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“S” is for Silent Night

December 5, 2012

Paint: Silent Night sign
Christmas door swag with handpainted Silent Night sign.

I thought long and hard about how to decorate our orange front door and ended up with this non-traditional sign and swag combination:
Inspiration came from this Pottery Barn Kids catalog image of a green silent night sign hanging on the fort bed:
I don’t think the sign is actually available for purchase but it was the perfect idea for our Christmas front door this year:
I found the font Centeria Script at dafont.com, it’s the perfect blend of script and upright letters, not too slanted:

Add some pinecones hanging on burlap strips and evergreens:

Here’s how to make the silent night sign:

1. Cut a 1×8 pine board at 20″.
Trace a small pot for the corner cut outs and cut out with jigsaw:
2. Make 7/8″ holes at top:

3. Print out lettering to fit.
I used Centeria Script font in 350 point.
Line up lettering and trace printout with ballpoint pen to make indent in wood:

4. Paint on and inside indent left behind by pen:
I used white gloss enamel.

5. Stain with Minwax Early American:

6. Seal with Minwax Helmsman exterior grade clear semi gloss poly:

7. Add jute rope for hanging:

I’m linking up to:
Christmas Crafts @ Shanty 2 Chic
Christmas Craft Party @ Nesting Place
SAS @ Funky Junk
Nifty Thrifty Sunday @ Nifty Thrifty Things
DIY Project Parade @ The DIY Showoff
Tutorials & Tips Tuesday @ Home Stories A to Z
Strut Your Stuff @ Somewhat Simple
Share Awesomeness Thur @ The 36th Avenue
Pretty Things Thursday @ Scissors & Spatulas
Flaunt it Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
SAS @ Just a Girl
Remodelaholics Anonymous @ Remodelaholic
inspiration board @ Carolyns Homework
Sunday Showcase Party @ Under the Table & Dreaming
Weekend Bloggy Reading @ Serenity Now
Dare to DIY @ Newly Woodwards
DIY Show Off DIY Holiday Highlights

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Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, DIY, HOME DECOR, HOME DECOR, PAINT, SEASONAL, WINTER21 Comments

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  1. Diane Higdon says

    December 6, 2012 at 1:28 AM

    I am so in love with your signs. I made myself a Christmas on for the front door. I actually wrote a blog about it, and gave mention of you.
    You are a wonderful teacher. Thanks so much.
    blindsanddesignstoo.blogspot.com

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  2. Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says

    December 6, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I love your sign! It looks perfect on top of that greenery!

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  3. Shelly Andrade says

    December 6, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    This is great! I'm hosting Home for the Holiday's 2012 – Hand Painted Christmas right now at: http://alittlebitoshizzle.blogspot.com/2012/12/home-for-holidays-2012-hand-painted.html# would love for you to stop by and link it up, great tutorial!

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  4. Maria says

    December 7, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Wow how absolutely beautiful! I love the font and love the white on the wood! Looks just lovely!

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  5. Sara says

    December 7, 2012 at 1:44 AM

    I really love the sign and the great tutorial!

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  6. Glamorous Mommy says

    December 7, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    I just love how these tags look on your front door! Beautiful 🙂

    Fotini

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  7. Laurie atSimplyCreatingHome says

    December 7, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Beautiful sign and wonderful tutorial! I'm feeling inspired. Just wishing I had a bit more time to spend on projects!

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  8. cherryl22 says

    December 7, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Your sign runs circles around the Pottery Barn one. Love it! You are very talented!

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  9. michele says

    December 7, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    gorgeous lettering!

    hope you will have a chance to stop by, and today i am hosting a giveaway. hope you win! http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/12/personalized-lovely-giveaway.html

    peace to you.

    michele

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  10. Jenna says

    December 7, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    This is lovely!

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  11. Dixie n Dottie says

    December 7, 2012 at 10:48 PM

    This is beautiful! Would love if you'd join our Countdown to Christmas link party! Hope to see you there! Happy weekend! 🙂
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/2012_12_04_archive.html

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  12. Kei says

    December 9, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    That looks so lovely! Thanks for the tutorial 😀

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  13. Kim @ NewlyWoodwards says

    December 10, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    This is just awesome! I love the shape of the sign and the font, too (totally downloading that puppy). I love that it really blends with your front door instead of competing.

    Also, I'm totally digging the swag.

    Thanks for linking up to Dare to DIY!

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  14. Bungalow Boutique says

    December 10, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Your sign is beautiful! I love it especially against your front door. Awesome – thanks for the tutorial!

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  15. Rachel says

    December 10, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    Girl, you are the sign queen. I love it! And it looks so great on the orange door (which is awesome as well, by the way). Great job on the sign! Thanks for sharing at Dare to DIY!

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  16. Chelsea @ two twenty one says

    December 11, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    Beautiful! I love how you thought everything out, especially the font.

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  17. made2style.com says

    December 11, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    That sign looks great and for someone who can spend hours on choosing the right font, you hit the nail on that one!!

    xo Cindy

    Reply
  18. DecorandtheDog says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    So pretty. I love the sign added to the garland. Good choice! My hand hurts just thinking about painting that. Thanks for joining the Dare to DIY!

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  19. lynn says

    December 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    this is awesome!

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  20. Hannah Hadaway says

    April 29, 2020 at 3:45 PM

    I know this isn’t related to this project, which I love! I love the color of this door and was wondering if you could share the color of orange that you used. Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      April 29, 2020 at 3:48 PM

      Hi Hannah, thank you and yes the door is Glidden pumpkin patch. Details here: https://jaimecostiglio.com/f-is-for-front-door/

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