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Coastal Stencil Sign DIYs

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Coastal Stencil Sign DIYs

Hey friends! Amanda Dillon from Mettle Modern Design brought the coastal vibes in this tutorial featuring her newly restocked Coastal Stencil Collection with Essential Stencil. Whether you're looking to create a serene beach scene or a rustic Father's Day gift, this post has all the step-by-step inspiration you need.

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Gone Fishing Sign

Gone Fishing Sign

Materials:

Instructions

  1. Sand and prep your wood board with a dark neutral stain.
  2. Center and tape down the Gone Fishing stencil.
  3. Using a stencil brush and white acrylic paint, stencil the design with a vertical stipple or swirl motion.
  4. Add painted border lines above and below the text for extra dimension.
Helpful Tips:
  • Use thicker bodied paints to reduce bleed-through.
  • A spacer strip helps keep your decorative border lines even.

Just Another Day in Paradise

Just Another Day in Paradise Sign

Materials:

Instructions

  1. Sand and prep a white stained board. Let it dry completely.
  2. Tape down the stencil and stencil the text using orange acrylic paint.
  3. Stencil seahorse and octopus silhouettes in navy and turquoise to each side for balance.
  4. Add light distressing with antiquing glaze around the edges to soften the brightness.
Helpful Tips:
  • Mix orange shades to customize tone and visibility on white backgrounds.
  • Use a damp sponge for applying antiquing glaze gently.
  • Add an optional clear polycrylic coat if displaying outdoors.

From bright and cheerful to rustic and neutral, Amanda Dillon’s Coastal Collection lets your creativity flow with ease. Don’t miss out on these limited restocks—shop the full collection here and bring the beach to your next craft project!

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