Hey Disney Fans!

Decorating a house is very important don’t you agree? I’ve recently moved into a new condo and it sports a Disney theme. My living room is doubling as a playroom for my nephew and is themed Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood so it’s bright and comforting. Since I am also a crafter, I thought I’d make a cute DIY Hundred Acre Wood sign like the ones seen in the beloved show. It’s cheap, easy to make and adds some imagination to any room!

What you’ll need:

Acrylic paint- Light Brown

Acrylic Paint- Dark Brown

Acrylic Paint- Black

Pickett wood sign

Paint Brushes (1 large, 1 fine point)

Jar or cup of water

Old towel

Sanding paper

Sealant

Saw (optional)

I purchased a pre-built sign from Hobby Lobby.  I picked this one because its small yet impactful for a room while being a cheaper option. I have provided the link here: https://www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Painting-Surfaces/Wood/Wood-Picket-Sign/p/80772673

Step 1: Lightly sand down your sign. This makes it easier for the paint to hold onto the sign.

*If you don’t wish to keep the pick end of the sign, saw it off with a hand saw and sand it to remove the rough edges from the cut. (Ignore the fact I decided to saw mine off afterwards!)

Step 2: Paint the first coat of light brown acrylic paint using a large paint brush. The brand of paint I use is FolkArt Acrylic and the color I chose was Light Brown. Allow paint to dry for a half an hour and then paint the opposite side, and allow the whole sign to dry for an hour.

Step 3: Apply second coat to the front and allow 30 minutes to dry before painting the back (optional if the back is being nailed up). Allow a full dry for 1 hour.

Color is a tad lighter due to flash, my fault!

Step 4: Time to paint the words on! Using black acrylic paint on the first post, paint “Hundred”. On the second post, paint “Acre Wood”. The last three posts are yours to choose! I painted “Pooh’s House”, “Tigger’s House” and “Eeyore’s House” on mine because they are my favorite characters. If you are worried about legible handwriting with paint- don’t worry! In the show they have misspells, upside down letters and aren’t too legible. Do your best and have fun with it!

Step 5: If you desire to add some demention and realistic texture, use some darker brown (I used FolkArt True Brown) to create some ridges and splitting of wood to give a more natural or aged look! Allow to dry 1 hour, though I prefer drying overnight.

Step 6: Once everything is dry, it is time to seal the paiont for future protection. While Mod Podge sealant is frequently used , I prefer Acrylic Sealant that is carried by Hobby Lobby. It does have a fairly strong smell, so make sure to open a window when painting with it- but otherwise it dries fast and clear!

Here is the finished product!

Time taken: 4 hours