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18 Wood Pallet Projects: What to Make With Wood Pallets

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Wood pallet projects are something that should be on the bucket lists of every crafter out there. Not only are wood pallets incredibly easy to work with, but they are also very cheap and easy to find. Add the fact that anything made of pallets looks extremely stunning, and you have the perfect craft. These pallet ideas can add a nice country charm to any home. If the rustic life is not your style, however, have no fear! Wood pallets are one of the most versatile materials to craft with, so you can tweak these wood pallet ideas however you want to get your desired style.

18 Wood Pallet Projects- What to Make With Wood Pallets

DIY Pallet Furniture

If you love the look of wooden pallets in your home decor, then why not try incorporating wood pallets into your furniture? These wood pallet furniture ideas will leave your home looking rustic and charming. You won’t believe how easy these DIY furniture ideas are, not to mention thrifty—for most of these projects, all you need are some old wood pallets and nails. You can’t beat that!

Pallet Swing Bed1.  Pallet Swing Bed
2.  DIY Wood Pallet Coffee Table
3.  DIY Toy Storage
4.  American Flag DIY Pallet Coffee Table
5.  DIY Strawberry Planter
6.  Rolling Pallet Planter
7.  Stackable Pallet Compost Bin
8.  DIY Storage Crate
9.  Charming Stepped Planter

Decorative Pallet Projects

If you’re not ready to incorporate wood pallets into your large pieces of furniture just yet, then it might be a good idea to start smaller. Try making some wood pallet decorations, and I promise you’ll get hooked. These wood pallet projects are perfect for any part of your home, from the kitchen to the garden.

Rustic Pallet Board World Map10. Rustic Pallet Board World Map
11. How to Make a Pallet Garden
12. Love Life Pallet
13. Vertical Pallet Garden
14. Rustic Pallet Wood Sign
15. DIY Hanging Pallet Wood Shelf
16. Pallet DIY Garden Projects
17. DIY Pallet Shelf
18. DIY Pallet Wine Rack

How have you incorporated wood pallets in your home?

Popsicle Stick Crafts For Kids and Adults

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Remember those Lincoln Logs? Are they even still around anymore (I must be showing my age)? You can stack them as high. I loved building things with my hands. That’s why I became so crafty as an adult. Although, I was never prepared to give up my popsicle stick crafts. They were very much like the Lincoln Logs, only they wouldn’t fall if my sister knocked them down. They always came in a variety of colors, or I got to color them and pattern them how I want to. These days, I use classroom popsicle stick ideas all the time. I have a decorated mason jar activity craft where the sticks have stuff for the kids to do so I don’t hear the, “I’m boooooored.” And like any teacher, I have a jar of their names so random selection is actually random. For a Father’s Day Craft, I would have the children build a house or some kind of building frame, with tool stickers saying “You build me up.” If you want to be the best adult to a child ever, with stick crafts, let them eat a whole box of popsicles to get the sticks themselves. (I suggest you have backups because they get full really quick.)

 

Popsicle Stick Crafts for Kids and Adults

Popsicle Stick Crafts

Popsicle sticks are a very underrated craft, and that makes me very sad because you can do so much with popsicle stick projects! There are people who make small scale castles and houses with them with clay plaster for a roof. I can’t even make a successful coil pot. The great part about popsicle sticks is that they can be used for home decor or outdoor crafts. I promise you aren’t confined to mere kids’ crafts with these. I did list them, because these are a fun way to help with their motor skills with the glue bottle, but there are some fun cheap decor ideas that you can utilize with this easy craft material for your house and home.

Kids

Cool Popsicle Stick Hand Fan

Rainbow Wind Spiral

Superhero Bookmark

Toy Soldier Ornament

Popsicle Stick Angel Fish

Rainbow Leprechaun Trap

Crayon Explosion Lantern

 

Adults

Popsicle Stick Chandelier from Bored and Crafty

DIY Clock from Hip House Girl

DIY Popsicle Stick Starburst Mirror from The Happier Homemaker

X-Treme Bird Feeders from Tonya Staab

Bending Popsicle Stick Vase from The Cheese Thief

Beach Sign

Cottage Slate Picture Frame

Wooden American Flags

 

BONUS! Speaking of crafts for adults, check out our gorgeous collection: 44 Easy Craft Projects For Adults

44 Easy Craft Projects For Adults

 

We want to know: did you buy the popsicle sticks or get a box of popsicles first?

Link Love: Rustic Fall Crafts

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Fall is here! Okay, it’s still technically summer, but let’s face it – autumn is everywhere! My neighborhood coffeeshop just unveiled its latest offering, maple lattes, and at this point, Pinterest should be renamed Pumpkin-rest. Frankly, I couldn’t be more excited to put away my summer shorts and pull out my chunky sweaters!

When I think of fall crafts, I immediately imagine a cozy country cottage in the woods. I imagine crunchy dry leaves on the ground, a slight chill in the air, and hollow wooden logs lining my path. In other words, autumn is the most “rustic” time of year. From the slightly unfinished fabrics to the muted colors, fall is all about the quiet calm you find in the woods rather than the bright and shiny colors of the beach. A Country Apple Garland, looks great above a mantel or hanging on a wall. The beige muslin fabric is easy to work with and so appropriate for fall. You can also use jute or hemp for Recycled Decoupage Luminary Jars. It gets dark earlier in the fall, so place a tea light inside each jar and use them to light your front porch. Cork is also a great resource if you want to make a country craft, so save up those empty wine bottles! Use the toppers to create Beaded Wine Cork Keychains. This is a quick and thrifty recycle craft that will help you keep track of your keys.

