Homemade Christmas Signs
It’s time to get ready for your Christmas decor setup, and these homemade Christmas signs will be the perfect addition to your holiday home! Not only are they fun and easy to make, but they also add a personal touch to your decorations.
In this guide, we’ll share some creative DIY farmhouse Christmas decor using homemade signs to make your space feel warm and festive, especially in the coming holidays. Let’s get crafting!
You can find Christmas signs in stores, but these can be quite expensive and may not match your style or home. Making your own Christmas signs not only saves you money but also allows you to get creative and make something unique.
For us, we wanted to use these Frosty Forest Friends decoupage paper from Dixie Belle and found these $0.50 signs and picture frames at the thrift store to put the design on. That’s how this DIY project came to life!
So, keep reading to learn how to make your own homemade Christmas signs and add a personal touch to your holiday decorations. Get the whole family involved and make it a fun bonding activity. Plus, these signs also make great gifts for your loved ones!
Supplies Used for Homemade Christmas Signs
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- Picture Frames or Signs
- Frosty Forest Friends Decoupage Paper from Dixie Belle
- Wood Filler (if needed)
- 220 Grit Sandpaper
- Dixie Belle Bonding Boss Primer
- Zibra Round Brush
- Dixie Belle Silk Paint in Whitecap
- Matte Varathane Waterbased Polyurethane
- Dixie Belle in Badlands and Sand Bar
- Zibra Artist Brush
Remove Background of Frames
First, we took out the background and the glass from our thrifted frames. It got a bit tricky with the Dollar Tree sign, and we even ended up breaking the back of the frame a little. But we can just glue it back together when we put the sign back in, so that’s all good. You could also choose to tape off the frame and proceed with painting if you don’t want to remove it.
If there are any chips or scratches on your frames, just fill them in with some wood filler and let them dry completely. Then, smooth the filler out using 220 grit sandpaper. Sanding makes the frames look neat and helps the paint stick better, too.
Prime and Paint Christmas Signs White
Since we’re painting the signs, we need to make sure the paint sticks well and doesn’t chip off easily. And since they’re wood, we also want to prevent any bleed through. So, we put on 2 coats of Dixie Belle Bonding Boss with our Zibra Round Brush on the frames and let them dry.
We chose to paint our frames in a soft white color to give them a clean and classic look. This also helps the colorful decoupage paper stand out even more. Our paint of choice was Dixie Belle Silk Paint in Whitecap.
Dixie Belle Silk Paint is an all in one paint, so you won’t need to topcoat it after painting. Here’s our Dixie Belle Silk Paint review to learn more about this brand. We let the white paint dry on the signs for 24 hours to make sure it was dry before adding in the decoupage.
Stick Decoupage Paper onto Signs
Then, it was time to personalize our Christmas signs with the Frosty Forest Friends decoupage paper! We tore the edges of each image to give them uneven edges since they’re smaller than the signs. This helps them blend in seamlessly once they’re glued down.
We brushed a layer of matte Varathane waterbased polyurethane onto the back of the paper to glue each one onto the signs, then smoothed them out gently so there weren’t any air bubbles. Work on one at a time so you have enough time to adjust the placement before it dries.
Once all of the paper pieces were in place, we brushed on another coat of topcoat to seal everything in. This not only protects the paper from wear and tear but also secures the paper onto the signs.
Prime and Paint Frames
Next, we moved on to painting the frames of our homemade Christmas signs. We also primed them with Dixie Belle’s Bonding Boss, then used 2 shades of brown paint. We started with applying Dixie Belle in Badlands with a Zibra artist brush. While this layer was still wet, we lightly brushed Dixie Belle in Sand Bar on top.
Dry brushing is one of the distressing furniture techniques you can do to give your signs a more vintage, charming look. You can also use sandpaper or a rag to distress these frames or furniture in general.
Assemble and Display Homemade Christmas Signs
Once all the painting was done and dry, we assembled the frames and signs back together. And that’s how easy and straightforward the process is! The colorful decoupage paper with the brown distressed frames gives these Christmas signs a rustic yet festive feel. For more rustic decor, here’s our list of modern rustic Christmas decorations.
Then comes the most fun part – decorating your space with your homemade Christmas signs! You can display them on a mantle or shelf or even use them as part of a table centerpiece. They add a charming touch to any room and bring in that cozy holiday atmosphere. Here’s our list of farmhouse Christmas tree decorations for more cozy Christmas decors.
Get creative with your display – try adding fairy lights, some greenery, or even hanging them on a wall with a festive ribbon. Make a few more signs to create a mini gallery wall, or use them as fun accents around your home. If you want witty and clever decor, check out these funny Christmas signs.
These homemade Christmas signs definitely add a personalized touch to your holiday decor, so if you’re looking to add some festive and unique pieces to your space, give this DIY project a try! Get your family and friends involved and have a fun crafting session together.
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