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I Saw the Sign: 20 DIY Signs for Your Next Party

Anjelika Temple

As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.

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Aug 14, 2013

I Saw the Sign: 20 DIY Signs for Your Next Party

Sometimes you just need to spell it out! We’ve shown you clever ways to display initials, but what about creating an easy and festive DIY sign for a party or event? Whether you’re planning a wedding, organizing a birthday party, or already getting pumped for the holidays, here are 20 ideas to get you inspired. Oh, and you can feel free to cue up The Sign by Ace of Base.

Balloon Signage

First up, balloons! We love these giant letter and number balloons (available on Amazon or Party City) for a dessert table or photo backdrop. (via Ruffled Blog)

Love’s Been Good to Me

Created for a Johnny Cash themed wedding, turn your favorite quote into decor using cardboard paper mache letters and a bit of fringe. (via Jesi Haack Design)

Vintage Illuminated Sign

This gorgeous sign is like those old text signs you see on the side of the road, but is turned totally retro-chic for a wedding event. (via Bash Please)

Movie Marquee

One of our favorite customized projects here at Brit HQ, all you need is cardboard letters, string lights, and paint to make your very own marquee. (via Brit + Co.)

Mini Paper Marquee

A minier version of the movie marquee, this one is created using colorful paper and standard holiday lights. We love the idea of using it as a centerpiece or bookshelf decor. (via Brit + Co.)

Blooming Monogram

Take those cardboard letters and fill ’em up with flowers! (via Parcel Post)

Nail String Art

We always come back to this DIY basic because it’s easy, handmade, and easy to customize in any color palette or typeface you like. (via Brit + Co.)

Letter Coatrack

How cool is this? Create one with you and your roomie or significant other’s names for your entryway or simply as decor for a party. (via Oh Happy Day)

Light Up Headboard

Another one we’ve featured before, to create this they drew on the design, drilled holes through the headboard, and backed with lighting. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Pom Pom Sign

You can always come back to pom poms! This one is actually for sale but we love the idea of DIYing with wire or cardboard letters, glue, and string. (via Furbish Studio)

Bright Yellow Blocks

Sugar, oh honey honey! Go for a burst of color by spray painting letters with your wedding colors and create a crazy festive backdrop to complement. (via Jesi Haack Design)

Metallic Letters

A great permanent piece in the kitchen, you could also do something similar for a party… but we recommend adding glitter, sequins, or confetti. (via Creative Index)

Paper Cutout

Could this be any sweeter? Such a cute way to display an adorable message. (via OD Interiors on Instagram)

YOLO

You get two trends in one with this white neon sign. It makes a great reminder to get out there and enjoy yourself. (via Alex Amend Photography on Houzz)