DIY Arrow Sign

Decorate your kitchen walls in a new way

By: Jennifer Priest from jenniferppriest.com

DIY Arrow Sign

By: Jennifer Priest from jenniferppriest.com

In the Designer's Words: "Create ths fun 'GOOD EATS Here...' kitchen sign using UBER Matte Spray paint and acrylic paint! This sign has a vintage feel from the distressed edges but can also go in a modern kitchen. Customize it with any words you like, even someone's name!"
This sign will point you in the right direction, to the kitchen. You can customize the DIY Arrow Sign to have an inspirational quote, monogram, or your BFF's name. This craft would make the perfect house warming gift or birthday present. The distressed look will add a vintage touch to any room. And the best part about DIY crafts is how authentic and store-bought they look. All signs point to this being your next fun craft!

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Estimated Cost$11-$20

Time to CompleteIn an evening

Primary TechniqueWood Crafts

Easy

SeasonSpring

Project TypeMake a Project

Materials List

Design Master's UberMatte Ultra Matte Color Finish in Mist (555)
Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037)
Walnut Hollow Arrow Sign
Rubber Stamp Alphabet
PLAID FolkArt Gold Taklon Detail Brushes (#10/0, #3, #5)
Sandpaper
Staple Gun
Jute Twine
Foam Paint Brush
FolkArt Home Decor Varnish
Nail and Hammer

Instructions

Sand the wood arrow to remove any excessively rough edges and burrs. Wipe the sawdust away with a soft cloth.
Spray one coat of Design Master's UberMatte Ultra Matte Color Finish in Mist (555) over the front and sides of the arrow. Allow to dry.
Apply a second coat of Design Master's UberMatte Ultra Matte Color Finish in Mist (555) to the arrow and allow to dry.
Apply Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037) to rubber stamp letters with a foam brush.
Stamp the letters onto the arrow to spell a word or words.
Wash the stamps immediately, before the paint dries.
Lightly brush the excessive paint from the foam brush all over the arrow to distress it.
Use PLAID FolkArt Gold Taklon Detail Brushes (#10/0, #3, #5) to add lines with Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037) as a design detail to the arrow.
Write another word with the PLAID FolkArt Gold Taklon Detail Brushes (#10/0, #3, #5) and the Delta's Ceramcoat Select Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint in Shadow Gray (04037).
Allow paint to dry.
Flip the arrow over and use a staple gun to staple a strip of heavy jute twine to the back of the arrow. This will serve as a hanger.
Add a nail or screw to the wall and hang the arrow.