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✨ A Happy Home Starts Here: Stenciled Charm on a Wood Round
Sometimes the best decor pieces are the ones that feel timeless. This cheerful round wood sign is one of those projects. It works beautifully after the holidays, through winter, and honestly all year long. Using layered stencils, soft stain washes, and a simple phrase, this project comes together easily but makes a big impact.
This project was created by Renee of Flip Flop Furnishings, an Essential Stencil enthusiast who loves clean lines, bright color, and approachable DIY techniques.
Table of Contents
Materials
- 16" round wood board
- Saltbox Houses 12x12 Stencil
- Love Makes a House a Home 16x5 Stencil
- Stencil Brush Set (Pure Natural Bristle)
- Brown stain or watered-down paint (for stain effect)
- White paint
- Green, yellow, and bright sky blue paint
- Black paint
- Painter’s tape (frog tape recommended)
- Wet wipes or damp rag
- Fine sandpaper or brown paper bag
Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare the Board
Start with a 16" round board. The upper and bottom sections should already be pre-stained in brown for a soft, natural base.
Add the White Wash
Place strips of tape along both edges of the stained section. Using a wet wipe or damp rag, apply white paint to the remaining areas, allowing the wood grain to show through. Let dry and apply a second coat if needed. Carefully remove the tape.
Stencil the First House
Select one house design from the Saltbox Houses stencil pack and tape it in the center of the board. Using a stencil brush, fill the first layer with green paint. Lift the stencil.
Reposition the same stencil to align the second layer. Fill with black paint using a clean brush, then lift the stencil.
Add the Second House
Choose another house design and position it on one side of the board. Fill the first layer with yellow paint and lift the stencil.
Reposition the stencil, align the second layer, and fill with black paint.
Add the Third House
Place the final house on the opposite side of the board. Fill the first layer with bright sky blue paint.
Align the second layer and fill with black paint, applying a second coat if needed.
Add the Phrase
Position the Love Makes a House a Home stencil at the bottom of the board. Fill only the words “makes a house a home” with black paint.
Reposition the stencil at the top of the board and fill only the word “love.”
Add the Hearts
Using the heart from the same stencil set, position it at the end of the word “love” and stencil with black paint.
Reposition the heart just below the phrase for balance.
Finish the Piece
Once everything is fully dry, lightly sand the surface using fine sandpaper or a brown paper bag for a smooth, cohesive finish.
Helpful Tips
- Always offload your stencil brush before touching the surface to prevent bleed-through.
- For larger stencil openings, you can keep slightly more paint on the brush, then lighten pressure around edges.
- Let paint dry between layers to avoid pulling paint.
- This design works beautifully as a door hanger, wall decor, or seasonal tray insert.
Looking for more home-inspired projects? Explore the full Essential Stencil collection to find designs that work beautifully year-round.
Watch the Full Tutorial
Prefer to watch the process step by step? Follow along with Renee as she creates this layered wood sign from start to finish.
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