I have so many Halloween decorations, and nothing for Fall.
We go straight to Christmas decor, after Halloween has come to an end.
I figured it was time I remedied that situation.
Enter the F.A.L.L. Sign
This whole project cost me $5 because of all the supplies I had on hand already.
If you had none of the supplies, you could make this for $10.
Supplies
$5 frame from Walmart (with included 4 picture slot mat board)
4 sheets of fall-esque scrapbook paper (cut to size of slots)
Wood Letters F, A, L, L
Tape (I use glue dots)
Foam Brush
Burnt Sienna Brown Craft Paint (watered down to create a stain)
Sand Paper
I only had the letters E, A, L, L... so I used my little hand saw and changed E to F then sanded it down.
You would never have known if I hadn't said anything...
Use What You've Got On Hand
Cut the scrapbook paper to be slightly larger than the 4x6 picture slots. You need to have an edge so that you can tape it down.
I use Glue Dots because they are super tacky, easy to apply, and comes in multiple sizes.
Water down the Craft Paint, and stain your letters with the foam brush.
When it is completely dry... sand the edges to give it a rough look.
Optional- Take an ink pad and antique the mat board as well. All of the browns will then tie together.
This project took me less than an from start to hanging on the wall...
not bad for $5:)
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34 comments:
This is really cute!
Cute Mandy! I need some fall decorations. i was going to make some blocks similar to these. :)
I love it, what a cute, easy project for fall. I think I'll have to make one myself. Thanks for sharing!
Love it! Gonna make it!
Love it! I love the Fall colors:)
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That.IS. so. CUTE. oh my goodness.
LOVE THIS! I just bought a frame that size at D.I. for $1 last week. I wonder if I could figure out how to make the mat myself...
Very cute and looks easy. I'm on the lookout for easy fall decor. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
That is SO dang cute! I want to be crafty like you! I just need to find the time and the talent.
so cute! Thanks for a great decor idea!
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That is 'sew' classy. I love it! Great job! Visiting from Get Your Craft On.
~ Kimberlee at The Spunky Diva
Ooooh, I love this!! I love the colors too, perfect for Fall. Now all I need is the weather to not be 100 degrees and I can enjoy some Fall.
That is adorable! I don't have much in the way of fall decor and may be replicating this. Unlike you though, I don't have supplies on hand. $10 still isn't too bad though! Thanks for the inspiration.
Very cute! Pinning on pinterest too!
YUP! I like it a lot :)
I love this for Fall! Great idea to use the mat from the frame and to change the E to an F.
I really like this idea, fall colours are my favourite and they go with my house decor, so may just have to make one of these for myself. TFS.
Babs
So cute! I love the colors you chose.
I love this and have a few ideas on how I can make something similar to this myself. Thanks for sharing :)
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This turned out awesome! What a great new piece to add to your holiday collection! I would love for you to share this @ Show & Share-
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/09/show-share-5.html
Ummm...yes, please! Love it.
Cute and festive! I'd love for you to share this with my blog party! http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/2011/09/recreate-into-something-new-6.html
Hope to see you at my place!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/
This turned out GREAT! I love how you used what you had on hand. Im glad I stopped by to see the tutorial, I thought the letters were metal originally! Please come link up at my MoMomma MOnday party- runs M-F, http://momommamoney.blogspot.com/2011/09/momomma-monday-link-up-party-4.html
Adorable! It's so easy to skip Fall and start hanging Halloween decor! This is quick, easy and cute! I'm featuring this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com Grab my "featured" button.
Featured this on my facebook page today :)
Kara
www.mineforthemaking.com
This is darling! If you get a chance, I'd love to have you link this up to my party at http://scrapbookingez.blogspot.com/2011/09/everyone-wins-giveaway-linky-party.html. Thanks for sharing!
What a fun fall decoration!
Love it! Thanks for linking up to Things I've Done Thursday!
Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com
4 Slotted picture frame~Check
Fall scrapbook paper~Check
Paint to use as stain~Check
Wood letters~ Shoot! Nope
Oh darn guess I will have to go shopping so that I can stea...copy this awesome idea! Love it!
Kathe
This is absolutely stunning and easy peasy! I have everything except the 4-opening mat and the letters, but think with some corregated upcycled boxes and cardboard from cereal boxes I can come up with something similar. My dh LOVES to decorate for all the seasons, so this will make him very happy! Thanks for sharing! (oh, btw, I pinned this at Pinterest
This is fabulous!! So clever to give the F a makeover!!! And love, love that you had everything on hand! You go! :)
Thanks for linky this up to Show & Share! We hope to party with you again this week!
Ohhh...I LOVE this fall sign! Autumn is my favorite season and this would look adorable in my house! Thanks for sharing this at What's In The Gunny Sack last week and I hope to see you again tomorrow!
Thanks for responding to my invite! This is so great! I love it! Thanks for sharing it with {Re}creation Into Something New Wednesdays at Not So Simple Housewife! Hope to see more from you this upcoming Wednesday!
Kaitlin-The Not So Simple Housewife
http://notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com/
I am in desperate need of fall decor and after seeing this post, I went and looked through my various crafting junk... err... SUPPLIES :-] and found some really cute frames. I hope you don't mind if I borrow this idea from you and modify it a bit to decorate my {very lonely} living room shelf that is in serious need of a fall makeover :-]
Thanks so much for posting this!!
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