Easter is coming soon. It is the holiest time of year so I thought I would make a religious faux wood book stack to decorate my home for this important time of year. This is a super simple crafting project to make and really hits home the importance of the Easter season. I was pleased with how this project turned out. I hope you like it too. If you would like more craft projects head over to my Dollar Tree page. For more holiday projects check out my Holiday Project Vault.
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What you will need: How to Make an Easter Religious faux book stack
- 1 Dollar Tree Crate
- 1 Michael's Lighted Cross
- Virgin Mary Cutout
- Letter Stamps
- Stamp Block
- White Paint
- Acrylic Paint
- Brown Paint or Stain
- Walnut stain distress oxide
- Round Brush
- Twine
- Greenery
Step 1: Paint the Crate
Paint the crate using white chalk paint or acrylic paint. You may need a few coats to completely cover the crate.
Step 2: Add the Words
I used the clear Dollar Tree stamp pad and stamps so that my words would be straight and in line. You can use any stamps, stencil, vinyl cutout or hand writing to write the words. I chose the word He Has Risen for my book stack.
Step 3: Age the Crate
Using the walnut stain distress oxide and a round brush cover the edges of the crate and some of the sides and bottom to create age and depth.
Step 4: Paint the Cross
The cross I chose is a lighted cross that I purchased at Michael's last year. The cross has flowers and leaves on the front. I decided to paint the flowers and leaves a variety of colors. Once the paint was dry I covered the cross completely with brown paint that I added with baby wipes to imitate a stain. This process gives the wood a stained appearance and the flowers a faded look.
Step 5: Add the Twine
Wrap some twine around the end of the crate opposite the words.
Step 6: Add the Greenery
Add a few sprigs of greenery to the twine side of the crate. Paint a heart and add it to the center.
Step 7: Place the Cross on the Crate
Using a combination of hot glue and wood glue attach the cross onto the bottom of the crate which is now the top of the book stack.
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