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How to Paint Artwork: Sweet Tea Served Here Sign

Sweet tea served here! Of course, having a southern kitchen means that sweet tea is always on the menu, so this sign was the perfect addition to our kitchen. Sign painting it pretty easy to do, and if you’re looking for a distressed look then perfection isn’t even an issue. If you can color with a marker then you can make this sign with my How to Paint Artwork: Sweet Tea Served Here Sign project.
sweet tea served here sign tutorial

ebony stain

Mr. SCC built me a big ole sign by putting together boards with a cleat connecting them all on the back with boards used as cleats. I used DecoArt Ebony (my fave stain), watered it down and rubbed it into the wood, then wiped it all off to get a greyed out tone.

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To paint the letters, I used the carbon paper method to trace them out onto the sign, with a print out that I made with the words using the font A Love of Thunder. Once it was all traced out, I painted the letters with  Decoart Designer Series paint {the texture of the paint and distressing qualities are perfect for this project.} After it dried, I lightly wiped it down with a wet cloth to distress the letters a bit.

Want more detailed tips?

Learn how to paint the letters with Sign Painting 101: Lettering Tips and Tricks
Pick the perfect brush with tips in the Sign Painting 101: Brushes

Once it was dry, it went up in my kitchen for all to see. Now…. who wants a glass of tea?

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Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Rob Hunt says

    January 11, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    Thanks for hosting. Happy New Year. Your sign sure fits in with your floor and your table.

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  2. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    Thanks for hosting Transformation Thursday. Lots of great posts to look at. Love your sign.

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  3. A place 2 call home says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:03 pm

    wow I love this sign. So pretty, and I’m glad it reflects your home, thats the best part!

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  4. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:05 pm

    Your sign is so cute. Thanks for hosting.

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  5. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    Love your sign! It would work at my house, too! lol Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

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  6. Karla Medina says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    Love your sign. This is my first time linking up so thank you for hosting. 🙂

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  7. Jessica @ Sunny Tuesday says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I kind of suck at letter-painting (any painting, really) so I am so interested to hear your tips!

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  8. Blue Creek Home says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:38 pm

    Hi Gina & Happy New Year!
    I haven’t been to a party in a while, but I finally got a project finished – I just linked up.
    Thanks for hosting.
    Love your Sweet Tea sign.
    Rhonda

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  9. Moore or Less Cooking says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    Happy Thursday! So happy To see you and thank you for hosting such a wonderful party! I love your sign, it looks wonderful- I love your colors, just beautiful. I linked up my Cranberry Nut Muffins, hope you like them! Nettie

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  10. Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:42 pm

    Thanks for hosting Gina!
    I love your sign – the distressing is great! We love Sweet Tea too – I’ll be adding this to my project list!

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  11. Nancy says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Very nice Gina..That is where we keep our cereal too!! LOL

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  12. Betsy says

    January 11, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    I love your sign Gina. Great idea to just rub down the letters for a aged look.
    Thanks so much for hosting.

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  13. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    January 12, 2012 at 12:29 am

    Hi Gina, I love your new sign! Thank you for hosting.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  14. Backwoods Cottage Pam says

    January 12, 2012 at 12:58 am

    Though I paint my decorative signs for a living I am lousy at lettering so I look forward to your tips and tricks on it. And thank you for the info on the new products! You sign is great, love it.

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  15. Backwoods Cottage Pam says

    January 12, 2012 at 12:58 am

    I meant ‘your’ sign.

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  16. stoneandrose.com says

    January 12, 2012 at 1:36 am

    I will have some sweet tea!! Great sign and thank you so much for hosting!

    xo
    Catherine

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  17. Kim @ Sand and Sisal says

    January 12, 2012 at 2:07 am

    Love me some sweet tea (with 2 lemon wedges please)! Cute sign! Thanks for hosting!

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  18. Rita says

    January 12, 2012 at 2:58 am

    thanks for the link up party! I’m joining in!

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  19. Carli says

    January 12, 2012 at 3:00 am

    Your sign is adorable, and who doesn’t love some sweet tea?!?

