In my extensive search to find a super adorable (and unique) B&G sign for the backs of our chairs, I ran across the usual “Bride and Groom” and “His & Hers” signs. I wanted something creative and something that I hadn’t seen on every wedding blog.
While I was rummaging through Pinterest for ideas, I ran across this pin that was listed on Etsy. The signs read “Hubby and “Wifey” and I thought, that fits us much better and it’s unique!
The only problem was that the signs were selling for $45.00. I didn’t want to spend that on something I knew I could make myself so I sought out to find my own design.
I ran to my local Michael’s craft store and picked up the following materials:
- Two wooden plaques
- Acrylic paint (I chose vanilla and dark brown)
- Set of paint brushes
- Scripted stick-on letters
- Jute
- Ribbon
I wanted to make the signs look distressed and antique to fit the theme of our wedding.
Instructions for making the signs
- Paint the wood plaque with vanilla acrylic paint, let sit and dry.
- Take brown(or whatever color you choose) paint and slightly rub over the edges to give it a old, aged look.
- Take a penny and scrape the edges to give it a more distinguished, antique look.
- Place stick on letters on the sign in the design of your choosing.
- Drill two holes to pull the jute in to hang them
- Add two pink bows. (Optional.)
Costs of this DIY project you ask?
$12.00! Not $45.00 plus shipping from Etsy.
$1.99 for wooden plaques (2)
$1.99 for acrylic paint
$4.99 for jeweled letters
Jute and ribbon: FREE!
These were super easy and really fun to make.
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