Hey there everyone! It's Chelsea from Making Home Base. I'm back again with DIY project to share!
A few weeks ago I saw a picture frame at Target that totally inspired this project. It was frame made from "pallet wood" painted white. Very cute, but at 29.99 it was out of my budget so I decided I was going to try to make a version of my own!
Ever have a project when you get about half way through you just aren't sure if it's going to work out or not? Well that's how this project went for me. There were moments when I wasn't sure it was going to turn out. Then it did and I was elated!
I made my pallet frame by using a dollar store picture frame, cut pieces of ply wood, three yard sticks, and wood glue.
I glued four pieces of plywood to frame out the dollar store picture frame. Then I painted the whole thing white. After the paint had dried I started cutting pieces of yard stick to fit around the parameter of the picture frame. That was when I wasn't sure my vision was going to turn out :) I didn't create a pattern before cutting the yard stick pieces. DIY FAIL. It was a big headache to get the pieces to fit just so. I finally got it to work and I'm so happy I didn't give up on this one!
After gluing all the yard stick pieces into place I painted them gray then, I distressed the whole thing. I love how you can see the ticks from the yard sticks after distressing.
I'm loving the rustic look. It will have a new home in master bedroom that I was making over with yellow and gray. I can't wait!
Thank you so much Jess for having me over :) Love ya girl! Have a great day friends!
How perfect is that little frame...she needs to send it to me, right?
Check out more of Chelsea's fabulous projects...
DIY Vintage Inspired State Flash Cards
Thrift Store Find Turned Chalkboard Tray
Yummy French Toast Bake
Have a fantastic spring weekend!
Gwen says
Love the frame, Chelsea! Sometimes you just have to work through it, and then you get an amazing result! Great job!
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says
I am in love with everything gray lately, such a pretty frame!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love. says
Chelsea - you rock! That is adorable!!!
Sarah @ Becoming Martha says
Super cute Chelsea! I love it!!! Great job :)
Jacque says
I love the finish on this frame ... i need a few of these for our gallery wall!
Meegan says
Chelsea,
You are so talented!! Love this frame and the finish!!
I also love that you are Jessica are working together!! Two amazing women!!
Loves.
Meegan
Julie Fiato says
This is so cute Chelsea! I'm with Meegan, you all make a great team!!
Jen @ Four Marrs & One Venus says
Ohhh... love it! Super simple and Chic!