Christmas Words on Post Planks

(Requires 12x12 cutting capacity and 4-5 sheets 

of cardstock plus accent paper for either project.) 

Cut multiple “christmas” of "believe" word shapes and glue

 into thick stacks so each appears as a painted metal cut-outs. 

Construct the “plank” box lid, then add built-up 

bottom platform for thickness and weight. 

Square tube “posts” extend from plank to attach 

to backside of word letters. 

Each display piece measures approx. 11.7” long (word)

 x 2.5” deep (plank) x 6” or 6.5" tall. 

(Each requires 12x12 cutting capacity and 4-5 sheets 

of cardstock plus accent paper. 

Optional taller post shape can increase 

the overall height to 8”.) 

ASSEMBLY NOTES:

Since these two display projects follow the same

assembly process as the "thanksgiving" Word on Post Plank,

please follow this LINK to get to the tutorial for

that project for Steps 3-16, then return here for details

specific to the "believe" and "christmas" projects.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes

for the "christmas" project.

--OR--

2. Identify and cut the shapes

for the "believe" project.

3. Stack and glue together the christmas word cut outs . . .

. . . or the believe word cut outs,

adding them one by one to form a stack, taking care

to align ALL cut edges as precisely as possible.

HINT: It may be helpful to stack and glue up 3-4

to begin with, then press and cure for 1-2 hours. Then

add another pair, cure, then add final pair and cure.

PRESSING glued up shapes: immediately after

adjusting and confirming most precise positioning

of glue-up, press under a heavy, flat weight, such

as one large wood plank as shown here, or

several large book volumes, etc., until thoroughly

dried - this may require several hours or over night.

4. For final step in assembly, position  "Dry fit" the positioning 

of christmas word cut assembly

over the post ends, so that front post is hidden behind

back 'leg' of 'h' and back post is hidden behind

front body of 'a', as shown below. 

-- OR --

position  "Dry fit" the positioning 

of believe word cut assembly

over the post ends, so that front post is hidden behind

front body  of first 'e' and back post is hidden behind

front 'leg' of 'v', as shown below. 

Here are the finished models of the two designs: