Paint: giant wood tags
A fun alternative to the standard wreath, wood tags handpainted with Merry Christmas for your front door:
Inspired by the Ballard Designs holiday wood tags:
image from ballarddesigns.com
Last week I posted my Thanksgiving version:
And my friend Terry so cleverly thought of this Christmas version:
This time around I used a 1×8 pine board, it has a nice grain to it (better than plywood) and a chunky feel at 3/4″ thick.
A special thanks to Terry for letting me borrow her shed to take pictures!
Here’s how I made the giant wood tags:
1. Using a 1×8 board cut 2 pieces at 18″.
Then mark off the corner cuts and drill a 1″ hole:
2. Print lettering (I used Ecolier font at 600 point).
Place print out on top of wood and trace letters with ballpoint pen:
3. The pen leaves an indent in the soft pine:
4. Paint on and inside the indent:
5. Seal with Minwax Helmsman exterior grade clear semi-gloss:
6. To keep ‘hanging position’ so tags don’t cross over each other predrill, glue and countersink two 1 1/4″ wood screws at overlap:
7. String 3/8″ manila rope through holes.
Then secure ropes together with clear monofilament which you can also use to hang tags.
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Amy says
Amazing , love this going to ahve to amke this one. This would be a great gift for my sister for christmas too.
Jeannie-JB says
You are sooo talented! Love all your projects, but this one is so amazing. I pinned it to two of my boards {you get credited as the source of course}. Just wanted you to know!
creativedominican says
This is awesome! I love it, your so talented. I had just gotten a Merry Christmas vinyl from a craft show at church and I'm going to try and make something like this. I love it. I love your technique on tracing it, but I'm not sure I could paint it and have it come out this perfect.
Mel says
Such a great idea. They are fantastic!
Rita May says
Thanks for the great tutorial. I've pinned these and want to make them soon. I like your tips on the screws to hold them in position and your choice of font and size. looks like you've given me all I need to know.
Rita
Lisa B. says
Absolutely love these. I made two sets. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. Merry Christmas.
Ashley C. says
These are super cute! Super versatile for year-round decor too!
Pam Jackson says
That is just too cute. Thanks for sharing.
Megan says
Just wanted to let you know this craft was highlighted on the at play blog yesterday. http://atplayonline.com/2013/07/15/5-christmas-decor-crafts/
Melinda says
I am trying so hard to make these. How were you able to print the font that large on a printer?