How to Create Eye-Catching Signs for Your Next Bake Sale!
Hosting a bake sale or fundraising event for Cookies for Kids' Cancer is a great way to get involved in raising funds for pediatric cancer research. But to truly stand out, you need an eye-catching sign that gets noticed!
\With just a few simple materials and some creativity, you can make a sign that not only draws people in but also shares the heart behind your bake sale.
Start with the Basics
Check around your house for large paper or old boxes—they make great sign bases! You can also grab affordable supplies like cardboard and poster board at the dollar store for a bold, budget-friendly display. A little creativity goes a long way in making your sign stand out!
Use Bright Colors to Grab Attention
One of the most important elements of a good bake sale sign is to USE COLOR! When people are walking by, you want your sign to pop! Think bright neon shades or bold primary colors like red, blue, yellow, and green—these will immediately draw people’s attention. Use markers, colored pen or paints to fill in the background and text.
Big and Bold Text
Make sure the text on your sign is large enough to be readable from a distance. Big letters, bold fonts, and clear messaging will help people quickly understand what you’re selling and why it’s worth stopping by. A simple “Bake Sale for Kids’ Cancer” is all you need, but you can get creative with playful fonts or fun doodles around the text to add some personality. Check out this post for ideas!
💡 Tip: Trace block letters out on the cardboard with a pencil FIRST before you use paint or markers!
Get Crafty
People love seeing what they’re buying! Draw or cut out images of cookies or cupcakes to add to your sign. You could even use real cookie shapes if you have some craft supplies on hand. Stickers, glitter, or images of happy kids enjoying cookies can give your sign an extra personal touch.
Use a Catchy Slogan or Fun Tagline
A fun and simple tagline can make all the difference. Whether it’s something heartfelt like“Be A Good Cookie”, “Let’s make the letter C stand for Cookies”, “Kids Helping Kids” or “Bake A Difference”! Make sure your slogan ties into the overall theme of the bake sale and connects back to the mission of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. The goal is to make people smile and feel compelled to support the cause!
Add Directional Arrows or Fun Features
If your bake sale is set up in a busy spot or on a large campus, consider adding arrows or directional signs that guide people to your table. You can create little signs with arrows saying, “Follow the Smell of Cookies!” or “Baking for a Cause this Way!
Ready to get involved? Hosting a bake sale or fundraising event is a fun and meaningful way to support pediatric cancer research, and a great sign can help you make an even bigger impact! With a little creativity, bold colors, and a catchy slogan, you’ll have customers lining up to support the cause. Sign up to host a bake sale today and a member of our team will contact you. Want to learn more about Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and how your support makes a difference? Read our story.