Easy DIY Farmhouse Wooden Signs / No Cricut or Stencils

[@aleidabianchi1434]

I have done very similar with Woodglut designs.

[@LastNameAvailable]

Love the second sign, both super cute, but that second one is adorable. Not even something I wouldn’t typically be drawn to, but I really loved it!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!!

[@charlotted6247]

I love the layers and chippy paint. The Dairy sign is just crazy that it's not old. I will so be pouring salt on my paint!!! You absolutely know what you're doing and knock it out of the park!!!! 😃😃😃😃

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!! Yes use the salt trick it works great!! ❤️

[@crystalparker2542]

Nothing better than finding cool junk in the woods. I love when that happens.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right!!! and it made a perfect sign

[@rebeccacamacho-sobczak4282]

My favorite sites: those that use low-cost ways to make lovely things. You are DEFINITELY one of them!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you’re enjoying thanks for watching

[@traceywelsh9696]

The retro junk sign, although it's not my style, is absolutely adorable. It has so much personality

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@tracybrislin]

Textures are great! Layers of paint,wax rubbing and Elmer’s looks professional as can bee! Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching Tracy

[@teresajones5121]

Love the last one with all them ridges. That’s my style. That’s a cool vintage sign.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Mine too!

[@ritamcv]

Hi. So happy I found a way to do signs without having to buy a Cricut! I love your techniques. Also love watching a fellow Canadian. Look forward to watching all your videos! Both of today's projects are awesome but I have to say my favourite is #1.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! Glad you are enjoying. Love Canadian followers so happy to have you here. I love my Cricut but this method I love more for signs

[@crystaloconnor2964]

Canuck here as well! Still trying to discover my artistic flair as per se! Your videos are great!

[@hilaryshambaugh7559]

Thank you for sharing all your tips & techniques, I am so happy that some of the "older retro" methods have come back, crackle & decoupage to name two 😀 & I love your new spin on the methods, so much easier & faster. 😍 My fav is the "Retro Cool Junk" sign.....so groovy lol

[@OurUpcycledLife]

One of my favourite signs!! Thanks for watching Hilary

[@denamandino9097]

Love all the graphs but I really like the round with the colors in it. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@thelthrythquezada8397]

You have NO IDEA how many ideas the going via hiking round is giving me. I was born with the gift for the arts and I don’t say that to brag at all, but that would have been a DOPE (cool for those of you there were not in NYC in the 90s) Jupiter relief style painting. Dang it! I pray that I will be blessed enough to find a round for myself.

[@R1chiesART]

Hi Deidra. Just come across your wonderful channel from this side of the pond, Bolton, Lancashire, UK. I'm a professional artist doing painting demonstrations across the care sector here but lost my self employed title due to the impact of Covid-19 restrictions. This in effect, destroyed my confidence over the last 12 months. I lost the will to paint and my creative juices stopped flowing. I recently got motivated by a very good ex art teacher who had set up a gallery and invited me to join their network, registered with the charity and became gallery manager. I still couldn't find the will to paint though but I really enjoy this new experience. As we developed the gallery, I found lots of old pallets which kind of inspired me to look differently at art. I began cutting them, used my old acrylic paints to colour them which took me in a new direction. I didn't quite know what to do further so I searched on line and came across your bubbly, live enthusiastic touch. I've completely turned a corner and with your experience and knowledge, have been combining my art with wood. I find you totally engaging and will be replicating many of your expert guidance as I continue to build. Thank you so much for your help and truly inspiring me. I will show you one or two pieces of my recent work... XX

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh no how unfortunate that you had to go through that but I’m glad that you have found me and I can inspire I appreciate all of the kind words and I wish you the best with your new endeavours❤️

[@marthameadows9013]

Love, love,love these signs and the techniques to get that primitive chippy look.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@debbiedevore3109]

Love you tube! My Husband & I are addicted! That’s all we watch! Someday we will, he got me a go-pro, lol love all your creativity!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ I love my gopro!!!

[@ncgatorlady]

Ooooh! I like both of those!! I always see black and white layers done so this was especially great to watch. The technique using multiple colors is so pretty! (I would never have thought to do different colors underneath.) ❤️ I love it, and ooooooh, I can’t wait to try that out!!! 😃 I’m so glad you shared these with us! Now, to go out in the shed, and begin the hunt for wood…

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ I always get carried away with too many colours lol…. But I love it

[@LastNameAvailable]

I enjoy your content so much. Your videos are packed with great information but not too long. Thank you for taking the time to make these! I know this small business owner has appreciated them! Hope you’re well, thanks again🤍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy to inspire !! Everyone's time is precious so I try and be too the point

[@kelliejacobsen4265]

I love that the image is more distressed this time-matches the amazing chippy background! I’m learning so much from your channel, thanks so much for sharing your process!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching Kellie

[@loratatum1793]

You are SO AWESOME! I gotta try this! This is why I love the distressed look. No one cares about that paper not coming up all the way. LOVE IT!! Thanks so very much for this video.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Lora

[@paulenerines5081]

Omg the salt idea is amazing I love the way the first one turned out

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works fabulous! Glad you enjoyed Paulene

