Make a Give Thanks Sign That’s Affordable and Stylish

Learn how to make this simple (and beautiful!) stained Give Thanks sign. Perfect for fall and the Thanksgiving holiday – with a touch of sparkle!

Skills Required. Beginner. Even if you’re a newbie crafter, you can do this project. You’ll do simple staining, cutting a stencil, painting, and Mod Podging to seal and add glitter accents.

I love working on DIY signs for the house. I have a Silhouette cutting machine and it really makes it easy for me, but you can always find great stencils at the craft store if you don’t have a cutting machine.

I decided I wanted to make a new fall sign for the house that also worked for Thanksgiving. I made a scrapbook paper fall sign last year and was really pleased with how it turned out.

So I decided on making a new give thanks sign for this year, but adding a touch of glitter! Gotta LOVE some glitter, right??! Learn how to make this DIY Thanksgiving sign below.

Gather These Supplies

• Mod Podge Matte
• Wood – any size
• Stencil or cutting machine and vinyl
• Stain
• Sandpaper
• Paint
• Glitter
• Paintbrush
• Rags (optional)

Thanks for stopping by! I hope this give thanks sign inspires you to make one of your own. It doesn’t have to be a fall themed sign, it can be any kind of sign!

I just wanted to show how easy it is to make your own without spending a lot of money at a store.

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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.

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Active Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Dry Time1 hour hr

Total Time3 hours hrs 40 minutes mins

Yield: 1 sign

Cost: $10

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Materials

• Mod Podge Matte
• 1 piece Wood 12" x 12"
• Cutting machine and vinyl OR a stencil
• Craft paint
• Stain
• Sandpaper
• Glitter
• Rags optional

Instructions

• Get a piece of wood sized 12" x 12" from your local hardware store (I have them cut it for me). Sand and round out the edges of the sign with sandpaper.
  
• Stain the wood using either rags or a sponge brush. Rub on until you get the desired effect and let dry. I went over the wood twice with a sponge brush. It dried in an hour.
  
• Use your cutting machine to create a "Give Thanks" stencil out of vinyl.
  
• Attach the stencil to wood and smooth. Fill in the "Give Thanks" using a sponge brush and paint. Let dry.
  
• On the accents, apply Mod Podge to the stencil with a sponge brush. Sprinkle glitter on top and let dry. Brush away the excess.
  
• Pull the vinyl off the wood and touch up any areas that need it. Let dry completely before displaying.
  

Notes

• Costs vary greatly for this project! I already had everything on hand but the wood and the graphic. Scrap wood is great for this project.
• You can always use a regular stencil to make your “give thanks” letters if you don’t have a cutting machine.
• Here is a very detailed post I did about adding the vinyl for another sign I did.

Did you enjoy this project? I’d love for you to check out these other Thanksgiving craft ideas:

• DIY Fall Signs to Make Your Autumn Better
• Mod Podge Tissue Paper Stained Glass (So Easy!)
• Make Faux Stained Glass with Mod Podge (Easy!)
• Easy Kids Craft: Faux Stained Glass House
• How to Make a Fall Sign in Three Steps