DIY Merry & Bright Wood Sign

2 min read September 13, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Bring ‘decking the halls’ to a whole new level of fun with this DIY Wood Christmas Sign.  The perfect addition to your Christmas décor, this colorful and whimsical wall art features colorful pom-poms and a festive saying.  In fact, we would be surprised if you would want to keep this sign hung up all year round!   

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Download, print and cut out the Merry & Bright Wood Sign Template.  Rub a pencil on the back of the back of the template.  Be sure to download the Merry & Bright Wood Sign Template here

DIY Merry & Bright Wood Sign step 1
Step
2

Use washi tape to place the template onto the DIY Unfinished Wood Plank Sign.  Use a ballpoint pen to trace the printable.  This will transfer the words onto your project. 

DIY Merry & Bright Wood Sign step 2
Step
3

Remove the paper template to reveal the transferred image underneath. 

DIY Merry & Bright Wood Sign step 3
Step
4

Use a flat-bristled brush and acrylic paint to fill in the transferred image with paint.  Allow time for the paint to dry. 

DIY Merry & Bright Wood Sign step 4
Step
5

Once the paint is dry, use a hot glue gun to adhere different color Craft Wool Felt Pom-poms along the edges of the wood sign. 

DIY Merry & Bright Wood Sign step 5
Step
6

Wish your family and friends a very merry and bright holiday and hang your completed sign where all can see! 

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Step
7

Want to bring even more color to your Holiday Décor?  Be sure to check out all of our other Bright Boho Christmas Décorating Ideas here

 

 

DIY Merry & Bright Wood Sign step 7

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