As my readers know, this Michigan Gypsy is always looking for new ways to use the many pallets that I have stockpiled behind my garage (see previous post for more about my pallet obsession.) This project is perfect for the beginner that wants to start making things for their home but does not want to tackle a huge project. Using different lengths of pallet pieces (to make wider width sections simply use more than one board) Paint boards in whatever colors you wish, then attack with sandpaper or a hand sander to get that great weathered look (quite often I find pallets in different colors; blue, yellow, green, etc. that would be great for this project, no painting and sanding required) Decide what words you would like to use, sport themed words would be great for a kid's room, washing-related for a laundry room, etc. Using the printed font and ball-point pen method (see previous blog post) to transfer the words to the different pieces, fill-in with black paint. When dry, nail or screw them to a piece of 2X4 or similar piece of scrap lumber so they stick out willy-nilly to either side of center. Re-arrange until you like the look, then prop-up or hang.
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