Monday, February 11, 2013

Need Coffee? Here's Your Sign!

I do love me some fresh brewed coffee. Funny thing is, I have only been a coffee drinker for three years.  But when I finally started drinking it, I dove in whole heartily and haven't looked back ;).  I don't have it every day, but when I do, I like it strong (but sugared and milked up) and I like it BIG.  My love of java inspired this sign.
I joined together some pallet wood and painted it in cream.  I then printed out some words in a couple different fonts.  I used the pencil transfer method, which means I scribble pencil all over the back.
I then tape the words in place and trace over the letters with a ball point pen. They leave a faint outline on the wood.
I hand paint from there. They are not perfect, but that is okay.  I am trying to recreate a vintage, hand-lettered sign.


A little sanding and light stain finished the look. Hope you get to enjoy a fresh brewed cup soon!

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22 comments:

  1. Flat Creek FarmFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    That turned out awesome! Great job! I could almost smell that coffee too ;) -Tammy

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  2. My Repurposed LifeFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    love your sign Becky--but I hate coffee! :)

    it's really a great sign.
    gail

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  3. Phyllis @Around the HouseFebruary 11, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    Your sign turned out so cool, who would ever think it was not just an old beat up sign with the vintage words...great job

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  4. Being HomeFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    This turned out fantastic! Love how you did your own lettering. :)

    Julie

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  5. MariaelenaFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    This is great!...love it..:)
    Mariaelena

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  6. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseFebruary 12, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    Your sign is perfcet!

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  7. Jana@Transformations From the HeartFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Looks great!

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  8. RainFebruary 12, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Love this! Are u selling them?!

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  9. Kim~madeinadayFebruary 12, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    What a cute sign! Letter look great!
    Kim

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  10. Art and SandFebruary 12, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Thank you so much for the tutorial on how to get the letters on. I will try this soon.

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  11. UnknownFebruary 12, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    this would look so perfect in my kitchen!

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  12. Pres. EleniFebruary 12, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    LOVE IT!!! I love my coffee the same way too!

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  13. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:20 PM

    So cute! And I love me my coffee every day (or headache city!!). I just got a bunch of vintage crates w/large pieces
    of wood. Kept trying to think of what to paint on them. This is perfect! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Beth@Makemeprettyagain.comFebruary 12, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    And I just noticed you're in Bozeman! My cousin Judy has lived there for 25 years! I have to come visit!

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  15. Carla February 13, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    I love your sign! I think I will try my hand at making one. That is such a great idea to transfer the letters, I have not heard of that process before. Brilliant! You have the best ideas.

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  16. UnknownFebruary 14, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    I am absolutely in love!!!

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  17. Stampin' VMG206February 14, 2013 at 3:17 PM

    I love it! Thank you so much for providing detailed instruction.
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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  18. UnknownFebruary 24, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Did you stencil the cup graphic as well?

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  19. Althea's NicheSeptember 18, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    A very nice idea! This saves a lot of money. I really love coffee, and having my own coffee shop is one of my dreams. ♥

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  20. UnknownAugust 7, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    can this be purchased?

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  21. UnknownAugust 9, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    Hello! I absolutely LOVE your sign. We just bought a new home, and I am making a coffee station. This sign would look FAB in this area! Could I buy one from you????

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:30 PM

    I love this! Beautiful work!! I have a question if you wouldn't mind helping me. How did you finish it off with a light enough coat of stain as not to cover up your work? Thanks!

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!

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