Christmas Countdown Bingo Board
‘Tis the season to get our Christmas on, and today a total of 6 blogs are doing just that!
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.
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
Exacto knife and metal straight edge
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 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.
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 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’.
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.
View Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil HERE
Next, the Christmas Countdown Bingo stencil was centred on the bulletin board…
… 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.
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…
“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.
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?
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!
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!
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
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!
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?
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!
Feel free to subscribe to my blog posts HERE so you don’t miss it! I’d love to have you along!
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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Click below to visit each of my blogger friends and their new projects!
Donna via Funky Junk Interiors (you are here)
Susan via Homeroad – click HERE
Bliss via Bliss Ranch – click HERE
Carlene via Organized Clutter – click HERE
Becky via Beyond the Picket Fence – click HERE
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Visit my other Christmas 2019 projects to date thus far:
This is divine! It has a rustic, elegant vibe that I adore.
Thanks Becky! I love the frame and buffalo check together… it’s just different!
OK, it turned out freaking awesome, I love it! The one I made was a gift, I wonder if I have time to knock yours off for myself?
Thanks Bliss! I’m really pleased with it! That frame was a killer find… it just worked! So yeah…. it’s an easy knock off so go knock it off already!
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
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!
Thanks Lora! Yes, any time I see an old bulletin board, I grab it! Thanks so much for being a part of the hop, your project is ADORABLE!
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!
Thanks Kim! It sure does resemble fabric, doesn’t it?!
PS: If you mention a stencil you’d like to win, you’ll be in the running for the draw! 😀
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!
JOY stencil for sure!! Yay!! Love everything you do! Thanks for the chance!
Thanks Niki! So glad you come by for a little inspiration!
Good luck on JOY… it’s been a Christmas fav this past season!
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!
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
Thanks Lori! It was a fun challenge making it extra special!
Plaid Shirt is a fun one! The outcome is so cool!
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!
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!
Thanks Lenora!
Joy Vertical became a favorite this past Christmas season! It’s been fun using it in so many different ways!
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’!
Haha! Don’t I know it! Fall Graphics is super versatile and you are right, the images are a little more compact, perfect for smaller projects. I grab it lots!
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!
Thanks Caroline! Christmas Crates ended up being this Christmas’ most popular! I’m finding it hard to put down myself… it just works on everything I touch. (what plain surfaces? LOL)
I truly enjoy everyone of your creative posts.
I would love the smaller buffalo check stencil.
Thank-you Jo! Buffalo Check is a wonderful year-around choice too!
All the stencils are great, but I especially love the buffalo check–there are so many things I could do with it!
Thanks Amy! Yup, that is one iconic look that always works no matter what the season!
I would choose the rustic Christmas tree! ?
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.
Thank-you Mary! Yes, that stencil is super versatile and looks good on anything!
The Christmas blend hot coca would be an awesome stencil to have???
to win the Joy stencil kit would be amazing!! I can already picture it completed by my front door!
Good luck Tricia… it’s definitely versatile and makes a great impact!
I LOVE your stencils! And ALL of your projects! I’d love to win the mini Christmas images stencil! Cheers! Jan
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!
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.