Today I am sharing how to make this easy Christmas sign on birch wood with Chalky Finish Paint. Have you ever used this paint? It is amazing. I am hooked! It comes in so many gorgeous colors and is easy to use without having to sand and prime the surface. That’s my kind of paint. You have a chance to win 8 colors of your choice and more, but we will get to that later!
I scored this birch wood plaque from Michaels.
The paint color I used is Relic. It is beautiful!
I used a foam brush to apply the paint.
Initially I planned to paint the letters on, but I decided to use chalk instead. Now I can change it with the seasons!
I used my Cricut make a stencil out of clear contact paper. I love to use contact paper for stencils because it is way cheaper than adhesive vinyl. You can download the image file here: Joy and Holly Berries. If you don’t have a cutting machine, you can print and transfer the image using transfer paper like I showed you here: DIY Reclaimed Wood Sign.
To finish, I added twine to hang the sign. I love it!
Remember when we painted our kitchen cabinets? We used Everlasting Chalky Finish paint. It was a huge time saver to not have to sand/prime the cabinets and we are thrilled with them.
Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint is available in Michaels in the wood and finishes aisle. Visit the DecoArt Chalky Finish website for more chalk paint ideas and inspiration.
UPDATE: CONTEST OVER; THE WINNER IS ERIN B.!!
Now for the giveaway! Enter for a chance to win 8 colors of your choice, clear and dark creme waxes, Soft Touch varnish, waxing brush and 2 stencils of your choice *.
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* The items pictured are representations only. The stencils and paint will be selected by the winner.
Disclosure: I received product and compensation from DecoArt in exchange for my campaign. All opinions are honest and mine, as always!
Love this paint…I’ve used Relic before and it’s one of my faves!
I SOOOOOOOO HAVE to win this!! This is my fave! Thanks for a shot at such an amazing giveaway!
Good Luck Darla! Thanks for entering.
ohhh using the stencil like that with chalk is brilliant!
Love the craft ideas you have. I have been trying to talk my husband into paintingour kitchen cabinets. It is a big job. When I see someone showing their kitchen after painting it, I always have my husband look at the site.
Great giveaway! I love the paint!
Your sign turned out absolutely gorgeous!! Love it! And I’m hoping to win that giveaway!
Love this!