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October 18, 2015 by Bre

Golden Acorns “Gather” Sign

Last week my mom brought me a bag of acorns that she’d collected from her yard.  They were beautiful and I knew I needed to use them in a project.  I cleaned them up and dried them in my oven.  And then they sat there on my kitchen counter for a few days, just waiting to be used.

It took a while, but finally I got an idea – I needed to give them some sparkle and turn them into a cute fall accent of some type.  So I made this golden acorns “GATHER” sign, which totally makes me smile.  Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!

And I’m even happier because I’m sharing it as part of the Hometalk.com “Home for Fall Blog Hop,” which means that not only do you get to check out this project, but you’ll also find a ton of other fabulous fall projects linked up right at the bottom of this post!
As part of the Home for Fall Blog Hop powered by Hometalk.com, some of the best DIY and craft bloggers share their favorite fall projects with you!

To me, the word “GATHER” is synonymous with fall. It’s a time of harvest, where crops are collected, and it’s a time of family, where people come together. This sign, with its cheeky squirrel and his prized acorns, reminds me of that.  Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!

Supplies Needed to Make a Golden Acorns “GATHER” Sign

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  • Acorns
  • Gold Rub ‘N Buff
  • Plain wood plaque
  • Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Primitive and Vintage
  • Foam brushes
  • Americana Decor Creme Wax in Clear and Dark Brown
  • Letter stencils (or Silhouette machine and vinyl)
  • Squirrel silhouette
  • Leather cording

How to Make a Golden Acorns “GATHER” Sign

First, if you haven’t already preserved the acorns, wash them off and bake them at 220 degrees fahrenheit for approximately 2 hours.

Once cool, apply a light coat of Rub ‘N Buff to the bottom portion of each acorn.  If the caps have fallen off, reattach them with hot glue.  Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!

Hot glue the acorns to leather cording that has been cut to a length slightly longer than the wooden plaque you’ll be attaching it to.

Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!
Paint the wooden plaque with two coats of Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Primitive. Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!
Once dry, affix a vinyl stencil made on an electronic cutting machine that reads “GATHER” (with a squirrel silhouette serving as the “A” in “GATHER”). Alternatively, affix letter stickers to the plaque. If you want the “A” to be a squirrel and you don’t have a cutting machine, download an image of a squirrel silhouette and trace that onto the plaque. Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!
Paint over the vinyl stencil or the stickers. If you’re using stickers and have drawn in the squirrel silhouette, be careful and paint around the squirrel. Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!
Remove the stencil and/or stickers to reveal the contrasting paint beneath.  Seal the paint with creme wax, and add some dark wax for a vintage look.Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!
Staple the leather cording with attached acorns to the back of the wooden plaque. Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!
Voila! Golden acorns add a fun touch to a cheeky decorative sign for fall. Get the full tutorial on how to make one right here!
Thanks so much for checking out my little sign! I hope you’ll visit some of the other projects linked here, too! I know my friends appreciate visitors!
– Bre

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Comments

  1. Sara says

    October 18, 2015 at 8:23 pm

    Get out! This is the cutest little sign! The squirrel, then the touch of the acorns! Well done!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      Hey, Sara – thank you!! I wish I would have painted the letters a brighter color so they stand out a bit more, but oh well! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

  2. Funky Junk Interiors says

    October 18, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    How adorable! I’m so in LOVE with the acorn garland especially. The metallic is just the right amount of bling. I want one! 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:15 pm

      THANK YOU, Donna! And oh my gosh, thanks so much for organizing this blog hop! I have been having so much fun checking out the projects and “meeting” new bloggers. You are the best!

  3. Lucy @ Patina Paradise says

    October 18, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Such a cute sign and the gold on the acorns is just perfect. ;o)

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Thank you so much, Lucy! 🙂

  4. Angie @ Knick of Time says

    October 18, 2015 at 9:54 pm

    This is adorable! Thanks for the tutorial – Pinned it!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Well thank you, Angie! I really appreciate it! 🙂

  5. Lindsay Eidahl says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:10 am

    “Blinged out” acorns! I love it!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Don’t you think they should just grow that way? ;-P Thanks, Lindsay!

  6. Seana Turner says

    October 19, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    So pretty! I’m glad you mentioned about the caps, because I once made a wreath and it looked great… and then the caps all started to fall off. I should have glued them on before making the wreath – live and learn!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 19, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      Hahaha Seana, those darn caps! 😉 I bet your wreath was adorable. You are so talented and organizing, writing AND crafting! A renaissance woman! 😉

  7. Cathy says

    October 19, 2015 at 3:53 pm

    I have fallen in love with gold acorns this year and your banner is just awesome. Love it all. Cathy

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 20, 2015 at 4:50 pm

      Thanks, Cathy! I appreciate it!

  8. Lily says

    October 19, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    So cute I never would have thought to use acorns for a garland it’s so unique and inspiring great tutorial:)

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 20, 2015 at 10:01 am

      Thabks so much, Lily!

  9. Anon says

    October 20, 2015 at 9:51 am

    It took me a while to figure out what it was supposed to say… I kept reding “gquirrelther”.

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 20, 2015 at 10:02 am

      Phew! Thank goodness you figured it out and lived to share your story, anonymous!

    • Amy | Canary Street Crafts says

      October 20, 2015 at 4:38 pm

      🙂

  10. Vanessa says

    October 20, 2015 at 6:01 pm

    How sweet. I love acorns. They are just perfect for fall decor.

    Reply
  11. Jill Flory says

    October 21, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    This is adorable! Love how you replaced the ‘a’ in gather with the squirrel – too cute 🙂

    Reply
  12. Betsy @ Happily Ever After, Etc. says

    October 27, 2015 at 2:06 am

    I absolutely love your little squirrel! He is so cute! Such a great way to play with the typography! Love it! So glad to “meet you” through the Home for Fall blog hop! Pinning for reference!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:32 pm

      Hi, Betsy – you are so kind! Thank you for your sweet note. It is so nice to “meet” you, too! I loved participating in this hop and meeting so many new bloggers! Have a great night.

  13. Cecilia says

    October 28, 2015 at 7:54 am

    I’m coming over from Hometalk. I love this idea! I’m now following you too.
    🙂
    Cecilia

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 29, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Aw, thanks, Cecilia!! I appreciate it! I will follow you back next time I pop over there. 🙂

  14. Kim~madeinaday says

    October 28, 2015 at 10:28 am

    I have yet to do an acorn project yet! This is so pretty, I’m inspired! Thank you so much for sharing this pin on the P3 party Board! I love it and it will be featured on the blog and my social media Friday! So look for a little traffic from me!
    Best,
    Kim

    Reply
    • Bre says

      October 29, 2015 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks, Kim! YOU ROCK!! 🙂

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