This DIY porch sign will add gorgeous curb appeal to your home for fall and Christmas!
Celebrate fall (and Christmas, too!) with this fun DIY project!
Consider making just one sign to display on your porch for multiple holidays! I love the idea of getting double the use out of one piece of decor, and this is such a fun and easy painting craft project, too.
You’ll be able to display your pretty reversible Fall & Christmas porch sign to welcome guests, whether you place it outside or indoors!
There are a few ways to make a porch sign like this, and, today, I’ll be demonstrating the process using stencils and paint. This piece was first painted on all sides in solid white and then once that dried, I used the stencils to paint the wording and designs using red and orange paint.
Here are what supplies you’ll need to get started!
My piece of MDF 2×4 wood came from the Home Depot for this craft project, and I had it cut down to a 1 ft x 4 ft size in store. I can use the leftover piece of wood to make another sign in the future!
If you have some scrap wood already on hand in the garage, this could be an opportunity to use it without even buying wood! You could even ask someone at your local Home Depot if they have extra cull wood, which is normally marked down for super cheap, sometimes even free!
I found the perfect reusable stencils to use for this idea on Amazon!
Check out this cute fall set of stencils with the letters F-A-L-L and a few other fall-related designs and the word “hello”. I also bought this set of Christmas stencils for the Merry Christmas design. Though my stencil is currently unavailable, but Amazon has a very similar design for sale!
If you already have stencils on hand you’d prefer to use, that is great as well!
I went through my garage and used leftover latex Behr house paint samples for this paint project, which worked out great. You could also use craft paints instead. Feel free to use colors you’d prefer or have on hand. Next time I’d like to try a wood stain and paint combo maybe. There are so many possibilities for this idea as it’s very customizable.
Hip Tip: You could even use heat transfer vinyl and a regular handheld iron and simply iron the vinyl on as an alternative to painting!
Tips for making the best DIY reversible Fall and Christmas porch sign:
- Stenciling is not hard, but it can be tricky. The biggest tip is to use a sponge dabber or stencil brush and unload most of the paint on a paper towel and then tap lightly on the stencil. Bleeding happens when too much paint is used, or if you press down too hard. It’s better to use barely any paint and then go back and do another coat if needed.
- Don’t stress if it’s not perfect! If you mess up, use a small angled paintbrush using the white paint for touch-ups.
- Don’t skip the last step of spraying or painting a clear coat to protect your project, especially if placing the sign outside. Your work will last longer! I used this Rustoleum clear coat spray on mine.
DIY Stenciled Reversible Fall and Christmas Sign
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Paint all sides of the wood board white using a brush or roller and let dry. It may need several light coats to look even.
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Using a paper plate and paper towel, place a small amount of paint on it, and dip the sponge or brush in. Dab most of the paint off, and then use a light tapping motion using the paint over the stencil. Do multiple coats instead of using additional paint to avoid bleeding.
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Let dry and then do the same on the reverse side using the other set of stencils.
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Once both sides are dry, spray or paint with a clear topcoat.
I love this seasonal DIY project so much and think you will too!
This would be a fun one to go in on with a friend and split the supplies and have a craft night. In the end, you’ll both have a fun porch sign to incorporate into your home’s decor. It’ll look great for both Fall and Christmas and will last for years.
You can also use a vinyl cutting machine to make this reversible porch sign idea!
A few years ago I made a similar sign using the same paint colors in reverse except I made my own adhesive vinyl stencils using my Cricut machine. The process is pretty similar, as you paint your board a solid color, apply the adhesive stencils, and then go back over it using a different color paint for the lettering.
Make these $1 spray painted fall dishes from Dollar Tree next!
