{"product_id":"christmas-directional-sign-post-with-base-diy-unfinished-kit","title":"North Pole Directional Sign Kit | Unfinished Christmas MDF","description":"\u003cp\u003eKim \u0026amp; Garrett Make It! is the creative business of Kimberly and Garrett VanHuizen in Glen Allen, Virginia, near Richmond. Their garage-based crafting grew into a workshop offering DIY projects, finished decor, tutorials, and practical maker education. They emphasize learning through real projects, helping people develop creative confidence, and making the process approachable and enjoyable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChristmas Directional Sign Post Project\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour directional sign designs create a North Pole-themed display with locations such as Santa’s Workshop and Candy Cane Lane. Paint each arrow separately, then plan their arrangement on your chosen post. The product image shows a finished signpost idea, but the supplier requires additional wood for the upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Are Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an unfinished physical craft project rather than a digital cutting file. Painted photographs illustrate possible results. Finish the supplied MDF components yourself unless the selected option explicitly provides a separate finishing supply. A finished photograph does not establish that the kit comes painted or that every prop in the display is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4-inch MDF\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour directional signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eListed Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome to the North Pole sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanta’s Workshop sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCandy Cane Lane sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElf Village sign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct detail to confirm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Title says with base, but the body does not list a base. Additional post wood and an optional solar LED light are excluded. The post dimension is printed as 1 x 2 x 36 feet with an apparent unit problem; no corrected length is inferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanning Your Craft\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay out the unfinished pieces before you start so you can identify the background, lettering and smaller decorative parts. Decide which colors need contrast before painting. Where the supplier provides score marks, use them as placement guides and check the fit before gluing. Finish separate layers before final assembly when that makes the design easier to paint. Follow the actual adhesive and coating instructions for drying and curing times rather than assembling while the finish is still wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare and Finishing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the unfinished MDF dry and protect small projections and narrow lettering from bending. The supplier recommends acrylic paint for these craft projects, and several listings additionally recommend a clear water-based finish. Choose products compatible with MDF and with each other, follow their application instructions, and test your finish before coating the entire piece. A paint or sealer choice alone does not establish that an unfinished craft is suitable for every outdoor exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor general guidance, consult \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goldenartistcolors.com\/resources\/preparing-a-painting-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eGolden Artist Colors’ guidance on preparing a painting support\u003c\/a\u003e, then follow the instructions for the materials and methods you actually use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier says it makes and ships its products in the Richmond, Virginia area and lists its workshop in Glen Allen, Virginia. Product descriptions identify the MDF components as cut in-house. This supports United States production of the MDF craft pieces; the raw MDF feedstock origin has not been independently verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping for This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing states that the product is ready to ship within 3–5 days; it does not consistently define those days as business or calendar days. The supplier’s current delivery panel separately asks for 1–3 business days to pack orders and says tracking is emailed after shipment. These estimates differ, so confirm the dispatch date for this product and selected option before planning an event. Shipping charges are calculated at checkout. A carrier transit estimate and guaranteed arrival date have not been verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReturns for This Product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe supplier’s refund policy allows a return request within 30 days after receipt. Eligible goods must be unused, in the condition received, and in original packaging with proof of purchase. An approved return includes a return label and instructions; an unapproved return is not accepted. Custom or personalized orders and sale items are excluded. Inspect the order promptly and report damage, missing pieces, or an incorrect item before beginning the project. The separate page headed Shipping policy describes defect, damage or missing-item remedies within 30 days of purchase, a different starting point from the general return window. Confirm the applicable deadline promptly if an order arrives with a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are the supplier’s published direct-order terms. Their application to this BuyAmerican product and its selected option has not been confirmed through a product-specific agreement. For a BuyAmerican order, review \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eBuyAmerican’s return policy\u003c\/a\u003e and contact hello@buyamerican.mom before returning goods. Keep the packaging and order details until the selected item and any supplied parts have been checked.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCoordinate Your Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse BuyAmerican’s \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-decor\"\u003eChristmas decor\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary pieces when planning a setting for your finished project. Choose the craft or finished version that matches the amount of painting and assembly you want to do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kim \u0026 Garrett Make It!","offers":[{"title":"Unfinished Kit Only","offer_id":67786693083428,"sku":"sku-45771406311636","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2494\/1860\/files\/Christmas_Sign_Post_UNFINISHED_png.jpg?v=1792302206","url":"https:\/\/buyamerican.mom\/products\/christmas-directional-sign-post-with-base-diy-unfinished-kit","provider":"BuyAmerican","version":"1.0","type":"link"}