Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board

Learn how to easily make this festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with an antique mirror frame, bulletin board, vintage locker numbers, and Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils! Part of a Christmas blog hop. #funkyjunkinteriors #funkyjunksoldsignstencils #christmas #oldsignstencils #fusionmineralpaint #christmascountdown

Christmas Countdown Bingo Board

‘Tis the season to get our Christmas on, and today a total of 6 blogs are doing just that!

Christmas Blog Hop & Stencil Giveaway!

This giveaway is now over. Winners are: Sandy at Primitive Skate, Marie at Interior Frugalista, and Linda at Itsy Bitsy. You’ll be contacted shortly to claim your wins!

 

Welcome to a 6 blogger Christmas Blog Hop & Stencil Event, where each blogger is sharing a new Christmas project made with Funky Junk’s Old Sign Stencils!

For those new here, welcome!  I’m Donna with Funky Junk Interiors, and creator of these stencils. And it’s a complete HONOUR to have you here to check out 6 new Christmas projects made especially for your visit!

And now onto my project!

Disclosure: This post contains some Amazon affiliate links. I am also supplied complimentary Fusion Mineral Paint however I only use products I love and feel proud to endorse. This paint is the BOMB. All opinions are my own.

Learn how to make your own Christmas Countdown Bingo style with this stencil from Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils!

Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board

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I’ve always wanted a Christmas countdown of some sort but have never made one as yet.

I decided this would be the year that I’d work with a Bingo stencil already on the go, but morph it into a unique take for a Christmas countdown!

So I created the Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil for a unique, vintage twist!

Once this event came together, I knew just what I wanted to do for it…

Supplies I used:

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Christmas Bingo Countdown stencil from HERE

Buffalo Check – medium stencil from HERE

Bulletin board (thrift store find) or this 20″ x 30″ cheap cork board could work.

Antique mirror frame (antique store)  but any 17 x 20 picture frame would work

Fusion Mineral Paint in Coal Black, Ash, Raw Silk

Fusion Mineral Paint’s Hemp Oil

You can also find a local Fusion merchant from HERE

Stencil brush

Paint brush

Exacto knife and metal straight edge

Measuring tape

Masking tape


Learn how this antique frame and thrift store bulletin board became a festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils!

Gathering the supplies

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My chosen project was inspired by a recent hoard find. I love to shop for price efficient antiques, so when I came across this $12 antique mirror frame, it was coming home with me!

I also had this massive thrift store found bulletin board on hand in case a project came up, and today was its lucky day!

And this is why it pays to hoard…

Cutting down a bulletin board to size so it fits an antique mirror frame for a Christmas Countdown Bingo Board.

Cutting the bulletin board

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I cut a piece of bulletin board at 19.5″ wide x 17.5 h to fit the frame.

Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil

Find the Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil HERE

About the stencil

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The actual stencil image measures 12″ w x 14.3″h.

Painting out a bulletin board in Fusion's coal black for a chalkboard effect, to create a Christmas countdown bingo board.

Painting the bulletin board

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Next, the cut bulletin board was painted with Fusion Mineral Paint’s Coal Black. My first idea was to have it resemble a plain chalkboard… but then I got fancy.

I had just done a video demo on Insta Stories and played around with Buffalo Check in Ash on black… so I knew I HAD to incorporate that ritzy step!

This is also why I love to endorse experimenting on scraps before doing your actual project. Most of my projects are not planned. They ‘morph’.

Learn how to Buffalo Check a bulletin board to get this amazing tone-on-tone effect! Part of Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board.

View Buffalo Check stencil HERE

Adding a Buffalo Check Pattern

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The Buffalo Check stencil was first centred onto the bulletin board, then painted in Fusion Mineral Paint’s Ash. It offered the perfect tone-on-tone effect!

Then the pattern was extended to all 4 corners.

I just loved the result! It was there, but subtle-like.

You can learn how to use Buffalo Check in THIS post.

Learn how to make a Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo board with a bulletin board, stencil and paint!

View Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil HERE

Next, the Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil was centred on the bulletin board…

Learn how to make a Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo board with a bulletin board, stencil and paint!

… then stenciled with Fusion Mineral Paint’s Raw Silk.

Tips on stenciling:

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  • Load your stencil brush with paint, then remove most of it with a rag.
  • With a dry-to-the-touch stencil brush, tap or swirl your paint over the stencil.
  • If your brush is dry enough, the paint will not bleed under the stencil.

Learn more about how to stencil from THIS post.

