Detailed Instructions

Step 1 – Carefully align and tape the tin sign behind the mat board. The mat board should cover the holes in the corners of the tin sign.

Step 2 – Clean the picture frame glass and place the taped mat and tin sign over the picture frames glass.

Step 3 – Place the backing board of the mat and tin sign. We had to insert fasteners with a hammer to secure the backing board. Some frames will have fasteners available.

Step 4 – Take the 20” W x 12” L chicken wire and place evenly on the top half of the picture frame. Secure with 2 staples on each top corners, also staple on the bottom of the chicken wire on each side of the picture frame.

Step 5 – Trim the chicken wire with side cutters (snips) to reveal the tin sign. Trim to your liking.

Step 6 – On the left side of the frame, place and arrange a bundle of green ivy, over the chicken wire, so it covers the side as well as the top . Then place and arrange another bundle of green ivy on the right side of the frame so it covers only the side.

Step 7 – Using the hot glue gun, glue the green ivy stems to the frame until secure. Cut sunflowers from bundle and glue them to the frame, within the green ivy that is on both sides. To secure the chicken wire on the top between the green ivy bundles, glue one sunflower.

Step 8 – Mark 4 holds spaced and centered 5 inches apart on the bottom of the picture frame. Drill a hole with a 3/16 drill bit, or according to the size of the hooks.

Step 9 – Place the screw in the back of the frame and attach the hook. Tighten the screw to secure the hook. Repeat until all hooks are on the frame.

What a beautiful and decorative tin sign picture frame! Be sure to share this with friends or give as a gift! Personally, I kept this craft project for myself. It looks great in our kitchen! Be sure to send pictures of your completed Tin Sign Picture Frame to StationBay.com for our May Contest!

Detailed Instructions

Step 1 – Before attempting to use any power tools, CAUTION: always read and understand the directions of any tool that you use and always wear safety glasses. Safety has to be a priority! Once you are ready to begin cutting the boards, follow the material list above to begin cutting the required boards at appropriate length and width.

Step 2 – Once the boards are cut, lay the support boards out on a solid surface approximately 12 inches apart. Lay one of the 2 foot boards across the support boards with equal distance on both sides of the support boards. Use a square to align the boards.

Step 3 – Place the other 4 boards across the backer boards equally spaced with the 3 foot board in the center. Use your square to check alignment and attach with nails. You may want to add Wood Glue for extra strength before nailing.

Step 4 – Put your 12.5 by 16 inch tin sign bought at Station Bay on top of the wood space evenly from top to bottom and side by side. Attach with nails or screws.

Step 5 – Place paper on a table, and paint on the 2 ½ by 10 inch board a Welcome in white paint. Then paint your last name or anything on the 2 inch by 11 inch board.

Step 6 – When dry, place the Welcome board at the top of the tin sign, at an angle, an attach with nails or screws until secure. At the bottom of the tin sign, place and center the Name board ( 2 inch by 11 inch board) against the tin sign.

Step 7 – Take the 35 bulb holiday light set and wrap it around the length of the green 6 ft. garland. Keep the bulbs tight against the garland. This will secure the lights around the fence when attached.

Step 8 – Begin to staple the garland and light combination to the wooden fence. On the back of the fence, start to staple the plug end of the light. Be very careful not to puncture the wires to the lights when stapling to the wooden fence. This will damage the lights. Lights are optional on this project.

Step 9 – Continue attaching the garland and lights around the fence making sure you have reached the other side of the fence with the garland and lights.

When Step 9 is completed, your Wooden Outdoor Tin Sign Decorative Fence will be ready to be displayed in any yard! Caution: Before plugging in the lights, be sure the staples haven’t punctured the insulation on the wiring on the light set. This could cause an electrical shortage.