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August 2, 2016

DIY Vintage Inspired Bakery Sign

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Have you ever wanted to make a custom sign for your home but didn’t know how? There are a lot of different ways to create a wooden sign and I’m going to show you a very simple tutorial that anyone can do. Once you get the base built, you can stain it, paint it, draw on it, stencil it, etc. The possibilities are endless.

Vintage Bakery Sign Tutorial

I love a good farmhouse sign, so I put a vintage twist to mine. You can make yours more fun with bright colors, or even personalize it.

DIY rustic bakery sign

I wanted my sign to have a real authentic vintage look, as if the owner just threw pieces of scrap wood together to hang a piece in his shop. So I left mine really rugged and imperfect. When I’m out hunting for antiques, I often think of the story behind each piece, who owned it? Where did it come from? Was it meaningful? So when I create new pieces I want them to feel like they have a story too.

Vintage Rolling Pins

And how cute are these adorable rolling pins I picked up form Dot & Bo?

Supplies

  • 7 Pieces of wood measuring 21″x3″X1″
  • 2 Pieces of wood measuring 18″x3x1″
  • 14 1 1/2″ Wood Screws
  • Wood Glue
  • Clamps
  • Rag
  • White Chalky Paint
  • Black Paint
  • Small Paint Brush
  • Stencil Of Choice
  • 220 Grit Sand Paper

Cut Wood

Start by laying out your pieces of wood. You and gently sand down the edges if needed.

Gluing Boards Together

Place a thin line of glue on the side of each piece of wood and stack them together. This step isn’t always necessary, but it helps to fill the cracks between the wood.

Clamping Wood

Clamp the wood together.

Wiping Glue

Gently wipe away any access wood.

Let it dry for at least 12 hours.

Boards on Back of Sign

Flip the piece over and place the two remaining pieces of wood on top and secure them using the wood screws. Make sure one screws goes into each plank.

Chalk PaintAt this point you can paint it, stain it or leave it natural. I gave mine two coats of white chalky paint.

stencil supplies

Pick out your stencil. I created mine using my Silhouette machine (get it here), but you can buy your own at the craft store, on Amazon or Etsy.

painting

Gently brush on a small amount of black acrylic paint. Remember to not over saturate the brush to prevent seepage.

Let it dry and slowly remove the stencil.

You can use sand paper to gently distress the sign, or leave it as is.

Vintage Bakery Sign Tutorial

Now you have a beautiful custom sign to display or give away as a gift!

 

Note: A version of this post was first published on Angie’s List. 

About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. Dorelle says

    August 2, 2016 at 9:45 am

    I’m embarrassed to say this I ought a Silouette machine 3 years ago and it has never been out of the box. I’m not even sure how to hook it up . What material did you use to make that Bakery Sign . Like I said I’m a newbie don’t know what to buy and where do you get it. many thanks

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      August 8, 2016 at 10:29 am

      Hey Dorelle! There are so many different things you can do with a Silhouette, it can be a little overwhelming. I used Vinyl and Transfer Paper to create my sign. You can view a tutorial here on how to create a stencil on your machine and use it on a sign: http://designdininganddiapers.com/2015/11/diy-outdoor-christmas-sign-silhouette-black-friday-deals/

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  2. Angela Boone says

    July 30, 2017 at 11:31 pm

    This sign is so simple and so lovely!! I want to make one!!

    Reply
  3. Angie @Knick of Time says

    August 2, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    This is just adorable! Thanks for sharing it at Talk of the Town at Knick of Time. I chose it as my DIY feature for next week’s party & pinned it!
    Angie @ http://www.knickoftime.net

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