"snow" wood project

I wanted to post some pictures of a winter project I finished just after Christmas because it will be coming down soon to make way for Valentines. I actually have a few of these projects going on as you can see in the picture. I have my own saw, but I've never gotten really good at using it and right before Christmas I found a wonderful local wood store and got a little excited.

I started this project before I started the blog so I don't have pictures of every step, but I was contemplating it so I did think a bit ahead.

To start, you lightly sand the whole letter, and then just paint the front of the letter. Iused Delta Ceramcoat acrylics. I was busy talking to friends and accidentally painted the whole S rather than just the front - at least it was the first letter of the word so it doesn't seem so odd that it is different, it turned out okay. Sand the corners down a bit and then you stain the entire letter. I used Minwax Early American. Finish with a clear spray and then for a little bling, sprinkle the letter with ultrafine glitter while the clear spray is still wet. I only put glittler on the first letter.

Finished project.
Up close of the Snowman.I also have a new follower - a sweet lady named Tammy whom I've never met who encouraged me to start this thing in the first place. I really wasn't worried about followers since the main idea was to keep my family connected, but I have to admit it was a little special to see her added to my list and to have some one I've never met intrested. So you all have her to thank.