How to make large DIY fall signs for the porch or inside!
You can make your own wood porch signs for way less than buying in the store…and you can customize the size and message to anything you want!
I got this DIY fall porch sign idea when my sister and I were out checking out fall decor in the stores a few weeks ago. We both love the season and love walking around getting ideas.
I saw a tall "fall" sign that was really cute, but I knew I could do it bigger and better myself. I envisioned it on the front porch — I'm so excited to have a porch to decorate this season!
Luckily I keep extra wood from projects so I already had the boards I needed for these. I planned on only a tall skinny one at first, but then got an idea for a second sign too.
First up, I found a wood pumpkin at the craft store and painted it…well, pumpkin:
Then I got to work on the actual boards that would make the signs. I always start with a conditioner before staining. It's super easy to use and it really preps the surface well:
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If you've ever tried to stain without a conditioner, you know that sometimes the stain doesn't go on consistently over the wood. This helps that big time! I never go without it now. You just wipe it on and then stain within two hours.
I've never used these staining clothes but thought this would be a good time to start:
