Simple Farmhouse Decor: Mini DIY Basket Labels

Make the sweetest mini pallet signs to use as DIY basket labels with only a few supplies – the perfect way to add simple farmhouse decor and organization to your home.

Hi friends!

Welcome back to another month of simple farmhouse decor – a series on the first Sunday of the month where I share an easy DIY to get that fixer upper look!

Here are some of the projects I’ve completed in the past:

DIY Rustic Picture Frame | Simple Summer Farmhouse Centerpiece | Fabric Washi Tape Pumpkin Place Setting | DIY Lettered Chalkboard Sign | Mason Jar “Choose Joy” Display

If you’ve been following along recently, you know that we are in the middle of a crazy, insane, 6-week challenge called the One Room Challenge.  We are making a shared boys’ bedroom for both boys (I guess that’s obvious, right?!)

My whole farmhouse, rustic decor, and DIYs have been put on hold while we finish up the room … THIS WEEK!  Gosh, I am SO excited to be done.

Check out our progress so far here:

• One Room Challenge {Week 6}: A Shared Boys Bedroom Reveal
• One Room Challenge {Week 5}: Finishing Touches
• One Room Challenge {Week 4}: How to Install Cement Tiles
• One Room Challenge {Week 2}: Inspiration and Design Plan
• One Room Challenge {Week 3}: Shared Boys Bedroom Progress
• One Room Challenge {Week 1]: A Shared Boys Bedroom

But, knowing me, I couldn’t complete an entire room without including at least one farmhouse decor DIY.  It’s basically a mortal sin.

Hence, DIY basket labels 🙂  Bonus!  They are SO simple to make and cost just a few dollars.

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How to Make Basket Labels from Mini Pallet Signs

Step 1: Stain wood.

First, apply your dark stain all over the mini pallet (front and back).  This was done using an old paint brush.

Step 2: Apply white wax coating.

Once dry, use another old paint brush to apply the white wax.  No need to cover the entire surface; a very little bit will do.

Step 3: Wipe off excess white wax.

Immediately after applying a little wax, wipe the excess off with a clean paper towel.  Make sure to wipe in the same manner (i.e. side to side or up and down) and rub the excess wax evenly over the whole surface.

You end up with the sweetest hint of whitewash.  Ahh don’t you love rustic DIYs??

Step 4: Use a marker to label the wood.

Lastly, use your black sharpie to write whatever basket you are labeling.  For the kiddo’s room, I’m creating DIY basket labels for craft supplies and toys.

I free-handed them (YIKES!) and kind of wish I had done an image transfer to get a nice pretty font.  But, I still think they look pretty farmhouse chic!

The Final Product: Farmhouse Style DIY Basket Labels!

Alright, friends!  Back to getting the shared boys’ bedroom completely DONE!!  I cannot wait!

Remember to check back on Wednesday to see the entire shared boys bedroom reveal!

Wishing you a joyful day!