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Welcome Farmhouse Sign

January 6, 2018 by Amy 9 Comments

This Welcome Farmhouse Sign post is sponsored by The Home Depot. I have been compensated for my time and provided with product. All ideas and opinions are my own. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Farmhouse style wood signs are a fun way to personalize your space. They are fairly easy to make yourself too. What’s your favorite style of farmhouse sign? Do you love hand painted, vinyl or even 3D with wood cut outs applied to the sign?  Today I’m making a wood sign that is engraved with a dremel rotary tool. I wanted a pleasant greeting (Welcome to our Home) to go above my free pallet console table in the entryway.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

How to Make a Welcome Farmhouse Sign

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Materials

  • 1/2″ plywood (at least 8 1/2″ x 30″)
  • 1 – 1″ x 2″ x 8′ board
  • wood glue
  • paint (I used DecoArt Relic Chalky Finish)
  • 1 1/4″ brad nails
  • stain
  • picture hanger

When it comes to tools, there are many different tools that can accomplish the same task. On this project, I’m reviewing the Dremel 3-tool combo kit and doing as much of the project using these tools.

Tools

  • Dremel 3 tool combo kit (Oscillating tool, Saw max and Rotary tool.)
  • Brad Nailer
  • Dremel engraving bit
  • Tape Measure

Cut List

  • 1 – 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ x 30″ – back board
  • 2 – 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ x 30″ – frame top and bottom
  • 2 – 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ x 10″ – frame sides

Step 1

Cut the back board plywood to size – 8 1/2″ x 30″. I used the saw max and a straight edge to trim my scrap piece of plywood down to size.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

I painted the back board with DecoArt Relic, a dark gray color. Then let the paint fully dry.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Step 2

If you want to use my Welcome to our Home, you can print that out here –> Welcome pattern <– Download and print the 3 pages on landscape and at 100% not fit to page. Tape the pattern together, there will be some overlap on some letters.

Use white chalk and rub the chalk on the back of the pattern where the letters are.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Place the welcome pattern onto the painted back board and center it.  Use a sharp pencil or pen and trace the letters, the chalk will transfer a small outline onto the paint.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Use the Dremel rotary tool and an engraving bit to engrave the letters onto the back board.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Step 3

Time to add the frame. Cut 2 of the 1×2 pieces to 30″ long (or the length of the back board).  Use wood glue and 1 1/4″ brad nails to attach the top and bottom pieces to the back board.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Measure the length needed for the side pieces (about 10″) and 2 side pieces accordingly. Use wood glue and 1 1/4″ brad nails to attach the sides to the top and bottom frame and back board.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Use the flush cut blade for the oscillating tool to trim any excess wood from the side pieces.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Use the sander attachment to smooth any rough areas on the frame.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Stain the frame as desired. I used aged oak with a little weathered gray on top to tone down the yellows.  Let the stain fully dry.

Add a picture hanger on the back, or route a key hole to hang the welcome to our home farmhouse sign.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

What do you think of the engraved look? It’s not as crisp as vinyl, but I do like the added dimension.

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

Thoughts on the Dremel 3-tool Combo Kit

The Dremel combo kit is handy kit and the tools are very versatile. There are a lot of projects and repairs that you can do around the house with these tools. Just note that all of the included tools are the very base models. There aren’t any bells and whistles like you might find with the upper tool models. One other thing to note is that the kit comes with very few accessories, but you can buy the accessories you need either ala carte or in bundles.

Are you ready to make your own farmhouse sign? Thanks for pinning

How to make an entryway welcome farmhouse sign, tutorial and printable pattern.

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Filed Under: Crafts, Free Woodworking Plans, Home Decor Tagged With: farmhouse style, home, signs, welcome

Attention: Any do-it-yourself project involves risk of some sort. Your tools, materials, and skills will vary, as will the conditions at your work site. Hertoolbelt LLC will not assume any responsibility or liability for damages or losses sustained or incurred in the course of your project or in the use of the item you create. Always follow the manufacturer's operating instructions in the use of tools, check and follow your local building codes, and observe all commonly accepted safety precautions.

Comments

  1. Laura Guida says

    May 27, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Hi Amy! This is a lovely piece of art. Would you please share what is the name of the font you used? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      June 10, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      Hi Laura,
      The font is Askern Regular.
      Have a great day!

      Reply
  2. James Reeves says

    June 3, 2018 at 5:22 am

    I have wanted to make signs like this in my woodworking shop for some time very nice project well done.
    Where do l buy the paper with “ Welcome To Our Home” ?

    As well do l sign up to try out and promote these types of products and try them on my shop?
    The Dremal tool l would like to buy what is the cost?

    I signed up for Home Depot tool testing program in 2 years no contact l gave up was sad because Home Depot is my fav store.
    Great project

    Reply
  3. Sara says

    November 16, 2018 at 9:57 am

    Hi there. I love your project. It’s one of the “why didn’t I think of that” things 🙂 I downloaded your sign and am very excited to get it going. I HAVE to ask…is that a Ryobi brad nailer? If so, is it like a +one or a corded and does it use an air compressor? I love ryobi and am working all my cordless and more being just that. Thank you so much for your project!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      November 29, 2018 at 9:19 am

      Yes it’s the Ryobi +one Airstrike, uses a battery and no compressor/hose is needed! One of my favorite tools.

      Reply
  4. Rebecca says

    February 6, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    Thanks for doing such a helpful post! I have a dremel tool and the ultra saw, but am always trying to figure out new uses for them and this tutorial was perfect!

    Reply
  5. Debbie says

    March 14, 2019 at 10:28 am

    Would it work if I wanted to paint the letters in with a small paint brush? I like yours but I would like my letters painted in either white or black. Thanks Have a Blessed day ??

    Reply
    • Amy says

      March 18, 2019 at 9:17 pm

      Yes that would be great!

      Reply
  6. Jackie lione says

    October 2, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    Can you tell me what size engraving but you used

    Many thanks

    Reply

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