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Cookies for Santa Sign

This “Cookies for Santa” sign is perfect to display on the fireplace on Christmas Eve. Place it next to the plate of holiday cookies waiting for Santa. This hand painted sign is also perfect for your kitchen holiday décor.

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint Logo

At a Glance:

Project #16316 Skill Level: Intermediate
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Vintage White, 2 oz. - 2939

Number Needed: 1 $1.99
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Yellow Ochre, 2 oz. - 2910

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Bark Brown, 2 oz. - 2907

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Classic Green, 2 oz. - 2917

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Licorice, 2 oz. - 2934

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Apple Red, 2 oz. - 2901

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Moon Yellow, 2 oz. - 2911

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Wicker White, 2 oz. - 2894

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Cobalt Hue, 2 oz. - 2926

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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Burnt Umber, 2 oz. - 2909

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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

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WM FRAME/PLAQUE CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

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Other Supplies

  • Waxed paper palette
  • Paper towels
  • Brush Basin with water 

instructions

  1. Using a 3/4" Flat brush, paint Vintage White over the entire wood sign.
  2. Cookies –
    • Candy Cane – Paint the body Wicker White.  When dry, add Apple Red stripes.  Accent also with Classic Green Stripes between the red stripes.
    • Snowflake – Paint the body Wicker White and add snowflake lines with Cobalt Hue.
    • Gingerbread – Paint the body Yellow Ochre and then shade with Bark Brown.  Add a light blush for cheeks using a mix of Wicker White and Apple Red.  Wicker White is used to paint the icing linework.
    • Stocking – Paint the body of the boot shape Apple Red, the heel and toe are painted Classic Green and the cuff is Wicker White.  Shade the red highlight the red area with an orange mix using Moon Yellow and Apple Red.  Shade the cuff with Wicker White plus Cobalt Hue.   When dry, add Classic Green stripes on the cuff.  Lastly add Wicker White dotwork.
    • Gift Box – Paint the package Classic Green.  Paint the ribbon Wicker White and add Apple Red stripes to create a plaid pattern.
    • All cookies are trimmed with a thinned Licorice using a No. 1 Liner brush. And shaded on the outer edges lightly with Bark Brown.
  3.  Letters –
  • “Cookies” – Paint all letters Yellow Ochre.  Shade with Bark Brown and highlight with Yellow Ochre plus Wicker White mix.
  • “for” – Paint all letters Bark Brown.
  • “Santa” – Paint all letters Apple Red.  Shade with a mix of Apple Red plus Bark Brown and highlight with a mix of Apple Red plus Moon Yellow and Wicker White.
  • All lettering is outlined on the left and bottom of each letter using thinned Licorice using a No. 1 Liner brush.
  1. Checkerboard – The checkerboard border is painted Yellow Ochre. (Allow the basecoat of Vintage White to be the other square).  Shade the Yellow Ochre square with Bark Brown.  Outline the entire checkerboard border with thinned Barn Brown linework using a No. 1 Liner brush.
  2. Corner designs – Paint the leaf shapes Classic Green and add an Apple Red berry dot.
Finishing Instructions:
  1. Trim the outer edge of the sign with Apple Red using a No. 12 Flat brush, and enjoy!

resources

Related Resources

FolkArt Formula Guide

FolkArt Formula Guide

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FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint Frequently Asked Questions

Most commonly asked questions about FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint.

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Related FAQs

Yes, the fabric painted mixture (1 part FolkArt Textile Medium – 2 parts FolkArt Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint), can be thinned with water to create detail linework. It can also be “spritzed” onto fabric using a clean pump spray bottle.
Yes, it is UV and weather resistant and can be used both indoors on curtains, glassware and wood as well as outdoors on terra cotta and garden signs.
Yes, painted glassware can be safely washed by hand and are top shelf dishwasher safe without chipping, cracking or fading. Do not soak in water.
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