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    Seasonal Landscaping Decorative Sign

    Oct 06, 2017 4 minutes
    Article and photography by Carole West

    TOOLS & MATERIALS LIST

    • Wooden board, cut to 11 inches wide by 22 inches long

    • 4-by-1 boards, 3 cut to 14 inches long, 1 cut to 12 inches long, and 1 cut to 6 inches long

    • Table saw

    • Sandpaper

    • Paintbrushes

    • Outdoor acrylic paint in orange, green, and black (such as the FolkArt brand in Grass Green, Pure Orange, and Licorice)

    • Wood glue

    • Drill and drill bits

    • Screws

    • Painter's tape

    • Letter stencils (such as the FolkArt brand)

    • Craft paintbrushes

    • Natural twine

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