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🖌️ Vintage Charm: A Door Tag with Stencils & Shimmer ✨
DIY Vintage-Inspired Door Tag with Melissa Miller
Looking to give your decor a touch of vintage charm? Melissa Miller of Millers Rustic Sawmill shared a stunning door tag makeover using soft lace details, layered paint, and subtle shimmer. This project is perfect for anyone wanting to explore multi-layered stenciling techniques that create depth and character.
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Project: Vintage Door Tag
Materials
- Fleur de Lace Pattern Stencil
- Antiques Vintage Sign Stencil Set ("Vintage" stencil used)
- Wooden door tag
- Antique White acrylic paint
- Mermaid Tail acrylic paint
- Cream acrylic paint
- Gold acrylic paint
- Mahogany gel stain (oil-based)
- Stencil brushes or sponges
- Painters tape
- Gloves and paper towels
- Coffee filters (for offloading paint)
Instructions
1. Prep Your Tag
Make sure your wooden door tag is clean and fully dry.
2. Stencil the Background
Secure the Fleur de Lace stencil with painter's tape. Dab on Antique White paint using a dry brush technique. Let it dry.
3. Add the Word "Vintage"
Position the "Vintage" stencil and paint it using Mermaid Tail. Let dry.
4. Apply Gel Stain
Rub Mahogany gel stain across the tag to create an aged, vintage effect. Let it dry thoroughly.
5. Highlight with Cream
Re-tape the Vintage stencil and apply Cream paint over the design. Repeat for stronger coverage.
6. Add Gold Accents
Use a dry brush to lightly apply Gold paint to the design and edges for shimmer.
7. Final Reveal
The finished door tag glows with antique elegance and handmade charm.
Helpful Tips
- Offload excess paint onto a coffee filter before stenciling to avoid bleeding.
- Layering multiple stencil passes with different colors can add depth and richness.
- Dry brushing gold over the whole surface adds a vintage shimmer effect.
- If you're unsure, step away and revisit your project later with fresh eyes!
Ready to create your own vintage masterpiece? Browse our full collection of stencils and brushes to get started!
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