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This one is an easy one too. With free templates, it’s only cut, paste and embellish. We’ll show you how!

What You’ll Need:

• Wood signs or blocks
• Santa Template, Mrs. Claus Template and Rudolph Template
• Brown and black paint
• Mod Podge
• A red sequin or bead
• A white pom pom
• A small length of green ribbon
• Glue gun

Silhouette Santa Craft with Free Templates

First, mix some brown paint with water and then paint the faces of the wood. This step can be skipped if you are happy with the colour of your wood, but it can help bring out the the grain.

Paint the edges of the wood black (or another colour of your choice – red, green, gold or silver would all work great too!)

Print and cut out each of the silhouettes – Santa, Mrs. Claus and Rudolph.

Use the Mod Podge to glue the silhouettes to the wood. Start with a very thin layer under the paper, let it dry and then cover with another layer to seal the silhouettes in place.

Tie a small piece of green ribbon into a bow and then attach it to Mrs. Claus’ bonnet with some hot glue.

Attach a pom pom to Santa’s hat,

and then give Rudolph his red nose.

We hope you had fun making this stunning Silhouette Santa Craft! If you’re looking for another festive creative outlet check out our Gilded Ornament Stocking Holders or our Retro Photo Transfers.

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This DIY project is perfect for long weekend crafting. Use a bright-colored acrylic craft paints, embellish with a printed template and then seal with resin to make it weatherproof. It certainly can’t get easier, what’s not to love? 

What You’ll Need:

• Wood board (we used an 8″x10″)
• Paint in five relate colours
• Paint brush
• Sign template
• Sharp craft knife
• Glue
• Cutting board
• Resin

How to make this DIY Sign for Summer Fun

Firstly, add a dab of each paint colour diagonally across the wood board.

Drag a paintbrush through each colour, blending the colours together as you move across the board.

Follow the outline of the letters with a sharp knife.

Keep going until all of the letters are removed. Keep the inside of the P and R .

Flip the cut template over and cover thoroughly with a paper glue.

Centre the template over the board and then smooth it down. Use glue to attach the inside of the P and R in place.

Mix resin using the directions on the package.

Set the board on a baking tray covered in tin foil and raise up on an old bowl, ribbon spool, or any other item that will hold the board flat and can be discarded. Make sure the board is level.

Pour the resin over the DIY sign.

Spread the resin with a plastic knife, the resin is self-leveling so it should fill in any gaps as you go. Set aside in a dust free spot for 24 hours to fully cure.

As the resin dries, occasionally check on it and then pop any bubbles that may appear with a toothpick.

We hope you have fun getting creative with our Sip, Grill, Chill – DIY Sign for Summer Fun! If you’re still looking for some summer crafts check out our stylish Ice Cream Apron or our fabulous Flip Flop Hanger.

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When creating your sign, be sure to add your own holiday traditions. Hot chocolate drinking, tree cutting, toy drives, Christmas markets, caroling, and stringing or touring Christmas lights are all examples of popular Christmas traditions. Also, use colours that you love for the boards and letters.

Let’s get this project started!  

Personalized DIY Outdoor Christmas Wood Sign Post

What you’ll need:

• 4 wood planks 1.5 x 1 x 5
• 1 wood plank 2 x 1 x 5
• 1 wood post 
• Paint brushes
• Acrylic paint in brick red, off white, slate grey, deep sparkly green, and black (used here)
• Outdoor wood sealer (we used a spray sealer)
• Nails
• Hammer
• Any embellishments
• Stencils (or hand paint your wording)
• Pencil

Firstly, paint the wood planks and the post.  Apply a coat of paint to the boards. Multiple coats may be needed but be sure to allow the boards to dry completely between each coat of paint.  

Secondly, begin the lettering.  You can free hand your designs or choose a stencil which will certainly make it easier.  Either way, use the pencil lightly to avoid creating damage to the wood.

Once the sayings and traditions roughed in, paint them!  Alternate colours to give it some more character.  Once again, set aside and allow it to dry completely.

Once the boards and post are finished, you will need to seal them with an outdoor sealer. This will help keep the weather out and keep the sign looking great in all weather types.  

Once the sealer is dry, nail all the boards to the post.  Try to nail the boards on a slight angle, giving the post some character and certainly an eye catching effect! 

Personalized DIY Outdoor Christmas Wood Sign Post

In short, we hope you love this Personalized DIY Outdoor Christmas Wood Sign Post. What are some family traditions you will add to your sign post? Need more Christmas decorations and crafts? Certainly see our 2 Step Coastal Christmas Starfish for a beachy Christmas feel. Happy Crafting!

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