When I saw this sign in the
Pottery Barn Christmas collection, I immediately thought it would be easy to make. And considering the fact that it is $149, I knew I'd never buy it. So I headed to Hobby Lobby and picked up a few things, and nearly an hour later, and $145 cheaper, I had my own version! Here's what you need:
-letters to spell NOEL (I got wooden ones at Hobby Lobby for $1 each, normally $1.99)
-spray paint (I used oil rubbed bronze to give it a nice sheen)
-hot glue gun (or strong adhesive of your choice)
1. Spray paint your letters and allow to dry. I had the quick dry spray paint so fortunately I didn't have to wait long...as we all know, patience is not one of my strong points. :)
2. Position your letters as the picture shows, then use your hot glue gun to piece the letters together. I just put a dab between the joints. It will be a little flimsy, but we'll fix that in the next step.
3. Glue small strips of cardboard or wood to the back for reinforcement. It will really make it much sturdier! (I used cardboard and it worked great.)
That's it! Isn't it
SO simple? Seriously, anybody could do this. It's so easy and cheap! I love the end result. Granted, the Pottery Barn version is metal and a little bigger than this, but for $145 less, I think I can handle that. :)
awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is great! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLOOK AT YOU! I am so impressed. Love it. I think I may try to make this today :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!! It looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Your mantle looks amazing! I think we need a craft day at your house!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!! So creative!
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteLove it Sarah! It is perfect!
ReplyDeletewow! im so impressed. It looks awesome!!
ReplyDeletei used one of those same letters this week: V for our last name covered in a decorative scrapbook paper sheet and mod podge- love it!
ReplyDeleteI like yours way better for that price!!
ReplyDeleteI like yours better :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE this! So crafty and cute! I am definitely going to try this! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow perfect I may just have to try this:)
ReplyDeletevery, very cool! i just saw that the other day and loved it. i may have to steal this idea :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! You are just so darn crafty and I'm very glad that you share your creations with us. I will have to try this project out for sure.
ReplyDeleteYou are so crafty! I want to do this...thanks for sharing :o)
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteHello new project! LOVE LOVE. Fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteLove this, and I'm already thinking of doing it bigger via cardboard. Thank you, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteOh! I am doing this! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! I think I am going to make it during nap time tomorrow. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! Looks so cute and seems so easy to do! I"ll have to try it. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW so cleaver!
ReplyDeleteYou are so crafty!! I wish we lived in the same town (or state) so I could do projects with you!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!! We just got our first Hobby Lobby in Orlando so this gives me the perfect reason to go. I have no idea where I have room for this in my house, but I'll find somewhere.
ReplyDeleteHey Sarah thanks for checking out my blog! Funny enough I have the exact same letters only used brown paint and am going to do some sanding. Hopefully I'll have it up in a couple days! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your version. I saw that Noel Sign and wanted it SO bad...I literally was getting ready to put my credit card in when it came back and said it was sold out!! WHAT???? I think I'm going to try this project myself this week...but maybe with a different Christmas word. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you are amazing!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, great job!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It looks great! I might try it too!
ReplyDeleteMy father in law made me one and I love it. Had I seen this first, I would have tried to make my own, but I am happy to have one none the less!
ReplyDeletei LOVE it and how simple and fun to make!!
ReplyDeletei think i'll have to attempt it next year ;)
FABULOUS IDEA! I love so much in PB but somethings look so simple and I just cant justify paying the price! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best idea ever! Thanks for including your step-by-step instructions (with pictures). I think I'll head to Hobby Lobby this week.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I've long thought of making one of these signs- way to go!! So easy!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!!! I might just have to steal this idea - We hung our Christmas DIY bunting up yesterday!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic! You did an amazing job.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Love me a good knock off :)
ReplyDeleteLooks GREAT!! I can't believe how similar it is.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIS! Thank you :)
ReplyDeletelooks great! i actually just bought letters to do this so happy to see it works!!
ReplyDeleteThat is so great! I might have to do that with other words too. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love these!
ReplyDeleteI'm actually in the middle of spray painting right now. Can't wait to see the finished product!
I'd love for you to link this to my Knock-Off Party!
ReplyDeleteI love your version! I made one a few weeks ago with HUGE letters from JoAnn's. I like your letters better. Check out mine @ http://cowtownkc.blogspot.com/2010/11/pottery-barn-knock-off-noel-sign.html
ReplyDeleteI love the rest of your display, too.
I bought letters today to make this with the word "HOME".
ReplyDeleteExcited too.
Lisa
Love it! Awesome thank you very much for the post! I think I am going to do "L O V E" tomorrow and see how they look. I think it will look cute. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great! Thanks so much for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled upon your blog and I love it .. I'm totally making these for the holidays! : )
ReplyDeleteI don't ever remember saying this to anyone.....I like yours better than pottery barn!!!
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