I love a good DIY. I craft and create all year long, but especially around each holiday and even more so at Christmas. I'm sharing this DIY Christmas Letterboard sign now so you'll have plenty of time to whip one up for your holiday decorating or gifting. Letterboards are such a fun way to decorate with words {and I obviously love words!}. You can change the phrases and sayings often or leave it with the same phrase all holiday long. Get the full DIY Christmas Letterboard tutorial! Read on!

DIY Christmas Holiday Letterboard Sign

This letterboard is a fun holiday decoration, but you can change out the phase and use it year-round. Flexible decor is my favorite! Letterboards actually make the perfect gift. Even if someone has one, they can always use another! 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

• Wood {Hobby Lobby has craft wood you can use}
• 9x9 wood plaque
• Squared Dowel Rods {you can find various sizes at craft stores} in the following sizes:
• 3/32 x 3/8x36"
• 5/32 x 5/32 x 24"
• Paint {I like this Chalky Finish Paint from DecoArt}
• Stain {use some from a leftover project or even leave it unfinished}
• paintbrush
• hot glue gun
• natural wood letter tiles {found here or at your local craft store}

Start by painting your wood pieces 

If you need to cut down your wood pieces, you can use a utility knife since the pieces aren't too thick {no power tools needed, though you could use a table saw or hand saw if you really wanted!}. 

Pro tip:

Cut your pieces before you paint them

The wood measurements you'll need are:

For the base:

3/32 x 3/8 x 36"

For the face:

5/32 x 5/32 x 24"

Allow your paint to set and dry

Warm up your hot glue gun
Glue the following together:Place the first base piece of wood flat on a surfaceGrab the face and glue it to the base
This is used to support the wood letter tiles and prevent them from sliding or falling off

Next, use your hot glue to attach the completed face and base to the painted surface
That's it!

Now your letterboard is ready for a word or a phrase. 

20 Fun {and short!} Letterboard Quotes for the Holidays

Have you ever tried to change out the letters on a letterboard? It takes FAR more time than you would ever imagine! I like a good short and sweet message and this DIY letterboard works best with short and sweet phrases, so I'm including some of my favorite letterboard quotes for the holidays that would be perfect for your letterboard this season.

1. Son of a Nutcracker
2. Jingle all the Way
3. Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal!
4. Sleigh my name, sleigh my name
5. Don't get your tinsel in a tangle
6. Leave me alone, I'm watching Hallmark movies
7. Here comes Amazon, Here comes Amazon
8. Meet me under the mistletoe
9. Merry and bright
10. Joy to the World
11. Unto us a child is born
12. A thrill of hope
13. The weary world rejoices
14. All I want for Christmas is you!
15. Santa! I know him!
16. I smell snow!
17. Better not pout!
18. The naughty list was worth it!
19. Dear Santa, I can explain
20. All is calm. All is bright

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I can't wait to see if you make one of these. Will you tag me @msrachelteodoro if you do? I want to see all of your holiday creations!

Don't miss these other Christmas DIY projects

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