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Time Required :
Over an hour
Beginner
Beginner
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trick or treat sign

Celebrate the Halloween season with this cute and easy to make "Trick or Treat" sign.
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Print Project

Step 1

Flip the wood panel over on its back so that it looks like a framed canvas or a shadow box. Stain the rim of your wood panel with Coffee Bean.
TIP: To do this, mix a 1:3 ratio of paint and water. Brush your watered down paint onto the rim of the canvas and then immediately wipe if off with a paper towel. Let dry. Repeat the staining process until you reach your desired color.

Step 2

Paint the inside of the wood panel in Titanium White so that it looks like the stained wood is framing the Titanium White center. Let dry.

Step 3

Cut the letters for the phrase "Trick or Treat” from the stencil and position them with stencil tape on the painted white panel. Use your stencil brush to paint the letters with Wrought Iron. Remove the stencils after painting and let dry before displaying.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    FolkArt® Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10257321 
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    $1.69
    ea.
    • Color: Titanium White
    • Size: 2 fl oz
    • Color: Titanium White
    • Size: 2 fl oz
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    Cradled Wood Painting Panel Pack by Artist's Loft™ Necessities™

    Item # 10474544 
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    $24.99
    • Color: Wood
    • Size: 10" x 10"
    • Color: Wood
    • Size: 10" x 10"
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    • Size: 10" x 10"
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    FolkArt® Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10694489 
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    $1.69
    • Color: Wrought Iron
    • Size: 2 fl oz
    • Color: Wrought Iron
    • Size: 2 fl oz
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    • Color: Wrought Iron
    • Size: 2 fl oz
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    FolkArt® Acrylic Paint

    Item # 10694539 
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    $1.69
    ea.
    • Color: Coffee Bean
    • Size: 2 fl oz
    • Color: Coffee Bean
    • Size: 2 fl oz
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    • Color: Coffee Bean
    • Size: 2 fl oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Natural Bristle Stencil Brush Value Pack by Craft Smart®

    Item # 10194503 
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    $3.99
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    FolkArt® Painting Stencil, Peddler Alphabet

    Item # 10325724 
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    $9.99
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    Duck® Brand Clean Release Painter's Tape

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    $5.49
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    Golden Taklon Angular Brush Super Value Pack By Craft Smart®

    Item # 10514968 
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    $8.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Water
  • Disposable Cup
  • Paper Towels
Instructions
Step 1

Flip the wood panel over on its back so that it looks like a framed canvas or a shadow box. Stain the rim of your wood panel with Coffee Bean.
TIP: To do this, mix a 1:3 ratio of paint and water. Brush your watered down paint onto the rim of the canvas and then immediately wipe if off with a paper towel. Let dry. Repeat the staining process until you reach your desired color.

Step 2

Paint the inside of the wood panel in Titanium White so that it looks like the stained wood is framing the Titanium White center. Let dry.

Step 3

Cut the letters for the phrase "Trick or Treat” from the stencil and position them with stencil tape on the painted white panel. Use your stencil brush to paint the letters with Wrought Iron. Remove the stencils after painting and let dry before displaying.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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