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DIY Fall Decor For A Stunning Porch

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22 Oct
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Do you wish you had a gorgeous fall porch to welcome your guests? I have always been envious of those gorgeous pinterest porches I see so I set out to create my own welcoming fall porch and to save some money I created my own DIY projects so you can get a high-end look, without the price tag! Come along and I’ll show you how you can create this easy porch.

 

 

I designed this fall decor for my porch so it would be relevant for Halloween all the way through Thanksgiving. This is the perfect way to welcome trick or treaters all the way through Thanksgiving guests and friends and family. I love how much it improves my home’s curb appeal!

 

 

DIY Fall Porch Projects

I have two fun fall decor projects you can make and you can find all the necessary supplies at Lowe’s. Plus they even have the fun decor items I used (pumpkins, mums, etc!). I’ll show you how to recreate this look!

 

 

 

DIY Farmhouse Welcome Sign

One of my favorite elements of my fall decor for my porch was my farmhouse welcome sign. It’s the perfect sign for any porch and it’s really easy to make. Plus it costs very little to make! You could make several at once and give some as gifts to friends and family.


 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

Farmhouse Welcome Sign Supplies:

  • For this project you’ll need one .75″ x 7.25″ x 6′ pine board (find it in the lumber section at Lowe’s for approx $4)
  • Valspar Satin paint (you can use a sample size container or get a quart and you’ll have plenty leftover for other projects – I used a farmhouse blue)
  • Valspar Flat paint (for the top layer of the crackle – I used white)
  • Valspar weathered crackle glaze
  • Letters to spell “Welcome” or whatever you choose – Find these at a craft store.
  • Black chalk paint (for the letters)
  • Wood glue
  • Paint brushes
  • Sealant (I used a spray on sealer from Lowe’s)
  • burlap, wire edged ribbon in orange burlap and brown burlap (find it at a craft store)

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

Begin by painting your “welcome” letters with black chalk paint. Let dry.

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

Once the letters have dried use a sanding block to gently create a more rustic look. I just brush over the top of the letters and some of the corners to create a weathered look.

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

Now for your sign board you’ll need to do a 3-step process for the weathered crackling effect. It is important to use the exact type of paint I specify for each step. For your first layer use Valspar satin in whatever color you choose. Allow to fully dry.

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

Once the first layer is dried, paint on the Valspar weathered crackle glaze. If you use a thicker coat the crackle will be bigger and a thinner coat will produce smaller crackles. Allow to dry for 1-3 hours, but not longer than that.

 

 

Crackle paint technique with valspar paint

 

 

Finally, apply the Valspar flat paint over the crackled coat and it will immediately start to crackle.

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

Allow to dry completely. Use wood glue to adhere your “welcome” letters to the sign board. Once dry, apply the sealant (wait three days as instructed on crackle label before sealing) so it will be weather-proof.

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

I then used a burlap ribbon around the top and added a burlap orange bow that I created out of burlap, wire-edged ribbon, and hot glued it to the top of the welcome sign.

 

 

 

 

Now, you can add your gorgeous farmhouse porch sign to your porch or front door. Ready to make the crate now?

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

DIY Crate Planter

Create this stunning crate planter for just $12! Add wheels for just a few dollars more and you’ve got a fall planter you can easily wheel in and out of your door when the frost hits. It’s SO easy to make and so much less expensive than buying one from the store. You can get everything you need for this entire fall porch at Lowes!

 

 

DIY Crate Planter Supplies:

  • wood crate (find in the shelving section at Lowe’s)
  • oil based stain (I used leftover stain from my farmhouse mirror project in Jacobean color – from Lowe’s)
  • paint brush or rag (rags work great for applying the stain and you’ll need one to wipe off the excess too)
  • Optional: Wheels – Find them near the hardware at Lowe’s

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

Stain the crate by applying the stain, one side at a time, and wiping off whatever doesn’t soak in. Repeat until all sides are covered. Allow to dry completely. Then, you are ready to install the caster wheels! They will go on each corner of the bottom of the wood crate.

 

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

Use an electric drill to attach the wheels with screws on all four corners (bottom side).

 

 

 

 

Then fill the finished crate with Mums from Lowe’s garden department. They are SO colorful and pretty. I absolutely love how pretty they are and they are also very hardy plants and do well with the cooler temperatures. If it is going to frost, I simply wheel them inside the porch for the night.

 

 

 

 

Complete your doorstep with a fall welcome mat (found in Lowe’s fall decor section) so guests can wipe their feet and feel the fall love.

 

 

I completed the fall decor look with mini gourds and mini pumpkins, as well as a few larger white and orange pumpkins from Lowe’s. The mini gourds and pumpkins are real, but the larger pumpkins I can re-use again and again every year! They look so real but I love that I can use them over and over again every year. Add a pop of fall color with a planter of mums on top of a hay bale and you’ve got a great look! I also filled my outdoor lanterns with mini gourds to give it a seasonal look!

 

Get everything you need to improve your curb appeal and welcome guests in style this fall at Lowe’s! I had SO MUCH FUN putting together this fall decor for my porch. It looks so festive and makes fall feel a little more inviting!

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Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

 

 

Pin this Fall Decor and DIY’s for your Porch!

 

Easy DIY Fall Decor ideas for a stunning fall porch display! Try the DIY crate planter and farmhouse welcome sign!

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  1. robin rue says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:09 am

    I love your porch! All the decorations are gorgeous and that welcome sign is my favorite!

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  2. Jeni Hawkins says

    October 23, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Your porch looks amazing and festive! I love the rustic wood…really makes it pop! Great ideas – thank you so much!

