These DIY Thanksgiving signs are perfect home decor for the holidays! Create an inviting environment for guests with one of these unique projects. There are a variety of styles including farmhouse, rustic, modern, and more.
We love making signs around here (see fall, Christmas)! Seriously, if I’m going to make any kind of display for the holidays, there needs to be some sort of a message as part of the “ambiance.”
It’s especially important if you’re having guests over. What kind of mood do you want to set? Mine is usually silly and sarcastic, to be honest.
But for Thanksgiving, I do like to go with a bit of a softer message. Because genuinely I’m thankful for a lot of things that I have.
I feel like even though I’ve had it rough at some points in my life, I’m a pretty lucky person. God/the universe looks out for me!
So today I’m happy to share with you these DIY Thanksgiving signs! Most of these use very simple supplies and are perfect for beginners. They come on a variety of backgrounds, including wood cutouts, pallet wood, and even wood slices.
Tips for Making A Thanksgiving Sign
Pick your message first. The message you select will determine the size you need for the background of your sign.
What do you want to say to your guests? Do you want it funny or more serious? Here are some cute options I’ve noticed:
- In Everything Give Thanks
- Let Our Lives Be Full of Both Thanks and Giving
- Give Thanks and Eat Pie
- Leftovers Are For Quitters
- Gobble ‘Til You Wobble
- Get Your Fat Pants Ready
Look for salvaged or reusable materials for your background. Something about Thanksgiving typically says “rustic” to me . . . pallet wood, an old board, wood scraps, even a wood slice. Don’t be afraid to grab something old and make it new again!
Embrace chalk paint and chalkboard paint. Both of these can give a very rustic look to a project, which is perfect for Thanksgiving signs. You can also easy distress chalk paint (plus it’s typically no-prep).
Don’t worry if you don’t have a Cricut. A lot of signs use cutting machines, but if you don’t have one, check Etsy.
There are designs already cut for sale (search your saying), or there are people who will cut for you to the size you want.
Are you ready to check out some cool DIY Thanksgiving signs? Check out the list below!
Farmhouse Thanksgiving Sign with Rustic Style
This blessed and grateful DIY Thanksgiving sign is a perfect compliment to your holiday decor. It’s very EASY to make – great for farmhouse or rustic style!
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Give Thanks Sign
Learn how to make a unique DIY Give Thanks sign with Mod Podge, stain, and vinyl lettering! Perfect for fall and Thanksgiving.
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Make Thankful Wall Art in a Few Easy Steps
Use this simple tutorial to make thankful wall art that you can keep up all year! This Thanksgiving sign is easy to create and can be customized.
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Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart
Grab your Cricut and some vinyl to make this sign with such a nice Thanksgiving message! Don't have a Cricut? You can order vinyl sayings from Etsy.
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EASY Thanksgiving Sign with Rustic Style
Learn how to make this rustic style, distressed Thanksgiving sign using washi tape, chalk paint, and Mod Podge!
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Merry Feast
Learn how to make a sign using pieces of wood, Mod Podge, and a free printable. Make with basic tools!
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Thanksgiving Mason Jar Sign
I love that the background of this sign is a wood mason jar! Paint it, add some twine, then use the message of your choice with stencils or a vinyl saying.
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Reversible Thanksgiving and Christmas Farmhouse Sign
This is a genius idea! Make a DIY Thanksgiving sign with a Christmas sign on the back! Then you don't have to do anything new when turkey day is over – simply flip the sign.
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Gobble Thanksgiving Sign
Sometimes the message is clear: you just need to make the noise of a turkey! This is cute and perfect if your decor is a little bit more modern.
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DIY Rustic Thanksgiving Sign
This very simple sign uses stencils and stain to create a rustic look! This is easy to use with any saying you like.
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Gather Together Gold Leaf Sign
If you've never used gold leaf, it's a favorite that I always forget to incorporate! But I love that Melissa used it to highlight the word "Gather" in this unique Thanksgiving sign.
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Thanksgiving Wooden Pie Sign
A cheese board was used to make this Gather Together, Give Thanks, and Eat Pie sign. BUT you could also use a pizza pan from the Dollar Tree with some fabric or paper. I love that it's round!
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Thankful String Art Tutorial
String art is a favorite of mine just generally speaking; when you turn it into a sign for Thanksgiving, I love it that much more! This is such a unique idea.
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Talk Turkey to Me Sign
Turkey is my favorite thing about Thanksgiving! You'll need to be able to cut wood to make this sign, but you can probably get it done at your local home improvement store. The cuts are very simple!
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Thanksgiving Turkey Butcher Chart Sign
Lolly Jane thought this would be a cute way to honor their favorite November meat, Mr Turkey! This turkey butcher chart sign is a neutral way to bring a little Thanksgiving cheer to your home decor.
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Modern Thankful Sign
Looking for something unique with a bit of a modern twist? This Thanksgiving sign incorporates modern looking leaves with stain and a simple message.
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DIY Gather Thanksgiving Sign
This sign incorporates small paper cutouts in the shape of leaves and acorns with the word "gather" in gold! Very simple but makes a big impact.
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DIY Be Thankful Sign
This DIY thankful sign is a fun reminder of the season and ways we can find joy in sharing gratitude. And who can resist the little burlap and lace banner?
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DIY Thankful Chalkboard Sign
Make this minimalist thankful chalkboard sign for your home using a cutting machine and some paint! It’s easy and quick, and perfect to display when you have people over for your Thanksgiving feast.
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Thanksgiving and Halloween Reversible Sign
Courtney usually hosts a Halloween party and Friendsgiving dinner at her house each year. What a better way to make decor she can use for both than this reversible pumpkin sign! I love the chalk paint.
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Give Thanks Glittered Sign
Add a little extra bling to your Thanksgiving decor with this sign project! You don’t need to be afraid of a larger glitter DIY like this, with just a few steps you will have a beautiful sign with less mess than you might imagine.
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Repurposed DIY Thanksgiving Sign
I mentioned using repurposed materials for your Thanksgiving signs – this is a perfect example! Dinah used a cabinet door as the basis for her "gather together and give thanks" message.
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I hope you enjoyed checking out these Thanksgiving DIY signs! I think you might also enjoy these other posts:
Rebecca Payne
Thursday 11th of November 2021
I love, love this post. Thank you for sharing.