Reclaimed Wood Projects

Dollar Store Craft Make $3 Wall Art Trio

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I am so excited to share with you this great Dollar Tree wall art project that you can make for $3! I found some adorable spring/summer print gift bags on my most recent trip there and decided to bring them home and make barn wood frames from scrap wood for them. While there, I also grabbed the coordinating navy blue planter, knowing I would put the DIY Paper Daisies I showed you last spring in there to go with the daisy on one of the cute gift bags. Once I got the three bags framed, I decided there needed to be text on the chevron backgrounds, so I cut out “Oh Glorious Day” using my Cricut. You can get the cut file too!

Here are the three bags. I loved the daisy and the chevron prints in coordinating colors on the other bag.

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I measured the bags to see how big to make my frames. I decided I wanted the opening to be 9×10 inches.

I shared an Ana White Barnwood Frame Plan in this DIY Barnwood Frame Tutorial with Free Printables. For this project, I wanted different dimensions and learned a couple of tricks I want to share along the way. I wanted to use 1×2 inch boards, but didn’t have enough of that dimension on hand, so I ripped 1×4 scraps with my table saw by setting the guide arm at 1.5 inches (which is the actual width of a 1×2 board). I

Next I set my miter saw to 45º and cut one end of my homemade 1×2.

I measured from the short inner point of the angle 9 inches over and cut the other side going the opposite direction (so I moved my miter saw 45º to the left).

I lined the inner frame up with 1×2 flipped up on its side to know where to make the 45º cuts for the outer frame. This was easier and quicker than measuring! I used 2 paint stirrers to give me the thickness for attaching the inner frame to the outer so that the back of the frame would be recessed for my foam mounted gift bags (foam mounting happens after the frames are made, see below).

Use wood glue at the join and clamp the inner and outer frame together. Nail in place with 2 inch nails. Did I ever tell you I love this Ryobi AirStrike cordless nailer? I do. It is a go to tool for me. So easy to use, CORDLESS, goodbye hammer and nails.

Cut foam board to fit in the back of the recessed frame. Cut the desired image area off of the gift bag and adhere it to the foam board with Super 77 or other mounting adhesive.

Smooth wrinkles from the center out with your hand.

Paint frame with color of choice. I used white chalk paint and antiqued the edges with FolkArt Antiquing Medium . I sealed with Krylon Clear Coat Matte Finish because it was nice outside and I was excited that I could use spray sealer after such a long winter! Wax or varnish would be fine too.

Since the foam board is cut to the same dimensions as the recess in the back of the frame, the picture pretty much fits and stays. I used clear packing tape to secure it in place.

I used Coordinations adhesive cardstock in yellow and my Cricut with SCAL software to cut out the text, which I created in Photoshop (“oh” is “Always in My Heart” font and “GLORIOUS DAY” is Ostrich Sans Black). Since the paper was adhesive I just peeled off the letters and put them on the chevron patterned framed backgrounds like you see in the photo. You could use the cut file to make a stencil and paint the letters on, or print them in your favorite color and cut them out by hand too.

Download “oh”

Download “GLORIOUS DAY!!!”

Attach sawtooth hanger or wire to the back to hang!

Make a Stenciled Planter Box From Reclaimed Wood

by Johnnie Collier

*This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Blue Print Social for Ed Roth Stencil1 Stencils and FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint by Plaid Crafts. All opinions are 100% mine and honest.

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Today’s project is a simple, inexpensive stenciled planter box made from reclaimed wood . Use this rustic crate for house plants, flower bouquets, to display vintage bottles, candles and more! I used FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint and an Ed Roth Stencil1 stencil with some scrap wood and chicken wire I had on hand to build this versatile rustic home accent. Read on to find out how you can make your own version!

SUPPLIES:

Scrap Wood

Chicken Wire

Metal Snips

Wood glue

Ed Roth Stencils

FolkArt Multi-Surface Paint

FolkArt Antiquing Medium

Foam Brush

Lint Free Cloth

Stencil brush

Masking Tape

Table Saw

Nailer or hammer and nails

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Cut wood for the bottom, 2 ends and divider of your crate. I these all from the same piece of pallet wood.The two ends should be the same height, and the middle divider should be that height minus the thickness of the bottom piece.

Attach the ends to the bottom as pictured, placing a strip of wood glue at the contact point before nailing together. I used one inch brad nails with my nail gun.

