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We painted our plank white, so the green would stand out better than would would against the natural wood. To give depth, we painted the plank green first and then a layer of white over-top. This way, we could sand away some of the white paint to give the sign a rustic, weathered look. There are a few ways to make the letters, free-hand like we did, stencils, or a Cricut machine. Let’s get sham-rockin and let greens, golds and rainbows dominate your decorations this March.

What you’ll need:

• Wood plaque
• Scrapbook paper in green patterns
• Mod Podge and foam brush
• Scissors
• Ruler, stencil or Cricut machine
• Embroidery thread in a rainbow of colours
• Green and white acrylic paint
• Sandpaper

Paint your plaque green. When this has completely dried, paint over the green with white paint. Be sure to let all of the paint layers dry completely before moving onto the next steps. If you don’t, the colours will smear together.

After the white paint is dry, use the sandpaper to distress the plaque by rubbing away the white paint around the edges of the plaque.

Cut out your letters while the paint layers dry. Use a stencil, Cricut machine or a ruler. Maybe try adding a second layer to add depth and flare. Use Mod Podge to attach the letters to the plaque. Seal them by applying a layer of the glue over the top of the letters as well.

Cut lengths of various coloured embroidery thread or twine. Tie a knot in the middle and wrap them around one edge of the plaque, securing the threads at the back.

What do you think of your lucky signboard? We would love to see your take on it, please share with us in the comments. Happy crafting!

For another awesome St. Patrick’s Day decoration certainly check out our Clover Chair Sashes.

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What You’ll Need:

• Light green stiffened felt (one sheet for each chair sash)
• Dark green stiffened felt (one sheet for each chair sash)
• Burlap ribbon
• Scissors
• Fabric glue
• Circle template or cup
• Sewing machine (hand sewing will work too)

Measure your burlap ribbon around the back of your chair, it should be snug but not too tight as you will need to be able to slip the sash onto the chair back without it slipping down. Leave an inch or two of seam allowance, and for space to adjust the size if needed.

Take a ribbon length and fold it on  half onto itself so the the ends meet, making sure to fold the good sides facing each other and then sew the ends together.

Use the circle template (or a glass) to create a clover on the dark green felt by tracing two half circles for each leaf and then add a stem.

The dark green clover will be a stencil to trace the shape onto the light green felt sheets. Cut out the light green clovers about ½” smaller than the traced outline.

Glue the light green clovers on top of the dark green ones and then let dry.

Attach the stacked clover to the burlap sash bands with fabric glue.

Slip the clover chair sashes onto your chair and have a great St. Patrick’s Day, happy crafting!

For more DIY decorations for March 17th check out our Lucky Rainbow Signboard.

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