How to Make a Christmas Craft Board

• Measure both boards to three 20-inch long pieces and one 30-inch piece each.
• Measure and cut each piece one at a time as the circular saw takes about 1/8 inch off the wood. Your measurements will be slightly off if each cut is not done separately.

• Paint your lumber any color to match your holiday theme. You can also stain it for a rich look.
• The six 20-inch boards are the body of the two boards. The two 30-inch boards are the backing.

• Lay the six 20-inch boards on a flat surface horizontally, with the back, unpainted side facing up. The boards should be straight and lined up.
• Measure and mark the guides for the back braces.
• Measure 3 inches over from the left side of the bottom board and make a mark. Then, measure 1 1/2 inches from the bottom of the bottom board and make a mark.
• Do the same thing on the opposite side.

• Use your drill and pan head screws to attach the backing braces to the boards.
• Make sure to have at least one screw in each board.

If you plan to hang this from a wall, the final step is to attach the French cleat to the braces.

Safety Tip: Do not attach to the horizontal boards, only the backing boards.