I refused to pay that much for something I could make, so here’s my knockoff version of the noel sign.
Wanna know how much this one cost me? Go ahead, guess.
$8
Yeah, that’s definitely something I can handle.
I stocked up my 50% off coupons and headed to JoAnns to buy these cardboard letters.
They sell for $3.99 each and are 12” tall. With my coupons I only paid $2/letter, and that was the end of my spending since I had the rest of the supplies on hand.
First I hot-glued the letters together.
Then since I didn’t want this thing to fall apart, I took some sawtooth picture hangers and hammered them flat before nailing them on the back to ensure the letters stayed together.
I wanted to have mine look like one piece, similar to PB’s, so I decided to caulk.
Now normally I would have used a gun and the caulk in the tube, but I used up the rest of mine on my closet doors to headboard and keep forgetting to buy more.
Fortunately, when we bought our house 8 years ago our builder gave us a little touch-up kit which included this:
Works for me. Squeeze some between all the crevices, then take a damp cloth to wipe off the excess.
Once that was dry, I grabbed some Rustoleum Hammered spray paint leftover from my family room shelf project.
Then back it some music sheets, and guess what? It’s done! Quick and inexpensive.
Thanks so much for having me Jamielyn, and I hope you all will come say “hi” over at Sew Dang Cute Crafts!
Happy Holidays!!
Anne
that is so perfect! I love it, and yours is even nicer than PB!!
TFS!
Calise Sellers (@FabulousReality)
That’s incredible! I swear I thought yours was the Pottery Barn one at first! (I agree yours is better ;) ) Thanks for sharing this with us!
Chrissy Boerman
what a great idea. I love that metal paint can not wait to get my hands on some!
Pamela
CUTE!
Samantha
How cute! And easy! AND cheap! That is my kind of craft!
Ashley @ Mommy By Day Crafter By Night
Tam- This turned out darling! Way better price tag!! ;)
xoxo, Ashley
Annette A.
awesome fun idea..
Brooke
I absolutely love this!! It is a must do for me this year!
Amy @ Positively Splendid
Love this, Tam!!
Laura Beth
Love this!! Definitely adding it to my to do list :o)
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i just found your blog via a link party (somewhere, can’t remember where). anyway, you are so talented! i’m bookmarking you for future reading. it’s all very exciting stuff. this noel thing is amazing. i can’t believe christmas is right around the corner! second christmas in our new home. unbelievable.
Sandie Stowe
Cute cute cute! I love the way you laid out the letters!
Jessica
I saw the same sign and was trying to figure out how I could make it myself. Thanks for the tutorial. I cant wait to make it!!
Deb
Is there directions on how to make those cute little trees??
THANKS, I will have to tackle this project……after I gather some coupons.
Julie
Love it. The music sheets really add an element of charm. Nice job and can’t wait to replicate :)
Gayle
AWESOME! Thanks so much! I’ll definitely be trying this one!
Teresa Luyk
Lots of thoughts about doing things and creativity. No time at least that’s the way I feel.
You inspire me.
Margo
Very cute DIY. What did you use for the base to put the music sheets on? Also, did you use Modge Podge to attach the music sheets?
Jamielyn
Hi Margo! This was a guest post… however I think a white foam board would work great as the base. Any any decoupage would work as well. Good luck! :)