Basket of Blooms Santa – A Festive Make Finishing Fun™ Project Using Chalk Couture™ DIY Home Décor

🎅 Basket of Blooms Santa – A New Make Finishing Fun™ Technique Using Chalk Couture™

Looking for a creative way to finish your holiday stitches? Our newest Make Finishing Fun™ project, Basket of Blooms Santa, combines beautiful cross stitching with Chalk Couture™ DIY home décor products to create a one-of-a-kind holiday display that’s merry, bright, and budget-friendly!

This festive finish features two Santas carrying gifts beside a Christmas tree, all nestled in a basket of blooms — the perfect blend of stitching and seasonal décor.

🪄 Supplies You’ll Need

Re-create this finish at home with the supplies below:

• 🖼 9 x 9 White Chubby Square → Shop here

• 🎶 Christmas Music Sheet Stencil → Shop here

• 💗 Peony Chalkology™ Paste → Shop here

• 🧽 Small Squeegee → Shop here

• ✨ Fuzzing Cloth (12 × 18) → Shop here

• 🌿 Ivy Chalk Paste → Shop here

• 8″ × 8″ and 7″ × 7″ mounting boards

• Glue gun, sandpaper, wired ribbon, and Dritz button kit

✂️ Step-by-Step Finishing Instructions

1. Prep your stencil: Remove it from its backing and press onto your fuzzing cloth several times to reduce stickiness.

2. Center the stencil: Place the Christmas Music Sheet stencil on your 9 × 9 Chubby Square and apply Peony Chalk Paste evenly using your Small Squeegee.

3. Lift carefully: Starting at the top center, gently peel the stencil toward you to reveal the design.

4. Dry: Allow to air-dry or use a blow dryer to speed the process.

5. Paint the mat: Cut an 8 × 8 mounting board, lightly coat with Ivy Chalk Paste, and sand edges for a soft finish.

6. Attach the mat: Glue the green mat board to the center of your Chubby Square.

7. Mount your stitch: Adhere your stitched piece to a 7 × 7 mounting board.

8. Layer and assemble: Glue the stitched piece onto the green mat board.

9. Finish with a bow: Use wired ribbon and a Dritz button kit for a charming touch.

🎁 Display or Gift with Love

Your finished Basket of Blooms Santa is now ready to display or gift! Whether you hang it in your home or share it with a friend, this project shows how easy and fun it can be to combine cross stitch and Chalk Couture™.

At Anabella’s, we love to Make Finishing Fun™ — giving you creative, affordable ways to turn your stitched pieces into beautiful home décor.

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