[@TheRustedWillow]

I love love love the chippy plant look!!! So in love with these signs!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ glad you enjoyed

[@artwithaabha]

Nice to see more tecniqs Thanks for guiding wtih clear n easy words

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to help out! Thanks for watching

[@ellenl5626]

The salt technique was new to me and you explained and demonstrated it really well, thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! ❤️ it is so easy

[@kindlambert572]

I could watch these thrift store DIYs all day! Your videos are the perfect amount of time to see how you do this. Great content, from another Ontarian thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks Miranda!! Glad you are enjoying

[@margiebeston5984]

I love them! I like the way you transfer the wording ❤️❤️❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ and it works so easy

[@susansmith574]

Normally I don’t care for overly chippy or overly distressed, but I absolutely love how these both turned out! Love your technique, can’t wait to try it out 💞

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸 happy you like them

[@JocelynSlater]

Love it, it is a shape of a Owl the board, Jocelyn

[@nathalielandry5194]

They look amazing.....wow!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@pamelacook7933]

Love the look of the pickling salt method.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too! Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Pamela

[@Rosiebella80]

I LOVE THE SECOND ONE… It looks authentic and exactly the intended outcome. The first one is beautiful but because the lettering looks so sharp it looks like new lettering on an old piece of wood but that second one tree looks like an antique sign that you found in some barn way back in there hiding. I freaking love it the more imperfect it looks the more authentic it is I am absolutely going to use this technique on that exact type of wood thank you so much you have absolutely gained a gnu far I am so glad I found this channel. ✌🏾❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad your enjoying

[@gingergrant3932]

Love the salt method and the dairy sign is perfect.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much!

[@sharonjansky3877]

Really great paint techniques. I like the first sign the best. It still just blows my mind what you find at your dump!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Right!!! Always finding great treasures. ❤️ my husband says we always bring home more then we take

[@karenfal8448]

Love how the glue makes it crackle. I'm kinda OCD so I would've had the graphic perpendicular with the lines in the wood but great idea!

[@DDTrosperJuly]

I really liked the 1st one!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@nathaliemercier1485]

the shape on your first sign look like an owl ... love it :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ yes it does doesn’t it 🦉

[@mrgrinch61]

Both signs turned out amazing I do like the second one best awesome job Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed thanks for watching

[@heatherm9700]

Mind blown over the graphic transfer and salt tips!! So excited to find your channel and to try these techniques!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching! Glad to inspire ❤️

[@janicegray9999]

I love the salt technique did a beautiful job.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Janice! These were alot of work

[@patboyer6384]

Thank you for all the great tutorials, loved learning new techniques. On the round sign I think the little pieces of paper in the sign gives it a great vintage look ❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Pat! I love the vintage feel it has

[@Emmaandlucy743]

All of those colors are my style thank you for sharing your talents

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸 never have to much colour

[@crankyladyvintage9434]

That last sign was great even if it took way longer than you would have liked.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It was a tricky one but I really love the outcome thanks for watching

[@dulcebellz3857]

The retro sign!!!! I luv it!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@lorraineophoff4984]

Thank you for your thorough directions for these great signs!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

They were alot of work but love the outcome!

[@judyeldridge5786]

I thought it's awesome !! Probably 2nd one. Love them both.

[@lauriebieda4498]

Love the salt and candle techniques!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Laurie

[@sandylavigne7200]

Both are are pretty dang awesome! I love the idea of just sprinkling the pickling salt on the paint, the result looks so authentic! Great job once again!😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ the salt sprinkle works fabulous

[@rachellecraig418]

I love these! The first one is my favorite, but I love them both so much! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸 glad you enjoyed

[@amparoardila272]

Al of them are gorgeous!! My favorite one is the first one, beautiful!! Excellent tutorial 👏🏼🌸

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@robinhorga2780]

I love the East Street sign and I love the salt. And I wanted to share, because you usually always do black and white I actually tried a green fern on a whiteboard and it turned out absolutely gorgeous. So color really works as well

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it certainly does!! Thanks for watching Robin

[@mikki6526113]

Even with the paper that was left behind on the wording, I still loved it! It went along with the whole design!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This was a big project!! I love the way it turned out

[@cherylmacedo5521]

Ahhhh, an iced coffee, my kinda girl !! 😘

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Nothing better on a hot summers day ☀️

[@paulaclawson6437]

I love all of them . I dont have a favorite. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Paula❤️

[@gypsyheart5040]

Love my Wooster brush- not expensive and works so well! Love the candle idea - will have to try that- thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Best paint brush I have used so far for crafting ❤️

[@kristinacleveland1805]

I like that you showed the challenges you had with the round sign. That encourages us through times when we might think we did something wrong because it isn't working as fast as we thought.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌸 it was a buggar !! But I loved the paint underneath so I pushed thru and keep rubbing. It was a challenge but worth it I think ❤️

[@pamelalaurich9579]

I just love these projects!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@tammysimpson2331]

Love both signs! Hard to choose just one!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Tammy

[@eevagirl]

Friggin awesome! Such a great way to repurpose!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like it!

