{"id":4014,"date":"2023-06-13T16:00:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T16:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=4014"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:37:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:37:22","slug":"make-this-trendy-farmhouse-sign-for-around-20-w-our-free-printable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/13\/make-this-trendy-farmhouse-sign-for-around-20-w-our-free-printable\/","title":{"rendered":"Make This Trendy Farmhouse Sign for Around $20 w\/ Our Free Printable!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Add character to any room with a rustic DIY wood sign!<\/strong><\/p>\n Stained wood signs with black and white typography are oh-so-popular for wall art. Today, I’m sharing a free printable<\/a> and DIY idea that will add instant character and interest to your walls without breaking the bank!<\/p>\n Just get your favorite saying or use our free printable<\/a> and get it printed in a simple black and white engineering poster size print<\/a> from your local printing store. This is such a frugal idea and makes for really stylish wall art! It’s a decorating hack that I love and use often.<\/p>\n These poster-sized prints<\/a> are typically used for building plans, but they can also be used as a fun and frugal way to customize your space! They’ll look just as nice as the more expensive-looking typography signs found in boutiques and home decor stores and websites.<\/p>\n No fancy craft machine needed for this DIY farmhouse wall decor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n I LOVE this idea as it’s super simple and doesn’t require a stencil or vinyl cutting machine. Anyone can easily do this! In fact, feel free to use the image below that I created for my project (if you like it).<\/p>\n Go HERE to save the “.JPG” file<\/a> or HERE to print the “.PDF” file<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Want a different quote or saying on your farmhouse sign?<\/strong><\/p>\n Create your own printable quote easily by using free online design tools, such as PicMonkey.com<\/a> or Canva.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n We decided to make our own farmhouse style frame using a few inexpensive pieces of wood from the hardware store, and I’m including how we did that below. If you wanted to skip the DIY steps and use a poster frame<\/a>, that is definitely an option, too!<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t 1<\/span><\/p>\n Get your enlarged\u00a0engineering print<\/a> made at a local print shop or office supply store. I purchased a\u00a024\u00d736 inch print for just $3.59 at my local Staples<\/a>. (The store should provide you with an email to send your photo file.) Mine was printed within ten minutes!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 2<\/span><\/p>\n If making a frame, choose a wood board for the backing. I used a 1\/2 inch thick piece of MDF wood as it is much smoother than plywood. (Have the wood cut to the size of your print at the hardware store if desired.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you’d rather not make your own frame, you can always buy one at Michaels<\/a> or at another store.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 3<\/span><\/p>\n Choose a wood trim for the frame. There are so many different options and price points for this. I went with some inexpensive wood hobby boards.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 4<\/span><\/p>\n Paint the wood board white and let dry. I didn’t want any wood showing through, as the paper is really thin.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 5<\/span><\/p>\n Stain the wood with a rag and let dry. I\u2019m using Minwax in Expresso found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 6<\/span><\/p>\n Attach the engineering print to piece of wood. I just used permanent double stick tape<\/a>, but you could alternatively use a decoupage medium like Mod Podge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 7<\/span><\/p>\n Nail the stained wood trim to the frame. My trim is placed flush to the wood board sideways, and then I nailed it down as a simple \u201cbutt joint.\u201d The\u00a0butt joint<\/b>\u00a0is the simplest\u00a0joint<\/b>\u00a0to make since it involves cutting the wood to the appropriate length and butting them together.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n 8<\/span><\/p>\n Find a spot to display your new farmhouse-inspired sign and get ready for loads of compliments!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n A farmhouse sign is the picture-perfect wall art that your living room needs!<\/p>\n What a neat focal point for the wall, and I didn’t have to spend a ton of money to get the look of a high-end large typography sign. And, ready for this? This project came in at about $20 total for materials… so fun and frugal!<\/em><\/p>\n Here are a few ways to get the shiplap look for less in your home!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Add character to any room with a rustic DIY wood sign! Stained wood signs with black and white typography are … <\/a><\/p>\n
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