I don’t know what it is about this time of year, but something about it gives me the urge to create and decorate. This is the first year I’ve decorated my front “porch” for fall, and I decided to create this easy DIY fall wood sign to be part of the design.
I picked up this wood at an estate sale in the back corner of the garage. I’m wondering if it was once used for a bed or dresser, but since it was just a pile of wood in the corner, I think it cost less than a dollar.
I used a miter saw to cut one end at 45 degree angles to make the point of the arrow. You could also use a jigsaw or circular saw and just eyeball the arrow point.
After the wood pieces were cut, I printed out some fall words and used the chalk method of how to transfer graphics and then painted in the letters with a paint pen.
While writing this post, I realized that it has become second nature for me to quickly design and print graphics and letters that I then use to make signs. Although I’ve walked through the process of how to create your own lettering for signs in this post, I also realized that I have all of these designs that I’ve created just sitting around.
Since I love sharing, I decided to create a mini library of designs, with the primary purpose to create signs. All I ask from you is to sign up to receive my weekly email delivered every Friday, and you will have permanent access to that library, where I will add all the new designs I create as well.
So if you want to make one of these signs for yourself, feel free to sign up and you can print the graphic from the library!We used some leftover paint to paint a 1×2″ piece of wood I had in the garage. I made a point at the end with my saw so it would stick into the ground easily.
I drilled pilot holes through the back of the stick, and then screwed into the arrows to hold them in place.
That’s it! Super simple and super cheap. In fact, I’d say this project cost me less than a buck because I had all the supplies laying around.
I love the fall touch it gave to my front porch, even though the only activity you can really find in my backyard is a pumpkin patch.
Maybe one day we’ll have some apple trees, too. And I guess if I get ambitious one of these fall days I could bake an apple pie.
I’ll be sharing my full front porch design next week, so be sure to come back to check it out. *Update: Here’s the link to my fall front porch on a budget!
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I love this!! Great fall project!
This is really adorable – I want to make one for myself! Pinning!
Great job, Jenny! This is ADORABLE. Perfect for fall 🙂
I LOVE this! Such a creative idea, and it’s so cute!
Love this! I need one for my front garden. Pinned!
What a beautiful sign Jenny! I love and the fall activities and it’s even better with all your kiddos involved! Pinning!
Cat
So adorable Jen! Thanks for sharing!
I love it Jenny!! So cute and I’m in need of the transfer methods, perfect timing! Pinning!
This is so cute and I love that your daughter helped.
Pinning this!
She loves to paint, so I try to let her get involved as much as I can.
I’m loving the ideas on your website! This is such a cute fall craft! Thanks so much for sharing!
God bless,
Patty
Thanks so much, Patty!
Such a fun craft to do with the kids! I love it!
My son and his bride made a sign for their wedding from reclaimed wood. It was so lovely!
Oh, I bet it was so cute!
This turned out GREAT! Great fall addition….perfect to tuck in some mums too…
Would love if you’d come share at Reader Tip Tuesday: http://www.jodiefitz.com/2017/08/29/reader-tip-tuesday-weeks-craft-recipe-party/
We’re open & growing all week. Hope to see you there…
Yes, mums are my favorite for fall!
This is really cute! I love the idea and will adapt it for something I’ve been wanting to make. Love it!
🙂 gwingal
Thanks! You’re totally right, anything can be painted on the signs.
This is so, so cute, Jenny! You won’t find any of these things in my yard either, but I’d still totally make this sign 😛 Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday this week! I’ll be featuring your fall sign at our upcoming party. Hope you’ll stop by and link up again!
Love this especially the words you selected. I need one for my front yard. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday. Hope to see you at the new party!
Super cute! I love fall crafts & DIYs too. Thanks for sharing this at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Sharing