Pallets are pretty cheap, sometimes even free if you can find a builder that is willing to give you one. I've even heard of asking places like Home Depot and Lowes if they are willing to part with one or two... I haven't done that yet. I'm too chicken honestly. ;)
So... what I did do, was go to Home Depot's bone yard of misfit boards. You know the ones, that have been declared unfit for someone's project. Some are scrap from boards that people have them cut, some are just warped to the point they can't even be useful- to me- they are the diamonds in the rough. Just perfect for what I wanted to do. :)
I snagged two boards for $1.14 (including tax) my two boards were just over 8' in length. One was a little over 4' the other a little under, but they were cut and worked out perfectly. My newest piece of wall art cost me a whopping $1.14, and I am so happy with how it turned out. :)
Finished dimensions approx. 15" x 20"
How to:
Cut 1" x 4" to 15" long. Repeat 6 times.
Use scrap board (e.g. a stake or paint stir stick for a 5 gal. bucket- you're not going to see it anyway) cut to 19". Repeat 2 times.
Line up your boards how you like. Smooth side out, to become the front of your sign.
Flip over and tack the strips vertically to hold your horizontal slats in place.
Paint the entire front of your sign in desired color. Let dry.
Free hand your saying on boards (as illustrated in picture). Let dry.
Hang on your wall and admire your work.
Seriously. It is that easy.
Stay tuned for even more cool wall art from the lumber yard... ;)
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