How to make an easy pallet flag

 

I can't believe it's almost the 4th of July! Time is flying.

 

Here is my super easy tutorial on how to make a pallet flag.

 

I made this one for an outdoor garden area but it can also be used inside too for décor!

 

One of these suckers retails for $125 at a local shop. Might I say rip off?

 

Why pay that much when you can spend NOTHING if you have everything already or under $10 to purchase some supplies...

 

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED...

 

1 pallet (I'll be sharing later how to cut up a pallet) Also I found my pallet on the side of the road

2 D rings for hanging

1 can of white spray paint walmart brand $1

1 can blue spray paint walmart brand $1

1 can red spray paint walmart brand $1

a star stencil or silhouette machine to make one

white craft paint

small paint brush

painting tape

 

start with your cut up pieces of pallet. I actually only used 6 slats.

 

spray paint red & white. 3 red and 3 white starting with red

 

cut 2 side pieces of the pallet and then place under the painted pallet slats and nail each board to the 2x4 slats. 6 nails on each side. After all 12 nails are in screw the 2 D rings onto the 2 2x4s. So one D ring for each side for hanging.

 

If you need help understanding check out my detailed reclaimed fence board sign tutorial

 

tape off 3 slats and make a square. spray paint with blue

 

I didn't get a pic of that sorry.

 

Then take your stencil or silhouette and trace a star circle with a pen.

 

Then I used a small paint brush and painted in the stars.

 

Let it dry and you are done!!

 

 

Perfect for the 4th of July or any day in your garden!