Easy Give Thanks Sign is So Budget Friendly!

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.

Give Thanks Sign

Gather These Supplies

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

Step 1 – Cut and Sand Wood

With most of my wood projects, I get a piece of wood at Lowes ($7.00) and have it cut into three perfect 12 x 12 pieces. With this project, I decided to sand and round out the edges first. Took about 10 minutes.

Step 2 – Stain Wood

Next, I stained the wood. I found the PERFECT stain color (you might be seeing a lot of projects using this now). I went over the wood twice with a sponge brush (you can also use rags). It really did dry within an hour as advertised on the label.

Step 3 – Cut Give Thanks Stencil

This step is optional. You can use vinyl and cut your stencil or you can use an already purchased stencil from a craft store. If you do decide to cut in vinyl I purchased this pre-made “Give Thanks” off the Silhouette library for .99 cents.

Step 4 – Fill in Stencil

I added my stencil to the wood (I will answer any questions you have about adding the vinyl). Then I filled in the “Give Thanks” with a sponge brush using chalk paint, I did a total of two coats. I personally feel chalk paint works the best when doing my signs.

Here is a very detailed post I did about adding the vinyl for another sign I did.

Step 5 – Add Glitter Detail

Now let’s add some glitter!!

I used my “trusty” Mod Podge and sponge brush and went over the whole area. Then I sprinkled my glitter on top. Make sure not to miss any areas.

Once you think your Mod Podge has dried, which shouldn’t be more than 10 minutes. Then you can pull all your vinyl off.

Finishing Touches

Now you have a perfect give thanks sign made in no time!! Plus it’s super cheap to make, which I love!

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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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