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When we updated the décor in our bathroom, I had an idea in my head to make these wooden signs with positive and uplifting quotes. I wanted something classic looking, something I could make myself with scrap materials, and obviously something very frugal. That kind of describes me perfectly… frugal, classic taste, and a DIY girl. 🙂 I love the way the signs turned out and wanted to provide you with an easy tutorial in case you wanted to make some yourself. You only need a few, very frugal, materials and a little time, and you’ll have some super cute wooden box quote signs of your own!Make your own Wooden Box Quote Sign!
Materials Needed:
- 1×3″ pine wood (less than $2 for a 8′ piece at Lowe’s) I made 12″x12″ signs, so 1 board would make 2 signs.
- Thin plywood (or whatever thin scrap wood you have – I’m all about recycling!) I used a 12″x12″ square piece I had.
- Scrapbook paper
- Cricut machine with black 2.0 calligraphy pen (or your own handwriting or painting)
- Nail gun with about 1″ nails
- Hot glue gun
- Picture hangers with screws
- Stain
Instructions:
- Make desired design on scrapbook paper using Cricut machine and black 2.0 calligraphy pen. Make sure the design has some margin around the edges.
- Cut thin plywood 1/2″ wider on all sides than you scrapbook paper. (So you don’t end up having the frame on top of your design.)
- Hot glue scrapbook paper to plywood. (I was making a different size frame here, but this shows the process.)
- Make frame out of 1×3″ pine wood. Cut 2 pieces 13″ and 2 pieces 11″ to make a square 12″x12″ frame. Use nail gun to nail pieces together. (Again, this shows a different size I was working on, but same the same process.)
- Stain frame to your preference. I love the Early American stain.
- Attach frame to plywood piece with nail gun, being really careful to only nail into the 1″x3″ frame so the nails don’t go through your plywood.
- Add picture hangers to back with screws. Make sure to screw these into the 1″x3″ frame so the screws don’t go through.
- Hang and admire!
Variations:
- Stretch canvas fabric around plywood and use an iron on design for a different look.
- Make your wooden box quote sign a different size. You could still use 12″x12″ scrapbook paper if you make a smaller size, but any larger would need to be a wood or fabric background.
Décor Ideas:
- Hang two signs vertically in a hallway or bathroom.
- Make a few different sizes and mix with other décor for a fun gallery wall.
- Stand on top of a rustic shelf with jars for a farmhouse look.
- Make a large sign with canvas fabric to hang above the couch.
Final Cost:
About $3 per sign if you have some of the supplies already. Can’t beat that!! Give this DIY a try and get creative with your quotes! I love these style signs and being able to customize them makes it even better! You could add song lyrics, a bible verse, a funny saying, or your family name… whatever fits your home and personality! My little fan club making sure I don’t make any mistakes –
Have fun DIY-ing, friends!
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