Welcome back, friends! Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures shared the perfect holiday project on the 4th of July—because when inspiration strikes, we roll with it! Her nostalgic "At Christmas, All Roads Lead Home" sign is a heartwarming mix of stencil work, rub-on transfers, and festive flair. Let’s dive into the steps so you can make your own!
1. Apply a white base coat
Using a brush, coat your 12x10 board in white paint. Let dry and add a second coat for a more solid finish.
2. Add your truck transfer
Choose your favorite truck design and rub it onto the bottom center of the board using the transfer tool.
3. Stencil the words
Tape down the "At Christmas All Roads Lead Home" stencil above the transfer. Dab black paint lightly through the stencil.
4. Fill the bridges
Use a detail brush and a gentle dabbing motion to fill in the stencil bridges. This creates a hand-painted look.
5. Lightly sand
After the paint dries, lightly sand the surface to give it a soft, distressed look.
6. Add the brick background
Using the brick stencil and grey paint, lightly dab around the edges for a weathered faux brick effect. Vary pressure to create a more realistic look.
7. Final sand
Once your brick pattern dries, sand again gently to blend everything together.
This nostalgic piece is the perfect way to kick off Christmas in July! Be sure to check out the full Christmas Collection for more seasonal stencils and rub-on transfers to start crafting now.
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Ruthie
July 31, 2025
Love the outcome! The stencils make the rub on tuck very look fabulous. Thank you for the ideas and written tutorial. Ruthie in Missouri