Hi there! Lisa from Crafting with Mimi for the Bowdabra Design Team. Today I’m excited to show you how to create a charming and budget-friendly Welcome Home sign using supplies from the Dollar Tree. Decorating your entryway or living space with a warm greeting is such an easy way to make your house feel extra cozy and inviting. With just a few simple materials and some crafty know-how, we’ll put together this rustic-chic sign that perfectly fits any farmhouse or cottage-inspired space. Let’s get started!
Supplies:
Dollar tree sign, or any blank
HOME cut out from Dollar tree
“Welcome” word, or individual letters to spell welcome. Peel and stick letters will work well too
Jute or cord
Button
Scrapbook paper
Mod podge
Heat press or iron
Fabric or ribbon
Bowdabra
Excelsior or Rafia
Bird Printable or pictures you find in magazines, books, etc. of birds
Wooden skewer from Dollar Tree
Grey paint and brown paint
Wet, wipe, or wet paper towel
Paintbrush, scissors, sandpaper
Directions:
First, prepare your surface if needed by removing stickers, embellishments, hangers, or glitter, and sand well to make a smooth place to work
Spread a smooth layer of Modpodge to cover your entire surface, and dry completely
Next, lay your scrapbook paper on your surface, place some parchment paper on top of that, and run a hot iron over top to adhere the paper to your surface. By using the iron, you are reactivating the dried Mod Podge underneath.
Cut or sand off any excess paper from your edges
Paint or stain your HOME pieces to your liking, and once dry, attach them to the bottom of your sign with hot glue.
Next, paint your WELCOME, sign, and use hot glue to attach it above the houses to spell out. “Welcome Home”.
Paint circles on your houses to represent the holes in a birdhouse.
Cut your skewer into small pieces and attach one at the bottom of each house to represent the perch.
Now, cut out pictures of birds and attach them to the houses where you want them using some Mod Podge to adhere.
Make the bow:
Next, make your bow with your Bowdabra by adding wire, jute, ribbon, or cord to the center and tuck underneath to keep it out of your way while you make your bow.
Then, add Excelsior or Rafia into the Bowdabra first, then begin making your loops with the fabric to complete the look. Use the wand to push everything together before tying it up in the middle. Tie a knot in the back to secure the bow.
Finishing:
Add a button to the middle of the bow if desired. Then, add a jute hanger to your welcome home sign by gluing the ends to the back. Tie the bow to the hanger to complete this project.
