9.27.2013

Thrifty Thursday: Large DIY Pallet Frames

I am STILL plugging away at my boys' two bedrooms!  I am so close!!  This week I made 2 large pallet frames, one for each of them.
I'll show you the one for the Star Wars room first:

I found this awesome canvas print on Amazon for only $12!  It is huge, and I thought a thick pallet frame would look really good with it.
So for this one, I measured my pallet wood, cut it at the 45 angle on my chop saw, and then used these 
L brackets from Home Depot:
 I painted the frame black, then stapled the canvas to the back of the pallet frame:
 I love how this looks, and how big it is...and for only about $15!!

Ok,  here is the next one I did, for my other son's room.  His room is "music" but I've tried mixing that with an industrial vibe.
I found these tin letters at Hobby Lobby, and thought they would go really well in his room.
For this pallet frame I didn't want mitered corners, so I left them straight, and then stained the wood darker.

 Next I attached chicken wire to the back of the frame.  I should have used staples again, but I used nails...not sure why! lol

Then I hung his tin letters onto the chicken wire, spelling out his name.  
This frame is really big too!
 Once it was all hung, I decided to added screws to the frame, where the pieces come together, just to give it some character
 Because I bought the letters on sale, this project cost me only $15 also!  
So for a total of $30, I was able to make 2 large art pieces for my boys' rooms!  
I love that... and my boys were thrilled when they came home to find them hanging in their rooms!!

12 comments:

  1. Luv them. Rustic but refined .. each different. The rooms are great!!
    I do most of my work ( come see on my blog) on reclaimed wood ( construction debris) and my frames are made from reclaimed wood as well. Some sanded smooth... some left rough. Luv reusing.
    Hugs, Gee

    www.simplymedesignsbygee.blogspot.com

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  2. those turned out great- great way to personalize it and save money!

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  3. Therena, You are very talented! I love both of the pallet frames, they are both brilliant ideas. I want to pin them, if you don't want me to, I will not. I try to get permission before I do, I don't wish to offend anyone.
    The lockers look great next to the bunk bed, too. You are good girl!
    Cindy

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    1. Thanks so much Cindy! And of course, pin away!! :)

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  4. LOVE your pallet frames! Great colors as well I just might have to copy you,lol thanks so much.

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    1. Haha, thanks Deidre! Yes, please copy me! lol it is always so flattering for someone to want to copy me :)

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  5. Wow - very cool, very cool! They did turn out great, perfect for that space!

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  6. Your boys are so lucky to have such a talented mom. This is amazing. I am sure you boys are enjoying it!
    We would love to have you share with us at our weekly Super Saturday Link Party. http://www.madefrompinterest.net/2013/10/super-saturday-link-party-13/ Your recipes and ideas would be a hit with our crowd. It would be our honor to have you join us!
    Sherri

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    1. Thank you so much Sherri, so sweet! I'll definitely link up! :)

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