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Flip It & Love It: Reversible Live Edge Sign for Every Season 🍂☕️
DIY Reversible Sign with Melissa Miller
Melissa Miller of Millers Rustic Sawmill is back with another cozy, creative project! This time, she’s showing us how to make a reversible live edge wood sign — perfect for year-round display. One side is a charming kitchen accent, and the other is ready to celebrate fall in style.
Table of Contents
Materials
- The Gathering Place Stencil (16x8)
- Tis’ the Season Stencil (16x8)
- Stencil Brush Set | Pure Natural Bristle
- Detail Brush Set (6pk)
- Live edge wood slab
- Painter’s tape
- Acrylic paints in: Black Cherry, Dark Brown, Copper, Rust, Orange, Off-White, Teal
Side One: The Gathering Place
Start with a clean, dry live edge wood slab. Wipe away any dust so your paint adheres beautifully.
Secure The Gathering Place stencil with painter’s tape. Using a stencil brush, swirl on black cherry paint for a rich, deep reddish tone. Remove the stencil and let dry.
Side Two: Tis’ the Season
Flip the slab over and tape down the Tis’ the Season stencil. Fill the leaf with black cherry paint.
Paint the football shape dark brown, letting a hint of black cherry blend in for depth.
Mix dark brown and black cherry paint to create a warm base for the pumpkin.
Fill in the cup shape with black cherry paint.
Add a shimmering copper coat to the leaf for a festive touch.
Layer on rust and then orange paint for a pumpkin with vibrant depth.
Splatter off-white paint over the football for added texture.
Mix copper and black cherry to base coat the lettering.
Once dry, layer teal over the letters for bold contrast.
With a detail brush, add teal accents to the pumpkin, football, and leaf to tie the design together.
The result? A two-sided sign you can flip with the seasons!
Helpful Tips
- Use a dry brush technique for crisp stencil lines.
- Blend colors directly on your brush for a more natural, layered effect.
- Don’t overthink — unexpected color choices can turn out beautifully.
- Keep both sides coordinated with a common accent color like teal or gold.
Want to try this yourself? Shop all the stencils and brushes from Essential Stencil and start crafting your own seasonal decor today!
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