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DIY Lighted Wood Christmas Sign

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Make your own lighted wood Christmas sign with the “Wise Men Still Seek Him” sentiment. An easy, meaningful DIY that adds warm holiday charm.

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Christmas Sign

The “Wise Men Still Seek Him” is one of my favorite sentiments, so the moment I saw this beautiful stencils I knew it would be perfect for a DIY Christmas sign.

But, why stop there? I’ll show you how to turn it into a lighted sign that adds to the cozy ambiance and charm we love for the holidays.

I’ll show you how easy it is to make.

For more large wooden Christmas signs, you may also like this be merry wood porch sign.

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign Our Crafty Mom

This would also make a lovely handmade gift for friends and family. It is something that they can bring out every year and think of your kindness.

DIY Lighted Wood Christmas Sign

Supplies

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign Our Crafty Mom

The Wise Men stencil is the perfect fit for the wood pallet sign.

I love that the pallet is framed. It just gives it a more finished look.

wood pallet frame

Wood Christmas Sign Tutorial

Step 1. Slowly remove the bottom sheet of the stencil and place it where you want it on the wood sign.

The stencil is sticky so it will stay in place.

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign

As I wanted the natural color of the frame to be used for the stencil, I placed the vinyl pieces of the stencil down first and painted over it.

Step 2. Use a credit card to smooth out the wrinkles and ensure all the vinyl is transferred. Remove the top cover from the sign.

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign Our Crafty Mom

Step 3. You can use the stencil as is, or you can paint over it as I show in the next step.

My decor includes neutrals with pops of blue, so I painted the frame with two coats of a rich deep blue.

This also is a good color to represent the night sky.

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign Our Crafty Mom

Step 4. While the piece was still wet, use a tooth pick to remove the vinyl. This will reveal the natural wood base of the sign.

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign Our Crafty Mom

Next up, use a small brush to fill in any spots that are light and touch up any errors.

Step 5. Now to add the lights! Something about lights makes everything better, especially during the holidays.

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign

I used 35 ct mini lights and just taped them to the back of the frame.

You are able to see them through the slats which is so cool!

DIY Lighted Christmas Sign

That’s all there is to it! Now you have a gorgeous DIY lighted Christmas sign that you can keep or gift.

This wood serving tray that I made last year would also make a great Christmas Gift.

Hopefully, this inspires you to make your own handmade gifts this holiday season.

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Monday 11th of December 2017

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Cat

Sunday 19th of November 2017

Oh I love this! And I love that it doesn't involve a cricut or vinyl cutting machine as I don't have one of those. Thank you for sharing the stencil source! That's a great resource.

Sarah

Tuesday 14th of November 2017

What a beautiful sign, I love the glow of the lights behind the wise men. I bet this looks amazing at night.

Marie

Tuesday 14th of November 2017

This is so pretty! I love that you made it lighted. What a wonderful and beautiful reminder of why we celebrate the season.

Sue D

Friday 10th of November 2017

Love this!

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