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DIY Thanksgiving Sign

Learn to make a Thanksgiving sign with simple steps and materials. Perfect for beginners! No power tools needed.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time3 hours
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 1 sign
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

  • Seasonal sign
  • Wood stakes
  • Stain or craft paint brown
  • Canvas or linen fabric
  • Mod Podge
  • Vinyl letters buy or cut your own

Instructions

  • Measure your sign and cut your fabric to size. I like leaving a bit as a border to fold back or trim as needed.
    Cut-Fabric-to-Size
  • Cover the sign with Mod Podge and attach your fabric. Use a brayer to flatten it down and ensure that there are no ripples or lifted areas. Wait for that to dry.
    Cover-Sign-with-Mod-Podge
  • Once dry, cut the excess fabric and then cover the top again with Mod Podge. Wait for that layer to dry.
    cutting the fabric around the edges and sealing with Mod Podge
  • Cut the wood first. I measured the longest sides and cut that with a miter box. For the short sides, I measured and then subtracted the thickness of both the long pieces of wood to get the correct fit. Then stain all pieces with paint and let dry.
    Cut-and-Stain-Wood-Frame
  • Time to add your vinyl sentiment. Use store bought vinyl stickers or cut your own with a die-cutting machine such as a Silhouette or Cricut. Use a scraper or brayer to adhere it firmly to the fabric surface.
    Add-Your-Sentiment
  • If your vinyl is having problems sticking or it’s peeling off easy, add a layer of Mod Podge on top to secure it in place. Wait for that to dry before proceeding to the final step.
    Cover-Sentiment-with-Mod-Podge
  • Finally, attach your wood frame using hot glue, making sure everything is aligned.
    Hot-Glue-Wood-Frame