[@michelemadrid9643]

I am in love with these projects. I’ve purchased several graphics from your store and will be buying many more. TFS!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ glad you are enjoying! I appreciate you purchasing graphics! Christmas ones coming soon 🎄

[@gwynsfoxynest]

They turned out great

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@mstrixiedog]

I love them all!!! Your channel is my new fav! Thanks Deidre!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s awesome ❤️ glad you are enjoying

[@carolecoogan8152]

I think that there was a program where the a jet set printing was used the paper was sprayed with what forgot dried for hours then dipped water and transfer came to be used without effort... Ivan not find that program..please help maybe it was another program. Thanks

[@DIYGene]

Great video and fantastic information.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pablorivera6879]

I absolutely love it

[@jeandlg1]

Beautiful work.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@annettehillhouse8966]

I am very happy to have found your channel 😀. New viewer for life!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to have you following along! Love new crafting friends

[@debbievanhoecke3727]

Cool sign, cool techniques

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonyasumner6175]

I loved both!!! So gorgeous!!! 😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ have a good day

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW! Normally I don't like the old look but My O h My thats is beautiful!!! Your Amazing thank you so much for Sharing hugs Liz x

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you enjoyed

[@81brodock]

You have a nice way of teaching different techniques. Thanks for the videos, please keep them coming.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@hallachannel5130]

Love these techniques. Thanks for the video!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@pablorivera6879]

I love this technique, I have to try it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Please do!

[@irenelindsayjewerlycrafts2251]

Love your tips like using candle wax and different colors :)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Irene

[@anniekempton9193]

Wow another cool idea for my hubby to try! Thanks soooooo much for sharing this 😀

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun!

[@rickswizzle4824]

I think it looks amazing Nami my sweet!!!! Fantastic job

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I'm glad you like it

[@chrisfairall1923]

Absolutely love all of your creations 💓 thank you for the inspiration 🙏🏻

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@valeriehutzell1166]

I love these signs!

[@Dininodesigns]

Love everything you do!!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@terrygonzales1032]

I just found you, I’m so glad I did! Love your techniques. Can’t wait to try them all😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching 🌺 love new crafting friends, glad to have you here

[@memesfarmhousedesigns9254]

I am so happy to find your channel! I am learning sooooo much! ☺️❤️🙌🏼

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to have you here! Love new crafting friends

[@cathyhoheisel6530]

Beautiful signs!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so too!

[@mistyancion1539]

I love your videos and tutorials! TFS!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@renateletts4378]

Awesome crafting!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 🌿 glad you enjoyed

[@Cher6457]

Thankyou so much for your amazing videos . I have learnt so much watching them. my favourite is the circle . I liked the first sign but I soooooo loved the second . You are so clever . Look forward to watching other videos. I have only just found you . WOW X

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to have you here Cheryl! Hope you find lots of good content

[@bileesterling-barto3178]

I just found your channel and have been binge watching your videos. Love them!!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️love new crafting friends. Hope you find lots of good content

[@MM-yl3eb]

Love these projects and technique So I subscribed for more. Can’t wait 😛

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Happy to have you follow along! Glad you enjoyed

[@larryjoseph1170]

Very cool technique. Love it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@fionag8869]

I love ur techniques! Looks great

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@melonmahfood2439]

Love this technique!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@irenehynes7536]

Great signs! Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Irene

[@robinhorga2780]

Love the retro sign too. I actually like the letters all crusty looking like that, lol

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too! Thanks for watching Robin

[@marthadueck6461]

When you talked about using wax that the colour wouldn’t stick to that area I remember the blanket we bought on a trip. They used the wax technique to draw a picture on it and then dyed it blue. Where the wax was used stayed white. I’m am going to try this technique on my big welcome signs. Love that multi layer look.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh I remember seeing that technique also! I need to find a video on how they did that again

[@lisablack2567]

@@OurUpcycledLife Did you ever find that video? I can't get my head around the wax on fabric... 🤔

[@kimzacharias9940]

I like the way the cool junk turned out. I think the graphic looking pristine on the worn out board is too perfect. I like the distressed graphics; they fit better with the background.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I think you’re right it blend in better with the distressed paint

[@kellymurray8439]

I LOVE THIS!!!!! ( the retro sign)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

One of my favorite's

[@ikazinn]

Love it!!! Can’t wait to make the first sign for myself, thanks for the great tutorial!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching !

[@MrArifanjum]

Really I love it, unaware this technique

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@rebeccashipley8048]

Hello thank you for sharing I don't have a Cricket either so I'm glad I found you. Looking forward to more of your videos.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you enjoyed thanks so much for watching Rebecca

[@ThomasLaneDesigns]

Your awesome you get to it, explaining perfectly and your Beautiful work! Thank you!! 😍👏💯

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you’re enjoying my videos Jennifer thanks for watching

[@VintagePrincess27]

Thank You 💟

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@cindyhunter2582]

So beautiful

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much Cindy! Glad you like them

[@okladoma9782]

I love your videos. I use a lot of the same techniques on my signs, but I can always glean more info from other fellow craft makers. Great job. 👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Wonderful!

[@theresamunro8004]

Holy Toledo! I’m so happy I found you! This is awesome

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Welcome aboard!