In keeping with the autumn décor ideas, I wanted to work on a sign that I could use for Thanksgiving. Using a printable as a starting point is a good idea because you can have exactly what you are looking for and is another easy way to bring something unique to the décor of the home.
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I quickly made the Thanksgiving printable using Canva, I started using Canva a few months after I started this blog, and it is so easy to use. It has become one of my favorite software to use for this blogging adventure. Once in Canva, I chose to set my own dimensions. Since I already had an 8×10 inches canvas at home, those were the dimensions I used. Of course, the printable can be made in any size you want and are able to print. For my Thanksgiving printable, I kept it simple only using words.
You can download the printable for you to use here.
I have created a few more printables that I shared in my Fall Printables for home décor post and the Winter Paper Cut Out Effect free printable post. Head over to those posts and grab those for free as well.
How to make a beautiful sign from a Thanksgiving printable
Gather the materials
- Printable (get it here)
- 8×10 inches canvas
- mod podge
- brown paint
- paint foam brushes
- scissors
- paper cutter
- 2 of 8 inch (1/4 in x 1.5 in wood for frame)
- 2 of 10.5 inch (1/4 in x 1.5 in wood for frame)
- ~20 of 5/8 x 18 brad nails
- red mahogany stain
Make the Thanksgiving sign
- After printing out the canvas on standard paper. Cut the printable to the size of the canvas (8×10 inches).
- Apply mod podge on the canvas and place the printable on the canvas removing the wrinkles from the middle of the canvas towards the outside. Work quickly on this because the mod podge dries fairly quickly. For this project, I removed some of the wrinkles but not all of them because I was looking for a more rustic style on the sign. Apply mod podge to the edges to make sure the printable has fully adhered to the canvas.
- Using a foam brush and the brown paint gives a layer of texture to the edges of the sign and using a very light up and down stroke gives a bit of extra texture to the inside of the sign. This will give it a rustic look.
- While the paint is drying, stain the pieces of wood for the frame and allow it to fully dry.
This is a very simple frame because I did not want to get into cutting the wood at the 45 degrees angles needed for a standard type of frame. And I like the box style since I can keep the art standing up on the table.
For the 8-inch side, cut the piece of wood right at 8 inches to be flush with the edge. Then, for the 10-inch side just cut 10.5 inches long.
Build the frame for the transformation of the unique Home Décor from Thanksgiving Printable
To build the frame I used 4 to 5 brads to attach each piece of wood. Attach the end brads first then the center brads.
The last step is to seal the sign with a coat of clear sealant.
This Thanksgiving sign goes well with the fall theme and décor. The colors I used go well with some of the décor in other areas of the house I am sure it will be out all year long.
Head over to my printables store here to find great printables for home decor and more.
If you like this project head over to the Fall Leaves Painting for home décor. I think you will also like the fall leaves project.
Check out the fall digital stickers and another free Happy Fall printable to use this season.
Nicely done! Saving this idea and doing it for sure! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Thanks Helen, and thank you for hosting the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party. I always find great ideas there.
What a great idea, and so simple to do! I love this! The possibilities are endless for the various holidays!
I love the way your sign turned out!
Jasmine – what a great idea! I would have tried to figured out how to paint or draw on the canvas, but modge podging the printable is brilliant – and I love the finishing touches of the frame too – thanks for sharing tonight at #WayWow – I am pinning for later, I always need something new to add to my fall decor. Especially since I can’t find just what I am looking for — now I can make it!
Thanks Debbie. I think that using the mod podge also takes less time to complete the project as well. I am glad you liked the idea.
This is a whole new look! I like it very much!
Thank you very much Olga.
Love this! It’s simple enough that maybe I could even do it! Ha!
Thanks Hannah, it was easy since I started with the printable.
Wow, what a great idea! I wish I was craftier. I always just have to copy everyone else’s ideas. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Alycia, I am glad to share these ideas.
What a great idea to put the frame around the canvas. So easy and beautiful.
Thank you so much Marjan.
What a lovely sign! Thanks for sharing at Your Inspired Design.
Jasmine, I thought for sure this was something from Hobby Lobby or a similar store! I love that you made it. I haven’t seen anything quite like it before, you did such a great job. The brown wood frame really sets off the print, and you did a great job aging it.
I bet it looks great in your home, it deserves a place of prominence, it’s a great reminder to be thankful always.
Hello Nikki, it is an honor that you think the DIY sign could be something form a craft store. I love working on crafts, and its encouraging to see this kind of feedback. I agree it is a great reminder to be thankful always, I have placed it on a side table where we can see it everyday!
Great idea! I am so trying this. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Thanks Amanda, I loved working on this project. Its makes it all worthwhile when it inspires others to try the projects I share. Thanks!
Thanks for sharing your beautiful sign design with us. I’m sure everyone at Together on Tuesdays will enjoy it!
This is a very lovely sign, Jasmine, and I really like that stain colour. Thank you for sharing it at The Crafty Corner, and I hope to see you there again [this Wednesday] at the next party!
Thanks Antonella, I like how the dark color frame brings the bright center of the sign forward. I have a project this week that I would love to share at the Crafty Corner this week. Have a great week
Oh I love this! Thank you for sharing with us at the To Grandma’s house we go link party – hope to see you at the next one that starts tomorrow! Pinned!
This is such a beautiful way to make a special sign. I especially like the custom made frame . And it can be used all year long not just during Thanksgiving. Pinning.
Thank you so much Mary
This is a really great idea. I spend a lot on art because I like it so much and like to change things so much. I love making designs on Canva and just made my first printables ever this week. So very timely to see what you have created. It is a beautiful piece.
Thanks Debbie, I like using Canva and have yet to explore all the capabilities and I am excited about the potential and creating more wall and home decor as I love DIY, it make the items more personal and unique. Thanks!