Beyond the Canvas: Custom Wood Sign
Quotes, Porch Leaners, Family Names & More — If You Can Imagine It, We Can Help You Paint It
Think painting at Stroke of Genius is all about canvases? Think again. We’re so much more than that.
One of our most popular — and most creative — options is painting on wood. Whether you’re looking for rustic home decor, a personalized gift, or something meaningful for your front porch, custom wood signs let you create something that’s not just beautiful, but functional and personal.
Here’s what you need to know if you want to ditch the canvas and go full farmhouse chic.
🪵 You Dream It, We Help You Paint It
Wood signs are one of the most flexible and customizable projects we offer. Some popular ideas people have painted include:
Family Established Signs ("The Johnsons – Est. 2021")
Favorite Quotes or Sayings
Porch Leaners (“Welcome,” “Happy Fall,” “Go Away” — we’ve seen it all)
Scripture or Song Lyrics
Holiday & Seasonal Decor
Coordinates of your home or favorite place
Funny kitchen or bathroom signs ("Wash Your Hands", anyone?)
And if you’ve got a Pinterest board full of ideas? Bring it in. We’ll help make it real.
🌲 So Many Styles, Shapes & Sizes
We offer a variety of wood types and sizes, so your project can match the exact vibe you're going for:
Thick or thin cuts depending on how you want it to hang or stand
Plank-style wood, framed signs, or solid single pieces
Tall porch leaners, perfect for seasonal swaps
Square, rectangular, or custom-shaped boards
Want to go farmhouse rustic? Modern minimal? Cozy cottagecore? You got it.
🎨 Customize with Color & Faux Wood Finishes
You don’t have to stick with the natural wood color — we’ll show you how to:
Stain or color-wash your board
Create a faux wood grain finish even on raw boards
Layer paint for distressed, weathered, or “shabby chic” looks
Choose fonts and stencils that match your style (or freehand it!)
We’ll walk you through how to get the exact look you want, whether you're going for classy and clean or rustic and worn-in.
🛠️ Worried About Tools? We’ve Got You Covered
All materials, stencils, brushes, paints, and supplies are included — no hardware store runs required. You’ll get one-on-one guidance on:
Planning out your sign layout
Transferring your design to wood
Lettering techniques (even if you “can’t do handwriting”)
Adding finishing touches like florals, shading, or backgrounds
🎁 Perfect for Gifts, Porch Decor, or Just Because
Wood signs make amazing:
Housewarming gifts
Wedding or baby shower decor
Holiday porch displays
Anniversary or birthday presents
Statement pieces for your home
And they last forever — no frame needed, just hang it and go.
📅 Book a Class or Party and Make Your Own
You can choose to paint wood signs during any private event or select wood sign painting classes we offer on weekends. Just let us know in advance, and we’ll have everything ready for your customized masterpiece.
Don’t see a design you like in our samples? Bring your idea — we love helping people create something truly one-of-a-kind.
Ready to try it? Come see why more and more of our guests are going beyond the brush and into wood sign territory. It’s fun, functional, and something you’ll actually want to hang up when you get home.
✨ Let’s make something beautiful — and sturdy.