Give Thanks Pallet Art

Okay, y’all…I have to tell you, this was the most fun craft I’ve done in ages!  Seriously.  I put those hooligans to work putting jack o’lantern faces on tangerines with Sharpies (for the 4K class party) and then they raked the front yard, so I had almost a whole afternoon for crafting!

Although this was really done in steps that took about 10 to 15 minutes, then needed drying time.  Those crafts seem to work best for me these days, with my disjointed days due to kid activities.  You know, like cooking their meals, doing laundry, all that frivolous stuff! My point here is that even if you don’t have an afternoon free, you can still make this and feel totally artsy-craftsy!

Pallet-Art-FInished

Here’s what you’ll need:

    • (3) 48-inch long firring strips (1-1/2” wide, 1/4” thick)
    • 12” square thick yellow felt (I found it in the needlecraft section at Michaels)
    • Felted balls for the centers (I used Feltworks Bracelet Kit, also from Michaels)
    • A stencil of the letters (or you can just use stick-on letters)
    • Ivory craft paint
    • Wood stain
    • Log Cabin Smooch Spritz (from Stampin’ Up, but retired…find similar at craft stores)
    • E6000 (what craft project isn’t better with E6000?)
    • A couple of twigs to use as stems
    • Some ribbon to tie around stems

First, my favorite GI Joe cut the pieces for me…he also bought them, in a giant bundle, at Home Depot.  For a 12”x14” finished product, I needed (9) 12-inch long pieces and (2) 13-inch long pieces for the back braces.

Pallet-Art-AssemblyI stained them, all the way around, and let them dry.  I spritzed them with Log Cabin (dark brown) Smooch Spritz.Then I put E6000 on the brace pieces and arranged the boards on top. And let that dry for a couple of hours. While I did those frivolous chores.

Pallet-Art-Pallet

While the glue was drying, I also cut petals out of the felt and stapled the ends to give them some dimension.

Pallet-Art-Making-Petals

Then I glued the flowers, stems, and centers to the pallet.

Pallet-Art-Flowers

Next, I cut a stencil using my Silhouette Cameo, place it where I wanted it, and used some ivory craft paint to fill in the stencil. Have I mentioned how much I love having a Cameo, finally, after two years of procrastinating?

Pallet-Art-Stencil

Lastly, I tied a bow made of Polka Dot Chocolate Chip ribbon from Stampin’ Up!.

I love the results…and I’m now thrilled the hubs bought that giant bundle of boards…so I can make pallet art for every reason and season!

About Megan

My various hats: mom to three crazy teens and one quirky dog, wife of 27 years to my retired GI Joe, and high school math teacher. After my husband's retirement from the Army, we've settled in the Pacific Northwest. Crafting, cooking, photography, and reading keep me sane (that's a relative term!) and I hope you'll enjoy following along as I navigate the chaos of life!
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25 Responses to Give Thanks Pallet Art

  1. Sandi says:

    this is fabulous!

  2. Elizabeth says:

    Ah, so this is how the silhouette works!! So many possibilities… 🙂

    • Megan says:

      Aren’t there, though? It boggles my mind…so then I sit around trying to decide what I want to do first! Paralysis by analysis, as my friend Gretchen says!

  3. Sweet flowers! thanks for sharing your tutorial!

  4. Crystelle says:

    So sweet!

    hugs ~ Crystelle

  5. Sandy says:

    I can’t wait for you to get back to Washington. Sandy b.

  6. I love when I get to take time to do crafting just for myself, and this turned out absolutely beautiful!! Thanks so much for stopping by and linking up to the Mingle Blog Hop today. 🙂 I am a new follower via Facebook and Pinterest.

  7. VERY cute! I love that you added the felt to it…gives the whole piece a cozy feel :o)

    Thanks for joining us at Keep Calm & Link Up this week! We’re thrilled you chose to party with us and hope you’ll join us again next week :o)
    xo, Meredith @www.waittilyourfathergetshome.com

  8. Megan says:

    Absolutely beautiful!

  9. heather says:

    what a cute idea!! and so easy. I love it! Just found you and happy i did.=) bellesbazaar-heather.blogspot.com

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