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6 DIY Signs for Your Home Decor

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I am a sign fanatic. I love old signs especially, ones that are weathered or aged, ones that you distress yourself, or those gems that you are sometimes lucky enough to find already aged by the elements. Signs are a fabulous way to dress up your walls, so check out these cool pieces I found recently. Most of these DIY signs have a rustic farmhouse style to them, but you can easily use them in Beach house decor or french provincial styling too.

DIY signs are made even easier with the use of a Cricut machine, but don feel intimidated with painting your own lettering, its easy to make a stencil using your font and a printer, cut out the letters and paint. The best thing about creating your ow rustic decor signs is that little mistakes, or wonky letters will add to the rustic country charm of your DIY Signs.

1. Wooden Letter Family Sign
2. Family Motto Sign
3. Paris Sign
4. Faux Metal Sign
5. Laundry Sign
6. Farmer’s Market Sign

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  3. Thanks for the feature!!! Now I’m off to check out all of the other great signs you featured…love them all at 1st glance! Thanks for sharing;)

  4. Christen, I made a Farmers Market sign like the one featured on Funky Junk Interiors and it turned out amazing. Definitely one of my favorite pieces in my kitchen! I will have to send you a picture.

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Building with Nature: My Experience with Natural Birdhouses

If you’re someone who enjoys DIY woodworking projects and has a soft spot for garden wildlife, Natural Birdhouses by Maria and Amen Fisher is a must-read. I picked this book up recently and have been completely inspired by the earthy, sustainable approach it offers to building homes for birds, bats, and even beneficial bugs.

What really drew me in was the focus on using found wood and natural materials—think branches, logs, reclaimed boards, and other bits of nature you can often source from your own backyard or a nearby forest. Not only does this make the projects eco-friendly, but it also gives everything a beautiful, rustic feel that blends effortlessly into any garden or backyard setting.

The book includes 25 step-by-step projects, all clearly explained and illustrated, which makes it accessible for both beginner and seasoned crafters. Even if you don’t have a fully-equipped workshop, most of these can be tackled with just a few basic tools and a bit of patience.

I started with a simple birdhouse design, using some weathered fence boards I had stashed in the shed. The instructions were easy to follow, and I was surprised how quickly it came together. Within a couple of days of putting it out in the garden, a curious little sparrow showed up—talk about instant reward! I’ve since bookmarked the bat box project and one of the insect hotel builds for next weekend.

What I really love about this book is that it’s not just about crafting; it’s about encouraging wildlife and creating a more natural, welcoming habitat right in your own yard. It’s a great way to involve kids, too—mine were fascinated by the idea of building a bug hotel and couldn’t wait to help collect materials.

If you’re looking for nature-inspired DIY garden projects that not only look good but also serve a purpose, Natural Birdhouses is full of ideas that check all the boxes. It’s creative, environmentally conscious, and a great way to spend time outdoors while giving something back to the ecosystem.

I’d definitely recommend this to anyone into sustainable gardening, backyard birdwatching, or rustic outdoor décor. Let me know if you give it a try—I’d love to hear what you build!