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đ Bring the Farmhouse to Christmas â Handmade Holiday Decor!
Farmhouse Christmas DIY with Melissa Miller
Featuring Ambassador Melissa Miller of Millerâs Rustic Sawmill
This weekâs Essential Stencil tutorial brings cozy farmhouse charm to your holiday dĂ©cor! Brand Ambassador Melissa Miller shares how to create two rustic Christmas sign projects using her favorite Essential Stencil designs. These warm, wood-toned pieces capture the nostalgic feel of a traditional farmhouse Christmasâperfect for decorating your home, your booth, or gifting to friends and family.
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Project 1 â Farmhouse Christmas Sign
Materials:
- Farmhouse Christmas Stencil
- Stencil Brush Set | Pure Natural Bristle Brushes
- Rectangular pine wood board
- Butane torch (optional)
- White acrylic paint + water (for whitewash)
- Dark walnut gel stain
- Hunter green acrylic paint
- Painterâs tape, paper towels, baby wipes
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Torch the wood base: Use a small butane torch to lightly scorch the wood surface, following the grain to bring out a rustic, aged look.
2. Whitewash the surface: Mix white acrylic paint with a little water. Dip a damp wipe or paper towel into the mixture and wipe it over the board to soften the tone.
3. Apply gel stain: Brush on a dark walnut gel stain to enhance the aged look. Wipe away any excess for a natural finish.
4. Stencil your design: Center the Farmhouse Christmas stencil on the board. Using a stencil brush, fill in the lettering with hunter green paintâleaving the word âFarmhouseâ unpainted for now.
5. Highlight the word âFarmhouseâ: Switch to a clean stencil brush and fill in âFarmhouseâ with crisp white paint. Apply a second coat for bold contrast.
6. Reveal your design: Carefully lift the stencil to reveal a beautiful mix of white and green lettering on a rich rustic background.
Helpful Tips:
- If large torches feel intimidating, small butane torches give you more control for subtle burning.
- Try layering paint and stain for depth â itâs okay to adjust as you go!
- To create a shadow effect, lightly dry-brush a darker tone along one edge of the letters.
Project 2 â Christmas on the Farm Trio
Materials:
- Christmas on the Farm 3-Pack Stencil Set
- Stencil Brush Set
- Three barn wood or reclaimed wood cuts
- White acrylic paint
- Painterâs tape
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep your surfaces: Select three small barn wood cuts. Center one of the Christmas on the Farm stencils on each piece and secure with painterâs tape.
2. Stencil with white paint: Using your stencil brush, apply white acrylic paint in light, circular motions. Add a second coat for brighter coverage and let dry.
3. Reveal and display: Peel away the stencils to reveal charming farmhouse animals and Christmas sayings â perfect for booths, markets, or gifting!
Helpful Tips:
- Rough barn wood can make your stenciling appear more rusticâembrace the imperfections!
- Batch create multiple boards at once for quick booth inventory or handmade gifts.
- Flip the boards over and stencil a winter design on the back for reversible décor.
Final Thoughts
With just a few stencils and brushes, you can create a complete Farmhouse Christmas collectionâbeautifully coordinated and perfect for holiday gifting or decorating. Melissaâs simple, rustic approach makes it easy to craft multiple pieces in one evening!
Catch Melissa Miller live every Tuesday at 7 PM CST on the Essential Stencil Facebook page for more creative DIY inspiration.
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Find all the festive stencils featured in this tutorial inside our Christmas Stencil Collection. Create farmhouse-style holiday décor with high-quality reusable stencils that make every project shine!
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