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    pallet projects » Hello Fall Rustic Pumpkin Sign

    Hello Fall Rustic Pumpkin Sign

    Published by Gail | Published August 16, 2018 | Updated September 19, 2021
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    How to make a rustic pallet pumpkin hello fall sign. Step by step tips for building and painting a rustic pallet sign for Fall. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #upcycled #pallet #fall #pumpkin via @repurposedlife

    For this month’s Power Tool Challenge I made a hello fall rustic pumpkin sign out of pallet boards. The pallet boards were originally going to be used on the reclaimed wood coffee table. But that didn't really work out.

    rustic pallet boardsI gathered four pallet boards, but ended up only using three of them—cut in half on the miter saw. Depending on the size wood you have, your sign may vary. You can make your hello Fall sign larger or smaller depending on your scrap wood pieces.

    How do you take your pallets apart? I use the fabulous Duckbill Deck Wrecker. It never lets me down! You can see more about it and other pallet projects in my post Pallet Projects and Tips for Dismantling Pallets.

    Trace shape on pallet boards

    trace pumpkin shape onto pallet boardsI drew out a pumpkin shape on a piece of scrap brown craft paper.

    trace pumpkin cut out onto pallet boardsLooking back on this, I should have used an orange sharpie to trace the outline of the pumpkin. I traced the pumpkin on the BACK of the pallet boards.

    If you like pallet wood projects, you will enjoy this Pallet Wood Shelf.

    Cut pallet boards with Jigsaw or Scroll Saw

    cut pallet boards with jigsawThe jigsaw was perfect for cutting out this pallet board pumpkin.

    rustic pallet board hello fall pumpkin signThe boards were sanded lightly where the jigsaw left some shavings.

    TIP: It's a good idea to keep a sanding sponge near your saw to take care of this.

    paint colors for hello fall pumpkin signI gathered some fall paint colors, a couple of cheap chip brushes and a small tub of water for diluting the colors.

    Paint pallet board pumpkin sign

    scrap wood paint palletteA small piece of scrap wood was used as a paint palette. I used it to blend the colors as I worked on each board. Have you ever done this before?

    rustic painted pallet boards hello fall signFirst, I lay the boards out to make sure the colors blended well together.

     

    Attach pallet boards with scrap boards

    gorilla wood glue hello fall signI used Gorilla wood glue and my nail gun to secure a couple of pieces of scrap plywood to hold the sign boards together.

    Paint the back of the diy sign

    paint back of hello fall signThe back of the pumpkin sign was painted to give it a more finished look.

    Smoked Glaze gives character to old pallet wood

    smoked chalk glazingOf course I tried to leave it as is, but I knew it would gain more character if I glazed it with my favorite smoked glaze.

     

    Contact paper stencil for hello Fall sign

    hello fall contact paper stencil for silhouetteA “hello fall” stencil was made using contact paper and my Silhouette Portrait. However, if you have pretty handwriting, you can just use a paint brush or marker.

    foam pouncer for stencilingThese Martha Stewart foam pouncers are my favorite way to stencil. I chose a light yellow for the words “hello Fall”.

    I used some annealed wire around the stem.

    Hello Fall sign is perfect for yard or porch decor

    wooden pumpkin hello fall MyRepurposedLifeI love how this rustic pumpkin hello Fall sign really makes me smile. I love Fall!

    Be sure to check out these other great DIY signs from my talented woodworking blogging friends. If you’re reading this early, please be patient. The other projects will go live around 11:00 am Eastern Time.

    Virginia Sweet Pea - How to Make a Pallet Wood Arrow Sign

    Create and Babble - How to Make Double Sided Framed Wood Sign

    My Repurposed Life - Hello Fall Rustic Pumpkin Sign

    Designed Decor - Framed Laundry Room Sign

    H2OBungalow - Large Modern Wall Decor Sign Tutorial

    Domestically Speaking - Beach Signs

    Refresh Restyle - How to Make a Two Sided Sign

    The DIY Village - DIY Raised Wood Lettered Sign

    I hope you find something to make real soon!

    gail

    See more Fall Ideas Here

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    1. Sallie

      September 02, 2021 at 8:51 am

      Can you tell me what colors you mixed together to get your great orange? Thanks

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      • Gail Wilson

        September 02, 2021 at 10:35 am

        Sallie,

        I used some oranges and browns. It's hard to say exactly, but the end result is because of the glaze! It gives it such a nice aged look. 🙂

        gail

    2. Sally Williams

      August 22, 2018 at 11:36 am

      I love your pumpkin. I made some last week and one of them looks somewhat like yours. Wish I could attach pictures of mine.

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 22, 2018 at 8:19 pm

        Awesome Sally! great minds think alike, eh?

        if you made them for selling, lots of luck!
        gail

    3. Wendi@H2OBungalow

      August 17, 2018 at 5:57 am

      This is so sweet! I need one of these...actually two of them for the North House! I'm decorating for fall here now. Love your tutorial, as always! Pinned and tweeted 🙂

      Reply
    4. Bonnie Hipps

      August 17, 2018 at 2:21 am

      I love this Gail, just learning my Ryobi jigsaw so this will be simple enough to try. I love everything about Fall. Love the step by step instructions you always give. Hope all is going well on your end. Won't this be the first Christmas with the grand baby?
      Bonnie

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    5. Paula

      August 16, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      This is adorable! I've got pallet wood on the back of my truck and I'd love to make one of these for fall.

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    6. Maryann

      August 16, 2018 at 2:52 pm

      I love the look with that smokey glaze... .super cute!

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    7. girlfromwva

      August 16, 2018 at 9:58 am

      so nice! love the colors and how the wax finishes it off!

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 16, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        Thanks Nova! Maybe you'll see it at Glendale.... It will be here before we know it!

        gail

    8. Rodney LeCompte

      August 16, 2018 at 7:13 am

      Great Pumpkin,I always like your projects.Especially the way you go into detail on the “how to’s.Looking forward to the next one👍.

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      • Gail Wilson

        August 16, 2018 at 8:48 am

        Thanks neighbor! I really do love how this turned out. It might be difficult to let it go at Glendale. 😉

        gail

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