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  3. Jeanette says

    October 23, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Can I hire you to do my porch? LOL that looks really cute pull it better than my plain porch that has nothing on it at the moment. You are so very creative.

    Reply
  4. Bill Sweeney says

    October 23, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    You did an awesome job. I love the combination of the pumpkins and the flowers. That’s a nice look. The welcome sign came out awesome.

    Reply
  5. Dawn Lopez says

    October 23, 2017 at 4:39 pm

    You did such a great job decorating your porch! I like to decorate in ways that are good for all of the holidays in Fall also since I don’t have time to decorate for so many great holidays individually. I think I’m going to try and make that Welcome sign. It just looks like a very fun project and the end result looks high end also!

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  6. Connie says

    October 23, 2017 at 5:53 pm

    Your porch decor is adorable. I always have good intentions to decorate, but just never seem to get it done. You have inspired me.

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  7. reesa says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:24 pm

    I love decorating for the Fall. You know, I never thought to go to Lowes!

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  8. Amy says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:37 pm

    I love your style! Looks like we both like rustic and farmhouse style decor!

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  9. Claudia Krusch says

    October 23, 2017 at 7:54 pm

    I have been looking for some ideas to dress up my front door. I am in love with this welcome sign. I will have to get the supplies I need to make one this weekend.

    Reply
  10. Vanessa Delia says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:11 pm

    That little flower box is seriously the cutest! I love the stain on it. Makes for a perfect fall eye catcher!

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  11. Liz Mays says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    I really like how you used your mums. I wouldn’t mind planting some of those! They work really well with the fall theme.

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  12. Cathi Crismon says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Wow! I am so in love with your Welcome Sign! So clever and so me. By me I mean country distressed! Your porch is perfect for September through November!

    Reply
  13. Kathy says

    October 23, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    I love your porch. All the decor looks amazing. I need to start doing something like this for my porch. It could really use a nice touch like this.

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  14. Kristi says

    October 23, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    I love to decorate for all. Love the warm colors of the harvest season. That welcome sign would be a great addition to my porch.

    Reply
  15. Kelly Hutchinson says

    October 23, 2017 at 9:30 pm

    I think fall decorating is my favorite. The Crate Flower Planter is absolutely adorable!

    Reply
  16. Brianne says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:06 pm

    Your porch came out amazing! I so wish I had a home during the holiday months. There’s only so much you can do with an apartment!

    Reply
  17. Chelley Martinka says

    October 23, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    It looks like you have the perfect fall decor going! I really want to make that welcome sign for our home!

    Reply
  18. Autumn R Reo says

    October 24, 2017 at 12:51 am

    I really love the pallet box you made! It’s so cute for your fall look but it’ll be good for all the seasons to add the bit of classic farmhouse style. What a great look!

    Reply
  19. Sara Zielinski says

    November 7, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    These are great fall decorations.

    Reply
  20. Aminata says

    May 26, 2019 at 3:35 am

    What size letters did you use for the Welcome Front Porch sign?

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    • Sarah says

      June 2, 2019 at 12:52 pm

      I purchased the largest letters that Walmart had in their craft section. It will just depend on the size of your board too.

      Reply
  21. Donna says

    September 13, 2019 at 5:38 pm

    Did you paint both sides of your welcome sign board?

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    • Sarah says

      September 17, 2019 at 12:18 pm

      I didn’t but you can if you want to. You don’t see the back at all so I skipped it. You could also do welcome on one side and a holiday welcome on the opposite side if you wanted to get really creative!

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      October 16, 2020 at 11:24 am

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  22. Laura Brown says

    September 29, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    Love the welcome sign, but just curious, why didn’t you use a stencil for the letters. That way you could do over again.

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    • Sarah says

      September 30, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      Thank you! You certainly could do it with a stencil as well. I love the look of the raised letters 🙂

      Reply
  23. Amanda Holmes says

    October 15, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    I was looking at the crackle glaze container I can’t see where it says to wait 3 days to seal. I’m on day two and want to do it already 🤣

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    • Sarah says

      October 16, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      Lol I would be a rebel and do it 🙂

      Reply
  24. Evy says

    July 13, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    Beautiful! What size are your letters. I have the same board. Thanks for sharing

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    • Sarah says

      July 16, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      They are the letters in the Walmart craft area. Around 5-6″ I believe

      Reply
  25. Naush says

    August 26, 2020 at 5:58 pm

    Sarah, I Love your fall decor. Please share at Meraki Link Party at https://doodlebuddies.net/2020/08/24/meraki-link-party-2/
    Naush

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    • Sarah says

      August 27, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Allyson says

    August 27, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    The mums look so festive in your crate! That was a great idea to add wheels to your crate and I like the stain color you used.

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    • Sarah says

      August 27, 2020 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you so much! So easy and inexpensive!

      Reply
  27. Flipthyhouse says

    November 17, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    Fantastic idea ! I love how creative you are.

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    • Sarah says

      November 20, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Elizabeth Phillips says

    August 29, 2021 at 2:52 pm

    Your front door looks very welcoming! Great DIY ideas especially your welcome sign.

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      September 21, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Meredith says

    September 21, 2022 at 7:03 am

    Your porch decor turned out so cute and I am really itching to try the Valspar crackle paint now! Thank you for sharing!

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    • Sarah says

      September 22, 2022 at 10:19 am

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  30. Rachel says

    September 25, 2022 at 10:00 am

    So pretty! Great ideas and I love how you have everything displayed!

    Reply

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