Sand and clean your planks to remove any rough edges or dust. If you plan to display them outside, apply a base coat of primer and let it dry.
Lightly sketch each character’s outline, Santa with his fluffy beard, the nutcracker’s bold uniform, the snowman’s scarf, and the elf’s pointed collar and shoes.
Begin painting large color blocks first (red suit, green outfit, white snow). Once dry, use smaller brushes for facial features and fine details like eyes, cheeks, and buttons.
Add decorative touches such as glue real buttons on the snowman, gold cord on the nutcracker’s chest, or tiny jingle bells on the elf’s collar for texture and sparkle.
Once everything is dry, apply a coat of sealant to protect your artwork, especially if displaying outdoors.
Arrange your characters together. They look lovely as a porch welcome display or grouped by the fireplace, each plank bringing its own piece of Christmas cheer.
