Today, I’m sharing a project I’ve had ‘on my list’ for MONTHS and I am so excited that it’s finally finished! Do you ever have projects like that? The ones you really really want to do but other things get in the way and by the time you actually get to it you think to yourself, “Gosh why didn’t I do this months ago, this took no time at all!?” This was one of those projects and I’m very happy I finally completed it.
I’ve been loving the deer art trend going on right now and since I live in the Pacific Northwest I thought it was necessary to make one for our home.
Meet my new Deer Wall Art. I haven’t named him yet, but I think it would only be appropriate to give him an identity. Any suggestions?
This project cost me zero dollars and I am pretty proud of that.
1. I started with left over plywood from my Board and Batten project. I cut 4 pieces at equal lengths.
2. Next, I used my handy Gorilla Glue to secure the pieces together. (Tip: a little goes a long ways, if you use too much it will spill out through the cracks. Lesson Learned.)
3. I used basic painter’s tape to hold the pieces of wood together while they dried.
4. I picked out a dark stain for the wood called Kona by Rust-oleum.
5. Using a paint brush I brushed on one coat of stain.
6. After an hour, I did a second coat of stain.
7. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and soak up the excess stain with an old towel.
8. I used my Silhouette to print out the deer silhouette. Since I don’t have the larger cutting mat, I cut two pieces and taped them together (sorry for the different paper, I was trying to be Eco-friendly and use up my scrap paper).
9. To trace the deer I used a chalk pen (not pictured). I chose this method so I could easily erase the line if needed. Worked like a charm.
10. I used a very small paint brush to paint the outline the deer and then I filled it in with a larger brush. Two coats.
It’s just what I wanted and fits perfectly with our home. Love it when that happens :)
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Love it!!! I need a silhouette, now I’m convinced. I am a big fan of the deer art out and about lately…and I live in Southern California which definitely doesn’t scream ‘deer!’ But I had to have one grace the wall in my kids room, cause I just thought ‘he’ was so cute.
This is something my Dad would like. thank you for sharing
I love it! My nephew’s doing a hunting room, and this is much better to me than an actual deer head on the wall. So pretty!
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I’m in love!!! That is totally cute. I would love it if you showed that off on my blog link party.
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What a great project! I’m totally going to have to make that as a father’s day gift for my husband who had his prize deer trophy stolen. I’ve got pictures that I think I could blow up and trace so the antlers look the same. Thanks for sharing!
I love that wall art! Awesome project, definitely pinning for future inspiration :)
I think he looks like a Johnny or a Scott :D
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I love how this turned out. So sad I don’t have a silhouette…yet. ;)
I LOVE zero-dollar projects. Great job! I love how the deer looks on the pallet. Your projects always amaze me!!
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Love it, I have been wanting to make one of these too!
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That looks great! I grew up with the real things mounted in multiple rooms of the house, but this is much more my speed. :D
Love it! I’ve been wanting to do something like that for my wall…I’ll have to remember the chalk pen trick. Looks great!
Lovely! Wouldn’t have occurred to me at all. Doing it on wood really makes this perfect.
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This looks so great! Thank you for the detailed tutorial :)
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Im a litte (ok a lot!) obsessed with deer heads as well. I love this idea beause even I can trace and paint in the lines. Now to find a nice piece of wood for my masterpiece :) thanks for sharing
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So perfect…I love deer heads too…thanks for sharing!
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i LOVE this, i love anything with deers on it, it would be great if you could pop over and link it up at my party at http://www.twiggstudios.com/2012/04/sunday-show-off-linky-party_21.html
thankyou so much
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I’ve been wanting to make something like this for my dad for month…maybe I’ll get to it in time for father’s day :) Great tutorial–it will definitely come in handy!
WOW!! I love this! Thanks for sharing. I’m new to your blog and a new follower. I look forward to upcoming posts!
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L-O-V-E this!
I would love to surprise my hubby with this! It would look great in his man cave!!!
His name should be Buck!
Beautiful, your deer looks gorgeous! I have this linked to my animal art post as well today, for inspiration!
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Look it! But what kind of paint did you use? Want to make sure it can hold up against the dark wood stain.
#8. what is my Silhouette? A computer program? Trying to figure out where you got the silhouette, I love it!