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“W” is for Wood Tags #2 (Christmas version)

November 16, 2012

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.
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 Fall Festival @ 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

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Filed Under: CHRISTMAS, CRAFTS, DIY, HOME DECOR, HOME DECOR, PAINT, SCRAP WOOD, SEASONAL12 Comments

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  1. Amy says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    Amazing , love this going to ahve to amke this one. This would be a great gift for my sister for christmas too.

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  2. Jeannie-JB says

    November 17, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    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!

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  3. creativedominican says

    November 24, 2012 at 3:22 AM

    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.

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  4. Mel says

    November 26, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Such a great idea. They are fantastic!

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  5. Rita May says

    November 29, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    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

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  6. Lisa B. says

    December 4, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    Absolutely love these. I made two sets. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. Merry Christmas.

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  7. Ashley C. says

    December 7, 2012 at 10:37 PM

    These are super cute! Super versatile for year-round decor too!

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  8. Pam Jackson says

    December 13, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    That is just too cute. Thanks for sharing.

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  9. Megan says

    July 16, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    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/

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  10. Melinda says

    November 7, 2017 at 8:44 AM

    I am trying so hard to make these. How were you able to print the font that large on a printer?

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