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November 22, 2016 By Summer Scraps 19 Comments

Christmas Tree Slat Sign Craft Tutorial

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This Christmas Tree Slat Sign Tutorial was previously shared on The Wood Connection Blog.  The supplies to make this project were provided to me buy The Wood Connection.

I just love decorating for Christmas and this Christmas Tree Slat Sign was so fun and easy to make.  You can purchase the supplies in their stores or if you are not local you can purchase the Slat Sign and Layered Christmas Tree online.

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

Christmas Tree Slat Sign

Supplies Needed: I have linked to where you can buy the supplies in their shop.  If the needed item is not in their online shop I have included Amazon Links to help you find the product (I am an Amazon Affiliate)

Wood Slat Board
Wood Stacked Christmas Tree Pieces
Merry Christmas Vinyl (if you don’t have access to the vinyl you could use stickers, stamps or even rubon letters)
Christmas Scrapbook Paper
Paint (Ivory, Black Cherry, Burnt Umber, Yellow)
Mini Wax Wood Stain
Fine Yellow Glitter
Sandpaper
Scissors
Foam Paint Brushes
Paper Towels
Glue (I used Mod Podge for the paper and  Wood Glue to glue down the wood)

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

Let’s Get Started:

1. Sand all of your wood pieces and dust off the sawdust

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

2. Paint your wood pieces.  I painted the entire slat board in Light Ivory.  The star is painted yellow.  On the tree pieces I only painted the edges because I was going to add paper to these pieces.  The first, third and fifth piece have the edges painted in Light Ivory.  The second and fourth piece is painted in Black Cherry,  the trunk is painted in Burnt Umber.

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

3. Let the paint dry then send the edges of the slat board

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

4.  Now we are going to stain the board.  I think staining sometimes scares people a bit but it is quite easy.  Using your foam brush (or a paper towel) wipe some stain onto your board.

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

Then using a paper towel wipe the stain off the board and wipe it around to make it look even.  If you feel it is too much you can use a wet paper towel to tone it down a bit if needed.

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

You can see where I sanded the edges it gives a nice dark edge to the wood

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

5. Trace your scrapbook paper using your wood as a guide.  Cut out the paper (cutting inside the lines) and glue it onto your wood.  If you are still not sure how to do this, check out this great scrapbook paper to wood tutorial.

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

Here all of my paper is cut out and glued onto the wood

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

6. Now it is time to add the yellow glitter to the star.  Put your glitter in a container, repaint your star so the paint is wet, press into the glitter, let dry.  For a more extensive tutorial check out this great glitter tutorial.

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

7. Once everything is dry place everything on the slat board so you have an idea where you want it and glue it down (I used wood glue)

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

8.  Let the glue dry for a bit then add your vinyl

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

I love how this project turned out an think the yellow glitter added a bit of bling to the project

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

So cute and easy!!

Christmas Tree Slat Sign from www.summerscraps.com

Have you started thinking about your Christmas decorations yet?  I am getting everything prepped and ready to put up after Thanksgiving!

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Comments

  1. Lauren Allen says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:14 pm

    This is such a great idea! I’m feeling crafty and I think I’m going to try this! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
    • Summer Rumsey says

      November 25, 2013 at 4:35 pm

      Thanks Lauren – glad you like it! This is such a fun craft, I think you will like it.

      Reply
  2. Jesseca says

    November 25, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    This is SO adorable!! I’m just now starting to feel the Christmas decorating bug. I need to let my husband know how much I need this!

    Reply
    • Summer Rumsey says

      November 25, 2013 at 4:36 pm

      Thanks Jesseca! I know I have been holding out putting my Christmas stuff up but once Thanksgiving is over it will be a mad rush to get it all up.

      Reply
  3. kaylynnczy says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    You’re a lifesaver. Wanna know something embarrassing? I have TONS of wood crafts PILING up on my craft desk. WHY? Because I didn’t remember how to do the glue/paper/etc and I was too prideful to ask someone for help. Bless my heart. Again- you save the day. Thanks for the refresher course!

    Reply
    • Summer Rumsey says

      November 25, 2013 at 4:37 pm

      Kaylynn you crack me up! Glad I could help!

      Reply
  4. Jessica says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:31 pm

    Oh my gosh this turned out way beyond adorable! I would totally buy this at the store! Well done 🙂

    Reply
    • Summer Rumsey says

      November 25, 2013 at 5:35 pm

      Thanks Jessica – I appreciate it!

      Reply
  5. Vanessa Barker says

    November 25, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    I love those slat signs….may need to go stock up on a couple!

    Reply
    • Summer Rumsey says

      November 25, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      I know Vanessa – now that I have done one I want to do so many more!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie Chan says

    December 3, 2013 at 6:43 pm

    Soooo pretty, Summer! Featured you today on Project Inspire{d}. Thanks for linking up! http://www.sillypearl.com/2013/12/project-inspired-link-party-more-than.html

    Reply
  7. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    December 5, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    This is gorgeous. I love the patterns you chose for the tree. Thanks for sharing this at the Pinworthy Projects Party! I pinned it to our feature board and will be sharing on Facebook too.

    Reply
    • Summer Rumsey says

      December 5, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      Thanks so much Shannah! I am so excited that you pinned this on your feature board and will be sharing it on Facebook – I will have to go check it out. Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Kim M says

    December 7, 2013 at 11:32 pm

    This is just beautiful~ I am totally inspired! Must pin and make for my mantle! 🙂

    Reply
  9. Lindsay says

    December 17, 2013 at 7:03 am

    I absolutely love this. I love the style and the paper you chose. I want to make one of these now. Great step by step instructions too.

    Reply
  10. Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says

    December 15, 2014 at 5:30 am

    Such a cute and festive project! I love it! Thanks for sharing. PINNED!
    Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat recently posted…Pom Pom Christmas TreesMy Profile

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    • Summer Scraps says

      December 15, 2014 at 9:35 am

      Thanks so much Michelle!

      Reply
  11. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    December 17, 2014 at 7:36 pm

    This is so neat!!

    Reply
  12. Katherines Corner says

    December 21, 2014 at 10:28 am

    I love it! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo

    Reply

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