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DIY Vintage Bakery Sign

Y’all, Pinterest is dangerous to me. When I spend more than 30 minutes a day on it, I find myself starting too many new projects. That being said, I was inspired by all the people on Pinterest who have “recreated” the BAKERY SIGN similar to the one that Joanna uses on Fixer Upper. I wanted one, but I didn’t want to pay the $70-$150 to purchase one from  other home decor stores. This is where I decided it was time to create my own DIY VINTAGE BAKERY SIGN

DIY Vintage Bakery Sign
How I made this Bakery Sign, inspired by the show “Fixer Upper”

I was excited about this picture transfer to wood project because I’ve been wanting a vintage wall saying for a while now to add to my modern farmhouse decor.

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Let’s start with the materials list:

  1. 1 by 6
  2. white paint– it doesn’t really matter what type of paint you use. I’ve shared a link to what I used.
  3. sand paper
  4. bakery sign printout from a laser printer Modern #20 Font (see more details below).
  5. Mod Podge

DIY VINTAGE BAKERY SIGN with an image transfer to wood

First, pick up a 1 by 6 from your local hardware store. It was only $4.95.

wood for the DIY bakery sign

Next, paint the board with a layer of white paint.  I did sand and “distress” it a little.

The next step involves having the letters printed for the DIY bakery sign.

NOTE: for this transfer method to work, the letters need to be printed from a LASER printer, not inkjet. Most home printers are inkjet.

I went to our local Office Depot and had them print INVERTED (very important) BAKERY letters in Modern #20 Font.

I measured the wood and told them to print the letters no larger than 5.5 inches wide. This came out to be 550 font size. They printed each letter on a separate 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper.

Next, I took the letters and arranged them on the wood as I saw fit. Word of advice; cut the paper down as small as you can around the letters. This makes it easier when you have to “rub off” the excess paper after it’s been transferred.

Next, take the Mod Podge and coat the letters. Then lay them face down on the wood.

image transfer to wood

I also covered the top of the DIY farmhouse sign with one coat of Mod Podge as well. Now for the waiting game.

I waited about 3 hours (wait until its completely dry) and then I took a damp washcloth and lightly scrubbed the top layer of paper away. The idea is that the paper will peel off and leave the black letters on the wood.

image transfer to wood

You can tell I am going for a more “distressed, vintage look.”

After I scrubbed as much off as I could, I painted one more layer of mod podge on the top to seal the letters on my vintage bakery sign. I love the way my new farmhouse decor sign was turning out!

How easy is that! With a little time and effort and not much money you can recreate the “DIY vintage Bakery Sign” look for under $10!

I love this image transfer to wood method because it’s so easy!

DIY bakery sign
DIY Vintage Bakery Sign

Here is a view of the DIY Bakery Sign styled for Christmas. To see more of my Christmas decor click HERE.

I hope this helps you create a few of your own farmhouse vintage style signs to add to your own decor!

Lindsey **

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  2. Chloe says:

    Hi, I love this a great simple statement piece that look is fairly easy to make #SharingtheBlogLove

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  5. I love this sign. Just wanted to stop by to let you know that I’m featuring it at this week’s link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2017/04/diy-wood-craft-projects-weekly-link.html

  6. Love your sign. I’ve read about technique but never tried it. You bet I will now. Thank you for sharing your charming sign at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!

  7. Debra says:

    That is darling! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday 🙂

  8. kerryanne says:

    Great job Lindsay!! Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week.

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  10. Diana says:

    Nice tutorial, Lindsey–anyone can do this–even me! Love the look and am so glad you linked the project up with us at Vintage Charm 🙂

  11. Wonderful tutorial Lindsey, I adore the large vintage signs in decor, this one came out great! Thanks for sharing your project at Fridays Furniture Fix!

  12. What a great project! I have had this on my to do list forever and seeing your project has inspired me once again 🙂

  13. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us at the Waste Not Wednesday Link Party. Looking forward to seeing more from you each week.

  14. firebirdwife says:

    Love this! So cute for the kitchen. Thanks for sharing at the Friday at the Fire Station link-up!

  15. kellienh says:

    I love this!! Thank you for sharing for the Waste not Wednesday Link party! You are my pick this week! It will be posted Tuesday night at 10pm EST

  16. Aw, man. I need to come to where you are. I just bought 1 x 6 boards at Lowe’s the other day, and they’re a full $8 where we are. Not a huge expense, but those little expenses add up, you know? Love your bakery sign, and appreciate the tip on laser printers. Now I know why I’ve never had success with this method. Thanks so much for joining the #happynowlinkup!

  17. Anne In The Kitchen says:

    So cute! I’m trying to get brave enough to make a “Farm Fresh Eggs” sign for my kitchen. Thanks, for sharing!

  18. sarena2s says:

    This is so cute! Thanks for sharing!

  19. Sandra Garth says:

    I wouldn’t want to pay that much either! Yours looks really great. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, have a great weekend.

  20. peachykeen32 says:

    Hi! I’m one of the co-hosts from the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Up. I love this beautiful DIY sign. My hubby and I are building our dream house, farm house style and i’m dreaming of all kinds of pretty, vintagey signs like this. I can totally see this in our new kitchen. Thank you for sharing.

  21. Sherry says:

    Cute look.

  22. robjodiefilogomo says:

    It’s so smart to just make your own sign!! What a great project!
    Jodie
    http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
    #Fandayfriday

  23. Good instructions on making this…. very nice. 🙂

  24. Colleen says:

    I really need to start making my own signs…you make it look so doable!

  25. What a darling sign! Thank you for sharing with us this week on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth!

  26. Lori Leeper says:

    Great technique. Love the way it came out. Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!

  27. Cheryl says:

    This turned out awesome and so much cheaper! Great job and thanks for sharing!

  28. Love this! Was drawn to it because I grew up with my parents owning a bakery. This came out beautifully!

  29. Kate says:

    This sign looks like it was so much fun to make! I wish I had the time to do one myself!

    Kate | TheOrganizedDream.com

  30. Bibi says:

    How cute! And it looks so easy! Thanks for sharing 🙂

  31. Lovely! This is a great DIY 🙂 thank you for sharing at Support Your Fellow Crafter!

  32. halzitoon says:

    Totally plan on doing this! I want it to say Gather for my dining room- thank you for the tutorial!

  33. pam says:

    I love it….great job.

  34. MmrliRuddy says:

    Your directions are great. They are so clear and specific. I probably would have never considered a project like this something I could do but your directions are so clear that it seems like something I can handle. Pinning this one to give it a try over the summer. Thanks for the inspiration.

  35. I am in love with this sign. Love it! I hope that you will join us at Family Joy Blog Link Up Party this week. Check us out http://thinking-outside-the-pot.com/?p=3499

  36. JESS44903 says:

    This is too cute! 🙂

    I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

  37. Patty Greenbacker says:

    Definitely lovely! Thanks for sharing the process!

    God bless,
    Patty

  38. A very effective look and easy to do too #CreativeMondays

  39. amyathealthhomeandheart says:

    This is great! I, too, always love these signs when I see them. I’m glad to know that I can make one for myself. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

  40. Teresa B says:

    It’s a great decor piece, and so simple to make too. Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party! Pinned!

  41. Hansee says:

    Do you happen to have video of this process ?

    • Hi! No, I sure don’t, but you better believe when I do this again I definitely will make a video. So sorry, wish I could be of more help!
      If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.