Wood ( for plaque and stake ) Wooden letters Paints ( various colours ) Lots of brushes PVA glue Clear varnish Decoration ( stickers and stick on figures )
Step 1 . Because our piece of wood wasn ’ t 100 % suitable for living outdoors , we started by painting it all over ( twice ) with some white ceiling paint .
Step 2 . Once totally dry , paint the plaque with your chosen background colours – we chose mainly yellow with a blue section at the bottom ( the pond ).
Step 3 . While the plaque is drying , carefully paint the wooden letters . Leave to dry , then repeat .
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