A Simple Project and Winners...

Have you started any Christmas decorating yet? I am slowly adding some Christmas decorating into our home and am giving some things I already have, a makeover for a new look!

Last year we decorated in a very neutral decor, but this year I am finding myself drawn to red! I decided to take a wooden crate from out in the garage and gave the front panel a rough coat of DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint in Everlasting.

Then I went onto PicMonkey (affiliate link) and, using
the Design feature, made the "Be Merry" graphic above,
and printed it out on my printer.
You can choose a font and make whatever message you want.

I used one of my simplest pattern transfer techniques...
rubbing a pencil over the backside of the design,

then simply positioning it, pencil-side down
on the crate and tracing the letters.

It leaves a nice pattern that you can fill in with paint or marker.

I used DecoArt's Media Fluid Acrylic in Cadmium Red Hue.
It's a nice bright red with a cheery look!

After a light distressing with a sanding block, I finished the piece with DecoArt's Americana Decor Light Satin Varnish.

I am using the crate in our entryway with a vintage plaid throw...

I love the look!

I am a member of the DecoArt Blogger Outreach Program and received product used in this project. All opinions are my own.

Before I go thank you for all of your nice
comments about my Thanksgiving Hutch!

The winners of the the vintage turkey candles are~

Debra of Common Ground
Cecelia of My Thrift Store Addiction
Cecelia of The B Farm

Until next time...
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

26 comments

Curtains in My TreeNovember 18, 2016 at 9:29 AM
well gobble gobble to the winners of the vintage turkey candles

Like your Be Merry box also
SusieNovember 18, 2016 at 9:38 AM
Linda, I love how that looks like a vignette from times gone by. The red does pop just enough. Congrats to the winners of the candles. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Brenda PruittNovember 18, 2016 at 10:28 AM
Very cute! Now tell me how to do this. Do you do each letter on a separate piece of typing paper???
Brenda
Pam KesslerNovember 18, 2016 at 12:04 PM
You're looking very festive in your entryway!
CeciliaNovember 18, 2016 at 12:07 PM
Love your pretty crate makeover! Plus I like that you created it just using your printer; no silhouette machine needed! :-)
So excited about my turkey! Can't wait to get it. Thank you so much!
Hugs,
Cecilia
Linda @ A La CarteNovember 18, 2016 at 2:35 PM
Linda, that is so cute! Congrats to the turkey winners! LOL!!
UnknownNovember 18, 2016 at 2:55 PM
Really nice makeover! Congratulations to your winners!
GARAGE SALE GALNovember 18, 2016 at 5:54 PM
Fun crate and I love red for Christmas! Keep warm and cozy this weekend.
warmly,
deb
My thrift store addictionNovember 18, 2016 at 8:21 PM
Linda, I love that font and your crate is darling! Thank you so much for the turkey! Hugs, Cecilia
NanaDianaNovember 18, 2016 at 8:24 PM
That is a really cute idea, Linda. I do 'transfers' the same way a lot of times. Aren't we clever? lol Cute crate. I won't do anything for Christmas until after we have Thanksgiving here though. xo Diana
thistlewoodfarmNovember 19, 2016 at 9:06 AM
Love this project! You are super clever and the pop of red is perfect!

Happy day to you friend!
karianne
JunkchiccottageNovember 20, 2016 at 12:56 AM
Love your Be Merry crate. Sweet! Happy Thanksgiving Linda. Enjoy the week ahead.
Hugs,
Kris
SImple and Serene LivingNovember 20, 2016 at 4:00 PM
Love the crate. I am drawn to red this year too. xo Laura
Welcome November 20, 2016 at 7:34 PM
I love pops of red, year round. I won't start Christmas decorating till after Thanksgiving. It's just what I do. This year might be a little off as I will be having new carept installed in my living room and master bedroom. I know, what timing! Sale at both Lowes and Home depot so I need to do it NOW.

I love your little stencil. I hope I can find some time, to do at least 1 crafty thing this holiday.
K J DNovember 21, 2016 at 1:30 PM
That is so sweet... and very welcoming :)

Karenx
Vickie @ Ranger 911November 22, 2016 at 5:59 PM
Your home is already looking festive, Linda! I love the painted box holding the Charlie Brown tree!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
handmade by amaliaNovember 23, 2016 at 2:22 AM
I love it as well. A great start to your decorating season.
Amalia
xo
Helen PhilippsNovember 25, 2016 at 3:11 AM
Lovely idea! I love red and white too...and this little crate looks so festive!
Helen xox
HWIT BLOGGNovember 25, 2016 at 12:34 PM
What a lovely idea! I have just started to decorate...I will keep it calm and natural this Christmas, green and some flowers.
Have a beautiful weekend, take care!
Titti
Sherri S.November 25, 2016 at 2:11 PM
So pretty and homey for Christmas. I love that little tree! Where did you find it? I love red too. I have been adding poos if red to my decor for a few years now... Of course I live it at Christmas too!!

Bless...
Sherri
Winkel's Crazy IdeasNovember 26, 2016 at 2:38 AM
That turned out great, very cheerful. I havn' t decorated atall yet, but probably will hang up the Advent star this weekend, and a few hyacinths in pots. They are always in my house at Christmas, smell so lovely. Blessings,Pam in Norway
Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerNovember 26, 2016 at 9:02 PM
Your box turned out really nice and such a easy project to do. I've got my christmas decorating almost done...yippee first time in years I've been this far ahead!
Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieNovember 28, 2016 at 8:08 PM
It's very sweet, Linda! Love the whole vignette! I do think that is the perfect Christmas 'red'! xx Karen
Deanies StashNovember 28, 2016 at 11:14 PM
The crate is so cute. It looks great in your vignette.

xo Dianne
Valerie Cottage Making MommyNovember 29, 2016 at 1:32 PM
I'm so trying this. I didn't even think about doing the rubbing pencil thing.It it turned out so cute.