Fall is in full swing and here’s a fun way to add a little something to the front porch. I happen to have a couple of little monsters running around and find myself occasionally resembling the “Wicked Witch” after a long hard day of craziness, so it’s fitting for me. (I’m sure none of you moms know what I’m talking about, right?! HA!!)
Here are the directions, which you probably don’t even need. This is just a fun, rough, Halloween craft so I was going for more character, and less symmetry and perfection. But by all means do what makes you happy:)
Step 1– Trip to your favorite home improvement store for wood and paint
(I had some paint on hand from another project)
I grabbed a large piece of plywood 4ftX4ft. It was some where around $10. And I had them just cut it right in half.
*My amazingly wonderful friend Erin wanted to do this project as well so my wood was $5. I put another sign on the back we will be featuring at Christmas time so really it was like I spent $2.50 per sign. Not bad!!!
Step 2– Paint the board black. (I used some black spray paint I had on hand) I didn’t even bother sanding, but you can if you choose.
Step 3– I measured and drew light lines with pencil across my board once I determined the spacing I wanted. There is no right way here.
Step 4– Pencil in words. Just as a rough outline. Once you begin painting you can make them bigger or smaller, but it’s just nice to have an idea.
Step 5– Using white acrylic paint and a small paint brush or sponge paint your words.
Step 6– Optional – Spray or paint a Poly acrylic seal coating if you are worried about it getting wet. I omitted that step because my sign isn’t featured where that may be a problem.
And…That’s it. Easy right?
And…That’s it. Easy right?
Happy crafting!
So cute Abby! I need to make one of these!
That's so cute! Love the saying.