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How to Make a Coffee Bar Sign

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A coffee bar sign was not what I had in mind. I almost didn’t take part in this month’s Thrifty Chicks makeover. Our theme this month is “kitchen” and I had no idea what to make, upcycle or work on. In the last minute frenzy, I ran out to the local thrift store in hopes of getting inspired. The pressure is on. I strolled into the thrift store still wearing my plaid pajama pants and I’m sure I was a sight for sore eyes. Things were different, I noticed that they were completely rearranging the store and it was a bit chaotic. I tried my best to avoid the furniture section. As I mentioned in my painted layers post I do not NEED any more furniture.

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My Thrift Store Find

I kept my browsing to the area filled with kitchen items, glassware, trays, and chotskies. Then I saw it. I couldn’t look away. And I couldn’t help but laugh at it too. This solid wood wall hanging with raised woodland creatures. At first glance, it appeared to be a tray but the back had a sawtooth hanger for hanging on the wall. I think I can make this into a coffee bar sign.

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What? The price tag was only $4.99 for this sweet deal of Bambi and it’s furry friends.

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But when I got to the register the clerk only charged me $2.99. I’m assuming in the spirit of rearranging and reorganizing the store they dropped a few prices. It must be my lucky day 😉

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Thrifty Chicks

As I mentioned at the beginning I’ve joined up with a few other great bloggers in a monthly creative share. This month we are all focusing on the theme ‘kitchen.’ Some may upcycle or paint, some may create a new project. Make sure to check out the other projects towards the end of the post!

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How to Make a Coffee Bar Sign

MATERIALS NEEDED / SOURCE LIST

  • Cricut Machine
  • Orbital Sander
  • Mouse Sander
  • Stencil Foam Dabber
  • Spray Adhesive
  • Sandpaper
  • Ninja coffee maker
  • Specialty Coffee Storage Jar

Preparing My Thrift Store Find

To give you a clearer picture of the thrift store sign check out these close up photos. The center features a deer with birds on its back.    wooden sign, thrift store find, wooden deer

There are a squirrel and a bunny in each corner.thrift store sign, wooden sign, bunny,

These woodland creatures aren’t flush with the surface, they are actually raised. thrift store find, wooden sign, squirrel, woodland creatures

They need to go. Bye-bye Bambi and friends. For the majority of the surface, I used my orbital sander to remove the raised animals. dewalt sander, orbital sander, sand wooden sign

To get into the corners, I broke out the handheld mouse sander. thrift store find, upcycle, mouse sander

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Gone. sanded wooden sign

Painting a Wooden Coffee Bar Sign

After sanding and cleaning the sign is painted in a warm gray that will pair perfectly with my kitchen. gray paint, chalk paint, non toxic paint,

Two coats of gray and you would never know that there were ever deer and squirrels here before. You can find great quality furniture paint and stain online HERE. An added bonus, when painting furniture, you want to make sure to use a quality non-toxic furniture paint.

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Creating a Stencil with the Cricut Explore Air

I confess that I am still rather new at using my Cricut machine. But I’m excited to learn more and more and drive my girlfriends crazy with questions at the same time. Check out more stenciled projects by clicking here: STENCILcricut explore air, stencil machine, cricut,

I rummaged through my drawers of Cricut supplies to figure out which material to use to create a stencil. Times like these I think there is such a thing as too many options. cricut supplies, stencil making, stencil suppliesI measured the size of the sign area that will become my coffee bar sign. meaureThen, I decided to wing it and tape two pieces of Cricut paper together to make sure the stencil is long enough. Time to create a stencil. Following the steps in the Cricut program and the advice of my fellow blogger pals, I cut out my coffee bar sign saying. “Start each day with Coffee and Gratitude”cricut machine, explore air

Stenciling the Wooden Sign

Using adhesive spray I placed the stencil onto the wooden sign. coffee bar, stencil sign, cricut, thrift store, upcycle

Next, using a stencil foam dabber (pouncer) I pounce a little vanilla colored paint onto my sign.

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Stencil Reveal

Once satisfied that the letters are painted and dry I was able to carefully lift off the stencil. stencil, coffee bar sign, cricut machine, upcycle

Not too shabby! The surface was lightly sanded and the edges distressed prior to sealing. coffee bar sign, stencil, cricut

Ready to make your own stencils and so much more? Get your very own Cricut machine here: CRICUT.

