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November 9, 2016 by: Jennifer Priest

How to Paint Plaid – Plaid Snowman Christmas Decor for Handmade Holidays 2016

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Painting plaid sounds easy but if you have ever tried it and ended up with a checker board that's NOT plaid, then you know it's kinda challenging. Today I am sharing how to paint plaid with a technique that looks great, even if you mess it up. Say what?! We're gonna make a shabby plaid snowman that's awesome mantle decor using a Walnut Hollow Rustic Snowman. PLUS, lay him down to sleep on your dining room table and BAM – it becomes a snowman shaped tray or charger that you can arrange food, candles, floral centerpieces, and more on. A smart practical DIY project is coming right up today, on the Just JP blog…

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It's also day 2 of the 6th annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop! Today is all about holiday decor. From ornaments to garlands to tree decor, you'll find the most amazing ideas from over 40 of your favorite bloggers and craft companies on today's leg of the hop. But first, did you catch yesterday's gift ideas on the Handmade Holidays Hop? if not, start here:

Handmade Holiday Hop Day 1 – Gift Ideas

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We're also giving away 11 different prizes worth over $50 each to 11 winners on the hop!! Be sure to use the widget at the end of this post to enter to win. And make sure you scroll all the way down the page to see the hop list so you can continue on to see more inspiring holiday decor ideas.

How to paint plaid – and make a plaid snowman

Last year (I know, bad blogger!) I got this super cute pallet style snowman from Walnut Hollow. I loved how cute it was and I wanted to do something really special with it. Finally, this year, I took the plunge and painted him!

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The plaid trend is huge for Christmas this year so I knew I wanted to do a take on plaid but NOT the traditional green and red plaid.  I decided to go with grey, white, and red. The beauty of painting the snowman is that when the trends change again next year, I can paint the snowman a totally different color to match the trends.

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Here's what you'll need to make this project:

Supplies:

  • Walnut Hollow Rustic Pallet Snowman
  • DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics – Titanium White and Dark Grey Value 3
  • DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Stain – Lipstick
  • DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint – Cool White
  • DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint – Romance
  • Heather Red Wool Felt (optional to make scarf)
  • masking tape

Tools:

  • foam brush
  • paint brush
  • sandpaper or electric sander
  • paint palette
  • cup with water
  • scissors

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The trick to getting a plaid look is to water down the paint. I LOVE DecoArt Media Fluid Acrylics because they keep a vibrant color but can be watered down to look translucent, which is exactly what we need to make a plaid pattern. Watch this video to see how to create the look of plaid on any wood project:

I hope you enjoyed that fun snowman! I have no idea what colors I'll paint him next year but keeping it simple this year means I can keep on customizing the snowman easily year after year. What color would you paint this snowman?

Follow the links in the list below to continue on the hop – be sure to visit every blog and leave a comment! You never know what amazing ideas await 🙂

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I owe a big big big thank you to the hop sponsors who help make this hop possibly every year. I am so grateful for their support and really honored to share their amazing products with you. Check out each sponsor using the links below:

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  • DecoArt, Inc.
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Thank you so much for stopping by today. What's your favorite holiday decoration? Let me know in the comments section!

Jennifer Priest has some of the best craft ideas on her site Just JP and previously, Hydrangea Hippo. She shares tons of free tutorials and YouTube videos showing all kinds of crafts and DIY.

Find over 50 DIY gift ideas, holiday decor projects , holiday recipes, and food gift ideas from your favorite DIY bloggers and craft product companies. Win one of 11 prizes worth $50 each from amazing sponsors! EVERY blog post has a tutorial showing how to make each project to help you make this holiday handmade.Find over 50 DIY gift ideas, holiday decor projects , holiday recipes, and food gift ideas from your favorite DIY bloggers and craft product companies. Win one of 11 prizes worth $50 each from amazing sponsors! EVERY blog post has a tutorial showing how to make each project to help you make this holiday handmadeFind over 50 DIY gift ideas, holiday decor projects , holiday recipes, and food gift ideas from your favorite DIY bloggers and craft product companies. Win one of 11 prizes worth $50 each from amazing sponsors! EVERY blog post has a tutorial showing how to make each project to help you make this holiday handmadeHow to paint plaid - the easy way! VIDEO tutorial plus make this fun holiday snowman decoration using a Walnut Hollow Rustic Pallet Snowman. Part of the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop - see over 75 handmade gift, holiday decor, and holiday recipes ideas on this 3 day blog hop. Click here to start!
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Comments

  1. Sue Purdy says

    November 9, 2016 at 8:24 am

    This is gorgeous. What a cute craft that can be done with the kids. Love it.

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    November 9, 2016 at 8:32 am

    That’s cute and bright. Like it for my old fashioned Christmas look.

    Reply
  3. Ann Tatum says

    November 9, 2016 at 8:46 am

    That’s so cute!!! I have that same snowman — also bought last year and never painted! You’ve inspired me. I’m gonna try painting plaid now.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      November 9, 2016 at 9:07 am

      Oh cool! Yeah the shape is cool. I had thought about trying to make something beachy with it but I am glad I went with the snowman 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kimm at Reinvented says

    November 9, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    Oh my goodness, how cute!! LOVE the plaid, and the graphic punch it creates on the snowman.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      November 9, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Thanks so much Kimm!!!

      Reply
  5. Jean Bullock says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:03 pm

    Very cute!

    Reply
  6. Arianna Barbara says

    November 10, 2016 at 1:50 am

    Awesome project!!! Really amazing!!!

    Reply
  7. Colleen Halpern says

    November 10, 2016 at 11:57 am

    This is great! Love how creative you are.

    Reply
    • Jennifer Priest says

      November 12, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Aww thanks so much!

      Reply
  8. Christy Strickler says

    November 11, 2016 at 6:26 am

    I love that this is so easy to make! The snowman is just too cute!

    Reply
  9. Sue LD says

    November 11, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Thanks for sharing how to paint plaid and I like the colors you used.

    Reply

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