Or follow my Instagram at Old Sign Stencils HERE where I share loads of short video demos.

Learn how to make a Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo board with a bulletin board, stencil and paint!

I chose Raw Silk so the Bingo image wouldn’t be quite as stark as a bright white. It was perfect and had a chalk-y look to it!

So let’s fit it inside that antique mirror frame and see how this plays out…

Learn how this gorgeous antique mirror frame became a festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo board with stencils with Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils!

“What?! Clean. The. Frame.”

My kitty cat Sky knows my lazy ways by now. I’d rather just do vs. clean. But I cleaned it up anyway.

How to liven up the edges of old wood with Fusion's hemp oil that became a Christmas Countdown Bingo Board.

I also applied Fusion Mineral Paint’s hemp oil with a rag along the pretty edges to freshen them up. NOW it was ready to get even prettier!

Aren’t those edges something though?

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Assembling the sign

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And I was not disappointed! That beat up old bulletin board sure took on a whole new look, did it not?!

And what a fit. It’s as if the Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil was made for this project!

Learn how to easily make this festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with an antique mirror frame, bulletin board, vintage locker numbers, and Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils! Part of a Christmas blog hop. #funkyjunkinteriors #funkyjunksoldsignstencils #christmas #oldsignstencils #fusionmineralpaint #christmascountdown

Adding Bingo details

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And then it was time to bring this project to life.

Among my other hoards collections, I had these cute vintage locker numbers I had purchased from Switzer’s Antiques a few weeks ago. They ended up being the perfect antique touch for this Christmas countdown.

I also created a mini wreath from a faux evergreen branch cut looped together then tied with a bow to highlight Dec 25th. Instant cuteness!

Learn how to easily make this festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with an antique mirror frame, bulletin board, vintage locker numbers, and Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils! Part of a Christmas blog hop. #funkyjunkinteriors #funkyjunksoldsignstencils #christmas #oldsignstencils #fusionmineralpaint #christmascountdown

But because I change my mind 1001 times a day, I decided to celebrate the 25th instead with this cute Christmas tree shaped dollar store ornament stenciled with Christmas Crates, then hemp oiled to bring out a wood tone. Tied with twine, it’s just my rustic neutral style for where the Bingo board would ultimately go…

You can check out the ornament demo on Instagram HERE


Learn how to easily make this festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with an antique mirror frame, bulletin board, vintage locker numbers, and Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils! Part of a Christmas blog hop. #funkyjunkinteriors #funkyjunksoldsignstencils #christmas #oldsignstencils #fusionmineralpaint #christmascountdown

The finished Christmas Countdown Bingo Sign!

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And here is how this pretty little antique-framed Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board turned out!

Learn how to easily make this festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with an antique mirror frame, bulletin board, vintage locker numbers, and Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils! Part of a Christmas blog hop. #funkyjunkinteriors #funkyjunksoldsignstencils #christmas #oldsignstencils #fusionmineralpaint #christmascountdown

Oh my goodness. I am smitten with the subtle Buffalo Checked pattern. I think it really dressed the bulletin board background up big time.

And those numbers… I’m obsessed. And need to run back to Switzer’s to find a few more!

And in case you were wondering, the mini Christmas trees in the tin cans are from Hobby Lobby from this Christmas. Aren’t they adorable?

Learn how to easily make this festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with an antique mirror frame, bulletin board, vintage locker numbers, and Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils! Part of a Christmas blog hop. #funkyjunkinteriors #funkyjunksoldsignstencils #christmas #oldsignstencils #fusionmineralpaint #christmascountdown

And here is where the Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board ultimately went. It’s nestled beside the Christmas tree, looks as pretty as can be, and chimes in wonderfully with my antique theme this year!

I have not yet shared my tree yet, but I hope to this week! I’ve created a new reclaimed wood tree skirt this year I’m totally smitten with!

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Learn how to easily make this festive Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board with an antique mirror frame, bulletin board, vintage locker numbers, and Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils! Part of a Christmas blog hop. #funkyjunkinteriors #funkyjunksoldsignstencils #christmas #oldsignstencils #fusionmineralpaint #christmascountdown

Anyway, I’m so pleased I finally got a Christmas Countdown in the house, and I appreciate you coming  over to my place to check it out!

If you’d like to see all my Christmas projects this year to date, scroll down to the bottom of this post.

But don’t go too far yet, because there’s a whole lotta fun still below….

