I will show you how to make your own DIY sign for fall!
I don’t know about you, but I find that inspiration for projects comes from the most unexpected of places. That certainly is the case with my DIY sign for fall. 🙂
I’ll see something, and suddenly I have an idea pop into my head…
This time it was an old, antique school desk. Now, before you get upset with me for dismantling an old school desk, you should know that this particular piece was completely falling apart. It was unusable and, frankly, unsafe for anyone to sit on. There. Now that you know that, I feel better. 😉
This rustic board was part of the bench of the old school desk. You can see it was a perfect, chippy, old piece of wood. The kind that is just perfect for a sign! Even more perfect that I didn’t have to do an ounce of prep work to it!
I used my most common method for sign making to create this fall rustic beauty. I use my Silhouette Cameo to create a vinyl stencil, and then stenciled it right onto the fall sign. This was a pre-made design that I purchased right from the Silhouette Studio. I normally just use whatever paint I have on hand, which in this case was some chalk paint, and a sponge brush to dab the paint. I had a tape-measure to help me keep the words centered. My cell phone was in the mix because Miss L. was over playing at our neighbor’s house, and I was certain that I’d get a, “Come get your kid!” call at any moment. #workfast
I love the big, swoopy calligraphy and the simplicity of the words on the old piece of wood.
Do you have any fun fall projects on your list?
If you like this fall sign, maybe you’ll enjoy this quick round-up of some of my other DIY signs!
Have a great day!
Melissa foust says
I love the sign so much!
Where did you get your entry table? It is awesome!
April Hoff says
Thank you so much, Melissa! The table is from Wayfair.com! 😉
Kimberly Abdella says
Do you recall what the table was called or who it is made by? Did you purchase it recently?
Lindsey says
Hi!! This is gorgeous! Do you happen to know the name of the Wayfair entry table? Thanks!
April Hoff says
I think it was called the “Dustin Console Table,” but it’s been at least a year since they’ve had it in stock. 🙁
Krista says
Love it April! So pretty and what a great re-use!
April Hoff says
Thank you so much, Krista! xo
Amber says
This is so cute!!
April Hoff says
Thank you so much, Amber! 🙂
Becky says
Love the sign and the whole vignette! The patina on the wood for the sign–dreamy!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Becky! Isn’t it dreamy?
Julie says
Love all of it! What kind of flowers did you use? I looked at a couple stores and couldn’t find them. The sign is perfect.
April Hoff says
Thanks, Julie! The yellow balls are from Hobby Lobby. 🙂
Lora Bakalar says
Thanx! I was going to ask that same question 🙂
Samantha says
Where did you get the greenery? I have the yellow balls but I need something to soften them up.
April Hoff says
Eucalyptus leaves from Hobby Lobby! 🙂
Erin Taylor says
Love this decoration. This is really a great idea for fall.
Thank you very much for sharing.
April Hoff says
No problem! Thank you for stopping by! 🙂
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
It’s beautiful April! And styled perfectly! I always have loved old school desks but don’t have the room for one! This is such a great idea to still use the top!
April Hoff says
Yes. They definitely require a special kind of space. I’d love to find something for Miss L. to use, but haven’t found one that’s “just right” yet. 🙂
Maggie says
What size mason jar vases are those? I can’t tell if they are gallon size maybe? Looking for some that same vintage color to decorate my mantle and place a floral arrangement in 🙂
Amber says
Where did you get those lamps?! They’re amazing!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Amber! They’re from Marshall’s. 🙂
Jessica says
April,
Could you post the brand of the lamps or any other information? I absolutely love them but it’s been so long, I doubt Marshall’s will still have any!
April Hoff says
I’ve checked over the lamps, and there really isn’t anything else distinguishable that I could tell you about them…There isn’t a brand name or anything. Sorry!
Laura says
Love this decor project, the way you recycle old school desk become fall sign is really good.
Emily@everydaymom says
I love this sign! I’ve been using my Silhouette to make lots of signs lately, too. So cool that you found an old desk that you could use. I’ll have to look for that design in the Silhouette store. So cute!
Ayesha Sajid says
Amazing Concept!
Loved the creative idea.
Ann says
Love this! Where did you get the window frame from?
April Hoff says
A friend, who had them in her garage for years, gave them to me. I have quite the reputation as an old window lover! 😉
Judy McGuire says
Where did you get the stackable plaid tins? LOVE THEM
Brandi says
Where is the cute pillow on the bottom left from?
April Hoff says
It is from Marshall’s. 😉
Ashley says
What is your wall color in that room?
April Hoff says
It’s “Vapor Trails” by Benjamin Moore. 🙂
Hazel says
Hi April!
Thank you for your tutorial. Very nice work and set up!
I found your site through my cousin. She wants me to recreate this sign. 😀 I told her that would be tough as I don’t have an old school desk. But I will try my best to make it look like one! Ugh.
I’m wondering if you could share the font name of the “Hello Fall”?
Please and thank you!
April Hoff says
Thank you, Hazel! I actually just got that pre-made at the Silhouette store. So it isn’t any font that I own…does that make sense? It’s a pre-made “Hello Fall” that I just purchased, then made the stencil out of vinyl. 🙂
Hazel says
Gotcha! I’ll have to check on that. Thank you so much for getting back to me so quick April. 🙂 Keep up the great work on your blog. Very nice!
Amber Ferguson says
So cute!
Decor Company says
Amazing work and set up! Love that old school desk!