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DIY Fall Welcome Sign from an Old Rake!

September 27, 2015

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

Hi! I’m Tiffany from The House Down the Lane, and I’m thrilled to be guest blogging  at Old House to New Home! Today I’m sharing this DIY Welcoming Fall Rake.

I’ve been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for several years, but I couldn’t find one that had the right feel: a little bit vintage but not completely trashed.

A couple of weeks ago, I was perusing my local flea market and found a perfect rake for a mere $4.00. I snagged that baby up faster than you can say, “Score!” :0)

Then I rushed back to the house to start planning!

I wanted to add a few fall-inspired details to this rake, so I picked up a berry garland and a small grouping of fall-colored leaves from Michaels. I arranged them on the top of the rake, tweaking the layout until I was happy with it.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

Once it was laid out the way I wanted, I secured the berry garland and leaves together then to the rake with wire. I also added some hot glue to help keep everything in place.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

To hide the stems and the wire, I wrapped them with ribbon, secured it with hot glue, then added a bow.

You may have noticed that the ribbon that’s on the rake isn’t the one in the layout picture. The burlap ribbon I originally planned on using was too bulky and wouldn’t lay flat and neatly when tied, so I switched gears. And I’m actually really glad I did. I love the white and dark brown striped ribbon on this project!

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

And I love the leaves and berries, too!

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

Eventually I want to put this rake out on my front porch {when I get around to fall-ifying it}, so I wanted to add “Welcome” to the handle. And it was the perfect excuse to use my brand-new tool: a Walnut Hollow Creative Versa Tool!

I’m terrible at freehand drawing and writing. Seriously, my two-year-old nephew is better at it than I am! So, I printed a template and got out my trusty graphite transfer paper {love that stuff}.

Graphite transfer paper is super easy to use and very affordable!

I cut a piece of transfer paper approximately the same width and length as the “Welcome” I’d printed and taped it to my template. I positioned it on the rake handle, with the transfer side against the handle, and taped it down.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

Then I just traced over the template. See? Super easy!

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

The next part was a little trickier.

I’ve never actually used my wood-burning tool before, so I practiced on a piece of pallet wood until I felt comfortable. Then it was onto the real thing!

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

The wood-burner worked beautifully, and I’m already thinking of lots of other wood-burning projects!

Here’s the DIY Fall Welcome Rake next to the buffet in the my dining room.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

I really love it here, so there’s a chance it may never make it out onto the front porch!

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

I've been wanting to add a rake to my fall decor for a long time, and I finally found one! Here's how I fall-ified it! | From The House Down the Lane for Old House to New Home.

Here´s the pinnable image!

An easy fall DIY! A welcome sign from an old rake!

What holiday decor items have you been hunting for?

If you liked today’s post, you might also enjoy my Fall Tablescape & DIY Favors and Rustic Tin Can Candle Holders! And, hey, I love connecting with craft, DIY, and home decor-obsessed peeps on social media, too!

A huge thank you to Amanda for having me!

Happy fall!

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Posted by Amanda @ Old House to New Home 5 Comments
Filed Under: Crafts, Decor

Comments

  1. Heather @ The Deans List Blog says

    September 28, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    What a fun idea! I love how you burned ‘WELCOME’ into it!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      September 28, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      Isn’t it adorable?? I love it!

      Reply
    • Tiffany says

      September 28, 2015 at 9:01 pm

      Thanks, Heather! I had been wanting to try out my word burning tool for a long time, so I was really excited to use it on this rake!

      Reply
  2. Tiffany says

    September 28, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    HI, Amanda ~ Thanks so much for having me as a guest today! I had SO much fun creating this fall rake, and love that I got to share it with you and your readers!

    Reply
    • Amanda @ Old House to New Home says

      September 29, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      I am so happy to have you!! I love this craft idea!

      Reply

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