I love making my own art and decor. I had this amazing stencil from Cutting Edge Stencils and I just thought it would be perfect on a wood canvas made of pallets. I was all set to do it - I had a pallet and was ready to go...sort of. I had been wondering about the safety of a pallet project for the interior of my home...and then I read an article at Poetic Home about the possible toxic dangers of using pallets.
After reading this, I decided to make my own "wood canvas" out of pieces
I had in the garage left over from various projects.
{and I think I may have used part of my son's bed...OOPS!}
This project, reminds me of a giant spoon and fork my grandparents had hanging in their house...but a bit more modern! My parents currently have that fork and spoon...for now!
- Pieces of Wood. Widths may vary. Mine are 10", 6" and 4" wide with pieces cut to approximately 26.5" lengths - they do not need to be perfectly cut.
- Gorilla Glue, Wood Glue
- Gorilla Glue, Gorilla Tape
- Dremel Multi Max
- Cutting Edge Stencil, Bon Appetit 0R030
- DecoArt Stencil Paint, Black
- Stencil Brushes from Cutting Edge Stencils
- 4" Foam roller
- Mythic Paint, eggshell enamel in Clover Honey
- DecoArt Americana Acrylic Paint, Burnt Umber
- DecoArt Glazing Medium
- Rockler Foam Brush
- DISChangers
- Nails and Hammer
- Paintbrush
- Decorative Tacks or Upholstery Tacks
- Optional: DecoArt American Acrylic Paint, White
DIY IT!
So, this is not it's permanent home..I am painting pretty much every wall in my house. For now, my utensils are hanging here and I am loving them!
Seriously awesome project, Holly!! I am coveting this!
ReplyDeleteI love this! I saw something similiar in a home store the other day for $69! Yours looks better than that one did!
ReplyDeleteCool Beans!!! I've seen the wooden utensils that are still being sold today, but I really like your version better! Nice job. Am visiting from Jan's party.
ReplyDelete~ Sue
CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI would not have thought of the health risks with pallets. They are fumigated repeatedly and treated with who knows what to make them last longer, so it makes sense.
ReplyDeleteVery cute project.
I love it!! You did an amazing job! I can;t wait to see where it's home is! Thanks for posting about the pallet thing, I had no idea! I was going to use some for a table that I was thinking about.
ReplyDeleteHolly, I applaud you two-fold:
ReplyDeleteFor NOT using a the pallet. I've read that they have all kinds of toxic sprays on them for pests, etc., if they are used for shipping purposes. But then you came up with an even BETTER pallet of your own, which turned into a wonderful piece of art. I LOVE what you did and how you did it. Great project. Thank you for sharing it at the Boardwalk Bragfest!
You did an amazing job~
ReplyDeleteWow! So cool!!
ReplyDeleteIt's great Holly! The stencil is so pretty and it looks awesome on that wood!
ReplyDeleteBy the way what exactly are you referring to when you say palette? I'd love to see that post or what you found out!
This is so cool! Great project!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool! Great project!
ReplyDeleteThese are AWESOME! You know I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI love that and applaud your creativity!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! We have the paint purchased to do our interior rooms but I think it will be January before we start the project. Too many other things going on!
ReplyDeleteThat is too cute! I just love it!!
ReplyDeleteHolly this is seriously amazing!!! I have a little piece of fence that has some stencils on it but it's out of date. I know what I"m going to do with it now!! Really really cool. :)
ReplyDeletethis is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I think that dremel is on my christmas list!
ReplyDeleteHi this is Nicole from Colies Kitchen I just discovered your blog and wanted to drop by and say hi. I really like your blog, and am now a new follower. I would love to have you stop by Colie’s Kitchen if you get a chance. www.colieskitchen.com
ReplyDeleteHolly - I wanted to let you know I featured your awesome pallet on a special Crush of the Week post. ;) Here's the link: http://www.flamingotoes.com/2010/11/crush-of-the-week-25/
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great tutorial!
oh my goodness...this is adorable! i haven't seen palletes in the house, but i have seen some great garden projects using pallets. if you come up with something else great...i will be so excited because we have a few pallets sitting in our garden shed right now.
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