DIY Fall- Planked Signs are so cute and we love the rustic look of farmhouse signs. it also makes a great gift!
This project is pretty much the best because it was so cheap to make!
Materials
**These are the instructions for 2 Planked Signs
1 1x4x8 Furring Strip ( around $2) cut 8 equal pieces (mine are around 11 7/8" each
1 1x2x8 Furring Strip (around $1) cut 4 pieces 13" long
Minwax Dark Walnut Stain
Black & Decker Mouse Sander
Paint
Rust-Oleum Finishing Spray
**These are the instructions for 2 Planked Signs
1 1x4x8 Furring Strip ( around $2) cut 8 equal pieces (mine are around 11 7/8" each
1 1x2x8 Furring Strip (around $1) cut 4 pieces 13" long
Minwax Dark Walnut Stain
Black & Decker Mouse Sander
Paint
Rust-Oleum Finishing Spray
Cut 4- 11 7/8" from the 1x4
Cut 2- 13" from the 1x2
Cut 2- 13" from the 1x2
You will have enough materials for two planked signs but I'll walk you through making 1 that measures 12" by 14"
Lay the 4- 1x4's out with the back facing up.
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Nail the 13" 1x2's along the side attaching the two sizes together.
Once you've varnished the boards and sprayed them with Rust-Oleum finishing spray, print the leaf template and cut out the center making a stencil.
Tape stencil to planked sign and paint. I paint from the paper to the wood- this will eliminate paint spreading.
Sand, sand, sand!!
Wipe all the dust from the sanding and spray one more coat of finishing spray!
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