This giveaway is now over. Winners are: Sandy at Primitive Skate, Marie at Interior Frugalista, and Linda at Itsy Bitsy. You’ll be contacted shortly to claim your wins!

Visit 5 other new projects below!

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Lora via Lora B – click HERE

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Bliss via Bliss Ranch – click HERE

Click HERE to visit Organized Clutter's new project!

Carlene via Organized Clutter – click HERE

Click HERE to visit Beyond the Picket Fence's new project!

Becky via Beyond the Picket Fence – click HERE

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98 thoughts on “Buffalo Check Christmas Countdown Bingo Board

  1. Oh Donna, first of all, what a find for $12. I have a dresser mirror salvage on my mantel. I love them! You created a masterpiece! It’s so gorgeous that I would keep it out all year round!

    • Thanks Carlene! And too funny…. I was thinking of your own Christmas mantel with a similar frame when I landed this one! And of course… your own bulletin board Christmas Countdown Bingo which I meant to mention in this post… will add!

      I do love how it turned out… so I may make an everyday version once Christmas is over. I certainly have enough bulletin board in order to do so! LOL

  2. Love that old mirror frame and how you repurposed it! Cork can be expensive; that was a great idea to hoard the old board. The Buffalo check stencil is perfect behind the BINGO one, and the color combo is awesome. Looks really nice with the old wood of the frame. Thanks for hosting this fun hop!

  3. Wow! Its fantastic, Donna! I agree with Becky, rustic-elegant. With a bit of cozy-charm. Really nice.

    I had to read over your post twice, just to see if you used the stencil on fabric. It honestly looks like you did. Love that effect!

      • Ok, choosing just one….? Almost impossible! 🙂

        In the end, I chose the one I fell in love with 1st and expresses one of my deepest passions. Supporting local.

        I go to the Farmer’s Market every weekend and love it so much.

        So, the Farmers’ Market stencil is the one I would choose if I win.

        Thanks for the opportunity!

  4. amazing stencils. Would love all of them but having to pick just one,well, Welcome to my Garden. This would be perfect for me.
    Thanks for the chance to win this and you have a wonderful blog. Love your heart felt writing.

    • Awww thank-you Mary! Those more personal posts are super therapeutic as well… it’s satisfying pouring out a story and letting it just be. Glad you enjoy them!

      Good choice on thinking spring… you’ll have plenty of time to get ready before the season hits!

  5. I love your Christmas countdown bingo! I’ve only used stencils one time and I’m hooked especially from seeing all your funky junk. I want the plaid shirt stencil and thank you for a chance to win

  6. What a terrific find…I love your creative mind!
    The Christmas Tree stencil would be a great project as I’ve always wanted to do a crate for our tree.
    Always looking forward to what you do next!

    • That frame is the BOMB! This project isn’t permanent so I can pop the bulletin board out and use it differently throughout the year. I hope to add it to my sewing room wall for a bulletin board there!

      Good choice on Christmas Trees. I’ve just done a new demo with it on a little crate and it turned out cute as can be! More on that soon!

  7. I love your JOY vertical stencil in large. Have used your idea with a daughter and granddaughter for a Friday night stencil and Christmas goodie party. Should definitely do it more often! Thanks, for your fun ideas to get our creative juices flowing!
    Sweet mirror frame!

  8. Wow! Difficult task to pick just one stencil! So, I would definitely start a collection of stencils with ‘Fall Graphics.’ Fall is my favorite time of year. Size of images look like just my speed…just sayin’!

  9. I love them all but if I were to win the reindeer and christmas crates would be perfect for a project I’m working on!

  10. All the stencils are great, but I especially love the buffalo check–there are so many things I could do with it!

  11. Great job. Clever to recycle the frame and the cork board. I would love to win your buffalo plaid stencil. I see so many uses for it.

  12. I LOVE your stencils! And ALL of your projects! I’d love to win the mini Christmas images stencil! Cheers! Jan

  13. I love the old school feel that all your stencils create! The grain stencil would be my favorite…I’m a proud crazy chicken lady, and would love to stencil “My girls” some curtains for their coop! Thanks for the chance to enter this exciting contest!

  14. I love those little locker numbers! I have the original Bingo stencil (along with quite a few others) but if I was to win a free stencil, right now I’d pick the Farm Blend Grain stencil! We live in a rural area with mostly grain farmers, I think some product with that would be a hit.

    I’m looking forward to seeing your tree and new “skirt”! Keep on keeping on, you’re an inspiration.

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