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November 16, 2016

Wood Slice Christmas Signs with Free Template

I’m using these beautiful basswood rounds to create this fun Christmas craft! These signs are perfect for hanging on the front door, propping up on the mantle, or putting just about anywhere you can think of! Plus, they are so simple to make and only require a few supplies! Make sure you get the free template at the end of this post to make them yourself!

The paint is from DecoArt and the  beautiful slices of gorgeous wood is from Walnut Hollow.The wood slice makes the perfect base for any craft. With the holiday season upon us, I decided to show you how I created these cute, versatile little signs!

A little bit about the companies I worked with on this project. DecoArt ships their products around the world! If you need a great quality paint for crafting and home decor, this is it! Their paints can be used on furniture, glass, paper, wood, metal and more. Just find the correct medium for your surface.

Walnut Hollow offers an amazing variety of wood pieces that can be used for crafts like this, but also make beautiful decor all on their own. They have everything from making your own clock to kid friendly projects!

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With the holiday season upon us, learn how I created these fun, versatile, and gorgeous wood slice signs! | diy Christmas decor | Christmas signs | diy Christmas signs | decorating for Christmas || Design Dazzle #diychristmas #christmasdecor

With the holiday season upon us, learn how I created these fun, versatile, and gorgeous wood slice signs! | diy Christmas decor | Christmas signs | diy Christmas signs | decorating for Christmas || Design Dazzle #diychristmas #christmasdecor

The paint used on this one was the DecoArt craft paint in Warm White.

After painting the wood I let it dry for about 30-45 minutes in order to have a smooth finish without any bubbles. In the meantime, I printed out the template for the next step. This Merry Christmas sign below was painted with the DecoArt chalkboard paint.

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For the black background: I took the template and flipped it over. On the backside I rubbed chalk all over the paper. Then, I flipped it around and positioned the letters where I wanted them. Using a pencil, I traced the letters. The chalk acted as a transfer and stenciled the letters right onto the paint.

Then all I had to do was take a paintbrush and fill it in!

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The DecoArt paint used on this “Let it Snow” sign is Ash Grey Color stain with just a bit of the Chocolate Color Stain added for a bit of warmth. If a color isn’t working for my taste I usually end up mixing colors. This was the paint that was used for the background. The wording was painted with the Warm White acrylic craft paint.

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For the lighter background: The chalk doesn’t work well for this white paint. Tracing it on a light background won’t work. Instead, use tracing paper and a pencil! Place the template down with the tracing paper behind it and directly on top of the wood. Trace the outline of the words with a pencil or pen. Warm White was used on the background with the chalk paint used for the wording.

Once I let all the final paint dry, I added the little embellishments to give them that extra pop.

I was lucky enough to be able to teach this craft at the Enlighten Retreat a little while ago and had such a blast doing so! I love how the finished product turned out! They are the perfect way to add a little rustic vibe to your Christmas decor while still staying modern.

Thank you DecoArt and Walnut Hollow for your amazing products.

All projects and opinions on this post are mine.

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  1. Aspen Clark says

    November 16, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Oh my goodness, I absolutely love these! I love the idea of using chalk to help trace words and such. That is so ingenious! What a beautiful craft. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      November 16, 2016 at 8:04 pm

      Thank you, Aspen. It’s a fun one to craft!

      Reply
  2. barb y says

    November 18, 2016 at 7:51 am

    As we are already signed up for your newsletter, how do we access the printable for the wood signs templates? thanks for all the great ideas.

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      November 18, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      Hi Barb,
      Every week we send out an email/newsletter – look at the very bottom of the email and you will see a link to all of our free printables. We just sent out a newsletter this morning.

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Amy Lyon says

    November 20, 2016 at 4:34 am

    These are lovely. I remember my Grandpa cutting rounds like this back in the day for my aunt (a professional artist) to paint landscapes on. I wish I still had some of her works to display in my own house. I also wish that I would have paid more attention to how she prepped the slices before she painted them. *Sigh* Hindsight. I thank you for the link to where to purchase the wood slices. I can’t wait to get some and make my own.
    *Hugs*

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    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      November 20, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you for sharing your story. I loved reading about it! I would love to see what you create with the wood slices!
      Toni

      Reply
  4. Savannah says

    November 30, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    These are perfect for Christmas! I love the rustic look and the way it would look around a tree or fireplace! Those wood rounds are perfect! So cute!

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      December 1, 2016 at 8:30 pm

      Thanks, Savannah! These are sure fun to decorate with!

      Reply
  5. Ela says

    November 30, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    Now I know what to do with the old wood slice cutting board we have! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      December 1, 2016 at 8:32 pm

      It’s always nice to repurpose and make such a fun craft!

      Reply
  6. Erica says

    December 6, 2016 at 2:03 pm

    Toni,
    This is my first time to your page! I was looking for Advent/Christmas ideas for my 3 teenagers, 11 year old and two toddlers….this website is amazing! Thank you so much! I can’t even describe how excited I am. I also teach 1st grade. This page just woke me up and motivated me for Christmas!

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      December 9, 2016 at 7:49 am

      Erica,
      So happy you found my blog! Yes, there are some fun things to do here. I’m glad to help motivate for Christmas!

      Reply
  7. Wynn Barnett says

    December 12, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    Fantastic

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    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      December 13, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      So glad you like it!

      Reply
  8. Diane. D says

    December 21, 2016 at 5:29 am

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      January 4, 2017 at 12:56 am

      You are very welcome!!

      Reply
  9. Christy Clarey says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:27 am

    This is beautiful! Merry Christmas

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      January 4, 2017 at 12:53 am

      Christy,
      Thank you. So glad you liked it!
      Toni

      Reply
  10. Suzie Riggin says

    December 23, 2016 at 10:16 am

    thank you.

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      January 4, 2017 at 12:53 am

      You are so welcome!
      Toni

      Reply
  11. Jeri Burcham says

    December 23, 2016 at 10:32 am

    TY! Love these!

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      January 4, 2017 at 12:52 am

      I’m so glad!!
      Thanks, Toni

      Reply
  12. Adree | The Keele Deal says

    October 25, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    Such a cute holiday decor idea. I love how simple it is to make, yet it looks awesome. It’s the perfect rustic christmas decoration.

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      October 27, 2017 at 8:26 am

      The template makes it easy for those who don’t have the best handwriting. Tracing is easy!

      Reply
  13. Kelly Shepard says

    December 19, 2018 at 7:51 am

    You can use the same method of rubbing chalk on the back and tracing for dark paints as for light paint. You just rub with pencil and trace over. In case tracing paper isn’t on hand!

    Reply
    • Toni - Design Dazzle says

      April 16, 2019 at 2:34 pm

      Yes, very true. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
  14. Technical Bagle says

    September 25, 2020 at 3:25 am

    Thank you soo much

    Reply

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