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  20. Kerry Rossow says

    January 12, 2012 at 3:20 am

    Signs, signs, everywhere signs! Love it!
    Thank you for hosting!
    Kerry at HouseTalkN

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  21. Chrissie says

    January 12, 2012 at 3:39 am

    Gina, I love your sign. I really need to make one for my booth. I’m going to hop over and see about those carbon? letters. Thanks for hosting today!

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  22. Allison @ Alli 'n Son says

    January 12, 2012 at 3:56 am

    Thanks for hosting! I love the signs.

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  23. Judy says

    January 12, 2012 at 4:11 am

    I love your sweet tea sign – and I love that you didn’t move your cereal boxes. 🙂

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  24. Scribbler says

    January 12, 2012 at 4:59 am

    Thanks for hosting! Love the sign — I wish I had some wall space to use one. my house is all doors — very annoying!

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  25. Laura at Ms. Smartie Pants says

    January 12, 2012 at 6:03 am

    This is an adorable sign, I now looking for a place in my kitchen to put one, just adorable!

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  26. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

    January 12, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Thanks for hosting 🙂 Also, did you build your own table in your kitchen? If so can you shoot me the link? 😉 Thanks!

    Reply
  27. Hollie - TheSevenYearCottage says

    January 12, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Thank you for hosting!

    Reply
  28. Theresa says

    January 12, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Thank you for the party Gina! That new sign is the perfect fit for your wall. I have a hard time keeping things the same around here too!
    Have a great weekend! t.xoxoxoo

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  29. Jacqueline says

    January 12, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    Thanks so much for hosting this lovely link party!

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  30. Michelle says

    January 12, 2012 at 2:38 pm

    Thanks for hosting! I added a recipe for a fabulous homemade 9 grain bread that I make in 5 loaf batches in under 2 hours – without a bread machine! Hope you like it!

    Reply
  31. Curtains in My Tree says

    January 12, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I’ll take some of that sweet tea

    your sign is great for anybody who loves sweet tea

    thanks for hosting so we can show off our stuff

    Reply
  32. Curtains in My Tree says

    January 12, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    I’ll take some of that sweet tea

    your sign is great for anybody who loves sweet tea

    thanks for hosting so we can show off our stuff

    Reply
  33. Richella says

    January 12, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    I’m betting you make awfully good sweet tea! Love your sign. 🙂

    Your sweet comment on my Home Goals post just made my day. No, make that my week. Possibly my month. Honestly, I can’t tell you how much your kind words meant to me. Thank you!!

    Love,
    Richella

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  34. Kristi says

    January 12, 2012 at 9:03 pm

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  35. Kristi says

    January 12, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    Girl, there never were truer words spoken in my home either. Can’t get along without my sweet tea. Now thanks to my new Keurig, I get to go broke in the process…their Southern Sweet Tea is goooood. And at $.75 a kcup a couple of times a day…yeah. LOVE that sign. You picked the perfect saying. Looks so good in your kitchen!!
    {HUGS},
    kristi

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  36. Jenny @ Embellishing Life says

    January 12, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    Love the sign! It complements the table well. I just linked up, thanks for hosting a fun party!

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  37. SuppersYoungans&Thangs says

    January 13, 2012 at 1:13 am

    Thank you for hosting. I need to make a “Sweet Tea Served Here” sign. Come visit over at Suppers, Youngans & Thangs, I have a sweet tea tutorial. I am adding you to my following list.

    Reply
  38. Tommy says

    January 13, 2012 at 3:21 am

    Awesome sign!!

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  39. Christina {The Tattered Tag} says

    January 13, 2012 at 3:53 am

    Hi~

    Sweet Tea is the Best!! Thank you for hosting, off to visit many of the great links!

    Christina

    Drop By & Visit {The Tattered Tag}

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  40. Cyndi ✪ Blue Star says

    January 13, 2012 at 4:00 am

    Thanks for hosting the party! I’ve linked up! I’m a new blogger so I’m really glad I found your blog! Blessings!

    Reply
  41. Karin Chudy (ART IS BEAUTY) says

    January 1, 2015 at 11:23 am

    Oh I love that sign..and the KITCHEN!!! Its all beautiful!
    I would love for you to link it up at my link party!! http://arttisbeauty.blogspot.com/2015/01/beyoutiful-link-party-and-features.html
    Hugs,
    Karin

    Reply

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