Hi all! Today I want to share with you my Diy Patriotic Sign Made Out of a Fan Blade. A few weeks back I had a chance to go to Habitat for Humanity, and I never pass up on a chance to go there or any thrift store. The prices have gone up but I still found a few items like this crackled finish fan blade for $1. I bought all 6, I just love this crackled finish, don’t you?
Since I need to get busy on my Patriotic projects before the 4th of July comes and goes, like Memorial Day did for me. When I seen these fan blades with the crackled finish I thought to myself that it would be perfect in some kind of patriotic decor.
I was afraid with the slick finish that it wouldn’t hold paint very well. So off to my favorite store, Hobby Lobby! I picked up some unfinished wood letters USA, and a cute wood star ornament already painted like the American flag. Which would be perfect for my project that I had in mind.
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Diy Patriotic Sign Made Out of a Fan Blade
Project list at the bottom of this post
Once home I cleaned my fan blades.
Next, I painted the letters with two coats of acrylic paint using red, and blue. They came already painted white.
Tweet ThisThen I laid them out in place on my fan blade.
Using Gorilla Glue, I glued each one down in place.
I first removed the twine from the American flag ornament before gluing it to the bottom of my fan blade.
Using the twine that I removed from the ornament I strung it through the top hole of the fan blade for hanging the Patriotic sign. This Diy Patriotic Sign Made Out of a Fan Blade was another simple project, just a little painting, gluing, and all done.
Looks like I’m going to have to make another one if I want to take one to my craft booth. The hubby is ex-military and very Patriotic, once he’s seen my Patriotic sign he laid claim to it. Good thing I have five more fan blades.
How do you like my Diy Patriotic Sign Made Out of a Fan Blade?
Project List
Fan blade
Wood letters 3 inches
Red, white, and blue acrylic paint
Star ornament
Gorilla glue
Paint brush
Twine
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If you don’t have time to make your own Patriotic Decor, here’s a few of my favorites that I picked out for you.
gigi says
June 15, 2017 at 6:00 amLooks absolutely “fan”tastic! hahaha! No, seriously,…it is fantastic!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:54 pmThank you gigi! 😉
nikki frank-hamilton says
June 15, 2017 at 9:54 amLinda, I love this! So quick and easy, but really packs a big punch! I can see why the hubby laid claim to it and I bet it will be snapped up at your booth in a second!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:53 pmThanks Nikki! It was a easy project, and I hope it does get snatched up quickly.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:53 pmThanks Nikki! It was a easy project, and I hope it does get snatched up quickly.
Mary says
June 15, 2017 at 5:04 pmWell done Linda. That crackle effect gives loads of character to the fan blade. It is truly a very pretty sign. I also like the star with the flag on it.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:51 pmThank you Mary! I do love the crackle effect, and had to have the fan blade as soon as I seen it. I bought all six, LOL. I went looking for a plain star when I seen this one, so I snatched it up.
Ganeen says
June 18, 2017 at 10:13 amLOVE, love, love the fan blade!! Great job and imagination.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:48 pmThank you Ganeen! It was a really easy project! Thanks for stopping by!
Teri says
June 18, 2017 at 5:32 pmLove this!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:44 pmThank you Teri! 😉
michelle says
June 19, 2017 at 6:11 amI LOVE your fan blade sign Linda. It looks rustic and elegant and proudly American. No wonder your hubby laid claim to it. I wouldn’t want to let it go either.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:36 pmThank you Michelle! I’m happy the hubby wanted it, I’m liking it myself as well.
Florence says
June 19, 2017 at 7:09 amWow, I love that Linda! Love projects that are easy!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 19, 2017 at 1:35 pmThank you Florence! It was a easy one 😉
Amy says
June 22, 2017 at 9:32 pmThis is adorable! And I love the rustic feel of it!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 26, 2017 at 4:55 pmThank you Amy! I’m really happy how it turned out. Thanks for stopping by!
Carolann says
June 24, 2017 at 12:30 pmLove this Linda! What a creative and fun project! I will have to remember to keep blade fans from now on!
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
June 26, 2017 at 4:52 pmThank you Carolann! I wish that I had the sense to save fan blades a few years back. We put in new ceiling fans in all the bedrooms and living room in our last house. I could kick myself now knowing all the blades that got thrown out.
Kathy mcIntish says
May 20, 2018 at 10:27 pmExcellent! I really like quick & easy.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
May 21, 2018 at 5:06 pmThank you Kathy! Quick and easy is the best. 🙂
Carolyn Harrelson says
September 9, 2018 at 4:33 pmI’m just now seeing the fan blade decor and I love it, think I’ll make one for my grandsons’ bedroom. Maybe I’ll change the “USA” to his initials or shorten his name. Anyway I’ve subscribed to your site and I love the art I’ve seen so far.
Linda @ Mixed Kreations says
September 11, 2018 at 4:52 pmThank you Carolyn! I’m sure your grandson would love it. That would be really cute with his initials or name. I am happy to hear that you are enjoying my craft projects. Thanks so much for stopping by!