Self Service Sign
An easy and quick Self Service Sign to make yourself, which will add a bit of color (and humor?) to a boring coffee or drink station
Apologies for the bad photo of the Self Service Sign ! it is situated in an awkward corner, below some cupboards as you’ll see in a photo further down.
It seems I share little pieces of the kitchen’s progress with you as we go along! Must say, we are almost done and then I can share a whole picture (or I should say pictures) with you.
The kitchen’s main colors are White, Black and Grey, but I want some bright colors here and there.
This is only the first piece. And yes, I agree, not much color but hopefully once I add all the other little bits it will “pull” itself together.
I used an old frame which used to hang in my late Dad’s lounge. The alphabet letters I found at Creative Clown’s.
And I Immediately fell in love with these cuties and it took me a while to decide how and where I wanted to use them.
What I used to make a Self Service Sign :
My Dad’s old frame – and some Black Spray Paint.
After I sprayed the frame black, I lightly sanded it randomly. Just to give it a little bit of a used look.
Once I had the sanding down done, I gave the frame a final cover coat (clear).
Self Service Sign
How I made the Self Service Sign :
- In between the spraying and drying, I did the letters which I had cut out. Mostly using scissors, but also my trusty craft knife for all the little nooks and roundings.
- The black back ground carton was in the frame from my Dad. I decided to stick the letters straight onto the black and then added a white border.
- As this goes into a frame with a glass front, I did not bother to use mod podge. Also, with little things like this, I get bored very quickly and might want to change it in a few months time!
- I have put in the final “Self Service Only” piece just to remind everyone they won’t get any refreshments unless they make it themselves ! (It is meant to look like an afterthought).
A Slightly bigger photo of the area where it is hanging.
To the left is the juicer and to the right the kettle, coffee maker, cups and (not in photo) canisters containing coffee, tea and sugar.
I think you’re starting to get an idea of my PLANS for the kitchen.. not yet? Ok, maybe another piece will be done tomorrow which I can share with you !
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Cute idea!! Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tonight!! http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Thanks, Nichi
Thanks Jamie! See you at the party tomorrow – hope you have a great day,
Linda
Nice job on the sign – 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and commenting, Simoney – have a lovely day!
Linda
Cool Sign! Thanks for linking up at Doodles & Stitches. Have a wonderful weekend!
Neat idea 🙂 Thanks for linking it up to the Keep Calm & Link Up party – see you again next week 🙂
I think this is so cute and a great reminder to my kids to make it themselves! Your kitchen is looking good with the black/white! Thanks for sharing at Gettin' Krafty!
Very cute! I need a sign for my house. Thanks for sharing at OneCreativeMommy.com. Have a great weekend!
Very cute! Love the whole idea of a self-service sign!
Thanks, Danni! Quick and easy to make and then everyone will know there isn't a waitress around 😉
Linda
Very fun! Thanks for linking up at Wonderful Wednesdays!
Linda, I NEED a sign like that too! So cute 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the party this week! I am also featuring this post on my Facebook page ♥
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kathe-With-An-E/202355163179771?bookmark_t=page
Thanks, Kathe! I'll stop by your FB page – have a nice weekend,
Linda
I love it!!!
Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! 🙂
Very nice job on the sign! Your kitchen looks so classy in black and white!
Thank you, Anita! Hopefully I can share ALL of the kitchen with you next week 😉
Linda
So cute! Thank you for sharing this at Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Looks great! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
Holly
I love your design – what a great idea!
Thank you! {The family wanted to know why I did not mention Milo, Milkshakes and Sodas as well on the board – I told them it's not a Menu Board..lol}
Thanks for stopping by-have a great day,
Linda
Oh, I love this!! You did a great job. HUGS sweet friend!
Thank you so much, Kathy! And I really needed that hug today..
Linda
Thanks Debi – have a great day too!
Linda
I really like this. I have an area like that, and i love it . I am going to have to try something like that.
Have a great day.
Debi