Friday, October 29, 2010

Coffeehouse Sign

For those who know me, know that I love coffee and no matter what time of day, there is always coffee brewing in my home. 

I have been wanting to make a  “coffeehouse” sign and I have  finally done it!   

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I used scraps of lumber and chair rail trim that I had on hand.  I stained it walnut and then painted it all white. 

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My first thought was to leave it all white and stencil black lettering but I changed my mind.  I wanted a little more color so that the top trim would stand out.  I ended up painting the bottom red. 

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Using my Cricut, I made a COFFEEHOUSE stencil.    Immediately after I stenciled, I sanded and lightly rubbed the walnut stain over it with a cloth. 

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What do you think….should I have gone with my first thought and left it white with black lettering or would you leave it as is?    

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Did you know that the definition of a coffeehouse  is a place where coffee and other refreshments are served and people gather for conversation and entertainment.   Well, I think this coffeehouse sign best describes my home.  

Gail

26 comments:

  1. Love it. I think it is totally perfect the way it is. So clever and looks fabulous over the window. Hugs, Marty

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  2. I think it looks great! I am a coffee junky too. Can drink it at 9 p.m. and still sleep! lol I have one that is walnut with cream letters. It is metal. I love the red in yours! Its a keeper.

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  3. I have a sign too. Mine is litle and sits next to my Keurig and says "Coffee is not a drug it's a vitamin".

    Your sign would be right at home in my house too.
    You did a wonderful job giving the sign a new and imporant life in your kitchen!!! The red is so striking.
    I'll grab my mug and be right over!
    Yvonne

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  4. Oh it turned out great! I love it :) I'm with you....gotta have my coffee :D Have a great weekend!

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  5. I love coffee too and this sign is just the best! Love it.

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  6. I think the color combination looks great & I like how you weathered it by adding stain. I found you @ Tater Tots & Jello

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  7. I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :)

    Your feature will appear in the main Craft Gossip RSS feed, on the main home page and can be found directly here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/coffeehouse-sign/

    If you would like a "featured by" button, you can grab one here!
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

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  8. I think your sign is fabulous. I love everything about it. Saw you at SNS.

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  9. Your sign turned out fabulous! Love the red... Love that you incorporated the molding on it...

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  10. I love the red, can never go wrong with red! Great job on the sign!

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  11. You wouldn't, by chance, have an etsy shop where we could get our own 'coffeehouse' sign??? Please.

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  12. Love it just the way it is! The pop of red chimes in so nice with your window treatments.

    Guess you'll just have to make a white one so you can trade off as you desire. :)

    Donna

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  13. I think it is just perfect as it is! It goes so well with the valance. Love it!

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  14. Your sign turned out wonderful! I don't drink coffee but I could see one done with the word "Cocoa" on it :D Thanks for the inspiration

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  15. It perfectly matches your kitchen the way you've done it - great!

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  16. i like the antiqued look!

    which lettering did you use to get it that height/blocky?

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  17. I love those curtains. Did you make them? The coffeehouse sign is great as well. Great job! Love the color.

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  18. I love that! Great job! That fits perfectly in that space and it was fun getting another peek at your beautiful kitchen!
    Vanessa

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  19. Your sign looks wonderful and if you like it, then you did it the right way! I think you would have been sorry if you had left it white with black lettering. You have a very sweet "coffeehouse" going there~
    Hugs, Cindy

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  20. That's so pretty! I love it! I'm going to make a similar one that says "Beach House"!

    I think I'm in love with your window treatments. I love the bubbly look of those. Did you make them? I'm going to use your search option and see if you have a tute for those. I'd like to make some that are functional-- like roman blinds but that look bubbly like that. Surely there's a way to do it cheap?

    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Love this! I don't do features too often on my blog, but I did today and included your post. Thanks! http://www.craftsbyamanda.com/2011/03/13-vintage-signs-for-project.html

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  22. HI Gail! Love this!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I featured it today on my post. Stop by and see what you think! =)

    http://redefiningc.blogspot.com/2011/03/while-toodling-through-daily-blogs-i.html

    Great inspiration!

    Thanks so much for your creativity.

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  23. *ugh* sorry Gail...that link was crazy so I had to repost the post. =)

    This is the correct link:
    http://redefiningc.blogspot.com/2011/03/vintage-inspired-coffeehouse-sign.html

    Have a great day!

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