DIY Lighted Home Sign: A Crafty Addition to Your Space

July 18, 2024 downhomeatdees Comments 0 Comment

Looking for a fun and creative way to brighten up your home décor? This DIY Lighted Home Sign is a perfect project that not only adds a touch of charm to your living space but also allows you to showcase your crafting skills. What’s really awesome is almost all of my supplies came from the Dollar Tree! Follow this step-by-step guide to create your very own lighted home sign.

Let’s Do This!

Materials You’ll Need

4 – Crafter’s Square Wooden Arrows, 12.375 x 4.75 in.
10 – Crafters Square Wood Craft Cubes
1 – Crafter’s Square Blank Plywood Hanging Sign, 11.75 x 3 in.
1 – Crafter’s Square Jumbo Natural Craft Sticks
1 – Crafter’s Square LED 3D Wooden Word Signs – Home
Optional – Timer Tea Light
Waverly Chalk Paint – Maize / Sandstone / Celery / Truffle / Plaster
FolkArt Matte 6462 Iced Coffee
Pre-cut Stencil or make stencils using a die cutting machine
4 – 2″ to 2 ¼” wood circles
Sponge paint brushes and regular paint brush
Painter’s tape
Modeling paste or Wallboard Joint Compound and Spatula
Sanding block

Tools Required

Screwdriver
Ruler or square
Miter Box and Saw
Tweezers or vinyl weeding tool
Hot glue gun & Gorilla Glue
Optional – Pin Nailer & Nails

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Preparing the Wooden Arrows

Using a screwdriver remove staples and jute from the back of the arrows.

Measure from the bottom on three of the arrows: 5 ¼”, 3 ½”, and 2”.

Cut arrows at the markings using a miter box and saw. Lightly sand the cut edges.

Step 2: Painting the Houses

Paint the “houses” with colors of your choice. Use two coats of paint if needed and allow them to dry.

I used Waverly Chalk Paint in Maize, Sandstone, Celery, and Truffle.

Step 3: Painting the Circles

Paint the four wood circles with a light colored paint. I used Waverly Chalk Paint in Plaster. Let them dry completely.

I used my xTool D1 Pro Laser to cut 4 – 2 1/4″ circles out of 1/8″ basswood.

Distress the edges of the circles using FolkArt Matte 6462 Iced Coffee with a sponge brush.

Step 4: Adding Stencils

Center the premade stencils on the circles and secure them with painter’s tape. If your using stencils you’ve created out of vinyl, use transfer tape to center on the circles.

I used my Cricut Explore to create my stencils using Dollar Tree permanent vinyl. I find using inexpensive vinyl works better than stencil vinyl. And it’s less expensive!!

Spread a thin layer of modeling paste or wallboard joint compound over the stencil using a spatula. Smooth and allow it to dry.

This will give your design a slightly raised feel.

Lightly sand stenciled area.

Paint the stenciled area using chalk paint. Let it dry.

Once the paint is dry, carefully remove the premade stencil. If using vinyl stencils, carefully remove the vinyl using a weed-picking tool.

Step 5: Assembling the Houses

Hot glue the circles to each house.

Using the miter box and saw, cut the hanging sign to 8 ½” long for the house backing.

Mark the center of the backing and the center of the tallest house. Hot glue the house to the backing, matching the markings. Let the glue cool.

Hot glue three small blocks to each side of the back house. Optional: Use a pin nailer to secure the blocks to the background.

Hot glue the next two longest houses to the small blocks on each side of the center house. Optional: Use a pin nailer to secure the houses to the blocks.

Step 6: Adding Final Details to the Lighted Houses Sign

Hot glue two small blocks to the back house then glue the front house to the two small blocks, offsetting it to the left. Optional: Use a pin nailer to secure the front house to the small blocks and side houses.

Step 7: Preparing the Home Sign

Remove the tea light from the Home sign and set aside. Stain all areas of the Home sign using Waverly Antique Wax and wipe off the excess with a rag. Allow it to dry.

Paint the tea candle with Waverly Truffle to match the sign.

I replaced the tea light that came with the Home sign with a timer one.

If using the tea light that came with the Home sign skip the next two steps.

Cut the craft stick to a 5” length and stain it with the Antique Wax. Allow it to dry.

Hot glue the craft stick to the bottom inside of the Home sign.

Insert the tea candle into the hole from center of Home sign. If you push the candle into the hole from the back, it will scratch off the paint.

Step 8: Final Assembly

Hot glue two small blocks to the back of the Home sign.

Hot glue the sign to the houses offsetting to the right for access to the tea candle for battery changing.

