Today’s project is another that I have created a pattern for you use to make yours. You can find the download here. I have both a PNG file for use with an electronic cutting machine and also a PDF for those that are hand cutting their shapes. Also included is a text file that will give basic directions for how to use the PNG file with you cutting machine including the size to set the image at to get the correct size project.
This sign only needs 3 basic pieces- sign base, Santa’s belt, and the belt buckle. You will cut 4 of the large rounds for the back of sign and 3 of each of the other shapes.
Glue the pieces together in sets and allow to dry.
Now time to paint. I used red for the base of the sign. Since this is a bit of a bigger piece I do recommend painting both the back and the front on this piece just to minimize any warping. Black for the belt, And a golden yellow tome for the basecoat on the buckle.
For the second coat of paint use the same red and black on those pieces concentrating on any areas you might have missed with the first coat and any areas that look too light in color. For the buckle switch to a metallic gold paint and give it a good coat of that. Allow to dry completely.
Now we can glue our sign together, I do recommend doing a “dry fit” to make sure you know where the belt will line up best. Then just assemble the sign with the belt in the middle and the buckle in the middle of that. Allow the glue to dry.
Now just a quick coat of Mat Mod Podge to give our signs a more finished final appearance.
Once dry we are ready to add the sign to the dollhouse wall. You could even just lean it against the wall if you wish.
You can find all the items on the porch (plus a few more projects) in the new playlist I created here: The Santa Collection.
A big thank you to Plaid for providing the paints, brushes and Mod Podge used in today’s tutorial.
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