Felt letter boards, with their oak frames and little white plastic letters, have become a favourite in cafes, boutiques, salons and homes. They feel casual, friendly and handmade. This 8 x 10 inch template recreates that look for your holiday hours, without having to hunt for the right letters. A black felt board with fine horizontal grooves sits in a warm oak frame, and a pine sprig with red berries is tucked into the top right corner. HOLIDAY HOURS appears in white monospace capitals, followed by three gold stars, five rows of dates and times, closed days in coral, and MERRY EVERYTHING & HAPPY ALWAYS in gold and white at the bottom.
Why the Letter Board Style Works
Letter boards are instantly recognisable and feel personal, as if someone in the shop placed each letter by hand. They suit independent cafes, bakeries, boutiques and studios with a relaxed, modern style. The look also photographs well for social media.
Monospace Letter Board Lettering
Real letter board letters are evenly spaced, so the template uses Roboto Mono, a monospace font, with generous letter spacing. White letters stand out on the black felt, while coral and gold highlight closed days and the greeting.
Editing the Letter Board Lines
Each line is a separate text box. Click to type your own dates and times. Keep lines short, around twenty characters, so they fit the board width like real letters would. Use capitals for an authentic look.
The Oak Frame and Felt Texture
The frame is a warm oak colour, and the felt has subtle horizontal grooves like a real letter board. Both are grouped shapes you can recolour, for example, a white frame with grey felt or a black frame with navy felt.
The Pine Sprig Decoration
Many letter board owners tuck a sprig of greenery or a flower into the frame. The pine sprig with berries adds a festive touch in the corner. Replace it with eucalyptus, a poinsettia, or a snowflake, or remove it.
Festive Letter Board Phrases
The sample ends with MERRY EVERYTHING & HAPPY ALWAYS, a popular letter board phrase. Other ideas include EAT DRINK AND BE MERRY, SLEIGH ALL DAY, BAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT for bakeries, or BEST WISHES FOR 2027.
The 8 x 10 Size
At 8 x 10 inches, the sign fits standard photo frames and many small easels. It is a comfortable size for counters, shelves, and windows. Print it on photo paper for a sharp, glossy finish.
Displaying the Letter Board Sign
Place the framed sign on an easel by the entrance, on the counter, or in the window. Cafes often place it beside the menu board, where customers already look.
Printing the Letter Board Sign
Download a PDF and print on 8 x 10 inch photo paper, or print on US Letter with a small trim. A laser printer gives deep blacks on the felt.
Sharing the Letter Board Online
Letter boards are popular on Instagram. Share a photo of the printed sign on your counter, or post the digital image directly. Pair it with a cosy caption about the season.
Letter Board Signs for Cafes and Bakeries
Cafes and bakeries can add a line for holiday specials, such as GINGERBREAD LATTE IS BACK, above the hours. Keep the board uncluttered by limiting it to seven or eight lines.
Letter Board Signs for Boutiques and Salons
Boutiques and salons can use the board for holiday hours and a playful message. The black and oak style suits a minimal, modern interior.
Letter Boards for Other Seasons
Reuse the design for summer hours, back to school, Valentine’s Day, or a New Year message. Change the phrases and the decoration in the corner.
Letter Board Signs for Offices and Coworking Spaces
Coworking spaces and creative offices often use letter boards at reception. Adapt the lines to show holiday access hours, the date the space closes and when members can return, along with a friendly phrase such as SEE YOU IN THE NEW YEAR.
Photographing Your Letter Board
For a social media photo, place the framed sign on a wooden counter with a coffee cup, a candle, or a few ornaments beside it. Natural window light gives the most pleasing result, and a slight angle makes the oak frame look like a real board.
Keeping Letter Board Lines Even
Real letter boards look best when lines are centred and similar in length. If a line is much longer than the others, shorten it with abbreviations such as DEC or AM, or split it into two lines. Balanced lines give the sign its tidy, handmade charm.
Letter Board Sign Questions
Can I change the font?
Yes, though a monospace font looks most like real letters.
Can I change the frame colour?
Yes. Select the board group and change the frame colour.
Can I add more lines?
Yes. Duplicate a line and move it into place.
Letter Board Signs for Breweries and Bars
Craft breweries and neighbourhood bars love letter boards for daily specials. A holiday hours board fits right in on the bar or by the taproom door. Add a line for a seasonal beer release or a New Year’s Eve party, and keep the playful phrases that match a relaxed taproom atmosphere.
Letter Board Signs for Florists
Florists can add a line such as WREATHS AND TREES IN STOCK above the hours. The relaxed style suits a flower shop window full of greenery.
Making a Real Letter Board Match
If you own a real letter board, use this printed sign for the window and copy the same phrases onto your physical board at the counter. Customers see a consistent message, and you avoid the fiddly job of finding enough small letters for every date and time.
Letter Board Signs for Barbershops
Barbershops with a vintage interior can add a line such as FRESH CUTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, keeping the oak frame and black felt look that suits a classic shop.
Spell Out Your Holiday Hours
Update the lines, choose your phrase, and print the sign. A charming letter board holiday notice tells customers your hours with a friendly, handmade feel.
