DIY Rustic Wood Holiday Crafts

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I love the look of raw wood slices because they have a warm textural look and are the perfect blank space to create craft projects.  The holidays are upon us and today I am sharing two DIY rustic wood holiday crafts that will help you transition from fall to Christmas.  I am familiar with Hobby Lobby’s raw wood section but have never crafted with wood rounds.  I had so much fun creating and decorating my home with these wood holiday crafts!

Let’s start with the fall craft.  I made a rustic wood sign using a large wood round from Hobby Lobby.  I was inspired by a ‘count your blessings’ sign that is also found in the wood craft section.  The phrase reminded me of falling leaves from the trees and Thanksgiving.

Supplies:

• Large Basswood Country Round
• Count Your Blessings Laser Cut Wood Words
• Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint (Red, White and Brown)
• Paint Brushes
• Fall Florals
• Ribbon
• Hot Glue Gun
• E6000 Adhesive

Instructions:

I started by painting the large basswood country round using Americana Decor Chalky Finish paints.  I mixed one part red (Romance) to two parts brown (Rustic) paint to achieve a burgundy color.  Two light coats of paint was all that was needed.

Next, I painted the ‘count your blessings’ laser cut wood woods using white (Everlasting) chalky finish paint.  To add a rustic touch, I applied a small amount of the brown paint using a dry brush method.  Basically, you want to remove as much wet paint from the brush by painting on another surface and apply just a tiny bit.  This makes the words look rusty.

I used a hot glue gun to attach some fall leaves and a bow to the top of the sign.  I made the bow using 1.5 inch burgundy ribbon.

Finally, I used E6000 adhesive to glue the laser cut wood words to the wood round.  I added a hook to the back of the rustic wood sign to hang on my door.  You could use a plate holder to display it on a table or mantel.  The colors are so pretty and I plan on displaying the sign now through Thanksgiving.

To easily transition to Christmas, I am keeping with the same burgundy color and rustic look.  I have always wanted to try a wood burning tool and I thought this would be a great opportunity to try it out to make ornaments using wood rounds.

Supplies:

• Natural Birch Wood Rounds
• Wood Burning Tool
• Vintage Effect Wash/Color Stain
• Twine
• Ribbon
• E6000 Adhesive 

Instructions:

I wanted to create a wood burn design that was rustic and also something that could be used for winter and Christmas.  I am all about double duty crafts.  I used a pencil to draw a simple tree design.

When using the woodburner, make sure you are careful and following all the directions.  I used a piece of scrap wood to practice, rest the tool on and change tips if needed.  I used the universal point tip to burn the design into the wood rounds.

I added a textural element to the ornaments by using color wash and stain.  I used a cloth rag to wipe a white color wash paint on the wood rounds, then I applied a black color stain with the same rag.  I like how the effects turned out.  The ornaments look like snowy trees at nighttime. 

Finally, I glued a piece of twine to the back of the wood rounds using E6000 adhesive.  I made a small burgundy bow to complete the wood round ornaments.

I love the colors and they will look fabulous on my Christmas tree!

I hope these DIY Rustic Wood Holiday Crafts inspire and help you transition through the holidays.  

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hobby Lobby. The opinions and text are all mine.