Looking for an easy summer DIY with coastal vibes? Amanda from Mettle Modern Design created the prettiest tropical round sign using the new Coastal Collection from Essential Stencil. This project combines soft beachy stains, layered stencil details, and bold tropical colors for a piece that feels perfect for summer decorating.
Even better? You don’t need advanced painting skills to make something beautiful. With layered stenciling and blending techniques, this project is beginner-friendly while still looking professionally finished.
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Start by staining your 18" round board with white stain using a stain sponge. Lightly spritz water onto the surface to help spread the stain evenly across the board and edges for a soft blended finish.
While the board is still damp, apply beige stain to the bottom portion of the board and blend upward to create a soft sandy beach effect.
Using a separate sponge, apply light blue stain to the upper section of the board to create a soft ocean-inspired background. Spritz additional water as needed to blend the colors seamlessly.
Allow the board to dry completely before moving to the next step.
Once dry, lightly sand the surface to smooth any raised grain from the water and stain application. This helps create a clean finish for stenciling.
Position the Flamingo Hello Summer Stencil onto the lower half of the board and secure it with stencil tape.
Using a stencil brush, fill in the flamingo and flowers with pink paint using light layers to avoid paint bleed.
Next, use a mini stencil brush to fill the leaves and greenery with green paint. Apply a second coat if needed for brighter coverage.
Using another stencil brush, add black paint to the flamingo’s beak and the “Hello Summer” wording.
Return to the flowers and lightly blend in a deeper pink shade to create extra depth and dimension. Add black flower centers for contrast and detail.
Using the coordinating leaves stencil from the same set, add tropical greenery accents to the upper portion of the board to balance the overall design.
The finished piece combines soft coastal colors with bright tropical details for a fun summer sign that works beautifully in entryways, patios, beach homes, or seasonal decor displays.
Ready to create your own coastal-inspired summer decor? Shop the Flamingo Hello Summer Stencil along with the rest of the Coastal Collection at Essential Stencil and use code METTLE to save on your order.
Want to see this tropical coastal sign come together step-by-step? Watch Amanda’s full tutorial below:
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