I’m squeaking in at the last minute, but what’s July without at least one Christmas in July post, right? 🙂
Last year, I decided that Mrs. Claus deserved a moment in the spotlight, since her hubby normally gets all the attention. I made a sign in her honor and it was so well-liked that she now has her own Christmas stencil design as well.
Mrs. Claus stencil available to purchase HERE.
I made 3 different project ideas using the stencil, but I’m sure you’ll think of more! All of these projects are inexpensive and are easy enough for children to make!
Project #1 – there’s a new sign for her cookie company!
I used 2 new colors of chalk based paint from The Vintage Storehouse to make the sign. I used”Red Bandana” to cover a new piece of pine board, and “Cotton” to paint the stenciled lettering.
Project #2 – Behind the scenes, she’s is getting ready to do some baking & this red burlap table runner looks so festive on her farmhouse table!
Mrs. Claus Burlap Table Runner available HERE.
To make it, I bought 1 yard of red burlap fabric and cut a piece from it measuring about 46″ x 13.
The easiest way to get a straight edge on burlap is to cut a few strings where you want your cutting line to be, then pull those strings out – instant straight line to cut on!
Use painter’s tape to secure the stencil on the burlap, and use a stencil brush to d paint over the stencil.
Make sure to place newspaper under the burlap, because the paint will bleed through the burlap and onto your work surface.
Project #3 – When Mr. Claus takes a break to eat his Christmas Eve snack, it’ll be waiting for him on a cute burlap place mat!
1 stencil = 3 fun and easy projects!
While I had the red and white paint out, I decided to whip up another sign – this time using the small Flour Sack stencil.
This sign is available to purchase HERE.
Want more Christmas inspiration?
See my 12 Days of Christmas projects HERE (including the original Mrs. Claus sign, + 11 more projects!)
Happy last day of July! 🙂
Loved that sign you so graciously offered last Christmas. When we did our gift exchange at the preschool I work for I used it in a distressed white frame. It was beautiful ( and I love that it gives credit to the gal…because where would Santa be without his mrs.). Love the new stencil and everything you made with it❤️
The red sign is really cute, Remember, “Behind every successful man is a ….woman.” Can’t remember it completely, but as Julie, above, says: “Where would Santa be without his Mrs.?” I could see the design stenciled on a piece of homespun-looking cotton for a Christmas table runner, too. I was imagining using it on my table this year. Guess I should order the stencil, huh? BTW, is there a recipe for the Mrs. Clause cookies?
Oh, I forgot to ask you, Angie: where did you get those black brackets that hold the shelf above sign. I am coveting them!
Naomi, they are from Hobby Lobby!