Paint your canvas with red paint all over.

Use something with a nice straight edge to divide the canvas into three sections and lightly paint the edge with black paint creating a look of 3 wood boards.

Use more red and black paint to add to the edges, blending well to create an aged look. Allow to dry.

Print out the image "Merry & Bright" onto 4 sheets of paper using Adobe Reader and choosing the poster option at 250%.

Tape the pages together.

Rub white chalk over the letters on the backside.

Place the merry & bright sign on top of the red canvas and trace over the letter with a pencil.

Fill in the tracing with a white chalk pen.

Add a picture hanger to the back for hanging.