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Wooden Fall Sign

September 17, 2015 by Amy 40 Comments

Hi!  I’d love for you to follow me on Pinterest Her Tool Belt  and if you love instagram, you can keep up with me there too!

Another day, another challenge 🙂 ! Today’s challenge is the power tool challenge and the theme for this month is Fall!  I like these challenges, they take me out of my comfort zone and it’s fun to see what the others come up with.

fall powertool challenge

I went to Swiss Days a few weeks back, this is the Mecca for craft booths in Utah.  It is fun to browse through the booths, see all the neat stuff and buying wrapping paper is a must every year.  My kids were with me this year, so I spent way to much money. 🙂 A few decor items caught my eye though.  One shop had signs with really primitive letters of LOVE or HOME, and they replace the ‘O’ with a heart or a house shape.  The other one was a very simple shutter using 2 slats and they cut out a shape in the middle and used square wire mesh behind the cut out.  I knew I had to come up with a Fall project, so I combined the two.  As soon as I saw the LOVE signs, I thought that would be fun with FALL, hoping the maple leaf would resemble an ‘A’.

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans.

Materials

  • 2 – 5/8″ x 5 1/2″ x 6′ Cedar Fence Pickets ($2.45)
  • 1″ Large flat head roofing nails ($2.98/lb)
  • 1″ brad nails
  • wood glue
  • sandpaper
  • Paint/Stain
    • My project cost:  $7.88

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans.

Cut List

  • 2 – 5 1/2″ x 30″
  • 2 – 2 1/2″ x 10 3/4″
  • 3 – 2″ x 9 1/2″
  • 3 – 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″
  • 1 – 2″ x 2 1/2″

I like the old looking signs with layers of paint.  I started off painting a really light coat of orange tole paint over the 30″ rough cedar planks and let that dry.

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

Then I painted a really light coat of aqua latex paint, and let that dry really well.

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

I stained the letters.  I decided it might be fun to try varying stain colors???Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

You can use whatever leaf you want, but here is the Leaf I used.  Once the paint and stain dried, I laid out the F, L, L approximately with the above dimensions.  Trace the maple leaf pattern onto the wood.

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

Use a jig saw or scroll saw to cut out the leaf shape.

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

Lightly sand the plank to remove as much of the aqua paint as you want.  I know it doesn’t look like it, but there really is some orange under there!  The corner cat worked fabulous for this.

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

 

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

To attach the slats together, glue and nail the 10 3/4″ boards to the back of the slats.  You can either use the roofing nails, or brad nails.

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

Nail the letters onto the sign with 1″ large flat head roofing nails.  The nails were splitting my letters, so I pre-drilled the nail hole just thru the letter, then hammered into place. Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

I think it turned out kind of fun!  It would be neat to try it out in different colors.

Thanks for pinning the wooden fall sign!

Celebrate and decorate for the cooler temps and changing leafs of Fall with a DIY wooden fall sign, full tutorial and plans. Plus a blog hop to a bunch of other Fall project ideas.

Be sure to check out the other projects on this Fall hop.

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Filed Under: Built From Scratch, Holiday Tagged With: cedar, fall, wood

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. Paula@SweetPea says

    September 17, 2015 at 4:15 am

    I didn’t realize until I read the end of your post that your leaf shape is cut from the wood. When I admired your first picture, I thought that the leaf was metal and wondered how you made that cool metal shape. 🙂

    I absolutely love this project and appreciate your easy to follow directions.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      September 18, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thank you, yes that picture is deceiving, the leaf is a cut out.

      Reply
  2. Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says

    September 17, 2015 at 4:31 am

    I love this! So rustic and simple with an easy to follow plan. Thanks for the DIY, Amy!

    Reply
  3. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    September 17, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Amy, This is awesome! Love… LOVE your sign and the cut out leaf is perfect!

    Reply
  4. Christy@Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer says

    September 17, 2015 at 6:39 am

    This is the coolest Fall sign I have ever seen! Love Love Love this project!!

    Reply
  5. Cecilia says

    September 17, 2015 at 6:42 am

    Love it! Came over from ProdicalPieces and now subscribing. I think I need to make one of these. 🙂
    Cecilia

    Reply
  6. Cher @ Designs by Studio C says

    September 17, 2015 at 6:47 am

    I love this sign! I especially love the leaf cut-out!

    Reply
  7. Malissa says

    September 17, 2015 at 6:58 am

    How unique and fabulous! I love your creativity. This fall sign really stands out from the rest!

    Reply
  8. Suzanne Frost says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I love this sign, it is gorgeous….

    Reply
  9. Ashley says

    September 17, 2015 at 9:11 am

    This is super cute! I love it!

    Reply
  10. Sandi Allen says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:07 am

    Love, Love, Love this!!
    I’m a new follower!

    Sandi

    Reply
  11. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:10 am

    Now that is one fabulous Fall Sign – definitely on the top of my fav list! Being Canadian, I’m establishing fond of the maple leaf. You rocked this challenge girl!!!

    Reply
  12. Kati says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:04 am

    This is gorgeous! I saw it on instagram and now I want to go build it 🙂 Thanks for the plans!

