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DIY blog sharing our home, budget decorating tips with repurposed farmhouse decor.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign On An Antique Ironing Board

October 3, 2017 19 Comments

You all know I love a good upcycling project. Taking something that is not being used anymore and making into something functional and beautiful for the home. There is nothing better. I am joining some blog friends to share some fall projects with you today and this DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign was my latest upcyled project.  

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

I picked up this old, wood ironing board at a thrift store while we are on vacation this summer. (We stop for fun shops and stores no matter where we are.)

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

Old, wood ironing boards are beautiful. I made a sign on an ironing board a few years ago (you can find that sign HERE) and when I saw the wood on this ironing board, I had to bring it home. 

I didn’t know what I was going to do with the ironing board when I bought it, but when this fall project hop came up, I knew exactly what it would become.

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Supplies Used To Make This DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign:

Wood ironing board or any piece of wood you have lying around

Hazel & Ruby vinyl stencils

“Picket Fence” by Fusion Mineral Paint

Orbital Sander

“Enhance” from Velvet Finishes

 

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

To transform this wood ironing board into a DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign, I wanted to mix the wood with some paint. 

I grabbed my Hazel & Ruby vinyl stencils in different fonts and started putting fall words and phrases on the board. I have to tell you that these stencils are great to work with. You can use them over and over again. 

Once I had the words where I wanted them, I painted the entire ironing board (over the stencils) with “Picket Fence” by Fusion Mineral Paint. 

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

I only put one coat of paint on the board because I didn’t want to cover the wood completely. I removed the stencils as soon as I had the entire board painted. 

Once the paint fully dried, I sanded the ironing board. 

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

I wiped away the dust that the sanding produced and then I used a cotton cloth and rubbed “Enhance” from Velvet Finishes all over the board.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

I forgot I had this stuff and when I was thinking of a way to deepen the DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign to add more character, I thought I would give it a try. This stuff is so easy to work with. It is like a think paint. It went over the white paint beautifully and just gave it an aged look and then it deepened the color of the wood where it was showing through. I was so happy with the outcome.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

This DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign could not be any cuter.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

I set it up by our entry table. I thought it would be cute on the front porch too, but I haven’t weather-proofed it yet.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

The sign makes a great statement in this spot.

I like it with the dumpster-save sign I made too. 

I couldn’t resist a couple of copper pieces I found at the thrift store last week.

The scoop is perfect for scooping up small pumpkins.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

Using an old, wood ironing board is such a fun way to add a sign to your home. You could also turn the ironing board into a message center, an office organizer or a shelf.

Hmmmm. Now, my creative wheels are really turning. I need to find another ironing board. 🙂 

Don’t have time to make a fall sign? I found some amazing options you can buy online!

Make sure to check out all of the other fall projects on this tour! There are so many beautiful ideas that are easy to do to bring fall goodness into your home.

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DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign - Think outside of the box and create you own DIY Farmhouse Fall Sign on an old wood ironing board.

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Comments

  1. Amanda says

    October 3, 2017 at 5:48 AM

    This is such a cute idea Lindsay! It looks just perfect in that spot. I really do need to try the fusion paint! I hear so many good things.

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    • Lindsay says

      October 3, 2017 at 8:52 AM

      Thank you Amanda!

      Reply
  2. Roxanne says

    October 3, 2017 at 7:41 AM

    This is such a creative idea, I love how it turned out!

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    • Lindsay says

      October 3, 2017 at 8:52 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  3. Deb says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:51 AM

    This is seriously so adorable Lindsay! I LOVE it! Pinned!

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    • Lindsay says

      October 3, 2017 at 8:52 AM

      Thank you Deb!

      Reply
  4. Kim jones says

    October 3, 2017 at 1:28 PM

    Love your board! The paint is perfect and your decor is beautiful! Need I say more….

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    • Lindsay says

      October 5, 2017 at 9:31 AM

      Thank you friend!

      Reply
  5. Barbara H Garrett says

    October 3, 2017 at 2:20 PM

    Awww what a great twist on a wood Fall sign. I love it.

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    • Lindsay says

      October 5, 2017 at 9:30 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Michele @ Thistledown Domestic Creations says

    October 3, 2017 at 8:03 PM

    This is just too cute! I’m going to have to find one of these beauties for me decorating stash! What a completely creative way to use such a fun vintage piece! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Lindsay says

      October 5, 2017 at 9:30 AM

      Your welcome!

      Reply

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