Love all things Gilmore? Why not decorate your coffee bar with this rustic Gilmore Girls Coffee Sign!
There is nothing that goes better with a cup of coffee than an episode of Gilmore Girls. It’s how I like to start every day, because a visit to Stars Hallow is just good for the soul. There is just something about that series that I can watch over and over (it’s like FRIENDS, it never gets old) and I will never grow tired of it.
I knew that I wanted to make something Gilmore related for National Coffee Day, and had been debating on whether or not I wanted to try to stencil a Gilmore design on wood for a while. Stenciling on wood has always made me nervous because I was so afraid of messing up, but I finally just decided to try, and I have to say that I’m so pleased with the result! No crafting project could ever go wrong when you’re using Gilmore Girls as the inspiration. And this Gilmore Girls coffee sign is all kinds of perfection!
Download the Gilmore Girls Silhouette File!
When I think of Gilmore Girls and coffee, I always think of the scene where Lorelei tries to explain her “coffee coffee coffee” bit to the lady at Westons. No one gets a good coffee bit like a Gilmore does. And I can’t be the only one who wanted to grab my favorite mug and join the Gilmore’s at Luke’s Diner. His first pot of coffee is always his best after all.
With the revival coming out in less than two months I’ve got all things Gilmore on the brain! I’ve also been binge-watching the series on Netflix whenever I have the time, getting my Stars Hallow fix in while I wait for the new episodes. I’ve just got so many questions. Why aren’t Luke and Lorelei married yet? Is Jess still in love with Rory? Is Logan back in the picture? I need to know. And I’m a little bummed that we still have a bit of a wait before we’ll find out!
I’m trying to focus my anxious energy onto other things, because otherwise I’ll go crazy. So I pulled out my Silhouette and decided to make a Gilmore sign for National Coffee Day! Though let’s be honest, every day is National Coffee Day in my house. Which is why I made a Gilmore coffee sign. Because nothing says Gilmore like a good cup of coffee!
Make Your Own Gilmore Coffee Sign
You’ll Need:
- Silhouette Cameo
- Silhouette Stencil Vinyl
- Silhouette Weeding Tools
- Contact Paper OR Silhouette Transfer Paper
- Piece of wood or pallet (I got mine at Michaels)
- Mod Podge
- Wood Stain
- Chalk Paint
- Paint Brush
- Sand Paper
Download the Gilmore Girls Silhouette File!
Cut the design out with your Silhouette, weed it, and cut it into four strips. Place contact paper OR silhouette transfer paper (whichever you have on hand! both work well) on top of the design and pull it up off the backing. (you can see how I did that in this post)
Place each strip onto your wooden sign and then paint a layer of mod podge over top of the vinyl. This will keep the chalk paint from bleeding underneath the vinyl letters.
Once the layer of mod podge is dry paint over everything with a layer of chalk paint. When the paint is dry peel up the vinyl letters using the Silhouette weeding tools. There may be a slight bit of bleeding (mine was very minor), but the mod podge should’ve prevented any major problems.
This last step that I did was lightly sand the chalk paint to give it a slightly distressed look.
I’m pretty obsessed with the sign and how it came out! I stayed away from stenciled wood sign projects for so long because I was so scared that I would mess everything up horribly. I swear that I make everything out to be much worse in my head and always talk myself out of doing stuff. I need to stop doing that because the projects that I talk myself out of are always the easiest. And this pallet sign was super easy!
I feel like I’m ready to drink coffee and watch the Gilmore Revival! Now I just need to look up a few of Sookie’s famous recipes to stuff my face with while I’m watching the show.
Download the Gilmore Girls Silhouette File!
What are you most looking forward to with the four-part installment? Are you ready to drink your coffee like a Gilmore?
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Emily says
September 29, 2016 at 1:52 pmI love how this turned out! I want one even though I don’t drink coffee haha!
Chelsea Damon says
September 30, 2016 at 1:24 pmI love how gilmore girls is coming back around. Definitely sharing this with my friend who is obsessed!
Terri Steffes says
September 30, 2016 at 5:28 pmThis is super cute and I love it. My husband wouldn’t! Ha! I love that show!
