Grab a wooden plaque from the craft store and try one of these wood plaque crafts! Decorate these surfaces with paint, decoupage, and more. There are some great ideas for beginners here.
Have you ever been to the wood section of the craft store? Of course you have. It’s the aisle that includes boxes, photo frames, wood slices, crates, wood blocks, letters, trays, and much, much more.
If you want to make a wood craft, it’s the place to be. It can also be completely overwhelming.
If you check the wood plaques area, you’re going to find a lot of variety. Here’s what it looks like at my local shop:
You’ll see round, square, rectangular, hanging, scalloped, and tons of other plaque styles – AND they come in a variety of styles! What do you do with them?
Don’t worry friends – I’m here to help.
I’m going to share over 25 wood plaque crafts with you! And I’m really excited, because there are some extremely fun ways to decorate these surfaces that I think you’re going to like.
There are so many options for decorating a wooden plaque, including paint, stain, Mod Podge, and more. You’re going to see lots of projects – and I know one will resonate with you.
There are two common questions I get that I wanted to address before I share the projects.
The first is, do you have to paint the plaque before you Mod Podge, or can you decoupage directly onto raw wood? The answer is no, you don’t have to paint. You can put paper directly onto raw wood.
The second question is what type of paint you can use on wooden plaques. I recommend using a craft paint, chalk paint, or stain to start. They are very forgiving, especially chalk paint. And you can decoupage all over the top!
Now that you know the basics – and there weren’t that many – I think you’re ready to get creative. In fact, I know you’re ready.
So pick a plaque, try one of these projects and let me know what you think in the comments. They are great crafts to do at home so I know you’ll find something you love! Let me know if you have any questions as well. Enjoy!
DIY Glasses Holder Display with Fun Faces
Learn how to make a DIY glasses holder that looks like a face with simple wood surfaces from the craft store. This eyeglass holder is SO cute and easily customized.
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Coffee Bar Sign DIY
Make a Rae Dunn style coffee bar sign in a few easy steps! This is perfect for beginners and works well with farmhouse decor.
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How to Make a Map Clock
If you want to decoupage with maps, you’ll love this map clock! It’s very easy to make with a few simple supplies and Mod Podge.
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Photo Transfer to Wood
Learn how to transfer photos to wood in three simple steps! All you need is your favorite image and a medium.
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DIY Bow Holder
Learn how to make a DIY hair bow organizer that is personalized! Cute for a nursery or little girls' room.
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Polka Dot Shelf Plaque
This project is very forgiving because the polka dots are random and abstract! All you'll need besides paint is two wood pieces to turn a plaque into a cute shelf.
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House Number Sign
Learn how to make a DIY house number sign with supplies from Home Depot and Mod Podge! Great farmhouse plaque that can be customized for any size or amount of numbers.
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Zentangle Wood Burned Plaque
Create an ornate monogrammed canvas using a wood burning tool! Zentangles are fun to make with the tool, and wood burning is really satisfying.
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Family Handprint Canvas
Layer handprints of varying sizes on a wood surface using Mod Podge! It's fun to use various paper patterns and colors in this project.
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DIY Desk Organizer
Use old cereal boxes and toilet paper rolls to create a unique DIY desk organizer! This craft organizer is perfect if you’re on a budget.
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Kitchen Bookends
You can make DIY bookends out of almost anything, but this vintage rolling pin version is particularly charming. Looks great in a farmhouse kitchen!
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DIY Recipe Holder Looks Great in Your Kitchen
This Mod Podge DIY recipe holder makes the perfect gift! It's a great idea for the cook in your life, and so easy to make (and personalize).
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DIY Key Holder
Apply vinyl to painted wood is really easy to do! I love that this key rack is for him, her, and a pup.
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Rustic Faux Embossed Herb Plaques
Try a faux embossing technique on wood using three dimensional paints. It's super easy, and you can paint right over the top.
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Wood Pallet Heart
Learn how to make this wood pallet heart decor for Valentine’s Day! This is the perfect easy project for rustic or farmhouse decor.
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Rustic Painted American Flag on a Wood Plaque
Learn how to make a rustic painted American flag on a wood plaque! This is perfect decor for Fourth of July, and you don’t need any crafting skills to make it.
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4th of July Fireworks Plaque
Learn how to decorate a wood plaque with a napkin and painted wood stars to make a unique Fourth of July sign!
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DIY Halloween Wall Decor with a Blast of Glitter!
I love unique Halloween wall decor, especially when it involves glitter. I created this Halloween plaque with several items from my stash!
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Christmas Countdown Chalkboard
Count down to the season of giving with this handcrafted chalkboard countdown, a charming addition to your festive decor.
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Recycled Christmas Tree Craft for Kids
If you’re looking for recycled holiday projects, this Christmas tree craft using recycled toilet paper rolls is so fun! Kids will love it.
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JOY Christmas Plaque
Make a small wood Christmas sign with JOY letters, a sparkly gold frame, and festive plaid paper. This is an easy DIY to add to your Christmas decor
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DIY Cake Pop Stand for the Holidays
Learn how to make this DIY cake pop stand from a wood plaque, vintage Christmas graphics, and Mod Podge. It’s really easy and the perfect party display!
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If you had fun making these projects, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:
