A post by LMM”s Momma {Michelle}
Reclaimed Wood Inspired Art/Frame
Every now and then I like to go through Ashley’s comments and click on the link that takes me to the readers blog. Often, this is how I discover some of my new favorite blogs and projects. And clicking on one readers link is what took me to the post that inspired today’s project. The original idea can be found over at Make and Do Girl.
I came across a cute little project she did using Starbuck’s coffee stirers. I was so inspired by it that I had to give it a go.
Here is the end result as seen in Ashley’s living room…
Here is the end result as seen in my new beachy bedroom
Supplies: 2 packages Woodsies from Michael’s (Starbucks was not that thrilled with me depleating their stock of coffee sticks)
4 colors craft paint. I used colors from Martha Stewart’s line of craft paint.
Elmer’s glue
frame with backing
paint brushes
razor saw (optional) or scissors
I am in love with all the colors in the Martha Stewart collection. I painted one side of the sticks in equal amounts of gray, blue and yellow and just a few more in white. Let them dry.
I also used a razor saw to cut the sticks.
I used a 12×12 frame opening and 6 inch sticks so two sticks side by side fit perfectlly.
I used one of the sticks to apply the glue to the back of the painted sticks.
I kept the cardboard back of the frame attached to the frame and put the glued, painted sticks directly onto the frame backing, so it would fit perfectly when I finished.
It took about two hours start to finish.
-Michelle
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Oh my goodness LOVE it!! New project on my list. THANKS!!
LOVEIT!!!!!!!
This turned out SO great! I think I might have to give it a try as well.
Michelle, that looks AWESOME! I love using this idea as the background to showoff a photo. Thanks to you and Ashley for featuring my tutorial.
It looks great! What a fun frame and backround they make. xoxo
So cute! love this idea
I absolutely love this idea. The colors you chose are perfect beach colors! The bright yellow totally makes it for me. Thanks for sharing!
This is so great! Thanks for the review of the Martha colors I’ve been hesitant about buying. Now they are on the list!! I’m adding this to my projects list, with Christmas colors!
Great post!!
Gorgeous! Love it!
What a great idea! Thanks for sharing it.
Oh my, this is so great! I love the colors you used and I love the simplicity of the wooden sticks. I really love this idea.
So cool! I love it!!
that is so cool. i love simple projects like this that make a big impact. its a great gift idea too.
Cute idea! So easy to personalize maybe for Christmas!!!
Very cute idea! Love it!
What a fabulous idea! Too cute, I may do one of these in “Christmas colors” this year. LOVE! Thank you for sharing.
~Amanda
Such a great idea! I love the colors as well! Thanks for sharing this project.
Gabby
I love the bright colors! What a great idea
I love this idea! Will definitely have to try it, thank you!
Super cute! Just wanted to let you know you have a quotation (“) after LMM up at the top, instead of an apostrophe (‘). I do that all the time when I’m writing in caps! Thanks for sharing the craft!
way cute.. love this project!!
What a clever idea! And so cute too!
Seriously so cute!!! Totally gonna make some of these with my kids! Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea!!!
Totally love this! I’ve bought the wood pieces…now I just need to get my little men to help out in painting the sticks so they can enjoy the art work we’ll be making for their room! Thanks for the fun idea!
Great idea I love it and will try to attempt it myself……thanks for sharing
Um, this is like a total creative genius moment! I love the look, and never would have thought of recreating it this way!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!