HOW TO MAKE A LIGHTED HOLIDAY SIGN

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED TIME: 4-5 HOURS, PLUS DRYING TIME

• 3 stands of Martha Stewart Living™ 50 LED globe lights

• 24in x 36in piece of ½-inch medium-density fiberboard (MDF) (can be cut to order at The Home Depot)

• Template downloaded from homedepot.com/marthastewart

• Carbon transfer paper• Tape• Pen• Drill with 27/64-inch bit• Sandpaper• Eggshell paint (Any color)• 6in foam roller and tray

For Frame:• 3-inch-wide strips of ½-inch

MDF: 2 pieces 36in long, 2 pieces 23in long

• Wood glue• Clamps• “L” brackets• Screwdriver bit• 2 1-inch screw eyes or

picture-hanging hardware

• Drill bit for screw eyes

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YOU WILL NEED:

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Download word template of your choice at homedepot.com/marthastewart and print on 8 ½-by-11-inch paper.

Tape the carbon transfer paper and template on top of each other on the MDF board. Template papers will need to be tiled and overlap to create the word.

Mark X’s on each dot on the template.

Drill holes through each X on the MDF board.

Tip: Place a second peice of MDF board or other scrap board under the one your a drilling for support.

Sand the MDF for a smooth surface.

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STEP 4

STEP 5Secure sides of box with “L” brackets, and screw them into place.

Build a frame for the sign with strips of MDF sized to the width and length of the box. Glue to the back and sides of the sign with wood glue, then clamp on both ends.

Let sit for 2-3 hours.

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STEP 6Paint the board with color of your choosing. Let dry.

STEP 7

STEP 8Drill pilot holes.

Attach two screw eyes to the top of sign for hanging from a signpost or attach picture hanging hardware to the back to hang on the wall.

Remove caps from light bulbs and push lights through holes. Replace caps on lights.

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STEP 9Hang and enjoy!

Great for indoor or outdoor use.