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    Home » Holidays Seasonal » Wooden Spindle Sign For Christmas

    Wooden Spindle Sign For Christmas

    Published by Gail | Published December 12, 2017 | Updated November 5, 2022
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    How to make a Joy wooden spindle sign for Christmas. An old spindle and reclaimed fence are the perfect combination for rustic Christmas Decor Joy Sign. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #spindle #joy #sign #Christmas #decor via @repurposedlife

    I made a wooden spindle sign for Christmas! It’s a small wooden sign made from reclaimed fence boards and an old spindle. Short and simple—to the point—JOY!

    bucket of wooden spindles

    I recently showed you my stash of spindles when I made the DIY Christmas Lanterns. That stash of spindles reside in the garage. THIS smaller stash of random spindles are stored in the barn/shed. Many of these spindles are reclaimed from old cribs. I think the one I used for this spindle sign was actually from a chair.

    Items needed to make a JOY wooden spindle sign for Christmas

    make a wooden spindle sign for Christmas

    I love using reclaimed fence boards for signs. They are perfectly weathered and gray.

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    Make Stencils for Joy Sign

    contact paper stencil joy sign

    This started out as a very simple project using these pieces. I love using contact paper as stencils. I transfer the entire piece to each board, then use that hook to pick out the letters. If you use tweezers or dental tools, I highly recommend using this hook tool instead. You can also print letters on your printer to trace and paint them.

    pouncer stenciling spindle sign

    I use Martha Stewart Foam Pouncers on all of my stenciling projects.

    blot off excess paint spindle sign

    Blotting the excess paint onto the contact paper backing gives a smoother stenciling application.

    Remove stencil before paint dries

    remove contact paper

    It’s best to remove the contact paper while the paint is still wet. Even on this rough wood, the contact paper has very little bleed.

    joy spindle sign

    See why I love using this reclaimed wood for stenciling? The white paint shows up so perfectly, making it ideal for my wooden spindle sign.

    How to paint a spindle

    paint spindle with rag

    Generally I use my Homeright Finish Max to paint spindles. But since I just had one to work on, I used a rag dipped in the stenciling paint—wiping the paint all over the spindle.

    Attach weathered fence boards to scrap plywood

    attach scrap board to spindle sign

    Grabbing a piece of thin plywood from my bucket of scraps, I used my Kreg Multi-Mark tool to make sure everything was uniform.

    A nail gun makes this wooden spindle sign project easy

    brad nailer attaches plywood

    My nail gun made quick work of attaching the reclaimed fence boards to the thin plywood. Then I flipped it all over . . . .

    oops!

    oops! how the heck did THAT happen?

    I took apart the wooden spindle sign, and redid it. WRONG again! Can you believe it? How hard can this be people? In my defense I was distracted by several phone calls from my friend who was Christmas shopping and couldn’t make up her mind what to buy for a “dirty Santa” gathering.

    DIY joy sign

    joy spindle sign for Christmas

    Much better! Time to attach the Joy sign to the wooden spindle.

    find center of sign

    Being a little math challenged, this self centering tape measure makes it really easy to find the center on any project I’m working on.

    A nail is handy to start a pilot hole

    how to add eye hooks for hanging sign

    To add small eye hooks to the wooden signs I used an old trick my mom taught me. Using a nail to make a small hole will allow easy installation of the hooks. Using said nail to actually “twist” the nail into the hole saves fingers. Winking smile

    mark spindle for eye hook

    If you look closely you will see that I marked the spindle to match the spot on the signs. Another eye hook will be placed on the spindle.

    Attach small chain to DIY spindle sign

    add eye hooks to spindle

    I added eye hooks to the bottom side and top of the spindle.

    Joy spindle sign hanging on shed

    Here is the Joy spindle sign hanging on the shed to make sure it hangs straight. I used linked chain to hang it—you could also use jute or rope.

    white picket fence Joy spindle sign Christmas Decor

    Holly branches help spruce it up a little on the front of the diy picket fence.

    DIY wooden spindle sign

    Joy spindle sign hanging on picket gate

    PIN IT!

    It is currently residing on my front gate until I can take it to my booth at Vendors’ Village. I love simple Christmas décor projects that work both inside and outside, and this Joy spindle sign fits the bill perfectly!

    gail

    If you love this wooden spindle sign, you should check out my Bless The Food Before Us Sign.

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    1. Bonnie Hipps

      December 14, 2017 at 9:03 pm

      I LOVE this what a great idea.Could you please tell me steps on how to do the stencils with the contact paper. I can't wait to get all my tools together to start projects like yours. You also gave me a good laugh when the sign was turned over the first time. Can't count the times I have done that with pictures. Merry Christmas Gail.

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      • Gail Wilson

        December 14, 2017 at 9:57 pm

        Bonnie,

        I buy a large roll of contact paper and I cut it all the way down the middle to make two 9" rolls of stenciling material. I set my Silhouette to a speed of 10 and a thickness of 3. There are a lot of variables. I buy real contact paper not from the dollar store. If you have more specific questions, I've done lots of projects you can see here: https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/tag/vinyl-project/

        gail

    2. Julie@followyourheartwoodworking

      December 12, 2017 at 8:56 pm

      Very cute, Gail. We all make mistakes like that (at least I do)!

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    3. Mary

      December 12, 2017 at 4:12 pm

      Oh!!!! I love that sign!!

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    4. Jennie

      December 12, 2017 at 8:25 am

      Love this! When I figure out my silhouette cameo this will be fun. Can’t wait to get to play with it. Probably after Christmas. My husband ask as he walked out the door, “When are you going to bake cookies for Saints?” I wanted to tell him where to put the cookies, but decided I’d make the cookies this weekend.

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    5. Dottie

      December 12, 2017 at 8:15 am

      That is so cute!

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    6. Carol S

      December 12, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Really cute, Gail. Love the spindle touch. You could make all kinds of these with favored one word inspirations. Great job!

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    7. girlfromwva

      December 12, 2017 at 7:39 am

      such a great sign. love that it is hanging by a spindle.

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    8. Fonda

      December 12, 2017 at 3:27 am

      Love it!

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