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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

My Unordinary Valentine!

I wanted to do something different for my Valentine decoration this year, but what? I was cleaning  out some wood in the barn and created a pile of wood trim pieces that I used for testing paint colors. I hated to throw them away, but they were small pieces and not really "Valentine" colors. My mind started to work and I thought, why not a Valentine plaque. So here is what I created.
Eclectic Red Barn:  My Unordinary Valentine!
Now let me tell you how I did this.
First: I found a piece of wood that would be big enough for my heart. I used a piece of lauan. I cut a heart from paper and then drew it on the front of the board and the back. Why the back, you will see later. Try and make sure they are in the same location.
Eclectic Red Barn:  Heart drawn on lauan
Second: Do NOT cut out the heart shape at this time.  

Third: Begin placing your wood trim on the heart. Some of my pieces were long so I cut them so I could use them in different locations. I thought I had a picture of putting on the first ones, but I don't. Sorry. 

Here is the picture with the heart completely filled in. Notice that I placed the larger trim across the wide part of the heart and then turned the smaller pieces in the other direction at the top and bottom. I just kept playing until I liked the way it looked.
Eclectic Red Barn:  Scrap wood trim placed on heart shape
Make sure that the pieces extend over the heart lines. If you can find them!

Fourth: When I liked the look, I glued all the pieces with wood glue and let it dry over night. I know, how can I wait that long! It needs to be really secure for the next step.  

Fifth:  Now that it has all dried, turn the piece over. I placed it on an old piece of rug so I didn't damage it. Now using the heart pattern on the back, (remember I told you to draw one on the back too) cut out the heart with a jig saw. I had to sand very little when I was finished. The saw will do a nice job if you have a good blade in it. 

Sixth: For the burlap flower, I just gathered a piece of burlap in the middle and tied a piece of string around the center. 
Eclectic Red Barn:  Burlap flower with bulb hanger as center
I used a vintage Christmas bulb hanger that I flattened(the bulb broke when I was putting it away) and placed a vintage wooded bingo chip in the center.  Added a piece of ribbon and glued the flower on the heart.
Eclectic Red Barn:  My Unordinary Valentine with Burlap flower

Seventh: I drilled two holes with a drill press in the top of the heart and inserted wire for a hanger.  I hung it on my front door. Make sure you measure the distance down and across where you want the holes to be on each side or your plague will not hang straight.
My Unordinary Valentine
Well, how do you like my rather unordinary Valentine heart?


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23 comments :

  1. I love it. What a great way to use up scraps and I like the non traditional Valentine colors

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  2. I do like it very much! Well done. :)

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  3. Now that is creative! I like that nit is not the "traditional" great job!

    Have a blessed Wednesday!
    Sherri

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  4. This is so cool ~ I love it! Pinning *hugs*

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  5. The heart is great and I love the fabulous colors! Thanks for linking up to TTF!

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  6. Wow you really have a talent! We love your posts on The Four Seasons Blog Hop! Thanks! Sandra from Scrumptilicious 4 You.

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  7. I love this project! My husband has a growing pile of wood scraps from his own projects, and I could definitely see myself raiding his collection to make this. Thanks for the tutorial!

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  8. Oh my! This is so adorable!! I have always wanted to try something like this but never had the guts! You are my inspiration...... :)

    Have a happy weekend; hugs x, Crystelle
    Crystelle Boutique

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  9. This is really cute. I'm not really into red and pink so this would be great for my house

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  10. Beverly, I love it! I actually adore touches of aqua with my Valentines décor. Very clever idea! Thanks for sharing with SYC. Pinned.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  11. Its wonderful, so creative! Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop, sorry I am late stopping by. Hope to see you linking up again this week . Big Hugs

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  12. I love it Beverly! What a great use for scrap pieces and all the different colors worked beautifully together. The burlap flower was the perfect touch. Thanks for sharing your awesome creation with us at Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
    Angel

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  13. Such a lovely heart! I love the colors and the flower! I'm pinning it!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

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  14. I love the beautiful and rustic look of this! So pretty. Thank you so much for linking this up at the Shine a Spotlight Saturday Link Party on Angels Homestead this week!

    April

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  15. Such a creative Valentine. Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  16. Very cute reclaimed wood heart Bev! Thanks for linking up at Wake Up Wednesday – hope you are enjoying the party! ~Marie@The Interior Frugalista

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  17. It's an original! Great imaginative reuse of the bulb holder and bingo chip. It turned out really cool! Thank you for sharing it at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great weekend!

    Deborah

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  18. What an adorable Valentine heart! You have done a wonderful job of using the wooden trim pieces...beautifully creative! Pretty colors and love the idea of adding the cute burlap flower as an accent:) Happy Sunday! Hugs, Poppy

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