Christmas wreaths and garlands aren’t the only ways to spruce up your space this holiday season. From rustic wood to faux stained glass, these Christmas signs are perfect for displaying indoors or outdoors. When you’re done with any one of these crafts, you’ll feel super accomplished. Honestly, you might not even want to take the sign down when the season ends! Grab a glass of wine, and get to work.



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Modern Wood Holiday Sign

This understated holiday sign is ideal for all of the modern decor obsessives out there. Plus, it’s fairly simple to make. You’ll need a wood plank, black wood stain, engraving tool, and some brushes.

Get the tutorial at Lemon Thistle.



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Tree and Wreath Farmhouse Sign

Amp up the farmhouse vibes this season with this super cute craft. There are really only three parts to it, and you can easily combine them all with a hot glue gun!

Get the tutorial at Craftaholics Anonymous.



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Christmas Countdown Sign

In addition to your advent calendar, showcase a countdown until Christmas with this marquee sign. You’ll never forget how long you have until the day finally arrives!

Get the tutorial at The DIY Dreamer.



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Merry Christmas Sign

Grab a few stencils for this Christmas-themed greeting sign. Place it anywhere in your home–living room, kitchen, bedroom–or display it outside for all who pass to see.

Get the tutorial at Crafting in the Rain.



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Snowman Sign

Make sure there’s always a snowman outside of your home–no matter the weather–with this snowman holiday sign. Bonus: You can even take your Frosty inside, and he won’t melt!

Get the tutorial at That Sweet Tea Life.



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Black and White Distressed Noel Sign

Turn wooden squares into a stunning holiday display by fashioning a distressed look with black and white paint. You can paint the word “noel” or spell out other holiday words like “joy” or “merry.”

Get the tutorial at Anderson + Grant.



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Directional Holiday Sign

Pitch this directional holiday sign with faux snow accents in your home or yard. It’ll make you feel like you’re truly living in a winter wonderland (aka the North Pole).

Get the tutorial at The Happy Scraps.



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Pegboard Christmas Tree Sign

A bit of paint and a pom poms turns this classroom staple into the cutest Christmas sign of all time. Get even more creative by hanging ornaments from the perforation in the pegboard.

Get the tutorial at Sugar & Cloth.



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Farmhouse Sign

We love this plaid reindeer, but the sky’s the limit when it comes to this cool decoration. Make this sign your own by swapping in different prints and personalized frames.

Get the tutorial from Mod Podge Rocks.



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Reclaimed Wood Sign

Did someone say shiplap? Bring on the holiday cheer with this perfectly rustic piece. Bonus: You can totally keep this one up all year.

Get the tutorial from Kristi Murphy.



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Merry Sign

May all your signs be merry and bright like this golden mantel masterpiece. I mean, it almost looks professional!

Get the tutorial from Homey Oh My.



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Gold Foil Christmas Wall Art

Replace some of your wall art with these temporary, holiday-inspired gold foil creations. It’s about a 20-minute project if you’re up for it!

Get the tutorial from Lia Griffith.



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Hand-Lettered Rudolph Sign

Who knew it only took a stencil and some paint to bring Rudolph to life? Not to mention, your guests will love this guy’s glittering nose.

Get the tutorial from Simply Made Fun.



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Wood Slice Christmas Sign

A rustic basswood round and black and white paint give this sign a vintage chalkboard feel. It’s basically like painting on a canvas, but that canvas is farmhouse chic.

Get the tutorial from Design Dazzle.



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Light-Up Wooden Christmas Tree Sign

Studded with Christmas lights, this sign is the perfect way to set your outdoor area a-glow this season. It involves painting a little building for the best of both DIY worlds.

Get the tutorial from Crafts Unleashed.



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DIY Joy Sign

Have last year’s wreath laying around? Sandwich it between a chalk-written J and Y, and it’ll become the focal point of any space.

Get the tutorial from Liz Marie Blog.



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Christmas Shadow Boxes

If a snow globe and a Christmas sign had a baby, it would look just like this shadow box. Fill a frame with your favorite figurines, and display the three-dimensional piece on your mantel.

Get the tutorial from DIY Candy.



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Faux Stained Glass Sign

Turn textured lighting panels into a stained glass lookalike. This DIY is stellar for those who love decor with clean lines.

Get the tutorial from Tater Tots & Jello.



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‘Tis the Season Christmas Plaque

‘Tis the season for DIY crafts! The wooden base of this sign is ultra-durable, so you can enjoy it year after year.

Get the tutorial from DIY Candy.



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Wooden Ornament Sign

Decorating this giant ornament sign will be even more fun than decorating your Christmas tree.

Get the tutorial from The Endearing Home.



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