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June 8, 2020 · 32 Comments

Amazingly Easy DIY Front Porch Welcome Sign For Your Home

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Once the sign was dry, I put it on my front porch for display.

Have you seen those tall diy welcome sign for front porch but been intimidated on how to make one? I created an easy and inexpensive DIY Front Porch Welcome Sign that I wanted to share with all of you!

We had some scrap wood at home from re-roofing our gazebo. It's an inexpensive underlayment wood. I explained what I was creating to my husband and he helped me cut the wood into a long tall board.

To create this diy welcome sign for the front porch, we had some scrap wood at home from re-roofing our gazebo. It’s an inexpensive underlayment wood. I explained what I was creating to my husband and he helped me cut the wood into a long tall board.

Amazingly Easy DIY Front Porch Welcome Sign For Your Home Video

I sanded down the edges with a sanding block I had on hand.

I sanded down the edges with a sanding block I had on hand.

I stained the wood with Folk Art Wood Tint in the color Walnut. It's water based, goes on easy, dries fast.

I stained the wood with Folk Art Wood Tint in the color Walnut. It’s water based, goes on easy, dries fast.

While the board was drying, I painted wooden welcome sign letters I got from the target dollar spot with Folk Art Wood Tint in the color Cascade.

While the board was drying, I painted wooden welcome sign letters I got from the target dollar spot with Folk Art Wood Tint in the color Cascade.

Once both the board and the letters were dry, I used Elmer's Wood Glue to adhere the letters to the wood board.

Once both the board and the letters were dry, I used Elmer’s Wood Glue to adhere the letters to the wood board.

I was lucky that I had the wood, wood tint, and glue all on hand. I had purchased the welcome letters last fall knowing they would be great for something – and who can beat the price at the Target dollar spot?

Once the sign was dry, I put it on my front porch for display.

Once the sign was dry, I put it on my front porch for display. Now you know how to make a front porch welcome sign.

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  1. blankCarol says

    June 8, 2020 at 6:03 am

    I’ve wanted one of those signs and you make it looks so easy to make. I just need to find someone to cut the wood for me. Love your sign!

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    • blankChas says

      June 8, 2020 at 6:34 am

      Thank you so much, and I did learn that Home Depot and Lowes will cut wood for you if it helps.

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  2. blankGail @Purple Hues and Me says

    June 8, 2020 at 7:35 am

    What a cool way to welcome friends into your home with a handcrafted sign! It certainly makes me feel welcomed just looking at it! I love the look of the wood tint color letters against the wood grain walnut finish!

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    • blankChas says

      June 8, 2020 at 7:41 am

      Thank you so much Gail. I’m so glad you feel that way – that was the goal 🙂 Wonderful crafting with you 🙂

      Reply
  3. blankJoanne says

    June 8, 2020 at 3:33 pm

    I thought they would be real intimidating to make too and then I made one and realized how easy it was. I like the wooden letters you added; I used vinyl and it didn’t hold up as well to the elements as I would have liked. Pinned.

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    • blankChas says

      June 8, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      Thanks for sharing Joanne, and I’m so glad you made one too. Sorry your vinyl letters didn’t hold up as well as you hoped. I know I’m keeping this one under the covered porch to help it last.

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  4. blankMDT says

    June 8, 2020 at 4:18 pm

    I had so much fun browsing your site!!! I can’t wait to try and make the Bird feeder…looks so cute.
    I also have an area in my yard…I call my prayer garden…when my dad passed, I wanted an area
    that I could just look at and see my dad smiling there. A happy place. I have a green metal chair in one section, that was his favorite color… We started with planting 3 trees ( 2 small ones, and 1 larger 1) on each side we put each small one and in the middle the larger on. We planted 2 Butterfly bushes…and some wildflowers. We have white stones that have words of encouragement on them. I would like to try to make the bird feeder, and crystal ornaments to add a touch of whimsy to that area. I am so glad I found your site!!

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    • blankChas says

      June 8, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      Hi MDT, and thank you so very much for sharing and I’m so sorry about your dad’s passing. I’m so happy you found my site as well – welcome friend! I look forward to getting to know you better. Please feel free to reach out anytime.

