Reindeer Sign

I think this is one of the cutest signs I’ve made yet – I just love it! The Reindeer sign is painted so you can distress it and give it the look you’re wanting for a more rustic holiday vibe.

And I’ve got all the details on how to make one for yourself!  We made these at my craft club and it was super fun!

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Reindeer Sign

You’ll need:

–Cut File from The Smudge Shop, Reindeer Merry and Bright , HERE

–Machine to cut the cut file – I used my Silhouette Cameo

–Vinyl for the stencil – I get all of mine from Expressions Vinyl – great deal and super quick shipping

–the NEW awesome clear grid transfer tape, HERE

–Wood, already stained – I used a 1×12 board, cut to size 11×14.  I stained it a day before my project.  I also gave it a quick clear spraypaint coat of sealer.

 

Reindeer Sign VIDEO Tutorial

Your lucky day – I have a VIDEO tutorial:

Reindeer Sign Details

How to make a stained stenciled Board

1. Stain board.  let dry for days Or spray a light coat of clear spraypaint on top to seal the stain.  This will help the stencil stick!
2. Cut out your decal (I use a Silhouette Machine – love it!).  Weed out the words and the background, leave the deer outline.
3. Use transfer tape to move your stencil to your board.  SEAL with a thin layer of mod podge, let dry.
4. Mix acrylic craft paint with a little bit of water.  Use to whitewash over everything.  Use a paper towel to white off paint for a more whitewashed look.  Layer as desired.  Let dry.
5. Remove stencil.  Sand to add distressing.
6. Place glue on nose and sprinkle on glitter.
7. That’s it!!

I LOVE how sealing the stencil gives such crisp paint lines!

And that glitter nose is everything!

Have fun making one for yourself!