    Reply
  13. DeDe @ Designed Decor says

    September 17, 2015 at 1:51 pm

    I love this! So creative! I want one now!

    Reply
  14. Mindi says

    September 17, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    This is so fun Amy, I love it, the leaf is perfect and it looks so rusty!

    Reply
  15. ananda says

    September 18, 2015 at 9:25 pm

    hi amy! this is so creative! are the letters holding the back 2 boards together? i also love the flat head roofing nails, great details!! =)

    Reply
    • Amy says

      September 22, 2015 at 7:56 am

      Thanks Ananda, There are a couple pieces of wood on the back holding the planks together.

      Reply
  16. Brenda says

    September 21, 2015 at 6:24 pm

    What a great project! Love how it turned out! Have a great week 🙂

    Reply
  17. kim says

    September 22, 2015 at 7:09 pm

    such a unique sign! I wonder if I could make it….

    Reply
  18. Adreanna @ Glamp Laugh Love says

    September 23, 2015 at 8:55 am

    So stinkin cute! I love it. Thanks for sharing. Found you on Show + Tell Link Party!

    Reply
  19. Helen G. says

    September 24, 2015 at 7:16 am

    WOW this is super cool!

    Reply
  20. Kim @ Sand & Sisal says

    September 25, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    LOVE iT! I too thought the leaf had a rusted metal backing, but it’s a cut out!!!! So cool and what an impressive tutorial with plans! Great job!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      September 25, 2015 at 6:00 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  21. Lou Lou Girls says

    September 26, 2015 at 11:01 am

    Hello cute lady! I’m just stopping by to let you know that we are featuring your Fall sign at our party that starts on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Dance Time! Pinned and tweeted! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  22. Pili says

    September 30, 2015 at 12:30 am

    I love that sign! I wish I could cut wood so well… Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  23. Sandy says

    September 30, 2015 at 7:46 am

    Wow! I’m impressed with your power tool skills! I’m following your blog now. Love this sign and yes, the leaf does look like metal. This is a fabulous sign! I want one but don’t have the skills to make one. You should sell these! I’d buy one.

    Reply
  24. Gloria @ Potentially Chic says

    October 1, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Love this sign! And I’m so jealous of your tools. We would love for you to share this project at Your Inspired Design link party to possibly be featured on 6 blogs!

    https://gloria-fox.squarespace.com/potentiallychicblog/2015/9/30/your-inspired-design-5

    Reply
  25. Bliss says

    October 2, 2015 at 5:01 am

    Stopping in to pin. In fact I pinned it twice on two different boards.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 2, 2015 at 8:36 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  26. Diane And Dean DIY says

    October 3, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Your projects are so inspiring! Honored that you stopped by Your Inspired Design and hope you come back every Thursday at 8 a.m. For a chance to be featured on 6 different blogs. See you next week.

    Reply
  27. Carol Lander says

    October 4, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    You are one creative gal. And very talented with the power tools. Great sign. You can join our Your Inspired Design Link Party anytime.

    Reply
  28. Holly McCall {McCall Manor} says

    October 7, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Uhhhhh, (mouth drops to floor) love this. That maple leaf cut out is perfection. Thanks for linking at Your Inspired Design 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy says

      October 7, 2015 at 8:16 pm

      Thank you

      Reply
  29. Carol@The Red Painted Cottage says

    October 8, 2015 at 9:09 pm

    I’m in love with this sign! I, too, thought the leaf was cut metal. I have some of my own tools, and now I’m going to have to add in a jigsaw.

    Reply
  30. vicky says

    September 10, 2016 at 7:05 pm

    the reason the leaf is rusty is because of the rusty item behind it . what are some other options ?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      September 11, 2016 at 9:50 am

      The original idea was that the leaf be whatever was behind the sign, but the rusty look became popular. I’ve seen some people find a metal leaf to nail to the sign. Another idea would be to paint a leaf cut out to look rusty, instead of cutting the leaf from the sign.

      Reply
  31. Michele Michael says

    September 28, 2017 at 5:30 am

    Hi Amy . This is an adorable sign . Do you prefer to use a jigsaw and if so which one? I’m needing something to cut shapes but I prefer smaller tools that our more feminine hands and wrists can handle. Looking for a recommendation here.

    Reply
    • Amy says

      September 28, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Hi Michele,
      What kind of shapes are you cutting out? Either a jigsaw or scroll saw are handy for that, both are really easy to use. If the shapes are more detailed and smaller, a scroll saw can be a better choice.
      I’ve only used a Ryobi jigsaw and it works good if you buy the Bosch jigsaw blades, I’ve heard others say they like the Bosch jig saw too.
      If you look into scroll saws, I’ve really liked my Delta Scroll Saw.
      Let me know if you have any other questions!
      Thanks,
      Amy

      Reply
  32. Mike says

    June 21, 2020 at 6:41 am

    just wondering what you used for the letters – didn’t see in the materials list. Strapping?

    Reply
    • Amy says

      June 22, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      The letters were cut down from the cedar pickets in the materials list. 1×3’s would work too.

      Reply

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