Tropical DIY Hello Sign

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Hello there, Sunshine!  This easy Tropical DIY Hello Sign is the perfect addition to any entryway.  With its bright colors and tropical leaves, this sign will bring a fun pop of color to your day.  Make one to hang on your wall by your front door or create one to prop on an entryway shelf. 

Project Time
40 to 50 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Using a Sponge Paintbrush and acrylic paint, dry brush a DIY Wood Plank Sign in a light aqua color and allow to dry. 

Tropical DIY Hello Sign step 1
Step
2

Peel the plastic veins off of a few Medium Polyester Palm Leaves

Tropical DIY Hello Sign step 2
Step
3

Spray adhesive onto the back of the leaves and adhere them to the front of the painted wood plank sign making sure to leave the middle of the sign free of leaves. 

Tropical DIY Hello Sign step 3 part 1
Tropical DIY Hello Sign step 3 part 2
Step
4

Use a small piece of waxed paper to smooth down the leaves.  Cut off the excess leaves that are hanging off the sign. 

Tropical DIY Hello Sign step 4
Step
5

Spray paint a Large Galvanized Metal Hello Cutout with gold spray paint.  Use hot glue or E6000® to adhere the cutout to the front of the wood sign. 

Tropical DIY Hello Sign step 5
Step
6

Use hot glue to lightly adhere wood beads onto Bamboo Skewer.  This makes the wood beads easier to paint.  Paint the beads using a flat bristled paint brush and acrylic paint

Tropical DIY Hello Sign step 6
Step
7

Once the beads are dry, string them along with Colorful Tassel Charms onto a length of jute cording.  Glue the ends of the jute cording to the back of the wood sign, allowing the beaded garland to drape across the top of the sign. 

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Step
8

This sign is the perfect addition to your entryway shelf and a great way to greet your house guests.  Be sure to check out our other Tropical Vibes Entryway Décor Ideas here

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