Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Faux Pallet Art



I am loving all the pallet wood signs I see everywhere!! I used all my old pallet for other art projects and when I found another pallet to take apart, the wood really splintered badly. But I wanted to make new pallet art!!  However, when I was at Home Depot that day, they had 70% off wood bin.  There was a TON of scrap wood in the bin but it all had bends or twists in the pieces. So I bought the ones that has at least a couple of feet that were straight to make a faux pallet wood project.  I think it turned out great!!  


First I took the wood pieces and cut them on my circular saw to the size that I wanted to use. Then I nailed all the pieces to 2 cross posts on the the back of the wood slats. ( Although, I need to add a third for stability, I just haven't had a chance to revist the project.)  I used some weathered gray stain to give the wood a less 'brand-new' wood look and I really liked the gray.
  

 


Finally, I hand painted on the dandelions.  They were fun and easy to do.




 Maybe like this ... I keep changing it up ... it needs something but I haven't figured it out yet!!




Overall, it looks good on the mantel. I need to change up the accessories around it, but that is fun to do!!  So, $4.00 later - faux pallet art!!

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    1. Thank you so much!! It was really fun to make!!

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  2. Love This, Karen!! Plus, I just love a girl who knows what a circular saw is, let alone know how to use one!! :) :) (I grew up with 3 older brothers and had home grown training in all power tools!) :) You are my kind of girl, Karen!! :) :) This faux pallet art looks stunning up on your mantle! XOXO-Shari

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    1. Thank you so much Shari!! I love it when I get to use the power tools!! Was using a drill today .... yeah!!

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  3. I am totally in awe! This is over the top wonderful!

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  4. Awesome project! Love the faux palette art!

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  5. It looks really good. $4 well-spent!

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  6. That's very smart of you to create your own pallet look, I've tried taking apart one before with horrible results, I prefer this idea so much more! Love the grey weathered look to it, so pretty!

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  7. I really need a saw! Love your faux pallet boards, they look great!

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