Not ready to make your own stencils? There are ready made stencils available online here at my all time favorite stencil shop: STENCILS.

Coffee Bar Sign from Thrift Store Find

Though the pressure was on to get this project done, I am quite happy with it. I also look forward to more projects using the Cricut machine. My new sign now sits with my Ninja coffee maker to remind me how to start each day. (Not that I really need the reminder) 😉 Would you have walked right past that wooden sign or would you have scooped it up? I’d love to hear your ideas of what you would do with it!

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Wait Don’t Go! It’s Thrifty Chicks Time

A few of my creative and talented blogger friends and I have joined together in a monthly Thrifty Chicks project share.  We get together on the second Wednesday of each month and will have a theme for each month’s project. This month we are focusing on anything kitchen related. Let’s see what my friends are up to! Make sure to click the links below the image to check out all the amazing projects that my bloggy girls are working on this month. In case you missed last months Thrifty Chicks post you can still catch it here: Painting Outdoor Adirondack Chairs.

 

  1. Adirondack Girl at Heart – Christmas in July Kitchen DIY Project 
  2. The Interior Frugalista – DIY Silverware Wind Chimes
  3. Thrifty Rebel Vintage – How to Make Repurposed Strainer Flowers
  4. Lora Bloomquist – Sewing Machine Drawer Kitchen Organizer
  5. Shoppe No. 5 – Kitchen Cabinet Door to Towel Holder
  6. Just the Woods – How to Make a Coffee Bar Sign
  7. Little Vintage Cottage – What to Do with Random Kitchen Do-Dads

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  1. Lora Bloomquist says

    July 12, 2017 at 9:44 am

    O.K, have to admit the vintage-lover in me kind of liked Bambi and friends, but your refresh is definitely cool! Think I could have a lot of serious fun with a Cricut machine…maybe a future purchase; have a friend that has one…suppose I could play on hers for a while;) Great job!

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 12, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      thank you! 🙂

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  2. tania says

    July 12, 2017 at 9:50 am

    It turned out beautiful kandice! I’m so glad you decided to participate!

    Tania

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 12, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      thanks, me too!!

      Reply
  3. Marie says

    July 12, 2017 at 11:16 am

    Your coffee sign is awesome, Kandice! I’m so jealous you have a Cricut machine. I have been asking Santa for 3 years for one. The stencil ability would be endless. Maybe this year I’ll tell Santa how much money I’d save not having to buy stencils and I bet that will seal the deal.

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 12, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Absolutely!! Stencils can get expensive!

      Reply
  4. Brandi says

    July 12, 2017 at 11:23 am

    what material did you use for the stencil, and what adhesive spray? Love this!

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 12, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      I used plain cricut paper and I used the Elmers adhesive spray ( I linked to all the adhesive sprays in case you preferred a different brand) 🙂

      Reply
  5. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintage says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:08 pm

    Love how your sign turned out Kandice! The saying is perfect. I really need me a circuit machine.

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 12, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      thank you! Ive had it for almost a year and Im just now starting to use it lol

      Reply
  6. Debrashoppeno5 says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:11 pm

    As cute as Bambi was back in the day it was time for a refresh. The coffee sign is just right. I really like the tutorial on the Cricut. I am glad you did get inspired and came up with a fabulous project.

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 12, 2017 at 2:03 pm

      thank you so much!

      Reply
  7. Diana says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    LOVE this sentiment Kandice–reminders of gratefulness are so needed in this world 🙂 Great reuse of an item badly in need of a facelift 🙂

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  8. Pat Watson says

    July 12, 2017 at 5:12 pm

    How could you not take it home. Such possibilities. Love what you’ve done with it. A neighbour gave me a small table top, with a scalloped edge. I’m still waiting for the legs, which he has yet to ffind in his somewhat chaotic shed. I did think about using it for some sort of sign but Im holding out for the legs.!

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 12, 2017 at 8:55 pm

      so many options! thats awesome

      Reply
  9. Vangie says

    July 23, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    I love the sign. Great job!

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    • kandice kullmann says

      July 24, 2017 at 9:20 am

      thank you so much !!

      Reply
  10. Chris says

    October 23, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    Hi, I just got a cricut and am going to do this sign for my first project.
    Can you help me out and email the svg file or just tell me which font you used. I just found your blog and signed up.

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