Join Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures as she brings winter cheer to life using the November 2025 Stencil of the Month Club Premium design from Essential Stencil. This cozy, rustic snowman project is perfect for your holiday décor — and a great chance to try the fun of layering stencils!
Apply a coat of water-based antiquing glaze to your 16x8 board for a warm, rustic background. Don’t forget the sides! Let it dry completely.
Position Layer 1 of your Premium Snowman stencil and tape it down. Using a stencil brush, fill in the snowman shape with white paint. Apply a second coat for a crisp base.
Position the snowman’s arm stencil from Layer 2. Lightly fill the space with white paint first — this helps the black paint stand out later. Once dry, apply black paint for a bold finish.
Using a mini brush, lightly stencil the mittens white first, then go over them with mustard or golden paint for a cozy look. Add the heart stencil between the mittens and fill it in with red paint for a sweet touch.
Choose a scarf stencil design from Layer 3. Start with a white base coat, then stencil over it with mustard paint. For extra fullness, fill in the bridge areas with mustard too. Reposition the stencil and fill the circle details with blue paint for a cheerful accent.
Position the hat stencil above the snowman’s head and fill it first with white, then black paint. Next, use the face layer to stencil black eyes and a dotted smile. Finally, use a mini brush to paint the carrot nose orange.
Use the first stencil layer again to add snowflakes around your board. Fill them in with white paint for a soft winter look. Then, use a small stencil or freehand a mustard star on the hat for a festive pop!
Attach ribbons or small bows to the top corner of your sign using a hot glue gun for an extra festive touch. Add wire or twine for easy hanging.
Join the Stencil of the Month Club to get exclusive designs like this one delivered straight to your door — plus early access and creative inspiration from our talented ambassadors like Melissa Bradshaw!
Grab your favorite stencil brushes and start crafting your own winter wonderland today!
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