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    Home » DIY Projects

    DIY Gather Wood Sign Tutorial

    September 4, 2019 by Patti Estep 4 Comments

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    See how to easily create a fall-themed gather wood sign. Complete with free printables including a pumpkin and a group of fall leaves.

    Gather Wood Sign

    Who doesn't love the term "Gather?" There's a hymn that we often sing in our church called Gather Us In. It's one of my favorites. 

    A great word for any time of year, but in the fall and winter when we start doing more indoors and celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas it's maybe even more pertinent. So why not make a Gather Wood Sign to display in the house or right on your front door.

    How to Make a Gather Wood Sign

    Supplies

    • Plain Wood Sign or just some nice pine.
    • Carbon paper
    • Transfer medium
    • Clipart - see below
    • Black Sharpie
    • Polyacrylic Sealer 

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    Tracing the word Gather on wood sign

    Before creating the sign, I used a little pecan wood stain to give the wood a little bit of fall color. I also thought about painting it with white chalk paint.

    Carbon Paper Letter Transfer

    Print out the word "Gather" in your favorite font. You can use mine if like. I've listed it below with the other clipart.

    Next, use some carbon paper or dark chalk on the back of the paper to trace Gather onto the sign. Then fill in with a black sharpie.

    Transfer medium on pumpkin art

    Mod Podge Transfer to Wood

    Next, print out the clipart below. I have already reversed the images for you. If you decide to use a different image, make sure you reverse it before printing.

    Cut out the image and paint on a thin layer of transfer medium on the front.

    Flip it over and set it into place. 

    Removing transfer medium from pumpkin image

    After several hours or overnight wet the image thoroughly with a sponge. Wait 2 minutes.

    Then with the same damp sponge rub off the transfer medium leaving your image behind.

    You may need to re-wet and remove the image a few times to get the colors where you want them to be.

    Free Printables for the Gather Sign

    Gather small
    Leaves small size
    Pumpkin small size

    Finish by using some type of sealer like a polyacrylic liquid or spray.

    Gather wood sign on door

    Hang your beautiful sign on your front door to greet your guests.

    Gather sign behind grapevine wreath

    I also like the way it looks it behind the natural wreath on my mantel. 

    As always, the choice is yours to make it your own.

    I hope you have many opportunities to gather others to your home this season.

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    P.S. That transfer medium is fun to use. I also made a great Photo Transfer Notebook as a gift. If you are into printables and wood signs you may like this Hello Spring Sign.

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    Gather wood sign on front door
    Gather wood sign on front door
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    DIY Gather Wood Sign Tutorial

    Make a gorgeous DIY fall gather wood sign using the included FREE printable. This can be hung inside, or outside, to celebrate the fall season.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Active Time30 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Fall Decor
    Yield: 1 Gather Sign
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10

    Equipment

    • Minwax 13333000 Polycrylic Protective Wood Finish, Clear Satin, 1 Gallon
    • Sharpie Extreme Permanent Markers, Black, 4-Count
    • Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium (8-Ounce), CS15067
    • Mead 40112 - Carbon Paper Tablet - 8.5" x 11" (10 Sheets), Black

    Materials

    • Plain Wood Sign
    • Carbon paper
    • Transfer medium
    • Clipart
    • Black Sharpie
    • Polyacrylic Sealer

    Instructions

    • Print out the word "Gather" in your favorite font.
    • Use some carbon paper or dark chalk on the back of the paper to trace Gather onto the sign.
    • Fill in with a black sharpie.
    • Print out the included clipart. Be sure to reverse it before printing.
    • Cut out the image and paint on a thin layer of transfer medium on the front.
    • Flip it over and set it into place.  
    • Let dry overnight.
    • Wet the image thoroughly with a sponge. Wait 2 minutes.
    • With the same damp sponge rub off the transfer medium leaving your image behind.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Carole West

      September 04, 2019 at 9:10 am

      I also love the word, "gather." It's warm, inviting and yesterday in 95 degrees I had my first pumpkin spice latte of the season. I don't drink coffee much anymore but when fall and christmas are here it's a must once in a while.

      This sign is perfect and I love how you transferred everything. I'm going for all natural wood in any future projects these days as well. For me it speaks maturity and comfort. Perhaps today I'll do a watercolor painting that includes the word, "Gather" Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 04, 2019 at 9:34 am

        Thanks Carole. I love your watercolors. One of these days I'm going to start learning to paint with watercolors. It's something that I've always wanted to do and I did take one class years ago but never stayed with it.

        Reply
    2. Jody

      September 04, 2019 at 7:19 am

      This is beautiful. Thank you for showing us. I will make it. Got my disability check and planned what I need. I saw plates with red dots to make for Christmas wedding and now can concentrate on Thanksgiving. One day after my 65 th birthday and my fiancé should be done with the Army and home from Nigeria. It will be a Thankful day.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        September 04, 2019 at 7:39 am

        Great news Jody. I hope you enjoy making the sign.

        Reply

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