5.
Apply regular white glue to the bottom of the wood plaque,
inside
the rope border. You want to mimic the look of a sand beach.
You will be adding sand to this glue. Then, use a
paintbrush to spread the glue in between the shells well.


6.
Pour some sand all over the glue. Push the sand
into the
glue slightly with your fingertips so it adheres well. Then
allow
this to dry well, undisturbed. When you are sure it is dry,
turn
it upside down over a garbage can (or outside) and shake it to remove
excess sand.


7.
Using a ruler as a straight edge, write the word "Welcome"
with a
pencil, along the top, but below the rope border. Use
stencils if
you have trouble doing this free hand.

8.
Paint over the WELCOME with white acrylic paint, and allow to
dry. Then, erase any left over pencil marks that can still be
seen. You can also paint a white border if you like, around
the
beveled edge of the plaque.

9. Add a picture hanger
on the back of the plaque for hanging your beach welcome sign.