This simple farmhouse decor only took me a couple hours (not including drying time) to complete, and I absolute love it. The prints bring a smile to my face every time I walk into our kitchen.
It all started with a book. This Standard Of Perfection by The American Poultry Association is a family heirloom. Once belonging to my father-in-law and then passed down to my husband.
I love the beautiful illustrations in this book. Although they are in black and white, they are so full of detail. When I first saw them I knew I wanted to photo copy a few of the pictures to hang in our kitchen. I couldn't find a frame that I thought was worthy of the photos so I decided to make my own.
I just happened to have an old pallet in our yard that was the perfect subject.
I pried off four of the pallet boards. I wanted the inside of my frame to measure 5in x 7in so I cut the boards at 45 degree angles, making sure that the shortest side of each board matched the measurements for my prints.
I loved the rustic blue paint that was already on the pallet but I really wanted to lighten the frames up a bit.
Using some leftover white house paint, I did a dry brushing over the frames. This was my first time using a dry brushing technique and I am really pleased with how it turned out. I love that the blue and wood colors still show through the white paint.
I had a hard time choosing which prints to use because the 580 page book contained beautiful photos of ducks, geese, turkeys and chickens. My husband and I finally settled on the Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock Male & Female. I hung the frames on the wall using saw tooth hangers like THESE.
Since I had everything on hand already, this project didn't cost me a dime. Although, even if you didn't have the supplies this simple farmhouse decor wouldn't cost much. Pallets are usually easy to come by for free. A chop saw and staple gun can be borrowed from a friend or rented from your local hardware store. Depending on where you shop, you should be able to find the paint, picture hangers, and photo paper all for around $10 or less. As for the prints, you can find tons of beautiful, free photos online by searching vintage chicken printables.
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These are super cute, thanks for the great tutorial!
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DeleteLove this and great to meet you on craft schooling Sunday! I have always wanted a table saw, and this project makes me want one even more! all the best!
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DeleteThank you so much for sharing on the Whisk It Wednesday Link Party. Make sure you stop by tomorrow and join us again! Hope that you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Carrie @ Carrie's Home Cooking
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