Lion Coffee Sign

by | Jan 24, 2011 | Painted Signs | 47 comments

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I thought I would share my latest hand painted sign with you today.  It’s a big one…about five feet long!
I used an antique Christmas coffee ad I found at The Graphics Fairy. 

I cropped the text and put it in my projector to transfer it to my board. 
I found this awesome door at an antique store a few weeks ago.  It was painted in the prettiest chalky blue and had really cool hinges.  Honestly, I’ve been hoarding it for myself, but it’s just been sitting in my office and I needed things to take to Lucketts, so I had to let it go. 
Donna, I know you’re suffering from rust envy.  Just go snuggle with one of your bolts and you’ll be okay. 

Oh…it looked so perfect in my house.  Sigh. 
Can’t keep ’em all. 
If you’re interested in making an “old” sign of your own, check out my post on The Making of a Sign.  If you must have this one, it’s for sale at The Old Lucketts Store in Lucketts, Virginia. 
Miss Mustard Seed

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    47 Comments

    2. Restoration House
      Restoration House on January 24, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      Oh Marian, I just posted a sign as well, it's paling a little in comparison though! Nice job.
      Kim:)

    3. Jaime
      Jaime on January 24, 2011 at 4:19 pm

      Love to read about your source. I'm off to the Graphics Fairy right now. But you complete the piece with that hardware – perfect. Curious since there's no Lucketts in my near future – how much does something like this sell for?

    4. Miranda
      Miranda on January 24, 2011 at 4:23 pm

      Beautiful! I'm looking for just the right vintage style coffee sign for my kitchen. This would be perfection. If only I could get to Lucketts from AK! You are a master of design Marian.

    5. Andrea
      Andrea on January 24, 2011 at 4:29 pm

      Very pretty. Thanks to your inspiration I began ripping the upholstery off a chair today. Looks pretty daunting, but I'm going to give it a try. You really have been an inspiration to me.

    6. Andrea
      Andrea on January 24, 2011 at 4:29 pm

      Very pretty. Thanks to your inspiration I began ripping the upholstery off a chair today. Looks pretty daunting, but I'm going to give it a try. You really have been an inspiration to me.

    7. The Other Me Is Sane
      The Other Me Is Sane on January 24, 2011 at 4:31 pm

      If'n I was close enough I would be there when they opened to buy this sign. It is a beauty and so professional looking I would swear it was the real thing from long ago.

    8. Cindy
      Cindy on January 24, 2011 at 4:39 pm

      Beautiful!

    9. Kerri
      Kerri on January 24, 2011 at 4:53 pm

      WOW! Beautiful work!

    10. Sheryl Parsons
      Sheryl Parsons on January 24, 2011 at 4:58 pm

      Great idea! I had/have several of those coffee ad cards. They are fun.

    11. Robin
      Robin on January 24, 2011 at 5:01 pm

      Your sign is so pretty. I love the colors you used!

    13. Judy
      Judy on January 24, 2011 at 5:20 pm

      This is the second blog tonight that talked about the graphics fairy. I'm headed there next. What an awesome job you did. It looks so professional.

    14. Barbara Jean
      Barbara Jean on January 24, 2011 at 5:34 pm

      Love it!!!

      blessings
      barbara jean

    15. Scrappy Creations
      Scrappy Creations on January 24, 2011 at 5:41 pm

      Looks great!! Getting pretty close to 4,000 too!!

    16. Tami / Maddie Lumpkin
      Tami / Maddie Lumpkin on January 24, 2011 at 6:03 pm

      Love it! I think this is my favorite of all the signs you've shown.

    17. Mandy
      Mandy on January 24, 2011 at 6:09 pm

      WOW!!! love, love, love the sign. I emailed you a while back about making a sign on an antique window. It turned out great and my Bunko friend loved it. Forgot to take an after pic :(…I will have to go to her house for one…thanks again for all your great ideas and inspiration!!!

    18. Amy Kinser
      Amy Kinser on January 24, 2011 at 6:12 pm

      That is perfect! I would love to have it in my home. You have such amazing gifts and talents. Thanks for sharing them.

    19. AntiqueChase
      AntiqueChase on January 24, 2011 at 7:02 pm

      THAT'S IT!!!!
      I officially don't believe you have children… That boy in the living room picture?? You rented him didn't you?? Fess up!

      I'm kidding of course!!

      You just make MUCH better use of your time!!!

    20. Renée Finberg
      Renée Finberg on January 24, 2011 at 7:14 pm

      i love the sign.
      wonderful work.