Attach the divider by flipping box over so that the bottom is up and nailing through the bottom into the divider so you are left with the above image.

For the sides of the crate, I used a wood shim like scrap piece from my stash. You could use paint stirrers or vintage yard sticks here too. Cut four of them (2 for each side) the same length. To get the length just hold the wood up to the crate with one edge flush and mark the other edge to cut.

Cut chicken wire with metal snips to same length and height as crate. Put the wire in place and secure by nailing side planks in place over the top of the wire.

Repeat with the remaining side plank at the top, then flip the crate over and repeat on the other side.

Since all of my wood was random and mismatched, I decided to pull it together with FolkArt Antiquing Medium. This stuff is super easy to use and I love the aged effect, on top of how it unifies the various wood pieces.

Apply the medium with a sponge brush in a few inch sections at a time, then wipe back with a lint free cloth until you get the desired effect.

If you find it too dark, use a damp cloth to remove more of the stain.

Once that is dry, tape your stencil into place and apply the FolkArt Muti-Surface Paint using a stencil brush.

I found the stencil I tried easy to use. The lines were crisp and there was no bleeding.

The Ed Roth Stencil1 Stencils come in large formats that are ideal for walls, floors and furniture, and are made of durable, reusable mylar that is super easy to clean. These stencils will be available at Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft stores soon.
As for the paints, they work on any surface, are dishwasher safe and can be used indoor and outdoor. I personally can’t wait to try them on glass so I am sure you will be seeing that around here in the near future!

Once that is dry, you are ready to use your awesome handbuilt crate! I went with ferns, but the customization options are endless. Make it all you.

If you loved this project, you may want to fcheck out Plaid Crafts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, and Instagram or visit their blog, The Plaid Palette.

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DIY Handpainted Sign + Free Printable Template

by Johnnie Collier

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I am loving making signs these days. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I decided to go with this love Corinthians verse, which is great all year round, but particularly so now. For the detailed tutorial on how to make this sign, see our Rustic DIY Wooden Sign Tutorial. Below you will find the Photoshop file I used. The tutorial just linked shows how to transfer the file to wood and hand paint it. I used my cricut with the file below to make a stencil. You can do either with the download.

Click the image to bring up the full size version and either print to transfer like I showed you in the tutorial linked above, or use as a cut file. I use Sure Cuts A Lot for this. Not sure if that is still available, but I do know that it doesn’t work with newer Cricut machines. Good luck!

DIY Distressed Starburst Mirror for $5

by Johnnie Collier

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This project has been on my to do list for months and months. I finally got around to making a distressed, chippy starburst mirror from recycled paint stirrers and other reclaimed wood I have collected from various discard piles. The hold up was finding a circle mirror, which I ended up finding at Joann Fabrics for just a few dollars. This piece took about an hour to make start to finish and cost under $5!

Pretty amazing when you consider this similar mirror at Iron Accents is $410! If you are considering paying that price for something like this… don’t! Make your own version for way cheaper, and feel awesome about it.

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*** NOTE: I used a cordless Ryobi AirStrike Nailer which is not a must have, but makes this project (and most of my woodworking projects) go smoothly and quickly. Work smarter, not harder!

***Oh yeah, and also: The wreath form on top of the mirror is optional. I preferred the project with it, but it looks cool without as well.

10 inch diameter round mirror

E6000

Scrap wood about 12×12 inches

Ryobi Airstrike nailer

Wood Glue

Paint stirrers or other wood scraps painted with your favorite colors (I used Chalky finish paint from Americana) – I cut mine to about the same length with my chop saw. You can have them random lengths or create your own pattern of rays. Lay out your pieces and play with the design until you love it.

10 inch chipboard wreath form or other circle to place over mirror for a more finished look

Wire or other picture hanger hardware

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Use E6000 on the back of the mirror to attach it to the 12×12 inch wood scrap. It doesn’t have to be exactly 12×12, but there needs to be enough wood all the way around the circle mirror for nailing paint stirrers to.

Lay out “rays” to determine placement. I did two layers. I applied wood glue and nailed the bottom rays into the 12×12 inch wood with 18 gauge 1/2 inch brad nails in my nailer.

I placed the second layer or rays using the nailer, no glue. I painted the wreath form with “lace” Chalky Finish Americana paint and nailed it to the underlying rays to frame the mirror.

