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Fall Signs GIVE THANKS SIGN
By Stacie Ball
(By Mod Podge Rocks Blog) Materials:
It’s time to kiss the dog days of summer goodbye and say hello to crisp autumn weather with a fall sign or two! There’s no need, however, to drop tons of cash on one. Grab a coffee or wine slushie, pull up a chair to your craft table, and get started on one of these adorable, easy, and inexpensive DIY signs!
• Mod Podge Matte • Wood 12” x 12” • “Give Thanks” stencil with accents • Paint • Stain • Sandpaper • Glitter • Rags (optional) • Sponge brushes • Paintbrush
Steps: 1. Sand the board and round out the edges with sandpaper. 2. Using rags or a sponge brush, stain the wood. Allow to dry. 3. Attach the stencil to the wood. Fill in the letters using a sponge brush and paint. 4. Use a sponge brush to fill in the accents with Mod Podge. Then, sprinkle glitter on top and let dry. 5. Carefully pull off the stencil and touch up the letters and accents. Dry completely before displaying. For a more in-depth explanation, visit https://modpodgerocksblog.com/ easy-stained-give-thanks-sign/.
DIY Fall Sign (By Mod Podge Rocks Blog) Materials: • Mod Podge Hard Coat • Scrapbook paper with desired words or pattern • Craft Paint, such as FolkArt, Martha Stewart, etc. (Don’t use latex paint. It will cause the Mod Podge to bubble). • Small pallet • Roller/brayer (optional) • Hammer, nails, screws (optional) • Paintbrush
Steps: 1. Paint your pallet and allow it to dry. 2. Optional: Distress the edges using sandpaper, hammer, nails, screws, etc. 3. Paint the back of your scrapbook paper and your wood pallet with Mod Podge. Apply the paper to the pallet and smooth it out with your hands. Use a roller/brayer or gently drag a credit card across the top to release any air bubbles. Dry for 15-20 minutes. 4. Apply 1-2 coats of Mod Podge over the top. Dry for 1 hour. View https://modpodgerocksblog.com/diy-scrapbook-paper-fall-sign/ for the full procedure.
10 Home Living | September 2021