Debra Hawkins says
September 30, 2016 at 9:19 pmThis is so cute, I don’t drink coffee but I could always change the sign because I love gilmore girls!
Felicita_Moncada says
September 30, 2016 at 11:45 pmThat sign gets me super excited for the Gilmore Girls! I’ve been catching up on it so everything could be fresh in my mind when it starts.
Esme Sy says
October 1, 2016 at 12:25 amThis sign is super cute. My daughter is a great fan of Gilmore Girls. I want to surprise her.
jillconyers says
October 1, 2016 at 3:36 amI want this in my house. I know exactly where I would put it in our kitchen.
Kimberly Stroh says
October 1, 2016 at 9:06 amI need to make it for my house! I love it and I’d put it in my sun room
Jeanine @ sixtimemommy.com says
October 1, 2016 at 9:23 amAh! I love this. I love the Gilmore Girls so this would be awesome to have. Even though I myself don’t drink coffee!
Karen Yannacio Morse says
October 1, 2016 at 10:01 amTHAT sign is perfection and I love it! I want to do more DIY things and get into my crafty side! This one looks like I could handle it!
Angela Campos says
October 1, 2016 at 3:34 pmHow fun! I’ve never watched the Gilmore Girls, but this project could be used for so many things…Great Idea 🙂
Danity Donnaly says
October 1, 2016 at 6:36 pmThat is so awesome! I love DIY projects and this one looks like so much fun. Amber N
Blythe A. says
October 1, 2016 at 10:40 pmI can’t wait for the 4-part Gilmore Girls series. I’m looking forward to seeing all my favorite characters and seeing how they’ve evolved.
Swanky Recipes says
October 2, 2016 at 4:16 amOMG this is just the cutest thing ever! I’d love to make something similar to this with my mom over winter. Thanks for the new inspiration!
Heather says
October 2, 2016 at 9:41 amI have never seen Gilmore Girls – but my sister-in-law is obsessed with it! I do, however, love coffee, so I think this is so cute!
Nicole Escat says
October 2, 2016 at 7:38 pmThis is a nice idea. I haven’t seen it but sounds like it is really enjoyable to make this.
Whitney @ Fabulous in Fayette says
October 3, 2016 at 4:16 amI love this DIY project! I’d love to make something like this and put different quotes on it. I never really watched Gilmore Girls, but my mom absolutely loved that show!
Amanda Love says
October 3, 2016 at 4:48 amI can’t wait for the new season of Gilmore Girls! This is such a fun way to enjoy coffee! I really like the idea, it’s so fun and easy to do.
Julie DenOuden says
October 3, 2016 at 9:46 amI just posted a Gilmore Girls workout on my blog so I love seeing other Gilmore-themed posts because I for one am quite excited about the revival coming in November!!
Brittany says
October 3, 2016 at 10:26 amYou’re so talented and your sign turned out great. I never really watched the Gilmore Girls but I know people are so excited about the movie. I hope it lives up to the hype.
Becca Wilson says
October 3, 2016 at 2:18 pmThis is such an adorable sign. I totally drink coffee like a Gilmore Girl for sure! I need this in my kitchen.
songbirdsandbuttons says
October 3, 2016 at 3:48 pmThis is so cute – what a fun idea! I never watched this show but now I am wanting to play catch-up to see what I’ve been missing all of these years! [Kendall Rayburn]
Lesha says
October 3, 2016 at 11:13 pmI seldom drink coffee, but I will have to admit that this coffee sign is adorable! I also love the Gilmore Girls. – HilLesha
Kristin & Megan says
October 4, 2016 at 12:56 amThat is absolutely adorable! 1. Because I’m a coffee addict. 2. Because who doesn’t love Gilmore Girls? Can’t wait to watch the new show!
Karen Coghlan says
October 4, 2016 at 6:47 amI love this, so cute… I could see having that in my kitchen.
Karina Pacheco says
October 5, 2016 at 1:44 amLove DIYs and this one is perfect. I love coffee and Gilmore girls. This would also make cute Christmas Gifts 🙂
Megan McCoig says
October 5, 2016 at 6:13 amI’ve just started watching this and now i want to make this. Such an easy to follow guide thanks! 🙂