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Merry and Bright antler pallet art

Christmas· Holiday· Stencil· Vinyl Lettering

4 Dec

Antlers and animals heads are all the rage right now and we adore it!  We were raised on a farm and have always appreciated animals.  We don’t hunt, at all, which is why we love all things faux animals heads.  Flowers and animal art became a trend over the summer and if you follow us on Insta, you’ll know just what we’re talking about!  Kelli decided to put a spin on Kristi’s fall antler art printable by turning into a Merry and Bright pallet art sign.  Kristi’s typically the designer while Kelli is at the stencil cutter, we make a pretty good team that way.

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

{Pillows from Birch Lane, swoon!}

Birch Lane:

  • 2) 1 x 6 pieces of pine wood (we picked up two 6 ‘ pieces)
  • 1) 1 x 2 piece of pine wood (ours came in a 4′ piece)
  • assorted acrylic paint
  • foam or paint brushes
  • stencil
  • measuring tape
  • 12) 1 1/2″ screws
  • drill
  • 3M™ Advanced Abrasives (120 grit)
  • Scotch® Extreme Mounting Tape
  • 3M™ Safety Products (eyewear & ear plugs)
  • chop saw

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com Directions:

Measure and cut wood on saw: I ended up with 4) 36″ 1 x 6’s plus 3) 16″ 1 x 2’s

DIY | Easy way to build pallet art using new wood, very cost

Safety first! Me and hubby fight over these earplugs and safety glasses…he likes to sneak them out of my toolbox when he goes shooting for work, lol!  Check out all of 3M™ Safety Products before you start your next project.

DIY | Easy way to build pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

Sand your edges with 3M™ Advanced Abrasives, I used 3M™ Sandblaster™ Pro Advanced Sandpaper 120 medium grit.

DIY | Easy way to build pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

Next you screw your 1 x 2 strips into the back of the wood as shown below.  One screw per piece of wood will make it really secure.  I chose 3 strips of wood to be extra safe it wouldn’t come apart.  It’s so sturdy!

DIY | Easy way to build pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

Now the FUN part begins…painting!  I started with a light coat of white acrylic paint.

DIY | Easy way to build pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

When dry, I laid down my stencil. (See a more detailed step-by-step stencil process here)

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

I painted inside the stencil my desired colors.

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

When dry, I peeled off the stencil completely.

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

Time to hang this heavy guy!  We used Scotch® Mounting & Fastening, the extreme mounting tape.  Let me give you a tip that I may or may not have learned from experience…this is permanent. It’s great stuff! It will stick your sign to the wall for a really long time.  We recommend using this on brick, metal, wood, or any surface that isn’t fragile and able to hold the weight of the sign.

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

It’s basically really, really strong double-sided tape so lay one end down and when you have it positioned, peel the back side off and push it into your surface. So easy, no drying required.

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

Here is our finished Merry and Bright antler pallet art.  

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

Do you love it?  

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

Would you build and hang this as part of your Christmas decor?

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

DIY | Easy way to build Merry and Bright antler Christmas pallet art using new wood, very cost effective for a huge sign! www.lollyjane.com

 We are proud to be a 3M- sponsored blogger, and, as part of my responsibilities, I get the opportunity to evaluate products from 3M DIY. Opinions are my own and additional product used in the project were selected by me. Check out all of our Christmas ideas like our Christmas antler free printable,

FREE Christmas antler print | Click through for Christmas kitchen decor ideas!

the felt scalloped Christmas trees featured in this post,

 

our easy faux birch wood tin cans,

Simple Christmas decor, birch wood succulent planters |via lollyjane.com

plus all of our yummy recipe like our white chocolate thin mint popcorn, mmm…

 

Yummy white chocolate thin mint popcorn! This thin mint girl scout cookies recipe is sooo good, love this thin mint popcorn, yum!

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About Lolly Jane

Meet Kelli & Kristi, twin sisters and authors of Lolly Jane. We are two busy wives + mommas who are makers of all things pretty. From signs to home decor and holiday crafts or redoing furniture in between soccer practices, we do it all all while armed with an ice cold Diet Coke. Join us in our DIY adventures! XOXO

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  1. Heather says

    11/21/2016 at 11:28 pm

    I would love to get that stencil design for my home. Is it downloadable or for purchase anywhere?

    Reply
    • Lolly Jane says

      11/27/2016 at 8:41 pm

      We lost the file or I would totally send it to you!! So sorry!

      Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    12/05/2014 at 10:17 pm

    I’m gaga for this! It’s fun , colorful spin on antler heads. Great job!

    Reply
  3. Crystal says

    12/05/2014 at 7:09 pm

    So super cute!! Love the colors!!

    Reply
  4. Torrie says

    12/05/2014 at 6:35 pm

    I love this sign. Will the stencil ever be available for purchase or in a smaller size? I am secretly hoping that it will be a project offered at the next Handmade Nest.Yes I am already planning on it again in May-fingers crossed.

    Reply
  5. landee says

    12/05/2014 at 10:03 am

    So cute girls!! Love the design and color scheme… you guys are awesome!

    Reply
  6. Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says

    12/04/2014 at 8:15 pm

    Super cute! I just love it!

    Reply

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