How to make an American Flag out of 2x4 Slices

I was hoping to get this project done sooner, but considering there is still a few weeks until the Fourth of July I'm considering myself ahead of the game. I don't tend to decorate for every holiday, but there is something nostalgic and patriotic about adding a bit of Americana to your home.

A few months ago I spruced up our front porch, which made it super easy to add a Patriotic touch for Independence Day. All it needed was a few flags and an easy DIY 2x4 American flag.

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Thin piece of scrap wood (I used leftover 1/4" plywood from my plank wall)
1 2x4
Mitre saw
Wood glue
Dap all purpose glue
Metallic blue, red and white paint
Paint brush
Dollar Tree red, white and silver star necklaces
2 D ring hooks
Rope
Drill

These are the times that I am thankful I don't let my husband throw away my scrap wood. It always comes in handy for spur of the moment ideas like building a 2x4 American flag.

I started by slicing a 2x4 into thin strips. I was going for a more uneven rustic look, so I didn't measure and just made random cuts.

Once I had enough slices cut I gave each one a good sanding to knock off the rough edges.

I used Metallic pewter for the blue then watered down red and white craft paint to paint the strips.

Patriotic Front Porch: How to make an American Flag out of 2x4's

I attached the 2x4 slices to the scrap board using wood glue and let it dry a few hours before adding the stars and rope for hanging.

I thought about leaving the blue as is, but ultimately decided to add leftover silver stars that I picked up from the Dollar Tree last week for another quick patriotic project.