Perfect Christmas Tree Yard Stake

There is no way that Santa would pass up your yard with this DIY Christmas decoration on display. Create a Perfect Christmas Tree Yard Stake that will give your outdoor decor just the touch it needs for some holiday whimsy. This fun yard stake features your children's pictures and will put the whole family in the Christmas spirit. For a unique Christmas tree craft idea, make your kids the star and turn them into an outdoor decoration. This Perfect Christmas Tree Yard Stake will turn your property into Christmas Land.

Primary TechniquePainting

Intermediate

SeasonWinter

Materials:

FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Brush On - Wicker White, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Brush On - Engine Red, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Brush On - Maple Syrup, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Outdoor™ Acrylic Colors - Brush On - Yellow Citron, 2 oz.
Simply ® Stencils - Dot Alphabet - Upper Case
Mod Podge ® Sparkle, 8 oz.
Wooden plaque
2 wooden trees
Wooden stake
Wooden circles
Gingerbread man
Paint brush
Small tip brush
Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Black marker
Toothpick

Instructions:

Paint outer edge of plaque trim Yellow Citron, two coats. Let dry.
Paint top of plaque and stake Engine Red, two coats. Let dry.
Paint 2 trees Yellow Citron, two coats. Let dry.
Paint 4 medium circles Engine Red, two medium circles Wicker White, two large circles Engine Red, and one large circle Wicker White, two coats each. Let dry.
Use small tip brush and use paints to decorate bulbs.
Paint gingerbread man Maple Syrup, two coats. Let dry.
Take black marker and make stitches around both trees, plaque edge and gingerbread man.
Use stencil and marker to write "Santa, Stop Here" on right side of plaque.
Paint Wicker White zigzags and dots for eyes on gingerbread man.
Paint heart on chest and lips Engine Red.
Paint buttons and bow on head Yellow Citron. Let dry.
Paint Wicker White spirals and make Yellow Citron dots, then drag a toothpick through the dots to make snowflakes on plaque. Let dry.
Paint Wicker White and Engine Red bulbs at random on both trees.
Hot glue trees together and glue to left of plaque and glue gingerbread man behind the right tree.
Hot glue Christmas bulbs onto the trees.
Paint Mod Podge Sparkle onto gingerbread man, Yellow Citron edge of plaque, and all Christmas bulbs and swirls on plaque. Let dry.
Glue pictures of family in frames
Glue stake to the back of the plaque and place in ground or flower pot. Enjoy!