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Rustic DIY Wedding Signs

April 10, 2012 by Kimberly Jones

Point the way to your wedding with a rustic sign you can make yourself! Get the tutorial created by photographer Lucy Greenhill at Adore by Chloe.

From the vows you exchange to the decor that adorns your chosen venue, each element holds the potential to carry a piece of your heart. One such detail that can beautifully convey the essence of your day is a rustic wedding sign—a charming and personal touch that not only points the way but also adds a warm and inviting touch to your festivities.

Crafted by your own hands, a rustic wedding sign captures the DIY spirit while offering a functional and aesthetically pleasing element that guides your guests and encapsulates the ambiance of your celebration. To guide you through this creative endeavor, the talented photographer Lucy Greenhill has generously shared her tutorial at Adore by Chloe, empowering you to craft a sign that is uniquely yours.

The process begins with selecting the perfect piece of wood—a canvas that will carry your message. This wood, weathered and textured, serves as a symbol of rustic beauty, embodying the charm and allure of the countryside. Next, your choice of paint color becomes a brushstroke that infuses your sign with your chosen color palette, tying it harmoniously to the rest of your decor.

As you move forward with the tutorial, each step becomes a stroke of creativity that brings your sign to life. Whether you opt for hand-painted letters or stencils, the act of spelling out your message transforms the wood into a canvas of sentiment. With each stroke, you’re not just creating a sign—you’re weaving a tale of love, laughter, and celebration.

Adding the final touches—a flourish of greenery, delicate florals, or a touch of ribbon—infuses your rustic sign with a touch of nature’s elegance. Every element you incorporate has the power to evoke emotions, capturing the essence of your relationship and the spirit of your upcoming union.

In the end, as you place your completed sign at your wedding venue, you’re not just providing directions; you’re extending an invitation to your guests to join in the magic of your day. The rustic sign becomes more than just a pointer—it’s a storyteller, sharing your journey, and inviting your loved ones to celebrate your love story.

So, if the idea of creating a meaningful and charming detail for your wedding appeals to you, look no further than the rustic wedding sign. With Lucy Greenhill’s tutorial as your guide, you have the opportunity to craft a piece that is as beautiful as it is personal. As you walk down the path of crafting this sign, know that you’re not just creating an object—you’re crafting a memory, a symbol of your love, and a warm welcome to all those who will be part of your special day.

 

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Book Review: The Festival of Lights

As if Diwali weren’t colorful and fun enough, The Festival of Lights: A Lift-the-flap Diwali Celebration by Namita Moolani Mehra, illustrated by Darshika Varm, makes it even more fun to read about with flaps and things to lift and pull to see more information or details in the illustrations. 

The book is a story about a family getting ready for Diwali and what happens on the different days of the five-day celebration. There’s cleaning, shopping, crafting, food preparation and getting the home altar ready for the big day. 

It covers decorating the outside of the house with rangoli, diyas and lanterns, buying sweets to share with family and friends, the sights and scents of the mandir (home temple), getting dressed up in new fancy clothes, the story of Diwali and celebrations with relatives.  

Flaps (there are more than 140 in all) give you vocabulary words for different foods and definitions, as well as fun things like what’s inside the shopping basket or where the cat is hanging out. They also help illuminate the story of Diwali, which is the triumph of good over evil as Lord Ram defeated the demon Ravana to save his wife, Sita. 

This pretty and colorful book helps kids understand what Diwali is and how it is celebrated, regardless of whether they practice it at home. This would be a nice book to keep in a classroom (it’s rated for kids ages 3-7) or to have at home to teach kids about Diwali even if it’s not something you celebrate. Where I live there are a lot of people from India so we are probably exposed to Diwali more than some other regions of America, but it’s a nice holiday to know about wherever you live. 

Combine with the book Diwali and check out some fun lantern crafts and printables for kids to round out your experience. 

About the book: 24 pages, hardcover, published 2025 by Wide Eyed Editions. Suggested retail prices $22.99.

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