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December 6, 2012

Distressed Santa’s Workshop Sign

My friends over at DecoArt asked me to create a Holiday project using some of their Americana Acrylic paints and I just couldn’t resist. I love anything that has to do with the holidays! So here is another fun holiday craft for all of you…

From young to old, everyone loves to dream about the place Santa makes his toys. Every time I watch Elf, The Santa Clause, Polar Express or any other Christmas movie that shows Santa’s Workshop, I secretly wish that I could visit this magical place. Yes, I BELIEVE that all of my big girl toys are made there too, like my power tools, hot glue guns and cutting machines. :)

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The vintage-inspired sign is a fun take on a piece of Christmas décor. Hang it on the wall, prop it up on a mantel or place it on a stick for outdoor décor.

Supplies:

Americana Santa Red

Americana Snow White

DecoArt Multi-Purpose Sealer

DecoArt Satin Varnish

16” Wooden Songbird Arrow (found at Michaels)

Foam Brush

Small Tip Brush

Pencil for sketching or letter stencil

Palette or plastic plate for paint

#220 grit sandpaper

Start by mixing a 1:1 ratio of Santa Red paint and Wood Sealer.

Using a foam brush, apply 2 coats of the mixture onto the wooden arrow, allowing the paint to dry between each coat.
Using the smaller tip brush, apply 2 coats of Snow White paint onto the trim of the arrow. If a little paint gets onto the edges it can easily be removed when distressing later on in the process.
For the lettering, using the smaller tip brush and Snow White paint, you can either paint the letters directly onto the sign by hand or use a stencil.
Allow the paint to dry completely then remove the stencil.

Using 220 grit sandpaper, gently sand the edges of the sign and the surface. The more you sand, the more distressed the sign will appear.
Wipe the sign with a damp paper towel to remove excess dust.
Wash your foam brush. Apply a thin layer of Satin Varnish to the entire surface of the piece and allow to dry.

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And just to be safe, you should probably point that arrow NORTH :)

Disclosure: DecoArt provided the materials used for this project, you can also read my full disclosure policy here.

Linking to some of the parties here along with Today’s Creative Blog, TipJunkie, Home Stories A 2 Z, Funky Junk Interiors, The Shabby Nest, My Repurposed Life, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Thrifty Decor Chick, Centsational Girl

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Ashley C. says

    December 6, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Haha – super cute! I love your last little line “and just to be safe, you should probably point that arrow NORTH :)”

    Reply
  2. Tori says

    December 6, 2012 at 9:25 am

    Love this sign. I finally figured out how to grab your button!! Yay! Me!! Lol

    Reply
  3. Julie says

    December 7, 2012 at 8:02 am

    What an adorable idea! Too cute! :)

    Julie

    Reply
  4. Mallory says

    December 8, 2012 at 7:47 pm

    I love this!!!! SO cute!! I’m a sucker for hand painted signs.

    I’d love if you linked this up at my party going on now!
    http://www.classyclutter.net/2012/12/spotlight-saturday-link-party-42.html

    XOXO Mallory

    Reply
  5. Brooke Duncan says

    December 10, 2012 at 6:13 am

    I LOVE this! Thanks for the great tutorial on painting and distressing. You’ve made it look so easy. I need to make me none. I really like the cute wooden arrow. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Ferrell says

    December 14, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    How fun! I love it!
    Kindest regards,
    Jennifer

    Reply

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