Hey there! It was such a beautiful weekend for us here! We were able to enjoy our little league opening day and a birthday party for my niece and although it was jam-packed, I managed to squeeze in a little DIY! It took about 30 minutes and $20!
The giant blank space above our PB Inspired Storage System , in our gameroom, finally got the best of me and inspired me to make this Wooden Family Sign;)
Here’s how I did it!
Supplies:
MDI letters from Hobby Lobby ($1.25 after sale)
4 – 1×4 furring strips ($1 each) cut down to 58″
11 – 3/8″x1″ Hex Lag Screws (hardware store $0.36 each) and 1 bag of 5/16″ flat washers (hardware store $2) These were in the nuts and bolts isle.
I started by spray painting the letters with Rust-Oleum Heirloom White🙂
While I waited for the letters to dry, I built the sign. I used Gorilla Glue Wood Glue and my nailer to attach scrap 1×2’s to the back of 4 1×4’s. (You will also need to attach your mounting bracket, if you plan to hang it on a wall, now).
I then stained the sign with Rust-Oleum Dark Walnut Stain.
Next, I used Gorilla Glue Epoxy to attach the letters to the sign.
Now for the fun, finishing touch!
I wanted an industrial look for this sign so I chose to add the galvanized hex screws. I marked off where I wanted the hex screws to be placed (I chose random spacing) and pre-drilled a hole for each screw. I then added a washer and tightened the screw down with a wrench.
That was it:) 30 minutes and less than $20!
I love how it fills the space now:)
Nothing like a cheap and quick DIY:) If you love it I would LOVE pins;) Thanks ~Ashley
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That is soo super cute!! I already have the f a m i l y letters and didn’t know what to do with them. Last summer our Dido re-did his front porch and I saved the floor boards!! I know exactly what I am going to make!!
Thanks so much!!
Ash!!!
ADORABLE!! I LOVE it!! Guess what this girlie is gonna bust out this week???
Ummmhmmm.. One of these babies! You girlies rock! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Smooches!
The giant blank space above our PB Inspired Storage System , in our gameroom, finally got the best of me and inspired me to make this Wooden Family Sign;)
Here’s how I did it!
Supplies:
MDI letters from Hobby Lobby ($1.25 after sale)
I started by spray painting the letters with Rust-Oleum Heirloom White🙂
I then stained the sign with Rust-Oleum Dark Walnut Stain.
MDI letters from Hobby Lobby ($1.25 after sale)
4 – 1×4 furring strips ($1 each) cut down to 58″
11 – 3/8″x1″ Hex Lag Screws (hardware store $0.36 each) and 1 bag of 5/16″ flat washers (hardware store $2) These were in the nuts and bolts isle.
I started by spray painting the letters with Rust-Oleum Heirloom White🙂
While I waited for the letters to dry, I built the sign. I used Gorilla Glue Wood Glue and my nailer to attach scrap 1×2’s to the back of 4 1×4’s. (You will also need to attach your mounting bracket, if you plan to hang it on a wall, now).
I then stained the sign with Rust-Oleum Dark Walnut Stain.
Next, I used Gorilla Glue Epoxy to attach the letters to the sign.
Now for the fun, finishing touch!
I wanted an industrial look for this sign so I chose to add the galvanized hex screws. I marked off where I wanted the hex screws to be placed (I chose random spacing) and pre-drilled a hole for each screw. I then added a washer and tightened the screw down with a wrench.
That was it:) 30 minutes and less than $20!
I love how it fills the space now:)
Nothing like a cheap and quick DIY:) If you love it I would LOVE pins;) Thanks ~Ashley
I love this! I have been looking for something to put above the french doors in my kitchen and this would look amazing. Thank you!
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Where did you get the furring strips? I love this sign. Really awesome.
I found my furring strips at Home Depot for $1,32 ea
Home Depot but most hardware stores will carry them (usually by the 2×4’s.
Love it!!
That is soo super cute!! I already have the f a m i l y letters and didn’t know what to do with them. Last summer our Dido re-did his front porch and I saved the floor boards!! I know exactly what I am going to make!!
Thanks so much!!
Really like this sign – might even try it myself! I pinned it!
You are awesome, u have become my favorite blog!!! I can wait each day to check my email an see what cool thing u have created!!
I love how the sign turned out and it looks great above your media center.
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This rocks…i am sooooo making this as well! Thanks for all the hard work you do!
That is so cute. If I made a sign over the cubbies in my house, it would say Put Your Stuff Away!
Love this project! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Thank you Kellie:) Happy you like it:)
I like this. Kind of industrial…yet the wood is kind of a basic feel. Good job.
Thanks Becky! I love mixing in a little industrial;)
This is sooooooo cool!! Thanks for sharing, I love your blog & the fact that “I” can make most of your projects.
xoxo
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Thanks so much Susan! This might be one of the easiest so far:)
Ash!!!
ADORABLE!! I LOVE it!! Guess what this girlie is gonna bust out this week???
Ummmhmmm.. One of these babies! You girlies rock! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Smooches!
Thanks Jennie;))) Can’t wait to see it!!!
I love this! The staining looks fabulous with the white letters! LOVE IT!
Thanks you Karen;))