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Use An Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

November 28, 2016

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Use An Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting
Disclosure: I was compensated by Poppies Paint Powder  with product.  However, all the opinions stated here are my own. I only use products I love and would recommend to my readers. 

A while back I picked up some old fencing from my neighbor’s trash pile.  I created a beach sign from the gate but still had a piece of the fence in the garage.  I liked my shiplap pumpkin picture so much that I decided to use an old piece of fence for a Christmas painting.

Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

So I figured I would use the same basic concept that I did for the pumpkin and went shopping at Dollar Tree.  Sure enough they were putting up the Christmas decorations so I bought the felt ornament and tree.  I like both designs and couldn’t make a decision.

Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

But first things first, I had to cut the fencing down a smaller size.  I got out the dreaded circular saw and set up the saw horses and went to town. You know I am starting to get over my apprehension in using the circular saw so that is good.

Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

After the pieces were cut I was able to fit them together.  The two pieces were attached by using pieces of wood the same size as the wood on the back of the fencing.  I also attached two pieces to mimic the two pieces that were sticking up although it was after I finished the painting.  And to do all this was made possible by the compressor and nail gun.

Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

The fence was sanded down to clean off the effects of age.  You know I love to experiment and this project was no exception.  I brushed on the crackle medium since I wanted the rustic look.  After it was dry I painted the fence.

Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

Using left over white I had mixed up using Poppies Paint Powder from another project the fence was painted.  I love this product, not only can you get the effect of a chalky finish but it can be mixed with any latex paint which makes it very flexible.  Now the paint didn’t crackle because the crackle medium soaked in but it did cause the paint to fleck off in parts which is fine by me since I was going for an old look.

Use An Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

I finally settled on the ornament.  It was placed on the wood and I traced around it.  I decided on red paint but isn’t that the beauty of creating your own Christmas artwork?  You can decide on your favorite Christmas color.  The top of the ornament is in a silver.  Then I painted red glitter paint on strategic areas of the ornament and multi twinkle paint in spots on the top.

Use An Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

Then the piece got a sanding with the Mouse sander to distress the painting, causing the paint to fleck off and looked worn.  To further age it I waxed it with clear and then dark wax and buffed it out using the drill and wax brush.

Use An Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

Cup hooks were screwed in the boards on top and I tied the red poly rope on it as the hanger.  Make sure you use the hot glue gun and glue the end together to prevent the rope from raveling.  But it was still missing something.  It needed a frame, a red rope glued all around the fence.  The rope did the trick and I was glad to use an old piece of fence a Christmas painting.  And if you like the little red car ornament I show how you can make it here.

Use An Old Piece Of Fence For A Christmas Painting

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Old Fencing

Mouse Sander and 120 grit sandpaper        Circular Saw

Felt Ornament  (suggestion, ornament I used  no longer available)

Compressor and nail gun                                Red Craft Paint

Red Glitter Paint                                               Silver Craft Paint

Multi Twinkle Craft Paint                                Cup Hooks

Clear Wax                                                           Dark Wax

Red Poly Rope                                                   Hot Glue Gun and glue

Buffing Brush                                                    Poppies Furniture Paint Powder

Paint Brush                                                         Crackle Medium(suggested)

Drill & Drill Bits

Sherwin Williams Crackle Medium that I use is discontinued

 

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Filed Under: Crafting with Debra Tagged With: artwork, Christmas Craft, Craft paint, Fencing, Poppie's Furniture Paint Powder

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  1. Marie from The Interior Frugalista says

    November 29, 2016 at 10:32 am

    Oooh Debra, your pallet Christmas painting looks so good above your sofa table! Pinning to share 🙂

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 29, 2016 at 6:27 pm

      Thank you so much, Marie. I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  2. kelly says

    November 30, 2016 at 4:13 pm

    That turned out so cute! I love how you are able to repurpose things.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      November 30, 2016 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you so much. I have always loved painting on wood so this fits right in. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Katrin says

    December 1, 2016 at 1:22 am

    This is so so pretty and clever, I absolutely love this!!! Pinning!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 1, 2016 at 6:41 am

      I appreciate your kind words. Thank you so much.

      Reply
  4. Melissa says

    December 1, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    OH MY!!! This is super awesome. Thank you for the instructions because I have some left over fence, which I could use to create a masterpiece like you!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 1, 2016 at 9:21 pm

      You are so sweet to say that. Thanks so much. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Florence says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    That really looks good Debra! The red rope around it really finishes it off. looks like you are aceing the power tools, whereas I’m still timid.

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    • [email protected] says

      December 1, 2016 at 11:32 pm

      Thank you, Florence. I’m really trying but I am still not real comfortable with the circular saw. Getting there slowly.

      Reply
  6. Leanna says

    December 1, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    Hi Debra. I think home made Christmas art is the best. Corporately purchased artwork is nice but is often too small and of course not as personal.

    I make my own art quite often using pallets or canvas, but I have never thought about adding a wool border. I don’t even know how to describe the style of that, rustic or farmhouse maybe. I am not sure. I will describe it as spot on and really cut.

    Thanks for posting. Leanna

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    • [email protected] says

      December 1, 2016 at 11:34 pm

      Thank you. I do try to have original artwork and you can’t beat pallets.

      Reply
  7. Teresa says

    December 2, 2016 at 5:31 am

    You keep amazing me with your upcycle projects. It turned out beautiful! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party.

    If you can, come and share your Christmas posts at the Holidays Celebration Party that is live now too (http://keepingitrreal.blogspot.com.es/2016/12/welcome-to-2016-the-holidays-celebration-link-party-1.html). Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 2, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Thank you very much Teresa. I would love to share at the Holidays Celebration Party.

      Reply
      • Teresa says

        December 2, 2016 at 11:11 am

        Thank you for joining! I’ve pinned your post to the Holidays Celebration Pinterest board too!

        Reply
        • [email protected] says

          December 2, 2016 at 4:16 pm

          Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.

          Reply
  8. Beverly says

    December 3, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Debra, I love how this turned out! It’s so festive. It’s a great repurposed project. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.

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    • [email protected] says

      December 3, 2016 at 10:28 am

      Thank you so much, Beverly.

      Reply
  9. Amber Harrop says

    December 5, 2016 at 5:28 am

    What a clever idea – your Festive picture looks awesome – thank you for sharing Debra

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    • [email protected] says

      December 5, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Thank you so much, I appreciate it.

      Reply
  10. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    December 5, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    Debra that is such a beautiful ornament design. It looks perfect with the aged white background and makes quite a statement on the wall. Marvelously done!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 5, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thank you so much. I think it is fun to have holiday artwork.

      Reply
  11. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    December 28, 2016 at 5:46 am

    Debra, I’m just dropping by from the “Wrapping up the Holidays” link party to let you know that you are one of my features. Congratulations and Happy Holidays!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      December 28, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you so much. I do appreciate it.

      Reply

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