Create a Gorgeous DIY Door Number Plate This Weekend!

Searching for the perfect number plate for our house led me to stumble upon an inspiring design at a local shop.

That’s when it hit me, why not craft one myself? With some wooden sticks lying around at home, the idea seemed not just feasible but exciting.

So, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work, eager to bring my vision to life.

In this article, you’ll find the detailed steps I took to create this DIY masterpiece along with images.

Without wasting any time let’s jump right into this hands-on project together.

Supplies required for DIY Door Number Plate

Very first thing is to gather all the required supplies to craft your desired item and I have listed them below.

• Wooden Sticks: To make the DIY wooden number plate for our home I’ve used wooden sticks of different sizes and shapes. The flat wooden sticks I used are actually broken pieces of an old household item. Secondly, I’ve used a few bamboo sticks too.
• Wooden Glue and Hot Glue Gun: To stick the wooden panels I’ve used the wooden glue and for quick fixes I’ve used the hot glue gun.
• Color and Paintbrush: To add a touch of color especially the golden and black vintage shades I’ve used a paintbrush and white, black, and golden colors.
• Mini Saw: To cut the wooden sticks as per the required sizes I’ve used a mini saw.
• Pencil and Measuring device: To measure and mark the required sizes for the number plate I’ve used a pencil and a carpenter’s measurement tape.

Step 1: Measuring the sizes

First, I needed to measure and cut the flat wooden panels to the right sizes.

So, I grabbed my measuring tape and pencil, marking them at half their original sizes.

Then, I carefully cut each one, ensuring they matched my vision perfectly.

Step 2: Cut the wooden sticks into 4 pieces

I have used a mini saw to trim the wooden panels along the markings.

After some effort, I ended up with four panels from the original two, each cut in half (as seen in image 2.2 above).

My next step was to join these pieces, aiming to create a larger base.

This was crucial for adding numbers big enough to be seen from a distance.

Step 3: Shaping like arrow heads

To achieve an arrowhead look, I drew lines towards the edges of each panel and then carefully, I used the mini saw to cut along these lines, ensuring the shapes were precise.

The result was a success, each piece mirrored the perfect shape shown in image 3.3 above.

Step 4: Stick them using wood glue

I have then spread the wooden glue along the sticks, pressing them together securely. After applying the glue evenly, I set them aside to dry for a while.

Step 5: Cutting the bamboo sticks

I chose bamboo sticks to create a fence-like backdrop for the number plate base.

With a pencil, I marked the exact size needed and then used a hardware cutter to trim them.

They were all cut to the correct size, just like what you see in image 5.3 above.

Step 6: Fencing the number plate

Next, I arranged the arrows atop two sticks to ensure the bamboo sticks would line up perfectly straight.

Then, I flipped the arrows upside down, allowing me to attach the bamboo sticks to the backside of the arrows.

Post which, I planned to secure them onto the arrow base of the number plate.

Step 7: Adding support

I trimmed two rectangular pieces of wood to place over the bamboo sticks, ensuring they’d provide solid support.

These rectangles also made it easier to mount the number plate with double-sided tape.

At this point, it looked nearly finished, just like in image 7.3 above.

Yet, I decided to add some finishing touches by applying shades to the number plate, as detailed in the next steps.

Step 8: Coloring the number plate

I started by painting it all white, but it didn’t quite match the vibe of my front door area.

So, I decided to switch gears and repaint it black, planning to add golden highlights.

Just a heads-up, I used acrylic paints because they dry fast. After painting, I let it dry for about 5 to 10 minutes under a running fan.

Step 9: Applying Golden Shades

I then began by adding golden shades to the bamboo sticks, and you can see in image 9.2 above how the fencing now gleams with golden touches.

Following that, I highlighted the borders of the arrow shapes with the same golden hue. The result was stunning, just as depicted in image 9.3 above.

Step 10: Numbering the Plates

I opted for self-adhesive silver glitter paper to number the boards, cutting a piece to fit the width of the number plate.

Remember, you can choose any material that catches your eye for the numbers.

Then, I sketched out the numbers with a pencil and cut them out neatly.

In the final step, I placed the number cutouts on the wooden base, and just like that, it was complete.

It turned out amazing, and I’m excited to display it outdoors, nestled between the panels of our home.

It beautifully complements the backdrop of the door panels and the arrows accentuate the direction towards the flat numbers, just as intended.

The goal was to cleverly utilize the space for both flats on a single number plate, and it worked out perfectly.

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Final Thoughts

Crafting this DIY door number plate has been a journey of creativity, resourcefulness, and personal touch to me.

From the initial spark of inspiration to the detailed execution, each step brought me closer to creating something not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing.

Plus, the positive feedback from neighbors and the joy of gifting handmade number plates to friends have been incredibly fulfilling.

For anyone looking to personalize their space, this project is a great start.

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