“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.”
– Leonard Da Vinci
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DIY FARMHOUSE PLAQUE
I adore a simple project.
I also adore a thrift store upcycle.
Guess what? We are not alone.
Today, we are joining some blogging friends to turn a thrift store find into something new.
The Rules:
- Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
- There’s no monthly theme.
- There’s no budget to stick to.
Meet the Hosts
Angela | Simply Beautiful By Angela – Jenny | Cookies Coffee and Crafts – Heather | Glitter On A Dime – Amanda | Domestically Creative – Denise | My Thrifty House – Molly | Just a Little Creativity – Angie | Flippin Fanchers – Victoria | Dazzle While Frazzled – Debra | Shoppe No 5 – Marie | The Inspiration Vault – Deborah | Salvage Sister & Mister – Pili | My Sweet Things – Carmen | Living Letter Home – Habiba | Craftify My Love – Emy | Semigloss Design – Meredith | Southbound Blog
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While out thrifting, I found this little plaque that had a piece of paper mod podged to it. It was 50 cents so I got it since the little plaques at the store are $3-4 each.
After I tore the paper off, I just needed to decide what to make.
In the past, I have done a few thrift store upcycle projects farmhouse style like this farmhouse round shelf, wood bead garland and a farmhouse bucket. Sooooo, why not do another?
SUPPLIES – DIY FARMHOUSE PLAQUE
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- Plaque
- Course Sand Paper
- Wood Stain, if you are using a natural wood plaque
- White Paint, tester samples work great for these projects
- Foam brush
- Paper Towel
- Sharpie
- Ruler
- Small Wreath, Candle or Napkin Rings
- Burlap
- Scissors
- Thumb Tack
- Picture Hanger, if needed
INSTRUCTIONS
- As I mentioned, I needed to sand mine to get an even surface. If you are using a plain plaque, you will want to stain it first, and then proceed.
- Taking a foam brush and a paper towel, brush on some white paint, and wipe it down so it’s a little coating.
- Once this is dry, take a sharpie and a ruler and draw lines for a faux shiplap.
- Apply another layer of paint over the sharpie lines and wipe it again with a paper towel. Let it dry.
- Get a piece of scrap burlap and pull back some threads for a rustic look.
- Wrap burlap around the wreath and tack the wreath to the plaque.
- Add a hanger, if needed.
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This is so sweet. I love the simplicity of it and yet it is so elegant.
Debra recently posted…How To DIY A Little Shelf
Thank you Debra! I agree…simple but elegant.
This is super cool Deborah! I love the faux shiplao detail 🙂
Thank you Angela. I’m glad I thought of doing the faux look because it really does add to it.
So cute! I love reusing old plaques!
Emy recently posted…Upcycle a Jar into a Faux Terrarium
Thank you Emy! It was a winner for sure
oh how great is this?! Love it 🙂
Carmen recently posted…Thrifted Match Holder From Candle Jar
Thank you Carmen.
Lovely! Sometimes simple is best, and in this case it’s beautiful! The faux shiplap lines are genius. Great makeover!
Thanks Molly. I agree, simple is sometimes the best.
What a cool project! I need to add some decor pieces to my house and this would be perfect. I’ll have to be on the lookout for old plaques now!
Yes. You should Heather. Have fun searching.
The faux shiplap used on this was plaque is so cute. It give this project the perfect touch!!
Thank you Angie! I think it added just the right touch as well.
I can’t believe the shiplap lines are sharpie- it looks amazing. I have a plaque like this in the basement, that I just found the other day and this would be a great idea to do with it. The wreath looks adorable on it.
Thank you Jenny. If you try this on the plaque you found, head to our Facebook page and share it there on our Wednesday Share Day.
You always come up with such cute and doable ideas Deborah. Love the way you used a Sharpie to create faux shiplap. It’s so subtle but it changes the look of the plague completely
Aww thanks Michelle, you’re sweet. I like inspiring others.
So very pretty! Love how you gave it a faux ship lap look with Sharpie, Genius!
Amanda recently posted…DIY Magnetic Dry Erase Menu for the Fridge
Thank you Amanda! I love how it turned out and love that I didn’t pass it by in the store.
Very sweet and elegant, a great upcycle.
Thank you Claire!
A great find for 50c! Love how it turned out and the faux shiplap
Pili recently posted…DIY Little Fairy Home
Thanks Pili! I was pleased with how it turned out.
This turned out adorable! Way better than the before 😉 I see these plaques all the time and the possibilities are endless!
Haha..thank you..I agree, much better than the before.
Great reuse, very clever
Thank you