Large Paint Sticks (found mine in the paint section at Home Depot 3/$1)
Circular Saw/Hand Saw (OR you can use the hand saw in Home Depot)
Wood Stain (I used Briarsmoke by Rustoleum)
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Cricut Explore Machine (optional if you want to DIY your own images)
Paint/Vinyl (optional if you want to DIY your own images)
Instructions
Gather supplies.
Cut the paint sticks to remove the curved edge. I used a saw at home but Home Depot has a free cut station in the molding section where you can cut the paint sticks, then purchase :) To make a traditional sign (with all 4 sides framed) you will need to cut 1 paint stick by half.
Stain the paint sticks using a foam brush, rags, and gloves. I used Briarsmoke Rustoleum wood stain.
Once the stain is dry, use the paint sticks as a guide to determine the size of your sign and cut the foam board.
I cut the foam boards based on the size of the paint sticks once they were cut. The large sign is approximately 17 x 25 inches. The long sign is approx. 19 x 8.5 inches and the small sign is approx. 11 x 9 inches.
Use a box cutter to cut the foam board. You can place another foam board beneath it so you don't cut the surface you are working on.
Use Tacky glue to attach the paint sticks to the top and bottom of the foam board (if making the "scroll" sign) and attach to all 4 sides if making a traditional sign.
I used tacky glue and a staple gun to attach the rope at the top of the "scroll" sign so I could hang it. If making a traditional frame with 4-sides, you can use a picture frame hook or a sawtooth hanger to hang the sign. Or leave it without a hook and sit on a table.