Hello! It’s Megan Ballarini again, from Sweet Lilly Doodles shop! I’m going to show you how to make this easy floral deer head pallet art, no wood cutting involved! Two things are in right now- wood signs ( trust me on this ????), and deer. Deers are still in, right? Well I think they are! Hopefully you’ll adore this easy DIY deer head silhouette craft! I just love this Rifle Paper Co floral covered deer art, do you?
Supplies:
• ready made pallet sign from craft store
• deer head
• decorative paper
• paint for sign
• mod podge
• sandpaper
• flower
• glitter
• paint pen
Wood signs are easy to make, but you might be intimated by a wood saw, or maybe you don’t have a saw. Or maybe you don’t want a saw! Well your problem is solved! I saw this already assembled “pallet” sign at Joann’s and and then saw the zinc deer head there too, and naturally thought they should be united! To prep the sign, I lightly sanded it just enough so I wouldn’t get a splinter if I touched it. Then roughly applied my paint. I used a Martha Stewart brand chalk paint in the color Antique Sky. I wanted it look a little rustic and distressed so I didn’t apply it very evenly.
I decided to decoupage the deer head in a feminine pastel floral. To decoupage the paper on the deer, I’m going to tell you how I do it. I decoupage a lot, and I like to think I’m pretty good at it! It can be tricky not to get ripples and a clean edge! But if you have a way you like to do it, then please do it that way! I traced about half an inch out all the way around the head and cut that out. (Except on top by the antlers, I traced exactly around the edge and cut on that line. I find this the easiest way to get a precise clean edge).
Apply a thin even layer of glue on the head careful to get the glue all the way to the edges, and place the paper on top. Line up the the precise bit at the top. Use a clean dry paper towel to firmly smooth and rub the paper down. Then flip the head over and snip the paper up to the edge, all the way around the head. This is going to help relieve the tension of the paper around the curves so it stays smooth. Wrinkles are the devil in decoupage!
Now turn it back over and use a piece of sandpaper to “cut” the edges. Hold the sandpaper at a right angle against the edge and pull down. This will cut the paper so you’ll have an exact clean edge!
Do NOT go up and down with the sandpaper. Only DOWN.
Glitter the antlers in gold. Martha Stewart has beautiful glitter, by the way. Gorgeous colors and very fine. Apply another thin layer of glue over the dried glitter to seal it. You’ll thank me for this. Unsealed glitter is a mess!
I used a Painters Brand paint pen and wrote “hello deer” in my own handwriting.
After auditioning the deer on the sign, I decided to use a different paper. Same process of papering the second deer.
Attach the deer to the sign with super glue for the best hold. A glue gun works well for the flower. To make the bunting use any decorative paper or washi tape and bakers twine. I have this extra large roll of washi that I used ( from Hobby Lobby ). Just cut strips of paper and fold in half over the twine with a tiny bit of glue. Then cut the shape you’d like your bunting to be by snipping off the corners or a little triangle out of middle. Use your glue gun to attach the twine to the back of the sign. And you’re done!
The color and paper possibilities are endless! You could make it more boyish with dark colors and geometric paper. Or for Christmas! Think of a plaid Christmas deer, that would be so cute! I do hope you’ll give it a try!
Love, Megan
Please pin so your friends can enjoy it too!!
Visit more of Megan’s work like her Painted Floral Faux Wallpaper, we love it!
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Don’t forget to check out her darling etsy shop where you can nab cute decor like her Happy Harvest Vintage Truck!
Need more Deer Head Art in your life!? We’ve gotcha covered with our Glitter Antler Reindeer Head,
and our rugby deer head sign.
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Victoria Snow says
08/03/2016 at 5:41 amI LOVE the whole project, the paper choice too! SO CUTE!!!
Candice says
08/04/2016 at 2:47 amYay! I was out of town (Disney!!) for a week and am just seeing this, so cute!
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
08/04/2016 at 5:58 amLove it!
Pudel - design says
08/04/2016 at 6:06 amVery pretty project.
Lovely greetings and a nice Thursday to you!
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Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says
08/04/2016 at 6:08 amThis is so cute, Megan!
Ashley @ Cherishedbliss says
08/04/2016 at 7:23 amLove this!!
Jacinda says
08/04/2016 at 7:23 amThe deer papers are both so cute!
xo, Jacinda
http://www.yellowcloth.com
Jenn says
08/04/2016 at 7:41 amThanks for the tutorial, girls! I hope you have a wonderful week!
Jenn 🙂
Sarah @ All Things Blogs says
08/04/2016 at 10:20 amCute cute idea. I love her etsy shop too! :]
xo Sarah
http://allthingsblogs.blogspot.com
Myric says
08/04/2016 at 12:47 pmHello! So pretty! Love the handwritten ‘hello deer’, very pretty.
xo
Myric
Ashley @ The Latest Find says
08/04/2016 at 4:33 pmYES, Christmas papers would be so cute!! Hope you have a fabulous week! =)
keri @ shaken together says
08/04/2016 at 5:44 pmThis is too fun!!