Staple craft wire to the back for hanging and enjoy!

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DIY Reclaimed Wood Christmas Tree and Advent Artist Blocks

by Johnnie Collier

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Today’s project is a rustic, reclaimed wood Christmas tree advent calendar that you can make for little to no cost! Building from salvaged wood and paper crafting all in one project! I created the blocks using Eileen Hull’s (soon to be released) Scoreboards Block dies. The die makes blocks in three sizes, for tons of creative potential. Think about artist trading cards, but 3-D! Last Christmas I showed you how to make an advent calendar from wooden blocks, and that is the first thing I thought of when I saw this die. Read on to see how I used stencils from Stencil Girl, spray ink, number stickers and washi tape to decorate my mat board cubes. Watch the video to make your own tree, or display your blocks freestanding. These would make great Christmas gifts and decor for your holiday get togethers.

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For the Blocks

Mat Board

Heidi Swapp Spray ink Gold, Green, Red

Stickles in red, green, gold

Washi Tape in Christmas Patterns

Stencils (I used Stencil Girl)

Mod Podge Antique

For the Tree

Scrap wood

Mitre Saw

Nailer or hammer and nails

Wood Glue

E6000

5 gallon paint stirrers

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ADVENT BLOCKS

You may want to decorate your cubes before assembling them into the 3D shape. First I will show you assembly, then how I decorated my cubes.

I chose the smallest of the three cubes for my calendar. This is what the mat board looks like after it is cut with Eileen’s awesome new die!

Fold cubes along score lines. Two of the scored rectangles are needed for each cube. Place them together to form the cube. You can glue the tabs in place if you would like, but I didn’t find it necessary with the mat board. I haven’t tried other paper.

Place stencils over blocks and spray.

Clean up excess ink that’s on the stencils for a reverse image on the blocks, and you waste less ink!

I used red, gold and green sprays, allowing about 10 minutes dry time between each color.

Once that dried, I adhered washi tape to some blocks, the black sticker numbers and coated with the front surface with Mod Podge Antique for an aged look. I thought it needed some sparkle, so I added stickles in red, green and gold.

RECLAIMED WOOD CHRISTMAS TREE

I made the tree like I showed you in this DIY wood pallet Christmas Tree post, and in the video at the end of this post. The only difference is I used chippy, weathered 2×4 scrap wood I found at a demolition site. I determined the dimensions of my tree based on the 1.5 inch advent cubes. The base is 19 inches, and the height is 20 inches without the frame.

I made the five shelves from paint stirrers, cutting them with the mitre saw to lengths that allowed 2 inches for each block. So the first one is 2 inches, then 6 inches and so on, 10 inches, 14 inches and finally 18 inches for the bottom shelf. I laid the tree flat and added a thin line of E6000 to the back of the paint stirrer and placed them on the tree where I wanted the shelves.

I decided to use scrap wood strips to frame the tree, just cutting to length with my mitre saw and using my Ryobi nailer to attach.

I hope you enjoyed the project and the blocks as much as I did! Visit Artists on the Block for more news, updates and projects as artist trading blocks take over the mixed media community!

Be sure and visit other projects using the blocks in the Stencil Girl and Sizzix Artist Trading Blocks Hop

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DIY Washi Tape Storage and Vintage Trunk to Craft Organizer

by Johnnie Collier

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This is your first peak into my new studio, unless of course, you follow Saved By Love Creations on Instagram. It is finally coming together in an awesome creative space after a couple of months of building and repurposing. Today I am sharing with you a vintage steamer trunk I scored and converted into storage for my supplies, as well as a scrap wood + curtain rod washi tape organizer I threw together with my Kreg Jig.

The vintage steamer trunk organizer is self explanatory. I just opened it up and stored my stuff in there. It is so cool looking that I didn’t have to do much.

Washi Tape Organizer DIY

My friend gave me these random thingies. He knew I would use them eventually.

I attached scrap wood planks between them using my Kreg Jig, like I showed you in this DIY Pallet Sign Tutorial.

I removed the “legs” and distress painted the piece like I showed you in this DIY Distress Painting With Vasoline Tutorial.

Next I attached curtain rods to the front that I got for $2 each at Wal Mart, screwed wire onto the back and hung on a hook to the wall.

