I love creating projects that can double as party decor and then home decor after guests leave. Our Mrs. Claus Bakery Sign was not only a beautiful addition to our Merry and Bright Cookie Exchange Party, but will add a touch of whimsy to our kitchen throughout the holiday season. The candy cane heart is sure to remind family and friends that all your sweets are baked with love! We chose a soft pink and pale blue color combo, but traditional Christmas colors would be lovely as well. Follow the steps below to create your own!
Begin by painting a DIY Slat Sign pale pink.
While the paint on the sign is drying, spell out the words "Mrs Claus' Bake Shop" using natural wood letters. Paint each of the letters with pale green paint.
Next, paint two DIY Unfinished Wood Candy Cane Cutoutswhite. Be sure to turn them to face each other, forming a heart shape and paint the opposite side of each.
Once the paint on the sign has dried, measure about 1" in from the outer edges of the sign and apply a border using washi tape. Be sure to smooth the tape firmly so it forms a crisp barrier on the sign. Now paint the outer border with light blue paint. Remove the tape while the paint is still slightly wet.
Now that the white paint is dry on the candy cane shapes, apply short pieces of washi tape on a slight angle to create stripes. Smooth the tape firmly against the shapes, and then paint the stripes with bright pink paint.
Ensure the outer light blue border on the sign is dry, then cover with tape. Dip the end of a paintbrush in gold paint and lightly tap over the pink portion of the sign to give it a slight splatter effect.
Once the gold paint has dried, arrange the two candy cane shapes in the center of the sign to form a heart. Using hot glue, adhere the candy canes to the sign. Next, use hot glue to add the letters to spell out Mrs Claus' Bake Shop around the candy canes.
Next, sort two white snowflake stickers and affix them to the center of the sign on either side of the candy cane heart.
Finally, display your cute new sign on your dessert buffet next to your freshly baked goods during your Merry and Bright Cookie Exchange Party for all to admire!
Be sure to check out the full Merry and Bright Cookie Exchange Party here, along with the steps to create a DIY Triangle Shelf Christmas Tree and a whimsical DIY Fringed Crepe Paper Christmas Tree Backdrop.