Perfect for your home decor is this BUT FIRST COFEE DIY sign which was a thrift store transformation.
BUT FIRST COFFEE DIY SIGN
Wanna know what’s funny about this project? Neither The Mister or I drink coffee, but when I was thinking of an upcycle for this thrift store watermelon sign- a coffee cup is what came to mind.
This just might be gifted to someone down the road.
This little watermelon sign was a Goodwill 50% off find. It was a whopping – $1.50.
Coffee Sign Supplies
Now, you may not find a watermelon sign but just look around your local thrift store and you never know what you will find.
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- Sign
- Orbital Sander
- Needle-nose Pliers
- Screwdriver
- Paper Towel
- Tac cloth
- Stain
- Letter D, for handle
- Coping Saw
- Glue Gun
- White Pencil
- GOOD Eraser
- White Paint Pen
Coffee Sign Instructions
- First, with pliers, the wire was removed from each side.
- The crow was taken off with the screwdriver prying between the two pieces.
- The piece was then sanded, using an orbital sander, to get down to the wood. Note – A few spots of paint were left to provide a bit of rustic look to it.
- A tac cloth was used to remove any dust.
- With a paper towel, the stain was used all over the wood – let dry for at least 8 hours.
- Using an example of the writing desired, a white pencil was used to lightly free form the saying on the wood.
- Next, trace over the pencil using the paint pen. I’m, obviously, not a perfectionist so if you want perfect letters, you may want to use a stencil.
- Erased any extra marks.
- The D was cut, using a coping saw, to get the angle need for the handle.
- Where the handle would be glued on, the area was lightly sanded to get the glue to adhere.
- If desired, a picture hanger could be added to the back to hang on the wall or you can use the 3M Command Strips – Velcro.
And for those of you who enjoy your liquid hug in the morning, this sign can be perfect for any coffee station.
More Thrift Store Transformations
Finally, here are a few more projects we think you will enjoy:
- DIY Thrift Store Sign Makeover -Farmhouse Style
- A Thrifted Picnic Basket Makeover
- Thrift Store DIY Farmhouse Round Shelf
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I love coffee, it’s my favorite drink and I have it everyday. I had to click as soon as I saw this. A coffee drinker will love this as a gift! I think my mom has a watermelon sign very similar to the one you used. Pinning!
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Jenny, I hope you get a chance to make one. I would love to see it if you do.
OMG I would have never purchased that watermelon thing. Haha! My eye was drawn to the big coffee cup though. This is super cool.
Michelle, Yeah, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with it – original idea was to turn it into a wreath – and then the coffee cup came.
Great re-do. I don’t even know what the original watermelon was, LOL! I agree, coffee must be first!! Visiting from Thrift Store Challenge.
Victoria, Oh, you didn’t see the watermelon? It is right before the tutorial.
Can’t begin my day without coffee! This is a perfect addition to any coffee bar. Love the total transformation. I won’t look at those thrift store watermelon sign the same now!
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Shirley, Thanks so much!!!
this will look good in my coffee shop!thank you so much for sharing this…looking forward to more concepts!
Luis, That is so awesome! If you make one we would love to see it on our share day on fb
This is amazing! I never would have seen a coffee mug! So creative!
Michelle, Isn’t that what is so great – We all see different things in our items.
This is the perfect touch to any coffee bar. I love the idea that you saw a coffee mug from a watermelon. The sign turned out great.
Debra, Isn’t it interesting the projects we all come up with? It’s so great to see all the different ideas around. Thanks for stopping by!
That is a mind-blowing transformation from the before to the after! You’ve done an amazing job. Very creative. Thank you for sharing.
Habiba, That is so sweet. Thank you!!!
No waaaaaays. How one earth did you see a coffee cup in a watermelon. That’s so cool Deborah. I would never in a million years have thought of that
Great find for this makeover! Super cute sign! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Kim, Appreciate you stopping by!!
How cute! After seeing tons of Etsy and Ebay signs with the phrase “but first coffee” I made my own, just printed it out and used a chalk-painted thrifted frame, came out nice! Link here http://littlehomesteadinboise.blogspot.com/2016/08/the-death-of-dependability-mystery.html
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Nancy, Isn’t it great to DIY our own?
I love this. You are very creative and talent. I love coffe, and go into withdrawal when I don’t get it in the morning. Yes, I know, I know, addict! I would lve to make this. Thank you for sharing.
Ivory, You are so kind. You never know what can end up being a coffee cup 🙂