Adorable Scrap Wood Standing Santa
If you love working with free scraps you're going to love this rag-tag standing Santa! He's made with reclaimed fence pieces and scrap fabric from the donation pile! He would look great on your front porch or by the fireplace!
First I began with 2 fence pieces I found on the side of the road at one time.
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Lucky for me, these fence pieces were bundled up all pretty and ripe for the picking as I tossed the pile into the back of my car.
I attached 2 boards with scrap wood, wood glue and small nails.
I painted the boards red on both sides.
I used Rustoleum Chalked Paint in Farmhouse Red.
When the paint dried I attached a 1" scrap piece of torn drop cloth fabric with glue.
I cut another piece of drop cloth fabric into a half circle for the face and glued it to the wood.
The size of the face you will need will depend on the width of the wood you are using.
Next, I cut a scrap piece of sherpa fabric with a slit for a mouth and glued it on top of the drop cloth face.
The sherpa fabric can be purchased on Amazon, use a scrap sweater like I did, or even cut up an inexpensive sherpa blanket.
I stapled the sherpa on both sides of the wood for extra hold.
I used the same sherpa for these cozy pumpkins.
Now it was time to make the hat...
I used an old scarf that was headed for the donation pile.
I cut a piece to the size I wanted, folded a brim then stapled it onto the wood on the back.
The size and length of the hat is up to you, I made several different kinds on my Santas, this one has a Christmas ribbon.
Next, I used a bead with only one hole as the nose.
I attached the nose to the face with wood glue and hot glue.
I used a light pink color and a dry brush to give Santa a little blush.
Using the eraser on a pencil I made buttons down the front, eyes, and a mouth using craft paint.
You could also use real buttons!
I used jute twine to hang bells I had in my Christmas box around Santa's waist.
You can add any kind of embellishment to your Santa including maybe a small wreath on the front.
An option is to add a small 2x4" piece to the bottom of the Santa so he can stand.
I think he came out adorable so I made a whole bunch more!
Each of the Santas I made is a little bit different from the next.
These Santas will look great on the front porch or leaning against the fireplace.
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oh so cute but so simple!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Dodie... yes it is so simple to make :)
DeleteBrilliant!! TYTY
ReplyDeleteAwe thank you!! It is really sooo easy to do! Have fun making one!
DeleteSo cute, I love the sherpa beards!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Becky! That jacket went a long way!!
DeleteHow darling is this project!! Pinning right now!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much xo
DeleteSuch a cute project. And I love how you used scrap wood (I'm now going to dig through my scrap wood corner).
ReplyDeleteScrap wood is the best! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteAdorable; you always have the cutest x-mas crafts!
ReplyDeleteYou are so kind!! Xo
DeleteThese are so cute and your tutorial is so easy to follow.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Anita!!
DeleteFrom the colors, plaid fabric and the fun beards, these are just adorable! Thanks for the easy "how to", Susan.
ReplyDeleteYou’re so welcome! Thanks Meegan!
DeleteSo cute! ❤️
ReplyDeleteAt first I was thinking ski I’d.
But I Love this idea!
Sandi
Thanks Sandi!!
DeleteThis Santa is soooo cute. You got me inspired. Off I go to the thrift store to see if they have what I need. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteOh good! Have so much fun making it!!
DeleteWell Susan, I hope you're ready for a viral project because it's my bet and hope that this 1-plank vertical Santa is it! It's adorable! And who doesn't have 1 plank of wood?!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you my friend ❤️ I had so much fun making these!!
DeleteSusan,
ReplyDeleteTwo of my friends and I got together today and made these wooden Santas. We all loved yours and enjoyed making ours also. We will be using them in our homes this Christmas. I will donate one of mine to my favvorite charity which is locally operated by several churches. I love making crafts, espcially those for holidays. Thank you for being such a great inspiration!