I am happy to be here with the Thrifty Style Team today, and I am really excited to show you How To Make a Rustic Pallet Sign.
It just takes a few components with some creativity and you are ready to go.
How To Make a Rustic Pallet Sign…
you will need:
1-pallet slat
wood glue or gorilla glue
letter stencils
stipple brush
paint (color of your choice)
wire
wire cutters
sandpaper
I should mention that I had each of these components in my craft cupboard, so this is a NO COST project. How is that for thrifty?
I really lucked out. My friend that is helping build a hospital in our town had more pallets than he could ever want. He brought me FOUR full pallets. More than I could ever use. BUT, I liked choosing the most rustic pieces for my pallet sign. Look at those rusty nails! That is my love language!
I sanded all the sides to alleviate the chance of getting splinters.
Since my pallet pieces were to short for what I wanted, I used wood glue to adhere them together. Some of you might use a staple gun or nail gun, if you like.
While the wood glue was drying, I picked out the colors I MIGHT use on my rustic pallet sign.
Once the glue was dry, I was ready to stencil my wording. I used a vintage style font to fit the style of our home.
When the paint was dry, I sanded the letters a little for a vintage/worn vibe.
I wrapped wire around each end of the “sign”, leaving it long enough for a loop hanger.
If you follow me on Instagram, you will know that I call our condo #cottageinthedesert
Our condo is less than 900 square feet. I like to decorate each room with a cottage feel, along with thrifted and/or vintage pieces.
“our desert cottage” sign is just the rustic touch our condo cottage needed. It’s fun, unexpected and adds texture to our little condo cottage.
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial on How To Make a Rustic Pallet Sign.
I would love to hear about your own pallet sign and what it would say. Do you have any ideas?
Like I mentioned above, I am part of the Thrifty Style Team. Today each of us are sharing thrifty ideas. Some are crafts, home decor and even holiday decorating.
I hope you will visit each of my talented friends to see their thrifty and creative ideas.
Enjoy and make it a great day…
Mary Beth says
Your rustic sign looks wonderful, Meegan, and the entire vignette with the mirror and chandelier is just gorgeous!
Deborah says
Rusty nails =love language, you and my both my friend! Love it!
Cindy says
Oh Meegan, you know I love a sign project! Love the rusty nails and rustic look of your sweet sign!
Michelle @ The Painted Hinge Farmhouse says
So very charming and rustic! And I love how you hung it up using a wire – it just adds to the overall charm!
Vanessa Hunt says
I love it Meegan! That is rustic perfection!
Kristi Dominguez says
Such a pretty and primitive sign!! Lovely.
Bliss says
The sign is excellent and so is having pallets dropped off! BFFs husband brought some home and started tearing them apart so I can make some signs while i am visiting.
Kristi says
How can you resist rusty nail holes? This adds the perfect rustic touch to your wall. Love it!
Maria says
What a beautiful sign! you did a fabulous job. I love reclaimed wood!