We are excited to share the tutorial for our Pallet State Love projectin collaboration with our talented team of crafters at The Creative Carousel, {more on that in a bit!}
But first, the tut!
Everything was on hand either lying around in the garage or from our craft stash… no outta pocket cost.
In case you missed our pallet EAT sign tut 2 years ago {and haven’t seen our bff Katie @ Sweet Rose Studio’s gorgeous pallet love most recently}, read on for the DIY on creating your own.
Let’s get started, shall we?
1. Lay 4-2×4’s (approx. 14″ long each) flat on the ground.
2. Grab 2 extra scrap pieces of wood (just long enough to nail onto,) a hammer and a handful (10-12) of nails.
3. Hammer away until the newly created pallet is sturdy. Easy peasy!
Now to paint:
1. Acrylic paints & foam brush. 2. Brown base coat. 3. Gray top coat. 4. Cut vinyl lettering out, (I designed mine with our vinyl cutter,) and place on pallet where desired. I used the fonts “Cursif” for “home and hearts” and Champagne & Limousines for the other. 5. Lightly brush on paint, (I used 3 colors: state- white, heart- pink and quote- robin egg blue.) 6. Lightly sand if you like the shabby look… I personally love how the brown base coat pulled through.
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
That is adorable. We'll have to have a "state off" when I post my CA project (it is different but state related). Anyway – super cute (and I love that EAT sign too)
So cute! I love what you have decided to do with vinyl lettering!! I can't wait to see how crafty I can be with it. I think I might put it on the windows of my car…what do you think? Good? Tacky? Bad?
Hey Ladies! Too funny. You are the very first link party I attended (and totally messed up the link …) and now here you are at my "impossibilities" link party!
Full Circle Creations says
What a cute idea. Looks great.
Holly
Tina says
such a cute idea!
JeNae says
What a cute idea! I've got it pinned for future use.
Holly Lefevre says
That is adorable. We'll have to have a "state off" when I post my CA project (it is different but state related). Anyway – super cute (and I love that EAT sign too)
Amelia says
So cute! I love what you have decided to do with vinyl lettering!! I can't wait to see how crafty I can be with it. I think I might put it on the windows of my car…what do you think? Good? Tacky? Bad?
Just Jaime says
So pretty! Great job!
Kellie Brown says
I am in love with this! (And a little sad that I live in a boring square state!)
Linda @ it all started with paint says
Hey Ladies! Too funny. You are the very first link party I attended (and totally messed up the link …) and now here you are at my "impossibilities" link party!
Thanks for stopping by …
Linda
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Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
This project is awesome! I love the upcycle and I love the state art! It would be super cool if would come by today to enter my giveaway for a $50 Lowe's gift card and to link up to my very first party! http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/imagine-the-impossibilities-link-party-1/
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog
Create With Me says
Great meaningful project. Love. Love. Love. Best, My
SHerbert says
very awesome. I think I'll make one tonight! thanks for the inspiration.
Lablady2007 says
how creative.. all the possibilities just flooding in my fuzzy lil craftin' brain.. ty ty for sharing!
Katie says
I freaking love it! This is so cute! I love the colors you guys used in it too!
Amanda Jones says
I love Pallet art and this is just so cute! Way to go girls!!
The {Prince} Family says
SOOOOO CUTE! I can't not wait to make mine!
Donna Huisinga says
Have to pin this to ABC/123. Such a cute idea and it turned out great. Great tutorial that is easy to follow.
Kelli says
Kris I love it!! Too stinkin cute!!! But how I wished that heart were closer to ME!! (: Kel
Kellie says
Love this Project. Great tutorial. Many Thanks 🙂
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
Cute, cute, cute! I love some good pallet art. 😉 This adorable!I love the mix of fonts!
Lindsay says
I am SO doing this. 🙂 What a great tutorial! Thank you for sharing!