These DIY wood presents are the perfect Christmas decor for your front porch.
Cook Time3 hourshrs
Ingredients
6 foot long16 inch wide Pine Board
Black Spray Paintoptional, to give a distressed look
Black, White, + Red Chalk or Acrylic Paint
Foam Paintbrushes
Spray sealantoptional
Sandpaper
12yardsRibbonwired, 2.5 inches wide
Floral Wire
Faux Greenery
Instructions
Cut 3 pieces from the pine board: a 32x16 inch piece, a 24x16 inch piece, and a 12x16 inch piece. Sand boards to remove splinters.
If desired, give each present a very light coat of black spray paint. This helps the presents look worn and rustic.
Dry brush the chalk paint over the present, allowing some of the darker wood to show through. When dry, use sandpaper to distress the edges if desired. Also use a spray sealant if desired.
Cut a length of ribbon a few inches longer than the height of the present, and another a few inches longer than the width. Wrap the ends of the ribbon around to the back of the present and staple to secure.
On the front of the present the ribbons will cross. Use a small piece of floral wire to cinch them to give the appearing they are tied.
Make a bow. Use hot glue to adhere the greenery and bow to the front of the present.
Notes
Check the body of the post for detailed instructions for making the bow.