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Coffee? Why of course! -DIY Decorative Coffee sign


The smell of coffee brewing is something I smell every morning in our home. My husband is in love with coffee. I too enjoy my morning cup of coffee, but I can actually go without it on some days. (I love chai tea lattes, and tea. Every morning I can hear our coffee grinder go off, and what comes next is the wonderful aroma of coffee throughout the house.

When we bought our house, I had in mind to do something to incorporate my husband's love for coffee into our kitchen. While my husband was deployed on his last tour over in Iraq, I decided to do a cafe/coffee themed kitchen. (I love it) And I'm still finding new items to add to our kitchen's theme.

Today as I was in the garage straightening up a little, I came across some scrap wood my husband had stashed away. Of course I thought to myself "I can totally take this and do something cute with it."




DIY DECORATIVE COFFEE SIGN (using chalkboard paint)

-Scrap wood
-Chalkboard paint
-paint-color of your choice for sides
-paint brush
-chalk

I applied a few layers of the chalkboard paint, allowed it to dry (drying times varies depending on what type of chalkboard paint you use) or if your impatient like I am, dry it using a blow dryer :)
I then took some paint (Burgundy color) and painted the sides and top of the board. After allowing the paint to dry, you are ready to write on your board. All done! Yes it was really that simple.

 
 
 

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  1. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    That's a good idea I can't wait till it gets warmer so I can clean the garage and find things I can use for crafting and what we don't need so I can sell

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  2. StephanieMarch 28, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Miriam, thank you so much! Oh yes it's amazing what all you can find while cleaning :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Yes, great idea! If we ever get any warm weather I plan to clean out both my garages.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    Aww...that's so nice. I have never worked with chalkboard paint but it seems like a great way to decorate and make it personal!
    Jayne
    Handmade Cuties!

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  5. StephanieMarch 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Thank you Betty! :)

    Jayne, thank you! It sure is a great way, and you can write whatever you like on it. :)

    Thank you ladies for commenting! I appreciate it!

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  6. Marcy Nell HansonMarch 28, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    First off, I love the sign! It would so fit in my kitchen!
    Second, I've been nominated for an award and the beauty is that you in turn pay it forward and nominate others. I choose you! If you're interested, it's the Liebter Blogging Award. Answer a few ?'s about you for your readers, and then share the love!
    Check it out on here: http://nomaybebaby.blogspot.com
    I hope to see you there!

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  7. Crafts a la ModeMarch 28, 2013 at 8:43 PM

    Hi, I'd love to have you share this at What to do Weekends Party. Following also. Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/03/what-to-do-weekends-12.html

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  8. StephanieMarch 28, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Marcy, thank you so much! I also nominated you last week or so when I received the award, I forgot to mention it on your blog! :)

    Linda, thanks! I sure will check out your weekend party! :)

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  9. Jennifer DawnApril 4, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    Great project! I'd love for you to stop by my weekly link party and link this up. http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.com/2013/04/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-36.html

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  10. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Thanks for linking up this post to The Best Blog Recipe’s Weekend re-Treat #10!

    I know I’m running a little bit behind in pinning but I wanted to stop by and pin your image to My Link Parties Craft/DIY & Recipe Boards while I was here.

    Hope to see you link up again at the party this week that just went LIVE for the weekend!

    Shauna
    http://thebestblogrecipes.blogspot.com/
    http://ready2loseweight.blogspot.com/

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