Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Louver Slats for A Flag
Louver Slats for A Flag
Did you ever wonder what to do with slats from a louver door? Well, here's a project that you might want to try - a 4th of July flag.
We had an old louver door and wanted to get rid of it. I asked hubby if he could cut off the ends so I could have the slats. so there I was with a box full of them. Now what?
This was not a difficult project, but I did have to wait while the paint dried. I did not cut down the slats. That was they original size. I lightly sanded them and then painted 4 red and 3 white.
The top board was off a pallet board. I sanded this piece too and painted it navy blue.
Once all the boars were dried, hubby drilled holes for wire to attach to the top board. He marked them all so they would be the same. He also marked the pallet board.
He makes me this twisted wire. It's his own design. He uses thin copper. You can use any wire you have. The slats are light weight. We went through the front of the slat and the pallet board and into the back.
The star and rope(already had) I got from the Dollar Tree. We drilled holes for the rope and I tied a knot on the front. You could always use a hook if you wanted to.
For the star, I used tiny screws to attach the star to the pallet board. You could always paint a star on there instead.
I have it hanging on my door out to the lanai.
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So clever! It turned out great. Pinning. Visiting from Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.
ReplyDeleteJennifer,
DeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment. it was a fun project.
Hugs,
Bev
How pretty is that? Love it!!
ReplyDeleteDee,
DeleteThanks, I have not used louvers before, but it was fun.
Hugs,
Bev
I love everything about your flag! It looks wonderful. I like saving things like your louvers because you just never know what idea will pop into your head for an awesome upcycled project.
ReplyDeleteAllyson,
DeleteThank you for the sweet comment. I agree, you need to save things. problem is, hubby always says, "what's that for". I always say, I don't know yet. I have lots of these.
Hugs,
Bev
Bev, love the way this turned out! Great use of the louvers! I love reusing items and saving them from the landfill. So glad you joined us on Whimsy Home Wednesday, join us anytime!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the lovely comment. I too love to reuse things. I hate throwing items away. You never know when you will need them.
DeleteHugs,
Bev
Adorable!! What a neat idea and a super great way to re-use old slats!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I had fun making it. I love using things in my stash.
DeleteHugs,
Bev
Great idea, I love it...............
ReplyDeleteNellie,
DeleteThank you so much for the sweet comment. I appreciate it.
Hugs,
Bev
BRILLIANT idea, Bev! I’d love for you to join us over at the Creative Crafts Linky Party every Wednesday through Sunday
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Creatively, Beth
Beth,
DeleteThank you for the kind words and the invite. I stopped by and shared at your party.
Hugs,
Bev
We will be featuring you, Beverly, starting Wednesday at the Creative Crafts Linky Party! Pinned and shared!
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Beth,
DeleteThank you so much. I feel honored to be chosen.
Hugs,
Bev