I’ve wanted to make a sign for an awesome friend for a while now. You see my friend Hailey is one of those girls you just love right away. She’s funny, outgoing, supportive, super crafty, and will let you have a cup of dish soap when you realize you have a sink full of dishes to wash but loading 3 kids up to take to the store for the third time is too exhausting to even think about. Ahem, not that that’s ever happened. ;)
When I was taking the photography course she came across some cute mini trifle dishes that she thought would be great to stage photos with, I of course loved them. I knew I wanted to give her something in return but I wasn’t sure what would be. Then a few weeks ago when I talked about my love for turquoise accessories she made me some pretty turquoise earrings. So while in her kitchen one day I realized I could give her a handmade coffee sign. Her kitchen has a fun coffee theme and she’s always talking about adding more to it. I knew then that I wanted to make her a distressed coffee sign as a thank you gift.
Material used:
unfinished wood plaque
Folk Art acrylic paint in burnt umber
light brown vinyl from My Vinyl Direct
transfer paper
I only used one coat of paint for the sign. I planned on sanding it down a bit so the one coat helped give it the distressed look I was going for.
My three favorite appliances: MacBook pro, Silhouette Cameo, and Kitchen Aid stand mixer. Sigh someday I won’t have to craft in the kitchen.
Once my designed was cut I used transfer paper to apply it onto the plaque. And that’s it! I love the way it came out and luckily she does too. :)
What a fun project. Wouldn’t it be cute in a kitchen or even better, a little breakfast nook?!
Thanks for sharing! xoxo, Tauni
That’s so cute! Perfect for a coffee themed kitchen or just about any kitchen.
Love the simpleness. Don’t you just love the silhouette?
Super cute! What a great gift idea; I think my mom would love it :-) I’d be thrilled if you want to link this up to my current link party! https://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/07/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-7/
Cute! Annnd I just had to say I think the kitchen is the perfect place to craft! Not that I’m speaking from experience or anything! hehe ;)
This turned out great! I’m eager to try it out.
This is so cute! And what a lovely gift!
I too, craft in my kitchen…so you are not alone!!
Thanks so much for stopping by to link up!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ashley
Your sign turned out great and I LOVE that it’s coffee! That’s about the order of my favorite appliances too… :)
Really cute sign- love the distressing! Visiting from tt&j :)
I think this looks great. I’d love something like this in my kitchen.
I can’t imagine life without my morning cup of coffee – I LOVE your distressed coffee sign. Would be perfect for a kitchen! Have a great weekend!
Love this! http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com
saw you at chic and crafty, and this project is the epitome of both words! love your project. i’ve got one of your favorite appliances (kitchen aid stand mixer) and wish i had the other two… i’m not that crafty so i don’t think i’ll ever get the cameo, but the laptop perhaps.
great work!
LOVE this!! I’m a coffee nut! The one thing on my Christmas list this year is a Silhouette!! I’d love for you to share this at my party if you get a chance…https://oneartmama.blogspot.com/2012/07/shine-on-fridays-36-and-giveaway.html
I am inviting you to come and share this in my Show Your Stuff blog hop:
https://juliejewels1.blogspot.com/2012/07/show-your-stuff-32-molasses-white.html
Love this! I have a coffee themed kitchen. if I had a Cameo I would totally make this. Found you through A Night Owl’s linky party!
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Hey Crystal!
It’s been awhile. I craft in my kitchen/dining room too. One day, grasshopper. One day…
:)
I finally busted out that Cameo. Finally. Why was I so scared of it???
Love the sign. You should sell them!
N
OH my.. It’s lovely! I love it!
Thanks for sharing at Create & Inspire! I will be featuring your project today. :)
XO Angie
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