My First "FALL/Welcome" (Reversible) Wooden SIGN

Made my first "FALL/WELCOME" wooden sign!

I did not want a 'distressed' look. I just wanted to make a simple, Fall-themed, reversible sign and it was a challenge let me tell ya.

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Just finding the time was one of the hardest part. It took me over 3 weeks! And I wasted so much time with the letters...

Originally, I wanted to use some 3D wood letters I purchased at Michael's but I became a bit frugal since I found them to be a bit expensive for just a single-use. Instead, I used them to re-create 3D cardboard versions. What a pain that was!

I first had to trace each letter out on a thick piece of cardboard, cut them out, firm them up with some glue, (lots of glue!), and then paint them three times.

This process took over a week to do and in the end, I did NOT use them (as 3D letters as they were intended for) on my sign! What a waste of time, or so I thought. I eventually displayed them on a stand (as you will see later), so all was not lost.

I did all the necessary steps such as preparing the board (sanding then painting) before tracing out the letters and stencilling on the leaves...