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Ho Ho Holiday Craft Time! 🎅 Layered Santa & Rudolph Wood Round
Layered Merry Christmas Wood Round with Santa & Rudolph
Get ready for some festive DIY fun! In this tutorial, Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures walks us through creating a layered stencil “Merry Christmas” wood round featuring Santa and Rudolph. This cozy Christmas project uses Essential Stencil’s new layered stencil collection — perfect for creating dimensional designs with beautiful detail.
Table of Contents
Materials
- Santa & Rudolph Greetings Door Hanger Stencil
- Stencil Brush Set | Pure Natural Bristle Brushes
- 18” round wood board
- Red, white, off-white, brown, dark brown, cream, orange, green, and black acrylic paints
- Painter’s tape
- Shop towel or paper towel (for offloading)
- Sandpaper
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Paint the Base
Lay a strip of painter’s tape across the middle of your 18" round board to divide it in half. Paint the bottom half red, then apply a second coat for a bolder finish.
Once dry, remove the tape and reposition it slightly over the red edge. Paint the top half white and apply a second coat for full coverage.
When the paint is completely dry, lightly sand the surface for a smooth finish.
2. Apply Layer 1 – Santa & Rudolph Base
Place Layer 1 of the stencil at the top section of the board. Using off-white paint, fill in Santa’s design with your stencil brush.
Next, fill Rudolph’s face with light brown paint and his collar with red. Apply a second coat for a brighter finish, then carefully lift the stencil.
3. Apply Layer 2 – Color Details
Align Layer 2 of the stencil and fill Santa’s hat and suit with red paint.
Mix cream, a touch of orange, and white to create a soft beige tone for Santa’s face. Apply evenly and let it dry before moving on.
Use another clean stencil brush to fill Rudolph’s details with dark brown paint. Apply a second coat if needed, then lift the stencil carefully.
4. Apply Layer 3 – Faces & Finishing Touches
Position the face layer from the stencil pack, aligning it carefully with both Santa and Rudolph. Fill in facial details with black paint.
5. Add the Lettering
Place the “Merry Christmas” word stencil on the bottom half of the board. Fill with white paint, let dry, and apply a second coat for a crisp, bold look.
6. Final Details
Reposition Layer 3 and fill the snowballs with green paint for a festive pop of color.
Once dry, you’ll have a perfectly layered, merry design ready to hang or gift!
Helpful Tips
- Offload your brush: Always dab excess paint onto a shop towel to avoid bleeding under the stencil.
- Align carefully: Use the small registration marks on each stencil layer to keep your design straight.
- Fix mistakes easily: If color overlaps or edges misalign, use a small detail brush to touch up once dry.
- Seal it: For outdoor use, apply a clear protective sealer to preserve your design.
Ambassador Spotlight
This festive project was created by Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures. Known for her rustic farmhouse style and approachable teaching, Melissa loves helping crafters grow their confidence with layered stencils and transfers. Follow her page for more weekly inspiration and Essential Stencil project ideas!
Watch the Full Tutorial
See Melissa’s full step-by-step process in her live replay below:
Ready to Craft Your Own?
Grab your Santa & Rudolph Greetings Door Hanger Stencil and Stencil Brush Set today from Essential Stencil to make this merry design yourself. Don’t forget to share your finished projects in the Essential Stencil VIP Craft Group for a chance to be featured!
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