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  • Christmas,  Crafts & How Tos,  DIY Crafts,  farmhouse/primitive,  Holidays,  Winter,  wood craft ideas

    Welcome Santa Wooden Sign Craft Kit | DIY Craft Tutorial

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    Hello there! We’re featuring a series of new craft kits this month for “Christmas in July!” Today I’m sharing how to make this adorable Welcome Santa wooden sign using one of our layered craft kits. This festive Christmas project is filled with sweet details, including Santa, a gingerbread man, holly leaves, stars, falling snow, and a cheerful “Welcome Santa” message. The distressed paint and antique wax give it the perfect rustic farmhouse finish, while the bright colors keep it fun and festive. Display your finished sign on a wall, door, shelf, or mantel to add a little handmade Christmas charm to your home! Materials Needed Welcome Santa wooden sign craft…

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    Emily Dillman

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    DIY Farmhouse Wood Shim Firework Decor

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    Hey friends! Today we’re turning a few simple wood shims into the cutest farmhouse-style wood shim firework decor for summer. I love how this project combines distressed navy paint, rustic wood, stars, a “USA” cutout, and a thick rope wick. It has plenty of patriotic charm without feeling overly bright or fussy, making it perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or Americana decorating all summer long. This little firecracker would look adorable on a shelf, mantel, entryway table, or tucked into a patriotic display. Let’s get started! Materials You’ll Need Wood shims or thin wood slats Two shorter wood pieces for the supports Waverly Antique Wax Baby…

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    DIY Farmhouse Patriotic Star Shelf Sitter | Easy Home Decor Craft Tutorial

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    Hey friends, it’s Emily! Today we’re making a simple and adorable Farmhouse Patriotic Star Shelf Sitter that is perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or summer decorating. I love projects like this because they come together quickly, use inexpensive supplies, and add a cozy rustic touch to your home. The combination of distressed red, white, and blue with antique wax and farmhouse embellishments makes this shelf sitter a fun piece to display on a mantel, tiered tray, shelf, or entry table. Let’s get started! Materials List 3 unfinished wood blocks (I got mine from Hobby Lobby) Wooden star cutout from our Stars Pack HERE Waverly Antique Wax Baby…

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    Emily Dillman

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    DIY Picket Fence Flower Box Decor Tutorial

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    Hey friends! Today I’m going to show you how to make this adorable picket fence flower box décor using simple slats from Lowe’s and a little crate from Dollar Tree. This project has the prettiest rustic farmhouse feel with chippy paint, flowers, fairy lights, and a vintage-inspired picket fence design. It’s perfect for spring, summer, patriotic décor, or even year-round farmhouse decorating! Let’s jump in! Materials List Wood slats (from Lowe’s or other hardware store) Dollar Tree mini crate Hot glue gun + glue sticks Waverly Antique Wax Baby wipe Vintage White paint Tuscan Red paint “Cloudy Day” blue paint (Hobby Lobby) Chip brush Wax candle Scraper tool or palette knife…

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    DIY Snowflake Postage Stamp Ornaments Tutorial

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    Hey friends! Is it too early for crafting ornaments? You know we love Christmas around here! Today we’re making these adorable snowflake stamp ornaments, and I am so excited to share them with you because they turned out so pretty!  I love the neutral farmhouse style of these ornaments with the dark background, rustic finish, and bright white snowflakes. They remind me of vintage postage stamps and would look beautiful on a Christmas tree, tucked into garlands, or even used as gift toppers. Let’s get started! Materials List Snowflake Stamp Ornament cutouts Waverly Chalk Paint: White, Truffle, Mineral Makeup sponge Sandpaper and/or Sanding block Dixie Belle Antique Wax Blending tool…

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    DIY Primitive Uncle Sam Using Wood Shims

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    Hey friends, it’s Emily! 💛 Today we’re making a super cute primitive Uncle Sam using simple wood shims. I love crafting with these because they’re inexpensive, easy to find, and you can turn them into so many fun projects! This one has all the rustic farmhouse charm — distressed paint, Spanish moss, twine, and patriotic colors. It’s perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or adding some Americana style to your summer décor. Let’s get started! Materials List Wood shims (approximately 12) Hot glue gun + glue sticks Craft stick / popsicle stick Acrylic or chalk paint in the colors: Navy Blue, Light Mocha, Flamenco Red and White Sanding block…

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    Rustic Wooden American Flag Wall Decor | Mini Wood Pallet DIY Craft Home Decor Tutorial

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    Hey friends! Today we’re making a simple and beautiful rustic wooden American flag wall decor piece that’s perfect for summer, Memorial Day, the 4th of July—or honestly, all year long if you love that farmhouse Americana style. This is one of those projects that looks high-end but is actually super easy to put together. If you enjoy painting and adding a little rustic charm to your home, you’re going to love this one! All you need is a mini wood pallet from DollarTree or other craft supply store and a few basic crafting supplies that you probably already have at home! Supplies You’ll Need: Mini wood pallet (Dollar Tree) Acrylic…

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    DIY Rustic Wood Block Uncle Sam | Patriotic 4th Of July Farmhouse Craft Tutorial

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    Hey friends! Today we’re making a super cute DIY rustic Uncle Sam using a simple wood block. These little square blocks from Lowe’s are so fun to craft with, and this one turned into the perfect farmhouse patriotic decor piece! You can make this as rustic or refined as you like. This is an easy, beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or summer decorating. Let’s get started on your patriotic Wood Block Uncle Sam decor! Materials You’ll Need Square wood block (Lowe’s or craft store) Acrylic Paing: Flamenco Red (red), Warm Buff (tan, for face), Navy Blue, and White Small paintbrush Makeup sponge or paint sponge…

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    Emily Dillman
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    Rustic Patriotic Tin Can | DIY Craft Home Decor

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    Hey friends! Today we’re turning something super simple — an empty tin can — into the cutest rustic patriotic table decor. This is such a fun and budget-friendly craft, and I love that it uses something you might normally throw away! I’m using one of our printables from our Printable Membership Subscription that prints out three designs that fit around standard soup cans. This is just one of over 100 fun printable designs we offer in our Printable Membership, and you can find out more about that HERE. Alright, let’s get to it. Grab your supplies and let’s get started.  Materials You’ll Need Canned Veggies printable from our Printable Subscription…

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    DIY Bunny Frame Craft Tutorial

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    Hey friends, it’s Emily from Burlap Kitchen, and today we’re making this adorable bunny frame! This sweet spring project has so many charming little details — a painted bunny, carrot accent, rustic wax finish, and a little raffia bow to tie it all together. It’s a fun craft for Easter or spring decorating and would look so cute on a shelf, mantel, or tiered tray. Materials List Bunny frame craft kit (you can get your HERE) Acrylic paint (Vintage white, gray [or black and white to mix your own gray], country twill [tan], vintage rose, orange, and green) Waverly Antique Wax Dixie Belle Antique Wax Baby wipe Sandpaper or sanding…

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