Get Ready for Halloween with This Witchy Porch Sign DIY

fall diy ideas Jennifer Howard | Cottage On Bunker Hill

Learn how to make your own bewitching Halloween porch sign with this DIY tutorial (free template download)

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What You Will Need: ~project panel 24x36 ~template ~paint ~black paint or paint pens ~piece of chalk ~pen

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Download the template that I've designed for this sign. I had mine printed on blueprint paper at Staples.

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Paint the project board. I'm using moss green.

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Flip the template sheet over and rub dark chalk over the entire surface.

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Put the template in place and use a ballpoint pen to trace the template. The pressure will transfer the chalk outline to the board.

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Paint the lettering with either black paint or paint pens.

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Finish with a white border. Distress lightly with sandpaper (optional) & add hooks on the back.

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Isn't it spooktacular??

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