DIY RUSTIC SIGN LETTERING

 I had always loved these old looking signs but never really thought about making my own until I came across a Pinterest Pin on how to do it yourself.  Then when I really started doing some research I actually came across several different ways they could be done. I settled on the method I use below because it really is simplest and I had all the materials to get started right away. I absolutely love the results and can't wait to make many more as gifts for the upcoming holidays. I am even working on a sign for my craft fair booth!

Many thanks to Tammy at Homespun Happenings for the post "I Made A Sign." I couldn't have done this without you!

Supplies needed:

• Piece of wood 
• Chalk (any color)
• Computer and printer
• Pen or pencil
• Paint - paint pens work great!
• Sandpaper

Wash wood and let dry in the Sun.

Measure height.

Measure width.

Sand lightly.

Print out words in the correct height and length for the sign.

Cut words out and tape together.

Rub chalk all over the BACK of the letters.

Tape the words to the wood sign.

Trace each letter with a pen or pencil. Be sure to push hard enough that the chalk goes onto the wood.

Letters traced.

All letters traced!

Remove the paper.....and the outline of the words should now be on the wood!

Perfect chalk outline!

Fill in the chalk outlines with paint! I used a paint pen - so simple!

Finished letters on wood. I then went over the letters lightly with sand paper to give them a more rustic look.

Completed sign!

Here are some pdf file FREE downloads for a 3" high sign:

They all print out on 8.5" x 11" plain paper.

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Sincerely,