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☃️ Create a Frosty’s Christmas Market Frame That Melts Hearts!
DIY Frosty’s Christmas Market Frame with Tammy Muto
This festive holiday project comes from Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity, one of Essential Stencil’s talented brand ambassadors. In this tutorial, Tammy transforms a simple Dollar Tree frame into a charming “Frosty’s Christmas Market” sign using the Nordic Christmas Pattern stencil and rub-on transfers. It’s an easy, budget-friendly DIY that adds a touch of handmade holiday cheer to any space.
🪞 Table of Contents
Materials You’ll Need
- Frosty’s Christmas Market Rub-On Transfer
- Merry Snowmen Rub-On Transfers
- Stencil Brush Set | Pure Natural Bristle Brushes
- Essential Rub-On Transfer Tool
- Nordic Christmas Pattern Stencil (restocked soon!)
- 8x10 Frame (any Dollar Tree or craft store frame works great)
- 140 lb Watercolor Paper or sturdy white cardstock
- Light blue acrylic paint (Tammy used “Blue Haven”)
- Painter’s tape and scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Your Base
Start with an 8x10 frame and a piece of watercolor or white paper to serve as your background. Remove the glass and backing from your frame so you can measure your insert accurately.
2️⃣ Stencil the Background
Tape the Nordic Christmas Pattern Stencil over your paper. Using your stencil brush, lightly apply a pale blue paint to create a soft, subtle patterned background. Let it dry completely.
3️⃣ Add the Word “Frosty’s”
Cut out the word “Frosty’s” from the Frosty’s Christmas Market Rub-On Transfer pack. Place it near the top of your board, then firmly burnish it with your Essential Rub-On Transfer Tool.
4️⃣ Add the Snowman
Select your favorite snowman from the Merry Snowmen Rub-On Transfers. Position it below “Frosty’s” and gently burnish until the design is fully transferred.
5️⃣ Finish the Design
Finally, cut and position the words “Christmas Market” from the same Frosty’s pack. Place them beside the snowman and burnish firmly until smooth. Once everything’s in place, let it set and dry fully before framing.
6️⃣ Frame Your Artwork
Place your completed design into the 8x10 frame and secure the back. You now have a delightful handmade piece ready to display for the holiday season!
Helpful Tips
- Offload your paint—dab excess paint off your brush before stenciling for crisp, clean lines.
- If your rub-on transfer doesn’t stick in one spot, lay it back down and burnish again gently.
- Try varying shades of blue or add a dusting of white paint for a snowy effect.
- Dollar Tree frames make this project budget-friendly and giftable—perfect for teachers or hostesses!
✨ Want to Create More Like This?
Explore our newly restocked Rub-On Transfers Collection for endless seasonal designs and inspiration!
🎥 Watch Tammy’s Full Tutorial
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