How to create a double-sided sign to show off your Patriotic and Olympic Spirit.

I picked up this wood star sign at Dollar Tree* to make something for the 4th of July.

Being indecisive, I couldn’t decide if I wanted to do that or make something for the

upcoming Olympics.  So, I decided to do both.

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Materials Used:

• Wood Star Sign*
• Acrylic Paint:  Red, White and Blue
• White Extra Fine Sanding Block*
• 1″ Removable Painter’s Tape*
• StyleTechCraft White Glossy Craft Vinyl* 
• StyleTechCraft Royal Blue Luster Vinyl*
• Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine*
• StyleTechCraft Clear Transfer Tape*
• StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tool Kit*
• Red and White Striped Ribbon

Directions:

1. Lightly sand the wood star with the sanding block to smooth.
2. Paint both sides of the star with white acrylic paint.
3. To make 1″ stripes, lay the painter’s tape onto the surface, butting each strip up to the other. Remove the middle piece of tape.
4. Gently rub the painter’s tape* to make sure the edges are securely down.
5. Paint between the lines of the tape. Wait until the paint has dried before removing the tape.
6. For a distressed look, gently sand the star to blur the paint lines.
7. I used my Silhouette Electronic Die-Cutting Machine* to create the words and stars to put on the front and back of the sign.
8. Apply the vinyl onto the star using vinyl transfer tape*.

I added my sign to the simple boxwood wreath on my front door. 

After the 4th of July, I will turn it over to show my Olympic Spirit.

GO TEAM USA!