MERRY Shiplap Christmas Sign
Make this simple farmhouse style merry shiplap Christmas sign to go with your holiday decor. It is so quick to come together and looks nicer than what is in the stores.
It is so easy and fast to make these high-end looking signs, you should give them as gifts. No one will believe they are handmade but everyone will love them.
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Shiplap Christmas Sign
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love to save money and make crafts – if you’re the same, this holiday craft idea is able to combine the two. The result is a classic and simple sign for yourself or to share with friends.
I am especially crazy about a craft that uses supplies from our craft bin. The only thing we had to buy for this Farmhouse Faux Shiplap Christmas Sign craft project was a wooden sign. We had everything else at home.
Because this DIY faux shiplap sign is so inexpensive and takes so little time to complete, make them in bulk. If you are a craft seller at your local markets, these would be a great addition to your inventory of Christmas crafts to make and sell.
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Tips For Making Your Shiplap Christmas Sign
- I like to visit the Dollar Tree to check out what wood signs they have in stock – sometimes I get some really great signs in the Plus section.
- Making easy signs like this is a quick craft and are a perfect Christmas craft idea for a night in with friends or family.
- When working with acrylic paint, your sign may require 2-3 coats. Allow 24-48 hours for the paint to completely dry before moving on to the next step.
- If you want to leave the sides of the frame natural, use masking or painter’s tape to protect the inside edges of the frame from paint.
- The sizing of each letter on your template will depend on your personal liking and the size of the pre-made sign.
- Using the template you print will help keeps the letters even and aligned.
Supplies to Make a Farmhouse Christmas Sign
- Unfinished wood sign
- White paint
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Black Sharpie marker
- Pine stem pipe cleaners
- Hot glue gun Wired ribbon
How to Make a Faux Shiplap Sign
Each step of this faux shiplap sign tutorial is detailed below to make it easy to follow. Keep this page open while you are working on your sign. If you would rather have a printable tutorial, scroll down and select the print button.
Paint the front of the unfinished sign.
Create faux shiplap lines using a ruler or straight edge and a Sharpie.
Create a template from your document program and print it. Shape the pine stems along the lines of each letter.
Arrange the letters evenly on the sign and hot glue the pine letters. Attach the ribbon to the top of the frame.
Notes For Working With Acrylic Paint on Your Sign
- As wood can be uneven, you may want to sand your sign before applying any primer, sealant, or paint. A layer of gesso will help make for a smoother surface.
- When using acrylic paint on wood, consider using a primer before applying the paint. This will seal the wood and allow the paint to go on more evenly.
- The best brush to use when painting wood with acrylics is a synthetic brush. It lasts longer and coats your wood more evenly.
More Farmhouse-Style Crafts You May Like
- Wood Round Tiered Tray: This easy Farmhouse-style tray is easy to make and looks so good in your home.
- Rustic Wooden Nutcracker Craft for Christmas: This elegant design will never go out of style and it’s clear to see why.
- No-Sew Mitten Ornament: This easy ornament fits perfectly on your primitive-style Christmas tree.
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Farmhouse Shiplap Christmas Sign
Get this Cute Farmhouse Faux Shiplap Merry Sign for your holiday home décor. The neutral colors will fit seamlessly into your color palette.
Materials
- Unfinished wood sign
- White paint
- Pine stem pipe cleaners / Garland Ties
- Wired ribbon
Tools
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Paintbrush
- Ruler
- Black Sharpie
Instructions
- Paint the front of the unfinished sign.
- Once completely dry, create faux shiplap lines using a ruler or straight edge and a sharpie.
- Create a template from your document program of choice of the word “merry” using a sans serif font and print it.
- Using the printout as a template, shape the pine stems along the lines of each letter.
- Arrange the letters evenly on the sign and hot glue the pine letters. Attach the ribbon to the top of the frame.
Meet the Creator
Hi there, I’m Sarah Nenni-Daher. I’m a crafty gal and always have at least 14 projects going at once. I am a crafter, designer, DIYer, and pattern maker. I share my creations here and in the Ruffles and Rain Boots® Shop.
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots®, you’ll find DIY gnomes, crafts, gifts, cupcakes, laser crafts, and so much more. I love sharing video tutorials over on YouTube and chatting with other crafters in my Facebook groups. We’d love to have you!