Step 9: Enjoy Your Creation

Turn on the tea light and enjoy your Lighted Home Sign!

Express your creativity!

The Lighted Home Sign is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your home décor while enjoying a bit of crafting. It allows you to create something unique and special that reflects your personal style and taste.

To reflect the seasons or holidays, paint the houses in colors that match the occasion. Change the house decorations from wood circles to miniature wreaths to give a farmhouse or Christmas vibe. Add a wood base and include miniature decorations like a street light, flowers, pumpkins, or a sled. Instead of gluing the circles onto the houses, use Velcro to make changeable circles that reflect the seasons and holidays. There are so many ways you can make this Lighted Home Sign your own!

Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, this project can be a fun and rewarding experience. So gather your materials, set aside some time, and dive into the creative process. Happy crafting!

Show me your Light Home Signs in the comments below. I would love to see how you make these “Your Own”!

If you liked this fun home decor craft check out these awesome makes!!

Decoupage Fun!

Sunflower Decoupage Bunny

A Sunflower Decoupage Bunny is a great project to do with children or by yourself. It’s easy and fun to make, and the finished product is sure to add a pop of color to your home decor.

Cute & Quick Wooden Sign

Make a sign for every season and holiday to change up your décor without breaking your piggy bank.

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Lighted Home Sign

Materials

4 – Crafter’s Square Wooden Arrows, 12.375 x 4.75 in.
10 – Crafters Square Wood Craft Cubes
1 – Crafter’s Square Blank Plywood Hanging Sign, 11.75 x 3 in.
1 – Crafter’s Square Jumbo Natural Craft Sticks
1 – Crafter’s Square LED 3D Wooden Word Signs – Home
Optional – Timer Tea Light
Waverly Chalk Paint – Maize / Sandstone / Celery / Truffle / Plaster
FolkArt Matte 6462 Iced Coffee
Pre-cut Stencil or make stencils using a die cutting machine
4 – 2″ to 2 ¼” wood circles
Sponge paint brushes and regular paint brush
Painter’s tape
Modeling paste or Wallboard Joint Compound and Spatula
Sanding block

Tools

Screwdriver
Ruler or square
Miter Box and Saw
Tweezers or vinyl weeding tool
Hot glue gun & Gorilla Glue
Optional – Pin Nailer & Nails

Instructions

Step 1: Preparing the Wooden Arrows

Using a screwdriver remove staples and jute from the back of the arrows.
Measure from the bottom on three of the arrows: 5 ¼”, 3 ½”, and 2”. Cut arrows at the markings using a miter box and saw. Lightly sand the cut edges.

Step 2: Painting the Houses

Paint the “houses” with colors of your choice. Use two coats of paint if needed and allow them to dry.

Step 3: Painting the Circles

Paint the four wood circles with a light colored paint. I used Waverly Chalk Paint in Plaster. Let them dry completely.

Step 4: Adding Stencils

Center the premade stencils on the circles and secure them with painter’s tape. If your using stencils you’ve created out of vinyl, use transfer tape to center on the circles.
Spread a thin layer of modeling paste or wallboard joint compound over the stencil using a spatula. Smooth and allow it to dry. This will give your design a slightly raised feel.
Lightly sand stenciled area.
Paint the stenciled area using chalk paint. Let it dry.
Once the paint is dry, carefully remove the premade stencil. If using vinyl stencils, carefully remove the vinyl using a weed-picking tool.

Step 5: Assembling the Houses

Hot glue the circles to each house.
Using the miter box and saw, cut the hanging sign to 8 ½” long for the house backing.
Mark the center of the backing and the center of the tallest house. Hot glue the house to the backing, matching the markings. Let the glue cool.
Hot glue three small blocks to each side of the back house. Optional: Use a pin nailer to secure the blocks to the background.
Hot glue the next two longest houses to the small blocks on each side of the center house. Optional: Use a pin nailer to secure the houses to the blocks.

Step 6: Adding Final Details to the Lighted Houses Sign

Hot glue two small blocks to the back house then glue the front house to the two small blocks, offsetting it to the left. Optional: Use a pin nailer to secure the front house to the small blocks and side houses.

Step 7: Preparing the Home Sign

Remove the tea light from the Home sign and set aside. Stain all areas of the Home sign using Waverly Antique Wax and wipe off the excess with a rag. Allow it to dry.
Paint the tea candle with Waverly Truffle to match the sign. (I replaced the tea light that came with the Home sign with a timer one.)
If using the tea light that came with the Home sign skip the next two steps.

Cut the craft stick to a 5” length and stain it with the Antique Wax. Allow it to dry.
Hot glue the craft stick to the bottom inside of the Home sign.