Christmas in July
Merry Christmas in July!
Honestly, I can’t even believe I’m even thinking about Christmas as it’s hotter than the devil’s back porch here in North Texas! Seriously, while I’m not excited about the heat and humidity, I am excited to be a part of the Christmas in July blog hop!
Thank you Terrie from Decorate and More with Tip for bringing us all together for a little Christmas fun!
If you are visiting from Carol’s Blue Sky at Home, welcome! Yay, you’re here!!!
Did you know that it is only 151 days til Christmas?
Probably didn’t need to hear that.
However, with a lot of us still staying home due to THE COVID, this is the perfect time to break out all of the Christmas projects.
You know, the ones we promise ourselves that we will get done, but never do?
My poject starts with these Mosaic Wooden Plaques from Michaels.
Today I’m sharing how to make a Christmas tree plaque.
Supplies:
Mod Podge
sponge brush
Ribbon
Scrapbook paper
Hot Glue and Glue Gun
Step 1:
First, paint your plaque the color of your choice.
I painted mine black.
Step 2:
Now it’s time to cut out your Christmas trees.
I used my Silhouette cutting machine to do mine.
Don’t have a cutting machine?
No worries, there are a ton of templates online.
Step 3:
Next, make a background for your design using scrapbook paper.
Step 4:
Paint the back of your wooden plaque with Mod Podge.
( I swear I’ve Mod Podged more things since the pandemic started than I have my entire life!)
Step 5:
Lay your background paper on top of the glue,
Tip: I like to use a clean brush to smooth out all of the wrinkles and air bubbles.
Once your paper is smooth, paint a coat of Mod Podge on top.
Step 6:
Place your Christmas trees on your paper where you want them, making sure to smooth out any air bubbles.
Once you have the trees where you want them, give them a coat of Mod Podge.
Step 7:
While my design was drying, I made a bow to go on top of my plaque.
However, you won’t need a lot of ribbon for this.
In fact, I used a lot of scrap ribbon that I had in my craft closet.
Once your plaque is dry, hot glue the ribbon to the top of the plaque.
Your Christmas plaque is complete and more importantly it’s ready to decorate with.
As far as projects go this one is pretty simple and a lot of fun!
So much fun that I made several for gifts!
Now, it’s time to hop over to visit Chloe at Celebrate and Decorate. I can’t wait to see what she has featured.
After that, be sure and check out all of the other wonderful ideas.
These are so cute! Love them!
Those are adorable. Love the variety. Makes me want to make some for Christmas coasters too. Happy to join in today. Pinned
Thank you Cindy… I’m always happy to be a part of a collaboration with you…
Your plaques are so cute, Tammy! I love all the different patterns you used! Pinned!
Aww… thanks Pamela! Good thing I did different patterns, my sisters were here this weekend and all found a favorite to take home.
Love it!!
Thanks sweet Seester!
Tammy, how cute!!
Thank you Rita!!!
These are adorable Tammy, Pinning for a starting point. Thanks for the inspiration.
Cindy
Thank you Cindy! I have to admit that I have a few more hand painted signs I plan on doing with these mosaic plaques.
These little Christmas signs are so cute. Buffalo check Christmas if my favorite. Pinned
Leanna the buffalo check is my favorite too!
Tammy I would of loved to see your shop when you had it opened. I bet it was amazing. I love your signs and how easy they are to make. The bows really make the signs. I love a pretty bow. Thanks for sharing.
They really are super easy, Terrie. I have a few more painted signs I’d like to make… lol! Always a project!
Such a fun idea. There are so many fun plaques that I could make using this tutorial.
It’s beautiful! All pinned. I didn’t know about these mosaic trays. Now I want to make a mosaic. I’ve wanted to make one with leftover tiles from our bathroom, for a clock…..
Liberty
Oh! I love that idea Liberty! I have some left over glass tiles from my pool build that would be super cute for a clock. May give it a try!
Such a cute idea!
I love these cute signs! I can see myself making some for Christmas!
I am so glad that you like them Paula! Thank you!
These turned out so stinkin cute! These could be made to go with any decor scheme! Love this idea!
Thanks Jessica. The versatility is what I love about them.
Oh, Tammy, these signs are adorable. You had me at frame and decoupage. Love using the Christmas trees on top. I’ll using my Cricut. The little bow is so cute was a final touch.
I think that I’ve decoupaged more things since the pandemic started than I have the rest of my life, but I love how fun it is.