    21. Funky Junk Interiors
      Funky Junk Interiors on January 24, 2011 at 7:32 pm

      Oh, the audacity of it all! (did I spell that right? No squiggly spell checker came on… unreal)

      LOVE this one big time. And it sure does fit nicely above that piano… you have nerves of steel.

      Donna
      

    22. Karen
      Karen on January 24, 2011 at 7:49 pm

      Okay dang it your going to make me go and buy a projector! The sign is wonderful.

    23. Anne Marie
      Anne Marie on January 24, 2011 at 8:02 pm

      okay…you seriously do not stop do you…this sign is so awesome, but more importantly is your inspiration for this mother as well – you are a mom too, and when I see other moms creating it really does inspire me! so thanks!
      xo+blessings,
      Anne Marie
      (why don't you have your own shop??) or do you…and I don't know about it?

    24. lvroftiques
      lvroftiques on January 24, 2011 at 8:22 pm

      LOVE the sign!! Ok does Donna have enough bolts that I can go snuggle with too? Because I too suffer from "rust envy" *winks* VANNA

    28. Linda@Coastal Charm
      Linda@Coastal Charm on January 24, 2011 at 9:23 pm

      Love the look and the size of this one!!!

      Blessings,
      Linda

    29. Abramyan Avenue
      Abramyan Avenue on January 24, 2011 at 10:00 pm

      Beautiful!! I fell in love with the sign as soon as I saw it in Reader! I didn't imagine it was that long until I saw the fourth photo. I admire you for letting it go…I don't think I could have been that strong!
      -April

    30. Modern Country Lady
      Modern Country Lady on January 24, 2011 at 10:08 pm

      Hi there, I think your blog is fantastic and inspiring and have awarded you the stylish blog award.
      The award is supposed to be passed on by nominees to 7 other bloggers who they think are inspiring. The nominees are also asked to tell 7 things about themselves!!
      Have a great day and keep on doing your great blog!!

    31. Crystal Crate
      Crystal Crate on January 24, 2011 at 10:31 pm

      Loving your blog! I just started my own blog with my fantastic crystal and shell bottle art. I'd love it if you could stop by, and if you like them, follow! 🙂 Off to read more! xoxo, The Crystal Crate.

    32. Doda
      Doda on January 25, 2011 at 3:51 am

      Very nice indeedy! You gotta love the Graphics Fairy huh?

    33. Tania
      Tania on January 25, 2011 at 4:01 am

      what a beaut!!!!

    34. SueAnn
      SueAnn on January 25, 2011 at 4:48 am

      Love love love the sign!!
      Hugs
      SueAnn

    35. Carol Mae
      Carol Mae on January 25, 2011 at 5:11 am

      Very cool sign, very nice art work. Thanks for sharing, Carol Mae

    36. Tess
      Tess on January 25, 2011 at 7:26 am

      I love your beautiful sign. Would like to know, where did you get a projector?

    38. Lisalulu
      Lisalulu on January 25, 2011 at 9:16 am

      besides Beautiful, perfect and amazing, there are three words that come to mind… do you sleep?

    39. White and Rust
      White and Rust on January 25, 2011 at 9:49 am

      It is beautiful! The patina, the color, the rust.. I will be using your sign making tips when I venture into sign making one of these days! Although, I wish I had a projector!!

    40. Rachel Pallas
      Rachel Pallas on January 25, 2011 at 2:55 pm

      Awesome sign!!;) Hugs,Rachel

      French Farmhouse 425

    41. Karen- The Graphics Fairy
      Karen- The Graphics Fairy on January 25, 2011 at 5:44 pm

      This is the best sign ever!!! Customers were already checking it out, right after you left, I don't think it will be around for long!

    43. Alyssa
      Alyssa on January 26, 2011 at 6:21 am

      I love a lot of the things you do, but have seriously fallen in love with the signs. This summer I absolutely must find myself a projector to try my hand at making some myself.

    44. Audrey Pettit
      Audrey Pettit on March 15, 2011 at 3:55 am

      Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! Love the old wood with the rusty hinges, and your painting job is out of this world. so wish I could get to your store!
      visiting from the Graphics Fairy. TFS!

    45. Erin
      Erin on March 15, 2011 at 12:16 pm

      This is awesome! And thanks for sharing your "how to" post. I would never have thought to do something like this.

    47. そげゑの
      そげゑの on August 16, 2013 at 8:41 pm

      I was very pleased to find this website. I wanted to thank you for your time for this excellent post

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