Pretty simple project, and I cost next to nothing.

While we are on the topic, you may want to check out last year’s budget friendly craft storage ideas we brought you:

Wanna see how I made that handy dandy hanging marker storage up there on the left? Click the following image…

How about some free, stylish book storage? Click the image below…

And here is a quick and easy dollar store 3 tiered organizer DIY:

Make Wood Pallet Christmas Trees

by Johnnie Collier

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Today I have another scrap wood/ pallet wood project to help you get in the Christmas spirit. There is a video showing how to create adorable trees from your scrap pile that you can use as decor, card holders, advent calendars, outdoor decor, gifts and more. The larger one I am using as a card display. Super cute, quick and easy to make, these primitive trees are the way to go.

SUPPLIES:

Scrap wood

Wood glue

Mitre saw

Brad Nailer

Wire and hooks for Christmas card holder

Paint if you want to paint your trees

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DIY Handpainted Signs With New Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint

by Johnnie Collier

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I had the wonderful opportunity to try out the new Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint, available online at Home Depot. You can have it shipped to your home, or to your local Home Depot for free pick-up! This product is perfect for creating distressed signs, which is what I am sharing with you today. I am most impressed by the huge color palette, the high quality of the paint, the ease of distressing and the variety of mediums and finishing options. There are so many things I plan to do with this stuff, but for now…

The technique is the same as this rustic sign DIY from guest artist Pam of The Little Red Porch, using the chalky finish paint. I also added a video illustrating how to use Photoshop to print sections of your sign for taping together and transferring onto the wood. We had several questions on that part in the first post, so hopefully things will be clearer, at least for those of you who use Photoshop.

Begin with a piece of scrap wood in the size you want your sign. I have tons of the stuff lying around here. The 2 signs I am using for this tutorial are on very different wood. The Proverbs verse is on rough MDF, and the other is on smooth ply wood. Both have their place, depending on the look you are trying to achieve. I prefer the smoother, I discovered.

My cheap foam brush worked great for the background. I used the chalky finish paint in “Primitive” for my background. Great coverage, especially on this chippy, rough surface! While that is drying…

Create your text using your favorite software. Print your artwork in sections if your sign is larger than your printer will print. Here is how to do that with Photoshop:

Tape image sections together. You may need to cut off any border your printer added where the sections meet.

Place transfer paper between text and wood and trace letters with stylus or pen.

Once your text is transferred, fill it in with your color of choice. I used Carbon for the black, Everlasting for the white, and a mixture of Romance and Innocence for the pink color.

Just use a small round paintbrush. I like to use watercolor brushes for hand lettering with paint. I wet them first and it seems to help the flow. Play around until you figure out what works best for you.

Once you are happy with your lettering, you may want to sand distress the piece, and frame your sign like we showed you in Pam’s DIY sign tutorial previously.

I applied clear wax and let that dry for about one hour.

I applied the dark brown creme wax over the top of the clear creme wax, with a lint free cloth. Wipe back to remove excess, working in a few inch sections at a time. If you find you have overdone it with the dark and can’t wipe away enough, you can use the clear wax to pull it up. Just dip a clean cloth in the clear and wipe the area that is too dark.

For the “Awesome” sign, I cut the text out and made a stencil with my Cricut. Also, I painted it on smooth ply sheets. I used the soft varnish finish instead of wax, and it is velvety fabulousness.

I heart it so much I want to make a thousand more.

Visit DecoArt for more chalky finish project ideas.

Stay tuned as I am planning projects using the Americana Chalky finish image transfer and crackle mediums.

Over 50 Creative Scrap Wood Projects to Make

by Johnnie Collier

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I was pondering what to do with the ever growing pile of scrap wood in my work room, when it occurred to me that you might have the same quandary. I started searching and was amazed to find everything from toys, to storage to jewelry to home decor and more. Lots of cool wall art and holiday decor projects are waiting for you and your scraps. Get going!

