From MICHAELS
Make this Merry and Bright Christmas Sign… it’s a great DIY personalized craft for the holidays.
YOU’LL NEED
ArtMinds Wood Pallet Plaque, 17” x 11”
Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Markers, Fine Tip
ArtMinds Foam Brush
Artist’s Loft Aluminum Straight Edge Ruler
Pencil
Paper Towels
DIRECTIONS
1.Brush white gel stain onto the wood pallet, one plank at a time. Apply a thick amount of stain to one plank and use a paper towel to wipe away excess and spread the stain lightly to the edges. Repeat this step on each plank of wood. Let dry.
2.Use a ruler to mark the center of the sign. Write the saying lightly on the planks with a pencil.
TIP: Type out the “Merry and Bright” saying on the computer and transfer it onto the wood sign using graphite paper.
3.Draw over the pencil lines of the words with a black paint pen. Let dry.
4.Use a pencil to draw a strand of lights across the top and bottom of the sign.
5.Color in the lights with paint pens. Let dry.
6.Outline the lights and the strand of lights with a black paint pen. Let dry.
Find this craft and more holiday fun at michaels.com