Slice of Freedom Door Tag 🍉🇺🇸 Bold Summer Decor You Can Make Tonight

Hey friends! If you love quick, eye-catching summer decor, this one is for you. 💛

In this tutorial, Melissa Miller of Millers Rustic Sawmill walks us through creating the cutest patriotic door tag using layered stencils and bold colors. This project is beginner-friendly, super satisfying, and perfect for your summer or Fourth of July decor.

Let’s jump in!

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• Slice of Freedom Door Tag

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Slice of Freedom Door Tag

Step 1: Prep Your Surface

Start with a 7x13 wooden door tag. Make sure the surface is clean, smooth, and completely dry before painting.

Step 2: Paint the Background

Apply silver metallic paint across the entire board. You can use a wipe or brush, but for fuller coverage, a brush works best. Let it dry, then apply a second coat if needed.

Tip: Thin, even coats will give you the smoothest finish.

Step 3: Layer 1 (Blue)

Secure Layer 1 of the Slice of Freedom stencil with tape. Fill in the design using blue paint.

Less paint is best! Offload your brush and use a straight up-and-down motion to prevent bleed.

Step 4: Layer 2 (White)

Align Layer 2 using your previous placement as a guide. Fill in with white paint and let it dry before adding a second coat.

Important: White over darker colors often needs two coats for full coverage.

Step 5: Layer 3 (Red)

Tape down Layer 3 and fill it in with bold red paint. Build the color slowly with light layers for the best results.

This layer brings the watermelon and patriotic elements to life!

Step 6: Layer 4 (Black Details)

Carefully align the final layer and fill in with black paint to add outlines and detail.

This is where everything really pops! Take your time with alignment for the cleanest finish.

Step 7: Add Final Wording

Using the Stencil of the Month Club basic set, position the word “America” slightly over the flag for a playful look.

Fill it in with black paint to tie everything together.

Final Reveal ✨

How cute is this?! The silver background makes the colors pop, and that “Slice of Freedom” design is perfect for summer decorating.

Add a bow or greenery to personalize it—or even stencil something on the back for a reversible piece!

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Ready to make your own? Grab the Slice of Freedom stencil and start creating your summer decor today!

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Watch the Full Tutorial 🎥

Want to see this project come to life step-by-step? Watch Melissa create this adorable door tag below!