This fall, take a trip to the country without ever leaving home. Use fabric like burlap, muslin and hemp or recycle materials like cork to create rustic projects. Turn your home into a woodsy cottage and don’t forget the requisite pumpkins!

  1. Rustic Fall Centerpiece from Love of Family and Home
  2. DIY Place Card Holders from Coordinately Yours, by Julie Blanner
  3. Rustic Wood Planter Box from Make Life Lovely
  4. Woodsy Cupcake Stand from The Lovely Cupboard
  5. Giant Chalkboard from The Merry Thought
  6. Rustic Wood Frame from Design, Dining and Diapers
  7. Photo Clipboards from Love Grows Wild
  8. Rustic Wood Tray from Liz Marie Blog
  9. Wood Stained Table Numbers from Oh So Very Pretty

Elegant Wood Burned Plaque: National Craft Month Project & Giveaway

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We’ve finally reached the very last day of our National Craft Month Giveaway! Day 31 is the very last day you can enter to win some great prizes, so make sure you don’t forget to do so before today is over. Find the contest rules and enter below.


The last project that we’ll be sharing with you today is sure to make an impact. The crafters at Michaels can help you make a very strong impression on anyone who enters your home with the intricate details and classic styling that goes into this Elegant Wood Burned Plaque. You can commemorate a special occasion, decorate your home, or improve your art skills all with one wood craft.

 

Elegant Wood Burned Plaque

Elegant Wood Burned Plaque

Make a statement with this easy pattern from Michaels; you can get the full tutorial right now! National Craft Month has been all about branching outside of the types of crafts you normally do, so we thought it was best to end with a really unique project that every crafter can put their own creative spin on.

The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter Free eBook

 

This pattern is included in our free eBook, The Ultimate Craft Guide: 25 Free Craft Projects for Every Crafter. Celebrate National Craft Month with us by crafting the great projects in this free downloadable eBook written just for you!


 
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Win Michaels $1000 Gift Card

Don’t miss your chance to stock up your craft stash and win a $1000 Michael’s gift card. Enter today to win this amazing $1000 Shopping Spree at Michaels. Today is the last day of National Craft Month, which means it’s your last chance to come to the to enter to win this huge prize!

 

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FaveCrafts 365 A New Canvas!

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When I think of canvas a picture of a stretched canvas over a wood frame comes to mind, but we discovered a new canvas that we think you’ll like. Chris Wallace from Walnut Hollow shows us a mixed media piece from her booth at Winter CHA 2011. You’ll find the artwork inspiring.

Walnut Hollow has lots of wonderful projects on FaveCrafts.com. Check them out!

Leaves Box

Big Circle Clock

Beginner Woodburning Tulip Plaque

How To: White Wash Wood Decor or Furniture

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If you want to achieve a vintage look without spending the money on old relics from the antique store, distressing or whitewashing the items yourself is a good way to do it. White washing gives a wood piece, frame or furniture that beach-esque, vintage feel without looking like a piece from your grandmother’s living room. Not that there’s anything wrong with Grandma’s furniture!

Here’s a few quick steps to achieving the white wash look for a wood frame or piece of furniture:

Materials:

  • Whitewash or pickling stain from craft store
  • Sand Paper
  • Cloth or Rag
  • Brush
  • Wood frame or other wood piece

Steps:

  1. Before you start, try the white wash on a smaller piece of wood or furniture to be sure that the result is desirable on your larger project.
  2. Remove any paint on the surface of your item by rubbing it with sand paper. Make sure you use even pressure and sand it until the surface is smooth.
  3. Using a damp cloth or rag, wipe away any excess dust before beginning the white wash process.
  4. With another rag or a brush, apply the stain to your piece. Don’t be shy, lather it on!
  5. Allow the stain to sink into the piece of wood, and then wipe away any excess stain with a dry cloth.
  6. Let dry for 3-4 hours. After that, if the piece needs an additional coat, apply another one.
  7. After the last coat of stain is applied, let the piece dry for 24 hours before using it.

Here’s an example of what a white wash treatment can do with a blue tinted stain:

If you like this project, check out more Wood Crafts.

Craft Trends: Wood and Metal

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This art book was created at a Metal Craft Discovery Workshop by Linda and Opie O’Brien.

This art book was created at a Metal Craft Discovery Workshop by Linda and Opie O’Brien.

Various interior design experts say more homeowners want to include wood and metal in their home décor. I found that insight interesting since we just invested beautiful wood flooring in several rooms of our home. The wood flooring makes the rooms warm and inviting. You can add wood to your home by using wood bowls, wood frames for your wall art, or placing twigs in floral arrangements.

Wood bowls are excellent for showing off collections.

Wood bowls are excellent for showing off collections.

Wood and metal is also emerging as a focal interest in jewelry. Artists are combining the two materials with both high shine and matte finishes. Wood beads are making a comeback both in natural tones and painted. Metal has always been popular in jewelry making with silver and gold the top choices, but look for pewter and bronze to make a statement in pendants and beads.

There are so many ways to manipulate metal from sculpture to soldiering to cutting to texturing. This piece combines several techniques.

There are so many ways to manipulate metal from sculpture to soldiering to cutting to texturing. This piece combines several techniques.

Wood and metal can be powerful when used separately and even more powerful when intermingled. Give it a try!

For more craft trends, including dichroic, mandala and pins, check our our Trends category.

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