Bead Board Flag & Stars

I have got all my 4th of July decor up! For me that is amazing, since I usually forget until it's actually July. Here in Utah we celebrate Pioneer Day on the 24th so I usually leave it up for that too.

I made something new this year. A Bead Board Flag & Stars.

Want to make your own? 
Supplies:

• Bead Board {I used bead board panels from Home Depot}
• Jigsaw
• Paint
• Sandpaper 
• Old English Furniture Polish  & paper towel {Optional}
• Thick Cardstock
• Scissors
• Star Shapes {Click here to use mine}

1- Cut a piece of  bead board 8 1/2" by 7".  Trace then cut out the two large star shapes with a jigsaw. The small star I cut out of cardstock.

2- Paint. The square is 3 1/2" I drew a line and then painted up to it with blue, then I painted red and cream using the bead board as my guide. I did 2-3 coats, depending on the color and how well it covered.

3- Sand down the edges. {It's hard to see, look at the blue star}

4- For a more rustic look, I used a paper towel to wipe on some Old English Furniture Polish for dark wood. Be very careful when you do this on the cream. I didn't have any problem with the darker colors, but the cream I used way too much and had to repaint them. For lighter colors, it really shows up and you just barely need to wipe any on. I also rubbed some on the edges, since I didn't paint them.

5 - hot glue the small star in place.

Place them in a stand {click here to see how I made mine} 

You could also frame them, or drill holes and hang them with ribbon.

Here's a list of my other bead board projects.

Reversible Bead Board Pumpkins 

Bead Board Christmas Trees 

Bead Board Snowmen 

Bead Board Hearts 

Bead Board Picture Frames 

St. Patrick's Day Bead Board Decor 

Bead Board Easter Eggs 

Do you decorate for the 4th of July?