Farm Style Vintage Grocery Signs

I saw a real vintage Butter & Sugar sign in the May Country Sampler and just fell in love with it. Of course it wasn't for sale and those are kind of rare and pricey if you actually happen to find one. Well I'm poor and impatient .... so ... we make due!

Midge and I got up early this morning and decided to make our little vintage market signs. She always checks my supplies and makes sure I have everything that I need.... Thanks Midge!

Let's see:
Wood
Stencils
Craft paint (black and cream)
Sponge brushes
Wood stain
Painter's tape
Sharpie black permanent pen
Ruler
Various tools for distressing.... Hammer, Sand Paper, and Steel,
Ribbon

Paint your wood piece first and let it dry.
Enjoy your coffee...

Arrange your lettering and stencil ...
Some tips for you regarding the stenciling.
Load your sponge then wipe it till it is almost dry. I know that sound wasteful but you will get a much cleaner line. In a swirling motion, start lightly from the edges in.
Use these tips and you should be able to obtain a nice clean letter.

I wanted a boarder on the MILK sign, so I taped it off and they used a metal ruler to just draw a
straight line. I know... it's totally cheating... but it's a short cut that works.

I forgot to take pictures of the next step... But all you do is just rough up the paint with sand paper. I hit it with a hammer and then rubbed it good with steel wool. After that... I just wiped a coat of wood stain over the whole thing and then quickly wiped it off. Let it dry until it isn't sticky anymore.

I then just glued a ribbon to the back.....

And there you have it.

Vintage Grocery Signs