Rustic Number Sampler	Little Stools	Scrappy Hooks
Scrap Wood Pendants	Wood Scrap Wall Art	Patchwork, Scrap Wood Cross
pencil holderfrom scrap wood	Scrap Wood Signs	Wood Burned Doll Blocks
DIY CHALKBOARD CITY BLOCKS	Scrap Wood Candle Holders	Whimsical Houses
What to do with those scraps	Scrap Wood Chandelier	DIY Wood Flower Box
Scrap Wood Stocking Hanger	Three Trees	ornament for Christmas
Ribbon Tree	Painted Joy Sign	Painted Wood Wall Art
Advent Calendar Blocks	2 X 4 Stocking Hangers	salvaged wood snowflakes
Scrap Wood Arrow	Colorful Scrap Wood “Frame”	Love photo blocks by Stories By Me
SWEET blocks by Punkin Seed Production on Etsy	Sweet heart blocks by Art Drops	Window Salvage
Christmas Tree From Scrap Wood	DIY Reclaimed Wood Desk Organizer and iPad Stand	Pallet Wood Arrows
Scrap Wood American Flag	Mason Jar Centerpieces	Paint Stick Table Top
Scrap Wood Vase	Scrap Wood Mason Jar Centerpiece	Scrap Wood Cutting Board
candleholders from scrap wood	Scrap wood Make up caddy	Scrabble Tile Wall Plaques
Photo Wall Hanging	Make Instagram Photo Blocks	DIY Picture Frame
Scrap wood art	Letter Blocks for Dad	DIY Nailhead Photo Blocks
Candy Corn blocks

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DIY Mixed Media Portrait On Reclaimed Wood

by Johnnie Collier

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Today I am sharing how to create a mixed media portrait on scrap wood. This project involves layering acrylic paint, distress ink and paper with Mod Podge for a unique and personal piece of art that is all you! Some of you may be thinking, “but I can’t draw or paint”. Yes you can. Last year at some point I ordered a video from Cloth Paper Scissors Called All about Faces, with mixed media artist Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. This fantastic workshop helped me overcome my fear of creating faces, and drove home the fact that we may not all be able to draw realistically, but we can all draw and our art will get it’s point across!

SUPPLIES:

Mod Podge Matte

Foam Brushes, Watercolor brushes size 0, small and med round

Gesso and Brush

Scrap Wood

Collage paper scraps

Acrylic Paints: Titanium White, Titan Buff, Burnt Sienna, Red, Black, Aqua, Blue, Green Used here

Distress ink Pads Walnut and Antique Linen

Brayer

Background stamps

White Gel Pen

Graphite Pencil

Eraser

All About Faces with Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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I cut a scrap piece of 3/4 inch plywood into two 12 inch squares and painted a layer of gesso on top of each. Let dry.

Cover gesso in thin layer of Mod Podge, then adhere random collage papers in coordinating colors. Cover papers with layer of Mod Podge and let dry.

Run a smooth or textured brayer through 2 colors of acrylic paint that coordinate with your background papers. I used green and Titan Buff. Randomly run brayer over papers to create background interest. Add one or 2 drops of alcohol ink in to leftover paint and brayer in different areas. Let dry.

Sketch outline of object. Fill in skin and clothing with acrylic wash (water plus paint) and dab with paper towels to reveal paper underneath until you are happy with the look.

Paint in the details as shown and let dry. Outline with fine detail watercolor brush and black acrylic paint. The video linked above gives great tips for face painting, but basically use 3 colors; light, medium and dark for creating the dimension.

I ended up tearing strips of washi tap and filling in the arms and skirt. I used distress stain to color the skirt. I stamped “Love” with black acrylic paint. The lettering around the head I did with size 0 paintbrush and black acrylic paint. Play with hand lettering on scrap paper to get the feel for it.

More mixed media to come!

Dollar Store Craft Make $3 Wall Art Trio

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Make a Stenciled Planter Box From Reclaimed Wood

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DIY Handpainted Sign + Free Printable Template

DIY Distressed Starburst Mirror for $5

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DIY Reclaimed Wood Christmas Tree and Advent Artist Blocks

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DIY Washi Tape Storage and Vintage Trunk to Craft Organizer

Wanna see how I made that handy dandy hanging marker storage up there on the left? Click the following image…

How about some free, stylish book storage? Click the image below…

And here is a quick and easy dollar store 3 tiered organizer DIY:

Make Wood Pallet Christmas Trees

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DIY Handpainted Signs With New Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint

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Over 50 Creative Scrap Wood Projects to Make

DIY Mixed Media Portrait On Reclaimed Wood

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Wanna see how I made that handy dandy hanging marker storage up there on the left? Click the following image…

How about some free, stylish book storage? Click the image below…

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