Are you ready to add some holiday cheer to your home this season? Have you ever considered turning a simple wooden Dollar Tree Santa head into a festive masterpiece? It’s easier than you think and can be a fun project to tackle with your kids or a creative outlet for yourself.
This budget-friendly project can be customized to match your holiday decor style. All you need is some paint, glue, and a few other basic supplies you can easily find at your local craft store. With just a few tweaks, that plain wooden Santa head will transform into a unique and eye-catching wall decor piece.
I’ll walk you through the steps and share some creative ideas to help inspire your own Santa head makeover. There’s no limit to what you can do with this versatile project. So, get ready to bring some holiday magic to your home and impress your guests with your incredible DIY skills.
Materials
- Crafter’s Square 2 Layer Wall Hanging Sign, Santa
- Master’s Touch Acrylic Paint, Titanium White
- Anita’s All-Purpose Acrylic Paint, True Red
- Anita’s All-Purpose Acrylic Paint, Black
- Craft Smart Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint, Beige
- Paint Brush
- Hot Glue Gun with Glue Sticks
- Scissors
How To Decorate a Dollar Tree Santa Head
Painting the Santa Head
Grab some Master’s Touch Acrylic Paint in Titanium White and paint the puffball and fur trim on Santa’s hat, mustache, and beard.
Use Craft Smart Multi-Surface Premium Satin Acrylic Paint in Beige to paint his face and nose. It’s an excellent paint that gives a nice satin finish, perfect for painting Santa’s face.
After painting Santa’s face with beige, you will want to add rosy cheeks. Just take a little bit of Anita’s All-Purpose Acrylic Paint in True Red and mix it with the beige.
Now that Santa’s cheeks look rosy, you can use that same True Red paint to give Santa his hat and mouth. This way, everything will match and look great together.
To finish up Santa’s face, you’ll want to give him some closed eyes. Use Anita’s All-Purpose Acrylic Craft Paint in Black to draw the eyes. This will make Santa look like he’s smiling huge.
Adding Yarn To Your Santa Head
I wanted to add some texture to my Santa Sign. So, to make your Santa sign special, you can add some texture to his hat. First, use a hot glue gun to trace the border of the puffball, and then use white yarn to fill it in. Keep going around with the glue and yarn until the puffball is filled. This will make the puffball look even fluffier! Then, to avoid burning your fingers, use an old skewer to push the yarn down onto the glue.
You can add some texture to Santa’s hat and mustache to make them more amazing! Just like with the puffball, outline the hat trim and mustache with hot glue and then use white yarn to fill them in. Keep going around until they’re filled in. This will make the hat and mustache look fluffy and fun!
Cut pieces of yarn about 8 inches long, fold them in half, and then use hot glue to attach them to the beard in rows. Start from the bottom and work your way up, making about five rows total. This will give the beard some volume and make it look like the real thing!
Give Santa’s beard a trim to ensure it looks its best. Use scissors to clean up the yarn and ensure it’s all even. To get the perfect shape, flip the sign over and use the outline as a guide for your trimming. This way, Santa’s beard will look like it’s on point!
This DIY Santa head project would be so much fun with the kids! Just one thing to keep in mind though – since it involves hot glue, you might want to use a safer type of glue that’s better for little hands. That way, everyone can join in on the fun without any worries.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have yarn. What else can I use to make Santa’s beard?
To make Santa’s beard for your DIY Santa head, you can use materials like cotton batting, white felt, white fur fabric, or pompoms. It all depends on the look you’re going for and your personal preference.
How do you do Santa’s eyebrows?
I didn’t give Santa eyebrows. It’s implied that they are under his hat. However, if you want to you can use yarn, paint, marker, or felt. If you choose felt, cut or shape the material into eyebrow shapes and attach them to the Santa head using glue.
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Well, there you have it, Creative Friend! A step-by-step guide on how to decorate a wooden Dollar Tree Santa head into a festive masterpiece. I hope this post inspires you to try this fun and budget-friendly DIY project. Whether you’re an expert DIYer or a beginner, this project is perfect for anyone who loves to add a personal touch to their holiday decor.
Remember, the possibilities are endless when it comes to decorating this wooden Santa head. So let your creativity shine, and have fun with it! The result will be a unique and beautiful piece you’ll be proud to display in your home during the holiday season.
I can’t wait to see what you come up with! Don’t forget to share your finished projects with me on social media. Happy decorating! Thanks for hanging out with me, and keep coming back because you never know what I’ll create next!
