DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage

2 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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Unique signage continues to be a huge trend in weddings. Now, transparent acrylics are being used to create new modern, light reflecting signs. With acrylics there are no distractions, you are drawn to the materials they are highlighting. Plaid comes alive against acrylic, giving you the full impact of the pattern behind the transparent sign.

With a few simple supplies, you can create this custom addition to your wedding, bridal shower or even just as a fun, on-trend piece of home decor!

 

Project Time
20 to 30 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Remove the protective film from the Clear Acrylic Sign. Position the Whiskey Bar template behind the sign. Using a white chalk sharpie or Marvy® Fine Point White Bistro Chalk Marker trace the sign onto the acrylic sign. Let it dry.

Alternatively, if you have a cutting machine (e.g. Cricut©), convert the PDF file into a JPG and cut the quote out of white vinyl. I used the Madina Script and Broadway fonts.


Download the free Whiskey Bar Signage here!


DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage step 1
Step
2

Next lay out two Buffalo Plaid Beverage Napkins flat. Overlap the napkins and line up the plaid, glue together along the overlap. You now have a large enough piece of plaid to fit the size of the acrylic sign.

Glue the napkins to the back of the acrylic.

Note: Ensure the glue is added to the red pattern side of the napkin, not the white side so that the red shows under the white writing.

DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage step 2
Step
3

Spray paint an Antler Table Tosser gold.

DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage step 3
Step
4

Create a mini bouquet of faux greenery, berries and thistles and tie to the gold antler with Black Tulle.

Next glue the antler bouquet to the top right corner of the acrylic sign.

DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage step 4 part 1
DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage step 4 part 2
Step
5

On the day add fresh thistles to the bouquet and place the sign in the provided stand.

DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage step 5 part 1
DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table Signage step 5 part 2
Step
6

Next cut a length of Black Tulle and a length of plaid ribbon and tie around the end of an Antler Table topper.

Place the antler as a decorative accent in front of the Whiskey Bar sign. You are now ready to set up the Whiskey Bar.

For more ideas and inspiration be sure to check out my Tartan & Tulle Winter WeddingDIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers and Warm Whiskey Wedding Cocktail. 

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