Niki {Hello Paper Moon} says
08/04/2016 at 5:48 pmThank you for a fun DIY idea. Oh my I love those deer silhouettes!
Tonia@thegunnysack says
08/04/2016 at 8:26 pmCute!
Christy says
08/07/2016 at 5:50 amVery cute!
Mary says
08/08/2016 at 2:58 pmI LOVE this Signs and deer are my favorite. Very cute
Ashley Sunshine says
08/09/2016 at 6:13 amI love this! It is so cute I just love it!
Lolly Jane says
08/10/2016 at 8:48 amWe love it too! Thanks, Ashley!
Lisa at Dreams and Caffeine says
08/09/2016 at 7:00 amI love this tutorial! I think I am going to use this tutorial for a baby shower gift for one of my close friends. They are doing a nursery that is modern/girly woodland and I think this would be the perfect addition. Thank you so much for sharing!
Cheers,
Lisa {http://www.dreamsandcaffeine.com}
Edye says
08/09/2016 at 11:45 amLOVE this adorable diy! So fun!
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Lolly Jane says
08/10/2016 at 8:47 amAw, thanks so much, Edye, we love it too!
Miranda Brooks says
08/09/2016 at 12:41 pmThis project is so adorable. Love, love, love it. Maybe I missed it, but where can I find the deer head? I have searched several craft stores so far and have come up empty handed.
Lolly Jane says
08/10/2016 at 8:46 amHi Miranda! Megan says she found it at Joann’s, in their fab lab section with other galvanized stuff. (:
Jess says
08/10/2016 at 8:59 amOh my goodness…this is just TOO cute! LOVE!
Would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
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Jann Olson says
08/11/2016 at 8:23 pmSo cute and I love the banner draped across! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
kim says
08/12/2016 at 9:41 pmThis is adorable, as are all of your signs!
Sherry Nappa says
08/14/2016 at 6:53 amWow..this is super creative! I love the color scheme, too.
Christine says
08/15/2016 at 5:22 amLoving this easy to do craft! It’s too cute.
Paula @ Penelope & Bella says
08/15/2016 at 6:22 amSuch a beautiful finished product! I would never have thought of adding the flowers or the bunting, but it finishes it off so nicely!
Angela Boone says
08/15/2016 at 5:01 pmWhat a lovely project! Thank you for sharing at Meet up Mondays.
Lolly Jane says
08/16/2016 at 9:20 amThanks so much, Anglea! XO
Janet Trieschman says
08/15/2016 at 8:36 pmVery cute and you are right those are very popular elements in decor right now. Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party #CCBG http://tryit-likeit.com/link-party-it
Emily says
08/16/2016 at 12:56 pmI love this! The paper you chose is so pretty. Thanks for linking up with our Creative Spark party – this was our most-clicked project last week! We’ll be featuring your cute pallet sign at this week’s party, which kicks off at 6am EST tomorrow. Hope you’ll stop by and link up again 🙂
Lolly Jane says
08/16/2016 at 2:25 pmThanks, Emily! XO
Sarah@teammomlife says
08/17/2016 at 8:48 amI love the look of this. There are so many cool things you can do with pallets. #CCBG
Lolly Jane says
08/17/2016 at 8:56 amThanks so much, we love it too! XO
Nici says
08/17/2016 at 3:38 pmOh, my word! This floral deer head is super cute! What a fabulous tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing it at my Creative Ways Link Party!
Blessings,
Nici
Jae | Dreaming of Leaving says
08/17/2016 at 4:04 pmWhat a fun and creative idea, I especially love your photography! Definitely a must pin 🙂 have a great day! Xo
Lolly Jane says
08/17/2016 at 8:57 pmAwww, thanks Jae!
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says
08/17/2016 at 8:04 pmWhat a fun and fabulous project. Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday this week. I’m delighted to be featuring you at tomorrow’s party. Pinned too!
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Lolly Jane says
08/17/2016 at 8:56 pmThank you, Kerryanne!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
08/17/2016 at 9:41 pmThis is so pretty. Love all the details. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight Party! Pinned & shared.
Denise/DIY Crush says
08/18/2016 at 7:43 amThis is soooo pretty on so many levels!! I can imagine many different looks and shapes! Great DIY! Thanks for sharing at our DIY Craft Party on Thursdays! We pinned all your DIY’S! Hope to see you again tonight!
Lolly Jane says
08/18/2016 at 7:38 pmAwww, thanks, Denise! XOXO
Keri says
08/18/2016 at 9:07 amOoh I love this deer sign that Megan made! I really like the glitter and floral combination, very charming and elegant.
Carol says
08/18/2016 at 12:06 pmThis is so gorgeous. Featuring when my party opens up tonight.
Shirley Wood says
08/21/2016 at 5:34 pmYour floral deer is so pretty! Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday party. Pinning!
Julie says
09/14/2016 at 9:19 amThat’s so pretty, I’m especially loving the glitter.