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In this Creative Living episode brought to you by Annie's Creative Studio, owner of Marty's Musings.net Marty Walden demonstrates the steps to make this picture-perfect farmhouse-style banner.
In this episode, you'll learn how to:
- Use a found wood branch or pre-cut wood slices.
- Season the painted surface to avoid ghosting.
- Vary how you string the wood slices based on where you'll display the banner.
- Craft the O Holy Night Banner
- Thick length of log (preferably dried out)
- Saw
- Drill
- 1/4" drill bit
- Sandpaper
- Black chalkboard paint
- Artist brush
- White chalk
- Paper towel
- Jute