Thanksgiving is all about gathering with family and friends. And while I’d love to have the money to decorate like the magazines, I have to go simple.
But this simple gather sign is a quick and easy way to decorate the dining room for the big feast!
I’m thankful for … gathering.
This year, I wanted to make something versatile. Why? Because since we’ll be out of town for Thanksgiving, I wanted something I could use beyond the November.
But what am I most thankful for during this holiday is spending time with family. And I was inspired by Layla’s fall mantel from last year – particularly the word “gather.”
I thought it would be a perfect sentiment for our dining room, where we gather all year. So, I simply picked up paper mache letters at Joann’s and had a little quality time with the spray paint.
This is just the time to remind you that Dare to DIY can be super simple and inexpensive!
A little bit of time later and I had my own version.
They are simpler than Layla’s, but I like the simple lines with our board and batten and against the dark walls in the dining room. And I actually think these could make an appearance throughout the year.
An unexpected second project was the board on which I painted the letters. After painting, I had this fun gather sentiment on this old barn board.
Perfect for the porch. (Let’s just ignore the candy corn and ghost.)
So, that was my 2-for-1 thankfulness project. Reminding me of what I’m most thankful for at this time of year.
Thanks for hosting the Dare to DIY blog party…what a great idea!
I love the yellow GATHER you made. What a great piece!
Love that you got the two projects for the price of one! So clever and you can use it any time of year. You are always thinking!
I love the six weeks of DIY! You are awesome, Kim! The next time you’re Houston, we should gather for drinks!
Kim – thanks for hosting your amazing party yet again this year!!! So i didn’t link up to this one. I’m so far behind! ack!
but i WILL be linking up to next week with a homemade tablecloth! i know you’re going to love it!
The yellow GATHER looks fabulous! I really like that color right now and have been trying to find a way to add it in my house- so cute!!
I love how your 1 project accidentally became 2 awesome things!
The yellow contrasts so nicely with the dark dining room walls! So cheerful! I love it! I agree that you could probably keep it up year round. What a great dining room decoration!
Also, way to get two projects out of one!!
I’m just loving my first blog link part AND your 2-in-1 project! Fun! I think your accidental project is even my favorite. thanks so much for sharing!
totally LOVE that you got two results from one projects!!! And gathering with family and friends couldn’t be more important! Good choice!
i think i need to add little crown moulding shelves around a room so i can put cute things on them like those letters! love it!
That looks pretty darn awesome Kim. Why are words so awesome? especially oversize ones…Great choice of color too. I would have picked something boring…like paper mache brown.
Love your gather sign. In true Emily fashion, i fell down on the job this week – but i’ll be here next week!!!
Thanks for the link-up Kim! I just love your yellow letters =)
The “GATHER” in yellow looks great in your dining room.
I JUST finished my project, but I think I’ll wait until tomorrow when I have some natural light to photograph it!
Wow! It’s only Sunday evening and already quite a turn out this week. Yay! I didn’t do anything. I was basically completely unproductive this weekend, beyond having to go in to work and spending waaaay to much money at Costco. But I can’t wait to check out everybody’s projects!
I love the yellow against the dark walls in the dining room. Lovely!
uh,oh I slacked and made nothing…well nothing I can in anyway tie into the theme. I totally think the letters can, and should, stay up year round. That board is great too. So fun!
Great party! I haven’t prepared for Thanksgiving yet, but I linked up a project from a previous year. I need to get on the ball for this year!
I’m digging the yellow letters!! And you’re such an overachiever with your TWO projects.
I’m sort of stretching it. I was going to make some pilgrims out of paint swatches…but that was an epic fail. 😛
Thanks for making me not be lazy!
Whoa. Hold on (I need to pick my jaw up off the floor). I freaking LOVE those yellow letters. I never thought about using those paper mache letters in that way (although I did cover one in moss for easter once). I love the yellow against the dark walls. It looks like a photo that needs to be featured in Apartment Therapy. I’m totally pinning it :o)
Two projects in one–such a bonus! I love the yellow you chose. And I really like the word “gather.” So versatile, and appropriate for the seasons!
so cute!! it’s perfect – bc the inside letters are crisp and bright, matching your interior, but the outside board is a little more rustic and outsidey (totally a word, i promise).
great job!
I love this! I really like the board outside. It looks so rustic.