Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Bead Board Flag & Stars

I have got all my 4th of July decor up! For me that is amazing, since I usually forget until it's actually July. Here in Utah we celebrate Pioneer Day on the 24th so I usually leave it up for that too.

I made something new this year. A Bead Board Flag & Stars.




Want to make your own? 
Supplies:
  • Bead Board {I used bead board panels from Home Depot}
  • Jigsaw
  • Paint
  • Sandpaper 
  • Old English Furniture Polish  & paper towel {Optional}
  • Thick Cardstock
  • Scissors
  • Star Shapes {Click here to use mine}

1- Cut a piece of  bead board 8 1/2" by 7".  Trace then cut out the two large star shapes with a jigsaw. The small star I cut out of cardstock.

2- Paint. The square is 3 1/2" I drew a line and then painted up to it with blue, then I painted red and cream using the bead board as my guide. I did 2-3 coats, depending on the color and how well it covered.

3- Sand down the edges. {It's hard to see, look at the blue star}

4- For a more rustic look, I used a paper towel to wipe on some Old English Furniture Polish for dark wood. Be very careful when you do this on the cream. I didn't have any problem with the darker colors, but the cream I used way too much and had to repaint them. For lighter colors, it really shows up and you just barely need to wipe any on. I also rubbed some on the edges, since I didn't paint them.

5 - hot glue the small star in place.


Place them in a stand {click here to see how I made mine} 


You could also frame them, or drill holes and hang them with ribbon.

Here's a list of my other bead board projects.
Do you decorate for the 4th of July? 


 

13 comments :

  1. Oh Rachel, this turned out spectacular! Love it. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.

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  2. Oh wow, this is super cool! Wish I was that talented, trust me, I'm not!

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  3. This turned out really nice! Good job. I hope you will link this up to my Patriotic Project Parade going on now through July 4th.

    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2012/06/patriotic-project-parade-linky-party.html

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  4. Love this. The stars would also make cute holiday decorations. Guess I need to get my hands on some beadboard.

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  5. Rachel, Love this! Perfect for the upcoming 4th of July. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday last week. I can't wait to see what you link up this week. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Michelle

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  6. Woot Toot, you just got a double feature at Bacon Time, stop by Thursday to check it out!

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  7. Turned out GREAT...Featuring you today! XO, Aimee

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  8. I featured you today~ for 4th of July!
    Kim@madeinaday

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  9. This is so cute! I love everything bead board. Would love to have you share this here http://www.theprincessandhercowboys.com/2013/07/on-display-monday-8.html

    Have a good one!

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  10. How adorable. Too cute not to share! Thanks!!

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