DIY Graduation Yard Sign

2 min read September 14, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Celebrate your college bound student with a DIY Graduation Yard Sign featuring your favorite photos! This personalized project is great for greeting guests and doubles as artwork after your College Trunk Party!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Print out your favorite photos of your student in black and white. You can use regular paper or lightweight Cardstock. Trim each photo.

DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 1
Step
2

Arrange the photos on top of a Letter Yard Sign. I chose to use the letter G for my son's first name.

DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 2
Step
3

Apply a generous amount of Mod Podge on the back of the photos with a Foam Paint Brush. Place the photos on the letter. Be sure to rub out any wrinkles. If you don't have Mod Podge, you can make your own using 1 cup white glue and 1/3 cup water.

DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 3 part 1
DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 3 part 2
Step
4

Flip the letter over and trim the edges of the photos that stick out from the sign.

DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 4 part 1
DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 4 part 2
Step
5

Next, apply a generous amount of Mod Podge on top of the entire yard sign. Let dry.

DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 5
Step
6

Once dry, add the included yard sign frame and a small balloon garland in your grad's college colors. Proudly display your sign in the yard for guests to see when they arrive at the College Trunk Party! This sign is not weatherproof so once the party is over, you can repurpose it as a piece of wall art!

Be sure to check out how you an also make a Suitcase of Advice for your party as well as a College Themed Party Backdrop.

DIY Graduation Yard Sign step 6

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