy Farmhouse sign.
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I am using scrap wood I had from my board and batten project in the foyer. You could use a 36″ x 15″ piece of light weight board.
Here are the items I am using:
- 5 strips of underlayment cut at 36″ x 3″
- 3 strips of underlayment cut at 15″ x 1.5 “
- liquid nails
- upholstery stapler
- paint (Waverly Plaster and Elephant)
- Wording of your choice (I used my Cricut to create my cut out words)
- Waverly stencil (a border design)
- worn out block sander or 220 grit sandpaper
Farmhouse Sign Tutorial
Step 1
Lay your five 3′ strips evenly together. I used my ruler on my work space to create an even edge.
To the front of my boards I measured 3″ from the edge, marked and drew a line. I did this to both sides.
To hold the planks together, I used three strips, two in front and one in the center back with Liquid Nails and staples.
Applied Liquid Nails to the planks.
Adding the planks to the inside of the marked line.
Let dry for several hours. Turn the board over and apply the last 15″ strip to the center of the board. Staple the plank on the back side of the board, one at each end and one in the center. My staples were not deeper than the two planks.
I placed books on top of each plank for several hours until the Liquid Naild had time to dry.
While the glue was drying I created the wording to apply to my sign. My saying; “begin each day with a grateful heart”.
Decorating The Sign
Once the glue had dried turn the sign over, (where the two planks are on top). I painted mine with Waverly chalk paint in the color Plaster, two coats.
After the paint dried I gave the entire board a light sanding. I gave my sign a boarder, I used a Waverly stencil and Waverly chalk paint in the color Elephant.
Placing the stencil on the edge of the board, applied the paint.
I connected each border with a smaller paint brush.
Gave it a light sanding with a worn out sanding block.
Positioned my working to the board.
Once I had the wording where I wanted I applied them to the board.
To seal everything, I gave it one coat of Poly. 
Attached two saw tooth picture hooks to the back of the sign.
That’s it. How cute is this? I will be sharing where I place the sign when I start decorating our home for Fall!! For now, look how cute this is and don’t you just love the saying?
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Decorating our home on a budget is my thrill. I think a home can look beautiful without breaking the bank. Your home should bring the best out of you and make you feel happy. You should smile every time you enter your home. 🙂
I just love this Terrie, great job!
Thanks Corine. Sorry we missed you this challenge. I hope you will join us on another one!
What a beautiful sign! I love the saying.
Thank you Michelle. Yes, the saying is one of my favorites!
Beautiful sign, Terrie. Love the wording and your font. You are great with tools. Thanks for hosting again.
Thanks Carol. You are welcome, thanks for joining in on the fun!
This is such a brilliant DIY! I absolutely love how the sign turned out!! Soooo cute!!!!
Awe, thanks Emily. It is something so easy anyone could make. I appreciate your kind words. Thanks for joining us this month, I hope you stay with us on the challenge.
I love this! Best of all I have left over mdf boards and can make one too. Will have to do the old print and trace method but heh, you have inspired me to make my own fall sign. Thank you for the inspiration!
I can’t wait to see yours Kelli. Making this sign was so easy, I am glad I inspired you. YAY!!!
Great job and it is so cute! Love the border. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Thank you so much Cindy. I am wishing you a great week as well!
Love the sign Terrie. Nothing like making stencils look worn. I think I may have to get a Circuit machine.
Great tutorial as always.
Cindy, for some reason I tend to like the old school method than using the Cricut. Maybe it’s because I don’t use it as much, but it is so much easier to trace out and paint the wording at times.
You did a fabulous job in creating your sign, Terrie! You make it seem so easy! I love the sentimental saying and also that it’s an all seasons decorative piece! It’s always fun joining your monthly DIY Challenge! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks you so much Gail. I enjoy working with you on our challenge. It’s always a pleasure. Thanks again!
You are so creative! This came put so awesome. I love it. It’s perfect for Fall, or really year round too.
I was hoping to create something simple for our readers to do. The sign is something very easy to do and can be used with Dollar Tree materials if not having any MDF on hand. Thanks so much Jodi!
Love it! I love making signs and your tutorial looks so simple! Thanks for sharing. Pinned!
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Thank you Niky. I wanted to create a sign that anyone could do with ease. Thanks for joining in the fun this month!
Terrie I love your sign! The stenciling around the edge is perfect…. almost like a cute little frame for the best inspiration to start your day. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tammy. I wasn’t too sure about the stencil around the frame but it did complete the look of the sign. Yes…that’s what I was thinking placing it in the bedroom so it could be the first thing we see and the last thing.