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DIY Lemonade Stand

June 9, 2017

Let’s build a classic lemonade stand for big kids.

diy lemonade stand

A DIY tutorial to build a big kids size lemonade stand. The perfect place to sell lemonade and treats complete with removable signage.

It’s hard to believe but of all the pieces I have built never have I made an official lemonade stand.  So when a friend asked me to build one for an event I said of course!  She requested a stand similar to Kristyn’s at Lil’ Luna here and I got to building.
big kids lemonade stand
It’s big, like big enough for a small adult but not overwhelming for kids.  The overall dimensions are 48″w x 24.5″d x 77″h.
kids lemonade stand
And I added a removable chalkboard to the front.
kids lemonade stand with cedar top
diy kids lemonade stand with cedar top
diy kids lemonade stand with chalkboard sign
diy kids lemonade stand using cedar
There’s plenty of counter space on the cedar planked top.
big kids lemonade stand interior
And also plenty of space behind to add at least two chairs.
diy lemonade stand interior
backside of lemonade sign
I painted the word ‘lemonade’ on both sides of the sign so it will be visible for customers coming from all angles.
diy lemonade stand cedar top
Below I’m sharing my details on how to build the lemonade stand.  Also be sure to check out Kristen’s post for more information.

Shopping list:

  • 5 – 1x6x8 cedar planks
  • 4 – 1x4x8 cedar planks
  • 2 – 2x3x8 studs
  • 2 – 2x4x8 studs
  • 2 – 1x3x6 pine board
  • 1/4″ plywood pieces
  • 2×2 @ 12″ or 4 – 3″ scraps
Cut list:
  • 4 – 2×4 @ 29 1/4″ (legs)
  • 4 – 2×3 @ 9″ (cross supports)
  • 2 – 2×3 @ 43″ (front cross supports)
  • 1 – 2×4 @ 43″ (back cross support)
  • 14 – 1×6 @ 29 1/4″ (base sides & front wrap)
  • 6 – 1×4 @ 48″ (top)
  • 2 – 1x3x6 (sign posts)
  • 1 – 1/4″ply @ 10″ x 48″ (sign)
  • 4 – 2×2 @ 3″ (sign post guides)
  • 1 – 1/4″ply @ 24″ x 35″ (chalkboard sign)
  • 2 – 1×2 @ 23″ (chalkboard sign backer)
diy lemonade stand frame
Step 1: Build the frame.  Start with the short ends then connect using the longer front and back cross supports.
frame using pocket holes
Notice the pocket holes going upwards later for attaching the top.
cedar top using pocket holes
Step 2: Assemble the top.  6 boards across all connected flush using pocket holes.
attach top to frame
Step 3:  Attach the top to the base frame using the predrilled pocket holes and 2″ screws.
lemonade stand white and yellow cladding
Step 4: Prepaint the front and sides of the slats then sand to distress.
attach cladding to frame
Step 5:  Attach slats to front and sides using finish nails.
cut out hole in top for sign post
Step 6: Determine placement of sign posts and jigsaw a 1×3 opening with a little extra wiggle room.
scrap wood to hold sign post in position
Step 7: At the base of the frame support attach 2 scrap 2×2 pieces to guide the sign posts and hold them in position.
sign post hole and guide

chalkboard sign back detail

SIGNAGE:

Step 8: For the chalkboard secure 2 – 1×2 pieces at back. (I used 3/4″ screws predrilled from the front, putty and sand then paint with black chalkpaint.)
screw eyes into chalkboard
Step 9: Insert 2 screw eyes down into 1x2s.
hooks attached to cladding
Step 10: Determine where sign will hang and center.  Predrill and screw in hooks.
side view chalkboard sign on hooks
Take care to be sure hooks DO NOT protrude beyond front edge, you don’t want customers getting poked by the hooks and also to prevent them from rubbing up against the chalkboard.
printed letters for sign
Step 11: To make the lemonade sign paint the plywood backing white.  Then print out letters using Microsoft Word Gloucester MT Extra Condensed font at 700 point.  Line up the print outs on the plywood backing and trace the letters with a ballpoint pen using heavy pressure.
handpainted yellow letters
Step 12:  The pressure of the pen will leave a slight indent in the wood.  Paint on and inside the indent with bright yellow.
handpainting shadow onto letters
Step 13: Create depth by painting a dark brown shadow down and to the right of every letter.  Let dry then sand to distress.  Lastly attach the sign to the posts.  And slide the posts down into holes and guides below.
diy classic lemonade stand with chalkboard sign
If you’re looking for a smaller kid size version try this play stand.
diy play stand

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  1. Our Pinteresting Family says

    October 14, 2014 at 12:51 PM

    This is just too cute!!

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  2. Steph @ Three Loud Kids! says

    October 14, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Oh my gosh this is incredibly cute! I bet your kids got a kick out of selling their goods!

    Reply
  3. Mt says

    June 18, 2019 at 1:03 PM

    Do you know the weight?

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    • Jaime says

      June 18, 2019 at 3:21 PM

      Thanks for asking. To be honest I don’t know the exact weight as I built this years ago for a friend. I was able to move it around fine by myself so it had to be under 40 pounds.

      Reply

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