Budget-Friendly DIYs for Summer Farmhouse Decor

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. DIY Farmhouse Summer Decor Ideas
   1. Welcome Sign
      • Materials Needed
      • Step 1: Preparing the Sign
      • Step 2: Painting the Sign
      • Step 3: Stenciling the "Welcome" Word
      • Step 4: Creating the Bow
      • Step 5: Adding Lambs Ears and Forsythia Stems
      • Step 6: Adding the Hanging Jute
      • Conclusion and Final Thoughts
   2. Sweet Summer Sign
      • Materials Needed
      • Step 1: Painting the Sign
      • Step 2: Adding the Wood Beads
      • Step 3: Painting and Stamping the Watermelons
      • Step 4: Stamping on the Words
      • Step 5: Attaching the Watermelons and Jute
      • Conclusion and Final Thoughts
   3. Home Sweet Home Sign
      • Materials Needed
      • Step 1: Preparing the Sign
      • Step 2: Painting the Sign
      • Step 3: Attaching the Wood Stems and Moss
      • Step 4: Adding the Succulents and Stenciling
      • Step 5: Adding the Raffia Bow and Nautical Rope Hanger
      • Conclusion and Final Thoughts
   4. Be Kind Sign
      • Materials Needed
      • Step 1: Preparing and Painting the Sign and Letters
      • Step 2: Attaching the Letters and Stenciling
      • Conclusion and Final Thoughts
3. Conclusion

DIY Farmhouse Summer Decor Ideas

Summer is the perfect time to refresh your home decor and bring in some farmhouse Charm. In this article, we will explore four DIY farmhouse summer decor ideas that are easy to make and won't break the bank. From welcoming signs to sweet summer signs and home sweet home signs, there is something for everyone. So Gather your materials, get your creativity flowing, and let's dive into these fun and affordable projects.

Welcome Sign

Materials Needed:

• Round sign from Dollar Tree
• Welcome stencil from Joanne Fabrics
• Black and white ribbon from Walmart
• Waverly chalk paint and plaster
• folk art chalk paint and castle paint
• Paintbrushes
• Forsythia stems from Joanne Fabrics
• Jute
• Hot glue gun

Step 1: Preparing the Sign

Start by cutting off the original jute hanger from the sign. Flip it over because we will be using the back as the front. Remove any sales tags and sand off any sticky residue for a smooth surface.

Step 2: Painting the Sign

Paint the front of the sign with one coat of Waverly chalk paint in the color ink. The pigmented paint only requires one coat for full coverage.

Step 3: Stenciling the "Welcome" Word

Place the welcome stencil on the bottom of the sign and fill it in with Waverly chalk paint in the color plaster. Use a stencil brush for precise application. Apply two coats if needed for your desired color intensity.

Step 4: Creating the Bow

Cut three different-sized pieces of ribbon and make circles by gluing the ends together. Stack the circles to Create a bow. Use jute to tie the bow in the middle and fluff up the ends for a full look.

Step 5: Adding Lambs Ears and Forsythia Stems

Attach the bow at the top center of the sign using hot glue. Cut down the lambs ears and forsythia stems and arrange them around the bow. Secure everything with hot glue.

Step 6: Adding the Hanging Jute

Thread a piece of jute through the pre-drilled hole in the sign, tie it to the desired length, and cut off the ends. Hang up your welcoming sign and enjoy the farmhouse summer vibes it brings to your space.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts The DIY welcome sign is a simple and budget-friendly way to add a touch of farmhouse charm to your home this summer. By repurposing materials and using affordable supplies, you can create a warm and inviting atmosphere for all your guests. Hang up this sign and let the welcoming words greet everyone who enters your space.

Sweet Summer Sign

Materials Needed: Same as above, minus the forsythia stems and lambs ears.

Step 1: Painting the Sign

Using Waverly chalk paint in the color plaster, cover up the existing words on the mini "Oh My Heart" sign from Walmart. Apply a few coats for full coverage.

Step 2: Adding the Wood Beads

STRING two wooden beads onto a piece of jute, securing them with knots on each end. Hot glue the ends of the jute to the back of the sign.

Step 3: Painting and Stamping the Watermelons

Paint the wooden watermelons with Folk Art acrylic paint in the color Old Ivy for the outer portion and Folk Art chalk paint in the color Imperial for the red portion. Use a small paintbrush for precision. Create a white line between the green and red portions. Color in watermelon seeds with a black Sharpie marker.

Step 4: Stamping on the Words

Use alphabet stamps and Waverly chalk paint in the color ink to stamp on the words "sweet" and "summer." Stamp the word "sweet" at the top left portion of the sign and the word "summer" at the bottom right portion.

Step 5: Attaching the Watermelons and Jute

Remove the sticker backings from the wooden watermelons and hot glue them onto the sign, slightly tilted in a diagonal Shape. Attach the jute with beads by hot gluing the ends to the back of the sign.

Conclusion and Final Thoughts The sweet summer sign is a delightful addition to your farmhouse summer decor. The combination of the watermelons, beads, and stamped words creates a whimsical and refreshing look. Hang up this sign in your kitchen or dining area to add a touch of summer charm to your home.

(Note: The remaining two DIY projects and the conclusion will be included in the complete article.)