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Home » Holidays » christmas

Christmas Rocking Moose with Sharpies

Published: December 17, 2013 | Updated: November 12, 2019 | By Ashlee

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This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Sharpie, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #StaplesSharpie https://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO

When the chance came up to make a Christmas project with Sharpie’s I was so inspired!  When I was shopping for Sharpies at Staples they were having a great sale so I actually grabbed about 6 packs!  I got a 12 pack or rainbow for $6 and the metallic 4 packs for $5 and a few more!! You’ll be seeing more Sharpie projects soon!

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I brought home all my new toys and came up with over 10 things I have been wanting to make!  Then last week I was out shopping and I saw the most adorable wooden Moose rocking chair.  I love wooden toys, seriously adore them.  BUT it was fire engine red, I love red, but it wasn’t the right shade and doesn’t really match my Christmas decor.

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I immediately envisioned it in white with Gold Sharpie swirls and dots!  It turned out PERFECTLY how I saw it!  It fits into my Christmas decorations PERFECTLY! I brought it home and before I put it together I primed and painted all the red pieces white. Then I put it together and started freehand drawing!

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I drew on one side and then the other, trying to make sure they matched as best as I could. Then I worked on the seat.  I stopped before I did too much, not wanting to go overboard and get too busy.  I left the face almost completely plain.  Although I might add more later, if inspiration hits.  Maybe some white sharpie onto the wooden rockers and antlers?

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The sharpie stays on GREAT, and I love that I was able to get thin and thick lines easily.  I kept a scratch piece of cardboard next to me, to draw on to keep the ink running smoothly.  I thought  I might need to use a poly-acrylic over the top, but was worried what it would do to the beautiful gold finish so I left it off.  So far so good!  No issues at all so I don’t think I’ll need it.

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I love the way the gold looks on the white, the Gold Sharpies leaves a lovely shimmer.  I also colored in the inside the eye holes as well as the holes where the screws go in, it’s a nice extra touch.  I considered adding a few other metallic Sharpies as well, the silver and bronze.  But I’m planning on going to an all white and gold Christmas over the next few years so I stuck with all gold.  And I love it!

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So does Baby Boy! He couldn’t wait for me to finish it so he could get on!  While I was drawing he kept trying to “help” me, and so there are a few bumps here and there, I fixed it by just going a bit thicker on those area’s.  Or by making dots.  That’s the nice thing about free handing, easily fixing mistakes!

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And now I think the Moose needs a name!  I think I might love him more than the baby does, and that’s a lot.  The moose sits next to the tree by the door and Baby Boy has spent almost all of his time on him the last few days.  We’ve even taken it upstairs when he goes up to play with Aunt Donna!  I’ll take the moose apart after Christmas and put him away until next winter so he’ll be excited to see him again next year!

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use a gold sharpie to doodle on this painted rocking moose from IKEA for an adorable sweet, personalized, gift

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  1. Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com

    December 17, 2013 at 8:29 am

    Ohmygosh that turned out so AWESOME!!!! Great job!

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Eeeek Thanks! I am so tickled with him! My husband want’s to put him away with the christmas decorations now, but baby boy love him!

  2. Kaylynn

    December 17, 2013 at 8:40 am

    You DREW that on?? Are you kidding me? I’ll bring T’s rocking horse up and you can go nuts babe.

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Well you saw it a few days later, with Baby boy’s additions… remind me next time to seal my work for my own sake afterwards!

  3. Michelle

    December 17, 2013 at 9:21 am

    This looks amazing! The designs make it look so high end like it is from a swanky boutique!

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Thanks so much Michelle! I tend to go overboard so i tried to make sure I kept it clean and stopped before I went to far with it.

  4. Dawn {Designed by Dawn Nicole}

    December 17, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Gorgeous and so creative! I’m pinning it to share! 🙂

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Thank you so much!

  5. Heidi @ Happiness is Homemade

    December 17, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    This is so pretty, Ashlee! Your drawing skills are incredible!

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:03 pm

      Awww thank you, I just made sure to go slow and do a little at a time.

  6. Shannah @ Just Us Four

    December 18, 2013 at 11:49 am

    WOW! That looks awesome. Seriously, I would think that was purchased at some crazy prices baby boutique. Great job.

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:10 pm

      Thank you so much! It was so much fun just drawing away, soothing in a way. And i’m happy with how it turned out.

  7. Heather

    December 18, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    We had that moose when my son was a toddler (he’s 9 now) and it was Bruce the Moose. He originally came from Ikea. My son loved him and rode him every night before bedtime. Now Bruce lives in the church nursery. I love the makeover that you gave him!

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Yep he came from Ikea! I saw him hanging up and was just inspired, I knew just what I wanted to do with him!

  8. Britni

    December 19, 2013 at 12:42 am

    This is beautiful! I’m so impressed not only that you envisioned this in your head but that you made it come to life so well. I’m definitely not that kind of artist.

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Thank you so much! sometimes my inspirational moments work out and often they flop, but it’s always fun trying!

  9. Whatever DeeDee Wants

    December 28, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    It looks great!

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    • Ashlee

      January 12, 2014 at 2:46 pm

      Thank you so much! I can’t believe how big your twins are getting! It’s crazy to think how much time has past since we’ve all gotten together!

  10. burlap+blue

    March 3, 2014 at 6:50 am

    I {really} LOVE this! I’m hosting a Sharpie crafts link party on my blog this week, and I’d love it if you wanted to link up! Favorites will be featured in a compilation post next week, & we’re giving away a $50 Target GC and Sharpie prize pack! http://www.burlapandblue.com/2014/03/03/crafting-sharpies-link-party-giveaway/

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    • Ashlee

      April 15, 2014 at 12:00 am

      I’m so sorry I missed linking up! I’m WAY behind on comments this month and I missed this

  11. Melissa

    November 16, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    When you painter it white – did u apply a topcoat?

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    • Ashlee

      November 26, 2014 at 2:12 pm

      I didn’t, then the sharpie wiped off so I redid the sharpie then did a top coat to protect it.

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