Decor- Wall Art

Pallet Look Wall Clock

This wall art piece is unique, to say the least. I think im the fiirst
to come up with this idea as when i searched online, there were no
projects like it. There are similar pallet look items , such as coaster
but nothing that hangs on a wall. Until now. In my opinion this is
one of my best projects, and it's pretty easy to do too.

WHAT YOU NEED:

20 or so X-large Paint sticks

STOP: dont lecture me, I really didnt steal any they keep them
Behind the counters. I asked them if sold any, they said no, how
many do you need, we dont sell theses. I said 40, they gave me
40. They had twosizes, regular and extra large. Here in the
midwest, I guess peopleare just nicer about things. I only needed
about 17 as it turns out.

Wood Glue
Wood stain
A brush
Clock kit
Velcro patch

WHAT YOU DO:

First before doing any glueing, set out your paint sticks so
you can figure out how many you need. Then apply stain to
The wood on one side. I applied stain to the plain side only.
I knew I would make the worded side face down.

Let dry, then using the wood glue the sticks together to make
it look like a pallet.

While the glue dries, assemble the clock and get your numbers
ready. Once everything is set arrange and glue on your numbers.
Place the clock box in the center and attach with velcro on the
back for easy battery changes.

Hang on your wall and enjoy your new unique piece of wall art!

A video tutorial::::::

https://youtu.be/yFI8SzoyhQI

NOTE: in the video i stained half the wood, then glued. Then
stained the top. I was going to do something different for the
numbers, but my test piece didnt come out that well. Thats
why the directions are different than the video.I also changed the look by using Velcro to hang the clock box.

Keep It Easy!
Yvonne Doñate

Added August 6, 2016

Decor Wall Vases

If you dont have much money, to spend on wall art, then here is
the project for you. We all have some plastic flowers but maybe
you dont have room on your tables for vases, or maybe you have
young kids and youd rather not have glass within their reach to
break. This solves that problem.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Cardboard , ( i bought cardboard at Walmart, $.58 and $.44in
office supply section)
2 sheets Scrapbook paper , i had some on hand
Hole Puncher
Glue Stick
Twine
Scotch tape
Scissors

Flowers
Wire cutters

Stickers (optional)

WHAT YOU DO:

With brown paper sack make a template for vases, make sure there isabout a half inch extra at the top. I'm not good at drawing but I still made 2, one tall and skinny & one short and chunky. Then trace on your cardboard. Cut with scissors, bend the little flap you made at the top of your vase. Glue your scrapbook paper onto the cardboard. Then once
dry trim excess. I chose not to glue paper to my flap, so it would be easier to keep bent.

Now use the hole punch to make to holes under the bend, and punch 3-5 holes in the bended part as well. Now cut about 2 inches of twine and insert in the holes in the front under the bend, make sure both ends are coming thru to the back and tie, making a knot.

I applied butterfly stickers to mine.

Take your wire cutters and cut off single flowers from the grouping, and trim off any extra greenery thats too low. Insert through the holes in the bend making sure to have stems going beteen the twine and cardboard for easy hanging.

NOTE: I also made some with Chalboard Decal,(great for kitchen) burlap
tape, (more rustic), corkboard tape, (the tapes just needed to be placed on in strips then remove the protective film to adhere very easily to the cardboard and prepasted wallpaper also super easy to apply.see the pic below

This would make a great project for older kids to do for a homemade
mother's day gift, Valentine or a birthday. I could see Mom's getting a
Kick out of these. Or even Dad's for that matter.

Keep it Easy!
Yvonne Doñate

Added July , 2016

Tree Twig Picture Hanger

If your looking to bring a little nature inside, try this easy 5 minute project to hang your kids' artwork. Perfect for cabins, homes with rustic decor. Have a beach themed room use that driftwood you found on your last vacation.

WHAT YOU NEED:

Twig

Kids Artwork Scissors Yarn or Twine Ruler
Hole Puncher

Spray Paint (OPTIONAL)

Most of us have these things on hand. My cost on this project cost is Zero, as I had all items on hand. Twigs or small branches are found just walking around your neighborhood

WHAT YOU DO:

First center the Hole Puncher at the top of the artwork you want to hang, and punch those holes.
Next measure out with your ruler 36inches of Yarn/Twine.
Then wrap the yarn around the twig 2 or 3 times and tie one end of the yarn to the Twig.

Run the loose end through two of the holes, then wrap and tie it on the opposite end of twig.

There all done, now hang it up. you'll need two nails to hang one for each end of the twig to keep it even. And don't forget to trim off any excess Yarn/twine to clean it up a bit.

Keep it Easy and Cheap!
Yvonne Doñate, E.L.

Added Jan. 25, 2015

ChalkBoard Picture Project

Recently I visited a major craft retail store, where I spied these Chalkboard Pictures. This one in Particular retailed for $90.00,

I know right. I knew I could pull this look off for less, with Chalkboard wall decals and a regular Picture frame. It so happened I went to the Dollar General that weekend and found this frame in their Half off of Clearance Sale, by now you know I love Good sale. LOL. No more sticky notes save the Planet people. And if your renting you can add a Chalkboard accent piece without doing something permanent. This 10 minute project is way to easy.

WHAT U NEED:
Chalkboard Wall Decals $10.97
Picture Frame $1.80(my Price)
Utility Knife or Box Cutter $ Free if u have on Hand
A Canned Good $.00 , u know u have some

WHAT YOU DO:

Open the picture frame from Packaging and remove the glass from the Frame, you won't be needing the glass, Save it for a future project if you like, I thought about Frosted Glass Picture Frames.
Take the Cardboard from the frame and simply affix your Wall decal to the frame.

TIP: Be sure to put the decals on the side that will be Showing through the frame.

Smooth with your hand, if you have any bubbling use the canned good as a roller, and smooth it down.

Now put the chalk covered cardboard back in it's frame and hang where you want.
This project literally took me less than 10 minutes to complete .

An easy High End Look for way less than that $90.00 price tag I spied at the store. This project cost me less than $15.00 but it may cost you less or more depending on How many frames u choose to do. You could do 3 or 4 frames and group them around each other, or use a multi- picture frame like me. Your cost depends on your involvement, and where you purchase the frames. Don't forget to check out frames at your local thrift store to keep cost down. The priciest part of this project is the wall decals themselves. But Self-sticking decals keep this project from being in my too time-consuming list.

Keep it Easy! and Cheap!
Yvonne Doñate

Added Dec. 29, 2014