Copper Leaf Noel Basket: Create and Share
I was provided with product for this post. All thoughts and ideas are my own.
Greetings! Only 2 more weeks left until Christmas (and my birthday!). I’m teaming up with 18 other bloggers for this Create and Share hosted by Casa Watkins and sponsored by Cutting Edge Stencils. A big thank you to our lovely hostess and our sponsor for providing our stencils (and extra goodies) and an awesome giveaway to 5 lucky readers!! If you are coming from Old House to New Home welcome!!
For this monthly blogger challenge, I chose a Noel stencil with a gorgeous font. After coming up with a few ideas, I shopped our local dollar store to see what supplies I could find and decided on a Christmas basket project.
Copper Leaf Noel Basket
Supplies:
Stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils (fantastic selection!)
paint
mod podge
brush
basket (I found one for $4 at the dollar store)
A piece of MDF to fit stencil and basket (mine is 12 x 7 1/2 inches) (from dollar store)
ribbon (lace ribbon $1)
copper leaf
PATIENCE
How to:
Step 1: Mark two spots at the top of the MDF board to drill holes. Tape both sides to prevent splitting. Start with a small drill bit and work your way to a 5/16ths bit (about the width of a pencil).
Step 2: Paint the MDF with chalk paint or another water based paint. If using chalk paint, only one coat is needed. Let dry.
Step 3: Lay your stencil on the MDF and “paint” mod podge onto the stencil. Carefully lay pieces of copper leaf down. Use a foam roller or gloved hand to gently press down the copper leaf into the stencil (to prevent fingerprints). Let dry for 30 minutes. Carefully pull up stencil. Repeat this step until the entire stencil is filled out. You can clean the stencil with a dish brush and warm water (keep the stencil flat) in between layers.
Step 4: Clean up any messy lines with a small brush and chalk paint. Let your Noel sign completely dry for a few hours or overnight.
Step 5: Attach the sign to the basket with ribbon and fill with gifts, Christmas cards, or cozy winter throws! 
I love the diversity of this Christmas decor. I may be moving it around the house during the month. 🙂 It’s makes such pretty storage! 
What would you use this basket for? 
Now it’s time to see what other creative uses for a Christmas stencil my friends came up with! They always surprise me!!
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When I saw this on Facebook the other day, I thought, I want that for myself! It’s perfect!!
lol I thought the same thing with your Holiday tote bag. So chic and pretty! Thanks sweetie.
Love the copper leaf, it’s adds a perfect holiday touch!!
Thanks Stephanie! I’ve added a lot of copper to my home decor this year. Merry Christmas!
Your cat cracks me up!!! I love that you added PATIENCE too 🙂 Your basket is beautiful! You can use it in so many ways!
Thanks Sara! He makes me laugh too. Merry Christmas!
Hi, Kathy ~ This basket is so beautiful, and I like that you used copper leaf. To be honest, I’ve never used gold or copper leaf, but after seeing your project and Domicile 37’s, I can’t wait to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Tiffany! You should try it! I bought this sampler kit over 7 yrs ago and still have a lot left. http://www.caromalcolours.com/#!product/prd1/2951441931/gilding-sampler-kit (you might be able to find something cheaper at a craft store- I think it was about half the price when I bought it)
What a cute idea, I love the way it turned out! I need to try out copper leaf sometime ;)!
Thanks April! You should 🙂
I think this is my favorite Kathy! I would so love to have one of these to add to our holiday decor! Thank you for sharing! I’m pinning now!
Cat
You are so sweet Cat!! Merry Christmas. 🙂
This is adorable! I’m obsessed with gold leafing but have yet to use it! This is motivating me to give it a try!
Oh good! You should try it Ruthie. 🙂
This looks great!! I love how ‘patience’ is one of your supplies! 🙂
lol, yep! Needed some of that. 🙂 gilding is tricky.
The sign looks so pretty. I’ve never tried working with copper leaf but you make it look so easy.
Thanks Katy! I had to give it 3-4 layers to fill it all in but I love the outcome. 🙂
your copper leaf technique I need to try! haha! i think it is the roller. Love the idea and your project matches your decor so perfectly. Love it, Kathryn.
Thanks sweetie! I was surprised how well the roller worked. 🙂
Soooo pretty and I love the copper! Your basket is so beautiful. Great idea to use a MDF and attach it. Pinning and sharing.
Thanks Steph!! I love using the yen store out here. 🙂
I love how this turned out! I appreciate a craft that is functional as well as decorative. Great idea!
Thanks Sharon! I feel the same way, especially in this small home. Merry CHristmas!
This really turned out great!!! It’s great how simple it is, but yet it looks sooo elegant!! I’m so excited to see how fast this challenge is growing! I’m so glad you’re a part of it!! xo!
You are so sweet! Thank you. It’s such a great challenge.