To celebrate the season of love, why not add a touch of cuteness to your home decor with this adorable DIY project? This cute Valentine’s sign is the perfect Valentine’s Day decor idea to add a sweet and personalized touch to your space.

Not only does this Valentine’s sign make for a lovely piece of decor, but it also serves as a great reminder to spread love and happiness, especially during this special time of year. And this is for crafters of all levels!

photo of materials to use for cute valentine sign with text overlay

Valentine’s signs are a great way to express your love for your significant other, family, and friends.

These signs can add a heartfelt touch to any room, whether it’s your living room, bedroom, or even your office space.

They also make for wonderful gifts that are sure to be appreciated by anyone who receives them.

One of the best things about Valentine’s signs is that they can be made with materials you may already have at home.

You may have some scrap wood lying around, some leftover paint, or even some twine. This makes it an affordable and eco-friendly option for decorating your home.

Let’s start crafting this cute sign to grace your Valentine’s Day!

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Supplies Used for Cute Valentine’s Sign

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Scrap Wood Planks ideally 3/4 in x 8 in x 1 ft
Saw
Twine String/Rope
Pencil
Acrylic Paints
Paint Brush

You can totally find these materials at home, right? Or if you don’t have them, no worries! They are readily available at any craft store or online. For more affordable ways to decorate your home here’s our cheap Valentine’s Day decor!

Cutting Wood Plank to Size

First, measure the area where you want to hang your sign and determine the size you want it to be. Take note of this measurement as a guide for cutting your plank.

Next, using a saw or any other cutting tool, carefully cut your plank into the desired size. You can also go to the store and have them cut the wood for you if you’re not comfortable doing it yourself.

Once you have your plank cut to the right size, sand down any rough edges to make sure it’s smooth and safe to handle.

This will also help the paint adhere better later on. You can read our post on sanding for paint prep for more tips, like what sandpaper grit to use.

Tying Twine to Wood Sign

Now get some twine string and tie it at both ends of the wood plank. The twine not only adds a rustic touch to the Valentine’s sign, but it also serves as a way to hang it.

Here’s our list of easy DIY farmhouse Valentine’s decor ideas and Valentine’s Day wood signs for more rustic and cozy Valentine’s decor ideas!

You can use any type of string or rope you have on hand, but we prefer using natural jute twine for its organic look and durability. Simply tie the ends of the twine tightly around each end of the wood plank.

Next, we connected another length of twine to the strings tied at each end of the plank. This will serve as the hanger for our Valentine’s sign.

Make sure to tie it securely so that your sign stays in place when hung up.

Painting Wood Sign

Next, let’s paint the wood sign. We will go with a simple, meaningful text – Happy Valentines!

You can start by sketching the letters lightly with a pencil onto the wood plank. This will serve as a guide when you’re painting.

Choose a cute font style, preferably something fun and playful to match the overall theme of the sign.

There are also templates and stencils available online so you can just choose and trace the design you like.

If you want free printable templates, you can get them here in our post on small wooden love signs for Valentine’s Day! But if you’re comfortable with going freehand, go for it!

photo of painting text onto the wood plank

Once you have your text sketched out, it’s time to grab your paint brush and carefully fill in the letters with white acrylic paint.

You may need multiple coats of paint depending on how opaque you want the letters to be. Let each coat dry before adding another one.

Designing Valentines Sign

After the white paint has dried, it’s time to make your Valentines sign cuter!

Using pink and red acrylic paints, add small hearts around the text or anywhere else on the wood plank. You can also add other designs or patterns that suit your personal style.

photo of adding designs to valentine sign

Here’s another Valentines sign design idea: you can add embellishments like glitter, buttons, or even small flowers.

Be careful not to overcrowd your sign with too many decorations, though. Remember that sometimes less is more.

Let the paint dry completely before hanging it up. This will prevent the colors from smudging and ruining your hard work.

You can also add a coat of clear sealant to protect the paint and make your sign last longer.

Now find the perfect spot to hang your cute Valentine’s sign and spread the love! You can also make multiple signs with different designs and quotes to decorate various parts of your home. For more love sign ideas here’s our top picks of signs about love.

We hope this DIY sign adds a touch of cuteness to your home this Valentine’s and the Valentine’s Days to come! And for more farmhouse or rustic looking love signs here’s our list of wooden love signs!

Here are more Happy Valentine’s Day wooden signs so you can get inspired and share your love. Check out more cute signs for Valentine’s Day here!