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Chippy Paint + Farmhouse Vibes = One Gorgeous Grocery Sign! 🛒✨

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Chippy Paint + Farmhouse Vibes = One Gorgeous Grocery Sign! 🛒✨

Hey creative friends! Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures brought major vintage charm to the Essential Stencil page with this DIY Grocery Sign tutorial. If you're craving that chippy, old-world farmhouse style, this one is for you!

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Vintage Grocery Sign with Chippy Milk Paint Background

Materials Needed

  • Scrap wood board
  • Brown acrylic paint
  • Milk paint (white or light neutral)
  • Water and mixing container
  • Soft clear wax or Vaseline
  • Heat gun or blow dryer
  • Sanding block or sandpaper
  • Grocery 16"x5" Stencil Set
  • Detail Brush Set (6pk)
  • Stencil brush
  • Paper towels or cloth

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Mix the Milk Paint: Combine milk paint powder and water in a container. Stir well until smooth.
  2. Paint the Base: Coat your wood with brown paint, including the sides. Let it dry completely.
  3. Apply Wax: Rub clear wax around the edges where you want a distressed effect.
  4. Apply Milk Paint: Brush on your mixed milk paint. Let dry completely. Add another coat if desired for more texture.
  5. Sand for a Chippy Look: Lightly sand the edges and raised areas to reveal the brown base underneath.
  6. Stencil the Word "Grocery": Position the stencil and stencil lightly using brown paint for a worn-in look.
  7. Detail the Letters: Use a detail brush to fill in bridges and polish the final look.
  8. Final Distressing: Lightly sand over the stenciled letters to enhance the vintage vibe.

Helpful Tips

  • Always apply wax before milk paint to ensure the crackle effect works correctly.
  • If your paint isn’t chipping as expected, use a heat gun to help the paint bubble and flake.
  • Milk paint must be sealed to protect the finish.
  • Use scrap wood to practice the chippy technique before committing to your final board.

Final Reveal

Want to create your own vintage-inspired sign? Grab the Grocery stencil and detail brush set from Essential Stencil and start crafting! Be sure to catch more inspiration from Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures on Facebook!

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