How-To Make a Grandchildren Brag Board

Here's something I've been wanting to do for a long time!  And then with the help of my manager (2 heads are always better than 1!), we have it accomplished... and I LOVE IT!

 

We tested out the use of a grandchildren wall decal that has been packaged for over a year to see if the wrinkles are any issue.  We found, when applying to this glossy painted smooth board, it was totally not an issue.  We did have the wall sticker lying flat, as shown above, for about a week before we did the decal application.  Lying the decal flat is something I recommend for all wall decals that come packaged in a roll.

 Here we show the beginning of application of the wall decal... where you use the hinge-method to apply a small part first.

 

 The Grandchildren board after we have the sticker applied.  

I am totally going to stock up on more of this type of paint - see our spray paint we used below!  

We had been using an acrylic craft paint previously .. but this paint made application of the wall decal SO much easier.  And no wasting a foam brush nor did we have to come back the next day and apply a 2nd coat.  To get a good covering, we just sprayed a 2nd layer about 10 minutes after the first.

   

Here's where my manager was handy to have around.  I was struggling to get the clothespin nailed on properly.  She suggested flipping the top part off to the side - TaDa - easy as pie now!

  Wood glue was added under the clothespin along with nailing to keep it sturdier.

 AND... the finished project.. Grandchildren Brag Board!!  It just needs a couple grandchildren pictures to display!