Easy Stenciled Wood Coffee Sign
I am a coffee lover. I'm especially partial to a fresh brewed cup first thing in the morning. I can function without coffee, but I would rather not. Getting the family ready and out the door is just easier after a cup of coffee. I have a little coffee station in my kitchen with all our essentials, including this upcycled coffee mug holder. This past week I made another wood coffee sign for my kitchen that sums up exactly how I feel about coffee.
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I typically make my coffee in a regular old pot. I have tried a Keurig but wasn't a huge fan of the waste or the process. Last month, on a whim, I bought a pour over brewer. This simple little tool paired with a cone filter makes the most amazing cup of coffee! I am not a coffee snob and didn't think I'd be interested in something like this but Wow, seriously this little cone is so worth the $5 and few minutes it takes to make a cup. If you love, or even just like, coffee. Or if you want to try and break your coffee shop habit give this tool a try.
On to the wood coffee sign!
I made this sign using my Silhouette and a few other materials.
I started with a 1x10 board and cut an 18" piece. I stained it using a dark saddle color and let it dry for just over 24 hours. I find my stencils and paint adhere much better when the stain is completely dry.
I designed my sign using Silhouette software. I laid everything out on my computer then cut it out of ConTact paper. I love using this for stencils, it sticks nicely and peels off easily leaving crisp lines.
I laid out my stencil on the wood then added a border using painters tape. Then I used white craft paint and a sponge brush to finish this sign. When using a sponge brush I use very little paint and an up and down motion so the paint does not bleed under the stencil.
Once the sign is fully painted I let it set for a few minutes then remove the stencil and let it fully dry.
This sign is going up in my kitchen near the coffee station. I love what it adds to the room and how perfectly it sums up my love for coffee.
Thanks for visiting!
Are you using contact paper in the printer instead of copy paper
No I cut the contact paper with a Silhouette then stick that to the wood to paint around it. Hope that helps.