Craft Paper & Wood Slat DIY Art {For Under $10}
Hi there, my name is Jen, I write the DIY & decorating blog- City Farmhouse. I am thrilled to back here sharing my ideas.Coming up with thrifty & pretty ways to decorate my walls is something I am slightly obsessed with:).And my gosh, this is probably one of my best yet!This entire project, under $10!Here is the easy step by step to making this fun Craft Paper & Wood Slat DIY Art….
I adore craft paper{the color, texture and $} & wood {reclaimed or new}. So I thought they would be a good pair to create something meaningful to adorn my musdroom wall. For everyone to read something positive when they came in our home.
I took my 2 wood slats each 1.5″ x 40″ and lay them on top my craft paper that was 30″ x 38″ for weight {not adhered yet}. You can use anything you choose to give it weight.I lined a ruler to the edge and tore off at my measurements to get a rough edge.
I had pre-cut letters I bought on clearance at the craft store a while back.Using a ruler I marked the middle and measured & drew my 3 straight lines for creating my words.I used a while marker to trace each letter.I also shaded in each for a different dimension.I then traced a large circle around my saying and added in boxwood leaves to create a wreath.I let dry and laid it on a flat surface.
I distressed my wood with some tools to give it some character.Then I used a vinegar & steel wool solution and lightly using a cloth stained the wood.I let it dry.Then I took a watered down BM Revere Pewter and added another layer of stain with my cloth {unevenly}.I again, let it dry & sanded.I flipped my poster over and stapled my slats to the back.
I pre -drilled 2 holes at top and added eye hooks.I took my jute and tied to each to hang easily.
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Have a beautiful week,
So pretty, and a great idea!
Jen, this is amazing!! I love it!
Hugs,
Jamie
This came out so, so good! Love!!!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three