I am running a GoFundMe drive for my neighborhood (no HOA) to replace our missing entrance signs.

First I am making a quick sign to put at entrance to let everyone know. Here it is:



This is my thought on painting:

Step 1) Paint the wood a solid color (day 1)
Step 2) Lacquer the sign (day 2)
Step 3) Put painters tape (Frog tape is what I have on hand) over sign (day 3)
Step 4) V-Carve out the letters (day 3)
Step 5) Paint the letters (day 3)
Step 6) Remove the painters tape (day 4)
Step 7) Lacquer the letters (day 4)
Step 8) Install sign (day 5)

Any thoughts / hints / input is greatly appreciated.