Learn how to decoupage a simple Happy Easter sign with a fun font. Just use Mod Podge and your favorite paper patterns to make it your own!
Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this project. You’ll be cutting letters and them applying them to a wood base.
With Easter not far away, I thought “why not make a cutie Easter sign for my first project!” My Happy Easter sign resulted.
I LOVE the plain pine look. I also love the contrast of the “untreated” wood used in combination with with bold colours and patterns.
That was the main inspiration behind this piece. This one is a fail-proof decoupage Easter project for any level and age of crafter.
If you’re not a fan of the raw wood look, then before you start just give the block a coat of paint. Choose a colour that is complimented by the colours in the paper you are using.
DIY Easter Sign
You will need:
- Gloss Mod Podge
- Scissors
- Mod Podge sponge applicator
- Block of wood
- Patterned scrapbook paper
- Sandpaper
- Table saw (optional)
Step 1
Cut your wood block to the size you want your sign and sand off any rough edges.
Step 2
Cut out your letters. I wanted my letters to have a child like feel to them so I didn’t draw them up or follow a font, I just cut them as I went.
Step 3
Place the letters on the wood as you go to check you are happy with their sizing.
Step 4
Have a play with your letters and arrange them where you want them to go.
Step 5
Mod Podge time! Apply some Mod Podge to the wood, stick your letter on top and cover generously with Mod Podge. Repeat this with each of your letters.
On a side note . . . these sponge applicators are AWESOME! This was the first time I’d used them. They are SO nice to work with! I think I need to stock up! 🙂
Step 6
Use a larger sponge brush to give your Happy Easter sign a nice generous final coat of Mod Podge.
My Happy Easter sign is finished! Told you it was easy. 🙂 What do you like to make for Easter? Let me know in the comments!
Happy Easter Sign
Make an easy Easter sign with simple materials like Mod Podge and paper!
Materials
- Gloss Mod Podge
- Block of wood
- Patterned paper
- Sandpaper
Tools
- Scissors
- Mod Podge sponge applicator
- Table saw (optional)
Instructions
- Cut your wood block to the size you want the sign. Sand off any rough edges.
- Cut out the letters. If necessary, print out a template on your computer to aid in your letter cutting. Place the letters on the wood as you go to check the sizing.
- Arrange the letters so that they are in the correct spot.
- Apply some Mod Podge to the wood, stick the letter on top and cover generously with Mod Podge. Repeat this with each of the letters.
- Use the sponge brush to give the Happy Easter sign a nice generous final coat of Mod Podge. Let dry before displaying.
Notes
You can typically have your hardware store cut the wood to size for you if you don't own a saw.
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Roxanne
Friday 4th of April 2014
I enjoy your newsletter so much. The great thing about most of the projects is I can get the grandchildren involved.