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A Jolly Santa Surprise for Your Holiday Home πŸŽ…βœ¨

A Jolly Santa Surprise for Your Holiday Home πŸŽ…βœ¨

Hi friends! Today we’re crafting a festive Christmas round with the always-creative Sharon Hankins of I Restore Stuff. This sweet Santa β€œpeeking chimney” sign is made with a mix of stencils, rub-on transfers, and simple paint techniques β€” perfect for doors, mantels, or holiday displays.

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Santa Peeking Chimney Christmas Round

Materials

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Wood Round

Start with a clean, fully dry 16” wood round painted in crisp white.

2. Paint the Bottom Red

Run painter’s tape across the middle. Paint the bottom red using Fusion’s Cranberry. Blow dry, then apply a second coat for bold coverage.

3. Add a Shadow Line

Once dry, remove the tape. Use a ruler as a guide and lightly dry-brush black paint to create a soft shadow where the two colors meet.

4. Add Santa

Cut out your Santa from the Jolly Saint Nick Transfer Set. Position him so his hands peek over the β€œchimney.” Burnish until fully adhered.

5. Paint the Brick Chimney

Use a ruler and Mini Brush Set to dry-brush thin black lines across the red section, creating oversized vintage bricks.

6. Stencil β€œMerry Christmas”

Grab the β€œMerry Christmas” layer from the Santa & Rudolph Greetings Stencil Set. Stencil in white using a swirling motion and very little paint.

7. Add Holly Accents

Cut two holly branches from the Cozy Winter Cuddles Transfer Set. Place one on each side of Santa for a balanced, festive finish.

8. Final Reveal

Helpful Tips

  • Use minimal paint when stenciling to avoid bleed-through.
  • Offload your brush thoroughly before touching the board.
  • Dry-brush shadows lightly β€” subtle is better than bold here.
  • The Essential Transfer Tool gives smoother contact than a credit card.
  • Seal the finished round with a matte water-based topcoat for durability.

Ready to make your own? Browse all holiday stencils and transfers in our Christmas Collection and create something joyful today!

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