How To Make A Christmas Sign

9 Materials
$5
15 Minutes
Easy

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Today I am sharing how to make a Christmas Sign. It’s getting to the the time of year when planning ahead for holiday projects is helpful.


Items Needed For How to Make A Christmas Sign


  • a wood round from a home improvement or craft store I did use an old cutting board for Christmas sign
  • chip brush and stencil brush
  • stencils
  • ASCP paint in Old White or craft paint
  • medium gray paint or paint of your choice
  • dark green craft paint
  • wood stick
  • 120 grit sanding sponge
  • clear wax and dark wax
  • lint free rag


Here’s how to make a Christmas sign began. In the first place, I did have this round wood cutting board. I didn’t use it anymore however, I do not like throwing things away. For the most part, I will find a way to reuse pieces for another purpose, hence Christmas sign.


By the way, the holiday signs takes ten minutes to make.


So then, when getting the idea for my sign, I began with using the back side of my cutting board for a smoother look.


Painting The Christmas Sign


First, I did clean the cutting board well with warm soap and water and let it dry for a few hours. before making my Christmas signs.


Next step, using my chip brush I did paint the cutting board for my Christmas signs with two coats ASCP Old white, let dry in between coats.


My next step, using a light stippling motion with the white paint, I stipple the Christmas sign to add a slight texture. This adds more character.

Incidentally. I began using the sanding sponge to lightly sand the edges, this adds even more character to this Christmas project.


After sanding the holiday signs, use your grain sack stencil Funky Junk Old Sign Stencils in the color of your choice. Incidentally, I highly recommend these stencils. They are well made and have many great choices too.


A grain sac stencil can also be found on Amazon or the craft store for reasonable prices.


When loading your stencil brush it’s very important to off load the brush before stenciling the sign and then begin to pounce your brush. Also, remember, to pounce straight up and down to avoid bleeding.

Because I didn’t have any green paint for my Christmas project I mixed my own.


I have had to mix my own paint color before for antique brass in another post. You may find it interesting in case you run out of antique brass paint. Also, it’s easy to do. You can search candlesticks on my blog.


Here, using moss green and black paint mixed together for my sign it gave me my own custom color, a greenish black for the lettering.

Meanwhile, grab your stencil of your choice and begin to add the stenciling to your craft.


Also, you may enjoy seeing another project I made for our fall porch last season. On my blog search fall porch and it will pop up.


Because the stenciling needs to be done in stages on this Christmas project, let the paint dry for a second before laying the stencil down again on your sign.


Next, using your sanding sponge lightly sand your Christmas stencil to give the words a slightly worn appearance. This also adds more character.


Lastly, apply clear wax and light brown wax to your Christmas project and rub well with a lint free rag.


Incidentally, I did use my technique for rusty washers from my Christmas tags on my blog. I’m beyond thrilled how it looks for the Christmas signs. Look at the character it adds to this holiday craft in a different picture!

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Suggested materials:
  • Chip brush   (home improvement store)
  • Stencil brush   (any craft store)
  • White chalk or craftpaint   (Amazon or craft store)
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