The stenciled wood sign has been a boutique staple in Utah Valley long enough that show organizers cap how many sign makers they accept. Around it grew a small economy: DIY sign-making studios, wood-cutting suppliers, paint and transfer shops, and farmhouse-decor stores. Part of that economy has faded. The studios where groups gathered to make signs have closed across the Wasatch Front, and none is left in Utah County. The decor shops and the paint suppliers are still here. This guide sorts out what remains.
The studios are gone from Utah County
The premise many people start with, that there is a sign studio down the road, is no longer true here.
- Board & Brush. The chain's Draper studio page says it is no longer open, as our craft studios guide noted. Its West Jordan studio page now says the same: "Unfortunately, this studio is no longer open." We found no open Board & Brush studio in Utah.
- Hammer & Stain. The nearest studio is in Tooele, at 28 North Main Street, Suite 8, with short hours as listed on Google (Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday 2 to 6 p.m., Saturday noon to 6). That is about an hour and a half from Provo by car (OSRM routing, no traffic). Hammer & Stain also ships mail-home kits.
- AR Workshop. Its Utah studio is in St. George.
So a group that wants a sign night has three practical choices: drive north, buy kits, or run it themselves. Our guide to starting a craft group covers the last option, and a sign night is one of the easier projects to prep in advance.
Supplies: where to buy the wood, the paint and the stencils
The Wood Connection, Murray. The closest dedicated source of pre-cut wood shapes and sign kits. The family-owned store says it has been around for almost 50 years and that almost everything it sells is hand cut in Murray. Its site sells classes and kits, seasonal shapes and monthly boxes; in October 2026 its Thanksgiving shadow box and mantel box were listed at $33.95 each. The Murray store is at 6680 South 300 West (Cottonwood Street), open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; a second store is in Layton. From Provo, Murray is about 40 minutes by car.
Jami Ray Vintage, 1190 North 500 West, Lehi. For finishes rather than wood. The shop sells DIY Paint and other furniture paints, milk paint, sealers, waxes and patinas, IOD transfers, stamps and molds, stencils and decoupage papers, along with thrifted and vintage finds. Google reviewers mention following the owners' furniture makeover videos on YouTube. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday until 4. About 23 minutes from downtown Provo.
The big boxes. Hobby Lobby (four Utah County stores) and Michaels (American Fork and Orem) carry blank boards, stencils, stain, craft paint and sawtooth hangers. Our craft stores guide has hours.
A Cricut for stencils. Many sign makers cut their own adhesive stencils from vinyl. Our guide to Cricut, vinyl and heat-press work covers machines, supplies and the rules for selling what you make.
The farmhouse and vintage shops
These are the stores where the look lives now: finished decor, vintage pieces and seasonal displays. Hours are as listed on Google in October 2026.
| Shop | Town | What it sells | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Farmhouse Peddler | Orem | Multi-vendor decor, vintage, gifts | Mon to Sat 11 to 7; Sun noon to 5 |
| Brambles & Blossoms | Provo | Cottage decor, linens, antiques | Mon to Sat 11 to 5 |
| The Market at Walker Farms | Lindon | Home goods, seasonal decor | Tue to Sat noon to 6 |
| Jami Ray Vintage | Lehi | Paint, transfers, vintage | Tue to Sat |
The Farmhouse Peddler, 280 South State Street, Orem. A large store that shoppers describe as full of vendor booths: decor, vintage, jewelry, art, clothing and gifts. It is the one shop here with Sunday hours. With many sellers under one roof, expect style and quality to vary from booth to booth.
Brambles & Blossoms, 959 South State Street, Provo. A cottage-style shop of home decor, gifts, linens, kitchen goods and antiques.
The Market at Walker Farms, 484 East Center Street, Lindon. A small home-goods shop with year-round household items and seasonal decor.
Hobble Creek Barn Boutique, 1520 North Main Street, Springville. A boutique venue that runs vendor shows; its Google listing shows Wednesday to Saturday hours, and shoppers describe periodic fall and holiday events. Check its social accounts for show dates.
For older pieces, the valley's antique malls overlap heavily with farmhouse style; see our antique shops guide. Thrift stores are where many sign makers find frames, crates and old boards; see thrift and vintage in Provo and Orem.
Custom and laser work
Hansen Workshop, 1280 West 200 South, Lindon. A small shop that does custom laser-cut and engraved work. Its Google reviews describe engraved ornaments, custom poems on wood and stone coasters. It keeps weekday hours.
Making one yourself: the basic method
A sign night at home needs:
- A pre-cut board (pine or poplar; a kit saves cutting)
- Fine sandpaper
- Stain or base paint
- A stencil (adhesive vinyl or reusable plastic) or transfer
- Craft paint and a foam pouncer or stiff brush
- A clear sealer
- A sawtooth hanger or rope
The order that prevents most failures: sand, stain or base-coat, let it dry fully, apply a thin seal coat, lay the stencil, seal the stencil edges with a light coat of the base color, then pounce the lettering color in thin layers and pull the stencil while the last layer is still slightly wet. The seal coats are what keep paint from bleeding under the stencil.
Selling signs
The sign category is crowded. The valley's juried boutiques limit how many vendors sell the same thing; as our guide to the holiday boutique circuit puts it, organizers limit categories so a show does not become forty sign makers. A sign maker who wants a booth needs a look of their own.
Two cautions:
- Words and images you do not own. Song lyrics, brand slogans, licensed characters and team logos belong to someone. Original wording, public-domain text and your own designs are safe ground. If you cut stencils on a Cricut, the company's selling policy also excludes its licensed images.
- Taxes and licenses. Selling at a boutique in Utah generally means a temporary sales tax license for the event. Our guide to selling handmade in Utah Valley walks through it.
For how buyers judge handmade work and what they will pay, see local makers in Utah Valley.
Related Guides
- Craft Studios and Paint Nights
- Makerspaces, Woodshops and Tool Libraries
- Antique Shops in Utah Valley
- Christmas Boutiques and Craft Fairs
- Selling Handmade in Utah Valley
- Craft Stores in Utah Valley After JOANN
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Board & Brush West Jordan studio page (closed notice), Board & Brush. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Hammer & Stain home page (studios, mail-home kits), Hammer & Stain. Checked October 20, 2026.
- The Wood Connection home page (kits, prices), The Wood Connection. Checked October 20, 2026.
- The Wood Connection: About Us and locations, The Wood Connection. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Jami Ray Vintage shop (product categories), Jami Ray Vintage. Checked October 20, 2026.
- Selling things you've made using Cricut designs: Angel Policy, Cricut (blog). Checked October 20, 2026.
- Google Places listings: Hammer & Stain Tooele, AR Workshop St. George, Board & Brush West Jordan, The Farmhouse Peddler, Brambles & Blossoms, The Market at Walker Farms, Hobble Creek Barn Boutique, Jami Ray Vintage, Hansen Workshop (Oct. 2026), Google Maps (Places). Checked October 20, 2026.
- OSRM route service (drive times, no traffic), Project OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Checked October 20, 2026.
