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Handmade farmhouse style Christmas sign
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DIY Farmhouse Christmas Sign

Learn how to make this DIY Christmas sign with Mod Podge and a few other basic craft materials. Great for rustic holiday decorating!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Yield: 1 sign
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Use a table saw to cut a piece of wood that is 12 x 12 for your base. Paint with white craft paint and let dry.
    White wood piece, plaid deer head cut out of scrapbook paper, Mod Podge Matte, and a paintbrush
  • Use a table saw to cut the wood trim to fit around the frame. Rag on stain until the pieces are covered; let dry.
  • Cut a deer head shape out of scrapbook paper, either using scissors or a die cutter.
    deer head outline in Silhouette Studio
  • Use Mod Podge to apply the deer head to the wood panel. Add Mod Podge to the back of the paper as well as to the wood and smooth down. Wipe away any Mod Podge that comes out from the paper. Let dry for 15 - 20 minutes.
    Mod Podge the paper down to the canvas
  • Apply a single layer of Mod Podge over the top of your sign. Let dry.
  • Use a nail gun to attach the frame around the wood base piece and finish.
    Adding a stained frame to the outside of the artwork