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Black DIY welcome sign on front porch decorated for fall.
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DIY Welcome Sign for Porches

How to make a reversible porch sign with no special cutting machine.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Yield: 1 sign
Author: Rachel
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Pencil
  • Paint Brush

Materials

  • 2 types Paint Your choice of color
  • 1 Stain Your choice of color
  • 1 Lettering Stencil *See notes at the bottom for ideas
  • 1 Pine Deck Board

Instructions

  • Prep the board by sanding smooth and removing any dust. Stain or paint a basecoat. Use a quality primer for paint as well. Allow to dry at least 24-72 hours before adding the stencil or paint color.
    Using a paintbrush to add stain to wood.
  • Lay the stencil in place. You can either trace the stencil or paint over top.
    Stencil laid on top of stained wood.
  • You can also add a reverse side with a different style or season. Allow to dry completely before putting outside.
    An outdoor Christmas porch sign that has Believe written down the front.

Notes

There are several ways you can cut a letter stencil.
  1. Print out large letters from a program like Microsoft Word. Cut them out or use a simple transfer technique.
  2. A cutting machine such as a Silhouette Cameo or Cricut.
  3. Purchase a large lettering stencil. There are tons to choose from.
  4. Use wood letter blocks from the craft store.