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Handprint Fall Tree Plaque

Say hello to fall with this handprint "Happy Fall" tree plaque. Share your love of the harvest season with this adorably hand-painted sign - perfect as an entryway decor piece.

At a Glance:

#5728 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • Apple Barrel Logo
supplies

Apple Barrel ® Colors - Nutmeg Brown, 2 oz. - 20521

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Vanilla Ice Cream, 2 oz. - 21378

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - King’s Gold, 2 oz. - 20760

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Flamenco Red, 2 oz. - 21468

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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A/B SPICED CARROT 2 OZ.

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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Apple Barrel ® Colors - Jet Black, 2 oz. - 21885

Number Needed: 1 $0.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

4” Styrofoam balls, Three 4”x16” pieces of pallet wood or a premade pallet from your local craft store, Two 3”x10” pieces of wood, Six ¾” wood screws, #1 Flat brush, #12 Flat brush, Hot glue, Sandpaper

Instructions

  1. Lay the boards face down and screw the two smaller pieces of wood vertically to the pallet wood.
  2. Mix Nutmeg Brown, Jet Black and water together and stain the pallet sign.
  3. Tape off a large oval on one side of the plaque and paint with Satin Cream.
  4. Paint the words “Happy Fall” on the plaque as shown using Satin Cream.
  5. Sand the oval and the words to create a distressed look.
  6. Paint the tree trunk with Nutmeg Brown.
  7. Using Flamenco Red, paint the child’s hand and press at the top of the tree trunk as shown. Repeat for the remainder of the handprints. For the next layer use Spiced Carrot and the last layer King’s Gold. Do not wash the hand in between colors.
  8. Paint the Styrofoam balls with Spiced Carrot. With a thin straw, gently press vertical lines in the Styrofoam to create the look of a pumpkin. Hot glue a small stick stem to the top of the foam pumpkin. Hot glue the pumpkins to the pallet.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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