      Reply
  5. blankMichele Michael says

    June 9, 2020 at 4:01 am

    Pinned. Love the color combo. Better yet I love the destash and the low cost!!!

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    • blankChas says

      June 9, 2020 at 6:43 am

      Thank you so much Michele – I’m thrilled you like it. Yes, this whole staying home thing has really gotten me to go through all my supplies and use things which is great.

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  6. blankMarci says

    June 9, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    What a cute sign! I love the colors you chose! ‘Very charming! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

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    • blankChas says

      June 10, 2020 at 6:56 am

      Thank you Marci, I’m so pleased you like it and thanks for stopping by.

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  7. blankJenny says

    June 10, 2020 at 5:22 am

    Those letters were a great find and the Target dollar spot is the best. I’ll have to try the Folk art wood stain. I had no idea they had that. Your welcome sign is beautiful and so inviting. I really like the idea of using the wooden letters.

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    • blankChas says

      June 10, 2020 at 6:57 am

      Thank you so much Jenny – I love the Target dollar spot too. Can’t wait until I can get back in there and see what the latest finds are.

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  8. blankDiane says

    June 10, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Really like this welcome sign — it’s so streamlined and great color combo! Well done!!! Wish we could have met in Waco. Maybe our paths will cross another time. Stay well!

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    • blankChas says

      June 10, 2020 at 7:55 am

      Thank you Diane, I’m thrilled you like it. I’m sorry too – let’s definitely keep in touch 🙂

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  9. blankJayne says

    June 10, 2020 at 9:16 am

    This sign looks so expensive, hard to believe you made from scraps and some wood letters! Now I’m on the lookout for wood letters and scraps of wood haha!

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    • blankChas says

      June 10, 2020 at 10:22 am

      Thank you Jayne, I’m so glad you like it. Yes, this was great to make from scraps. Staying home has helped me weed through all of the things I’ve collected for projects.

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  10. blankDanielle Siero says

    June 11, 2020 at 8:54 am

    That turned out super cute! Well done!

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    • blankChas says

      June 11, 2020 at 9:52 am

      Thank you so much Danielle

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  11. blankAllyson says

    June 13, 2020 at 1:16 pm

    Well, you made that look so easy! I like the Cascade color you used for your letters. I thought these type of porch signs would be more involved, but I think I’ll finally go ahead and make one…. probably something Christmas themed.

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    • blankChas says

      June 14, 2020 at 7:12 am

      Thank you Allyson, I’m thrilled you like it and want to make one too. Christmas themed sounds fun and I can’t wait to see it.

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  12. blankEmily Fish says

    June 15, 2020 at 8:54 am

    This looks great! I usually just paint the letters on when I make things like this, but I love that you used wooden letters.

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    • blankChas says

      June 15, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Thank you so much Emily, it was a lucky find and I am so excited to have one of these now.

      Reply
  13. blankAntionette Blake says

    June 15, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    Cool, this is a great share, I however, bought mine from Aldi.

    #TrafficJamWeekend

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    • blankChas says

      June 15, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you so much Antionette. We don’t have Aldi here but I hear it’s an amazing store.

      Reply
  14. blankDonna @ Modern on Monticello says

    June 16, 2020 at 9:04 am

    I love when you can complete a project with items you already have on hand. I had to chuckle when I saw that you had purchase the letters just because you knew you would use them some day in some way. I do that all the time. Thanks for sharing again at #HomeMattersParty. Great project.

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    • blankChas says

      June 16, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Thank you so much and I love that you buy things early too. Can’t pass up a good deal right?

      Reply
  15. blankMichelle says

    June 16, 2020 at 12:02 pm

    What a beautiful sign! Look for it to be featured on this week’s Creative Compulsions!

    Michelle
    mybijoulifeonline.com

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    • blankChas says

      June 16, 2020 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Michelle, I was so happy to make one of these signs for our porch.

      Reply
  16. blankMarilyn Lesniak says

    June 18, 2020 at 9:02 am

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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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    • blankChas says

      June 18, 2020 at 9:02 am

      Thank you so much Marilyn, and I’ll see you at the next one.

      Reply

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