DIY Stuck on You Wood Sign

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Add punny yet romantic flair to any space with this DIY Valentine’s Day Sign. A crush-worthy addition to your Valentine’s Day home décor, this table sign is the perfect blend of love and laughter. Such an easy-to-make project to get your home ready for cupid and make your loved ones laugh. 

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Use a flat-bristled paintbrush and acrylic paint to paint the sides of a Medium Basswood Canvas Square an olive green color. Paint the front edges a lovely pink color. 

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Step
2

Using a craft knife, remove the DIY 3D Cactus from the paper mache flowerpot and cut down the cactus to fit inside the wood square.

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Step
3

Paint the paper mache cactus using a flat-bristled paintbrush and acrylic paint.  Once the paint is dry, draw spikes onto the cactus with a white chalk marker.  Adhere the cactus to the inside of the wood square using hot glue

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Step
4

Use a black permanent marker to color the multicolored chipboard letter stickers one color.  You will just need letters for the word ‘STUCK’.  Adhere the letters to the inside of the wood square. 

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Step
5

Download, print, and cut out the free printable ‘on you’ template.  You can find the free printable ‘On You’ Wood Sign template here. 

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Step
6

To transfer the template onto the Medium Basswood Canvas Square, rub the back of the template with a pencil. 

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Step
7

Washi tape the words onto the wood square and trace the words with a pencil.   

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Step
8

Remove the template to reveal the words on the wood. 

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Step
9

Use acrylic paint and a gold chalk marker to color in the traced words. 

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Step
10

Once the paint is dry, apply gold glitter glue over the word ‘YOU’ and allow time to dry. 

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Step
11

Stick adhesive foam hearts onto the cactus to give the sign a final Valentine’s Day touch.  Place the sign on your mantel or Valentine table for a punny way to show someone you care. 

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Step
12

Did you know that this sign is reversible?  You can easily change the sign from Valentines to St. Patrick’s Day by flipping it around.  You can find the directions on how to make the DIY Shamrock St. Patrick's Sign here. 

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Step
13

Want to add more DIY love to your Valentine’s Day décor?  Be sure to check out our other Simple Valentine’s Day Table Decoration Ideas here. 

 

 

 

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