Let’s make a cabinet door sign! This tutorial will show you how to repurpose cabinet doors and add words without traditional stencils.

Today I’m going to show you how you can make a sign from a cabinet door.  Whether you’re using a new reclaimed drawer front, like I did for this project, or a cabinet door that you found at a thrift store, making a cabinet door sign is easy and very budget friendly.  Let me show you how I made mine!

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This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Supplies you’ll need to make your own cabinet door sign:

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

I started this project with a Reclaimed Drawer Front Surface from Chalk Couture.  This surface is pre-painted and offers a vintage look with texture.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

To begin, I added wax to the light spots, as desired.  These are the spots that I will distress once I’ve added a layer of black paint.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Now paint the entire surface with Silk All-In-One Paint in the color Anchor.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Once the paint is dry, use a hand sander or sanding block to distress the surface focusing on the areas where you added the wax.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

The paint should easily peel away because of the wax.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Once you’ve gotten your surface sanded to your liking, it’s ready for words!

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Now it’s time to choose a transfer!

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Use the “Welcome Greeting” Transfer for the perfect entryway sign.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

You could also use the “Be Our Guest” Transfer for an entryway space.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Or, make a sign for your kitchen with the “Good Eats” Transfer.  Now what to do, what to do.  As you can see, we have several options.  I think “Good Eats” will be my choice, but feel free to add whatever wording best fits your style and needs.

Now, let’s get to chalkin’!

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Adding a Chalk Couture Transfer is super easy.  Here are the basic steps:

  • Place your transfer on the surface.
  • Use a squeegee to add a thin even layer of Chalkology Paste.
  • Remove the transfer.

It’s really that easy!!

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

I used Bright White Chalkology Paste for my sign and placed the words “Good Eats” centered on the surface.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Then I added the words “Served Daily” centered below the words “Good Eats.”

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Finish your sign off by adding a clear coat to protect the surface.  I used a clear coat spray.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Here’s the finished product!  Perfect for any kitchen or dining room.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

You can hang your sign on the wall or use an easel to display it as part of a vignette.

This DIY repurposed cabinet door sign tutorial is perfect for those who love farmhouse décor.

Want more fun and easy DIY home decor ideas??  Find me on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!  Also – be sure to share your finished projects with me by tagging @rusticorchardhome on Facebook and @rustic_orchard_home on Instagram!

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