Tuesday, June 11, 2013

A Barnwood Flower Box


In my ongoing quest to lighten up the living room...
yes, this story is STILL ongoing...

I needed something to put on the coffee table.

Enter the salvaged barnwood flower box.


Last fall a very old house came to the end of its life.
Sad...
for the house and barn...
but not for me.

For some time they had a sign out front for free wood.
Hey, I'm all over that!
So, my mom and I headed out and scored some nice pieces.


Super easy to make, really.
Of course, you do need a saw.
And glue.
And cookies.

Oh, wait,
I guess you don't NEED cookies,
but they help.


I decided the length and width I wanted, 
then cut my boards and used my trusty Gorilla Wood Glue
and some clamps to hold them together.

Some of the wood was damaged so we just
trimmed the bottoms to make them even.


For the bottom, instead of using some of my "good" wood,
I used a piece of scrap we had in the garage.

I just cut and glued some felt I had lying around to
the bottom so it wouldn't scratch the table.


Right now it's sporting some creamy fake hydrangeas...fresh and summery.



I can't wait till fall...I'm thinking some leaves
and bittersweet..maybe little pumpkins.


I think it would be awesome with some mason jars and fresh flowers...
or maybe a shorter version.

I'm super happy with it and love the chippy paint.
Can't be sad about the free part. :)

I haven't ventured into the pallet wood arena...
probably cuz I'm too chicken to ask for some.
Have you?
Where's the best place to get free wood?

Well, it's stinkin' hot here this week...
so I hope you are stayin' cool wherever you are.


Dwellings
Thrifty Décor Chick
Love of Family and Home
Life With The Crust Off
Posted by at
Labels: , , ,

51 comments:

  1. UnknownJune 11, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Luv your little box Kelly . Perfect with the creamy hydrangea.
    Hugs, Gee

    ReplyDelete
  2. NanaDianaJune 11, 2013 at 4:39 PM

    That turned out great, Kelly. I love the sweet simplicity of it! Nice job and the hydrangeas are gorgeous! xo Diana

    ReplyDelete
  3. angela hodges abodeJune 11, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I love the look your flower box shows! Beautiful. I would love for you to link up at my weekly linky party. http://hickorytrailblog.blogspot.com/2013/06/efforts-and-assets-linky-party-6.html

    Thanks,
    Angela

    ReplyDelete
  4. MariaJune 11, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    What a lovely centerpiece! The box looks beautiful and the flowers just fit perfectly! Beautiful! :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Very cute, Kelly! Love the hydrangeas and it will be great to decorate with the seasons!~~Angela

    ReplyDelete
  6. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJune 12, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    I'd love to come across a free pile of gorgeous wood just like yours. Love your box and it will be perfect for any occasion.

    ReplyDelete
  7. CynthiaJune 12, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    So pretty! Love the chippy wood you found!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Deb HrabikJune 12, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Just my style! That must have been fun to find free barnwood.
    Love the whole vignette - creamy white hydrangeas - beautiful.
    I especially like the cookie tip,
    Deb@LakeGirlPaints

    ReplyDelete
  9. AnonymousJune 13, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Beautiful and rustic and simple. Plus, I LOVE hydrangeas! Thanks so much for sharing this. I'm going to be on the look out for some reclaimed wood! I'm visiting from the 36th Avenue link party.

    Christy @ Creating a Beautiful Life

    ReplyDelete
  10. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 8:59 AM

    I LOVE it...so pretty! There is an old barn on our dairy that is coming down soon...and I have lots of plans for that wood. I am going to make a box just like this...thanks so much for sharing your idea!!!

    Julie@http://www.thevintagebarnhome.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    New follower, too!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    This is gorgeous, I just loooooooove old wood. Smart move on adding the felt to the bottom too.
    ~Katie @ Upcycled Treasures

    ReplyDelete
  13. StaceyJune 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I love this Kelly - it was the first link I looked at from the party!
    I juts so happened to whip myself one up today..so funny!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

    ReplyDelete
  14. PamelaJune 13, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Kelly what a great little project with such character! I love it. Thanx so much for partying at my place.

    ReplyDelete
  15. UnknownJune 14, 2013 at 4:25 AM

    This is so pretty! I love that you left the barnwood exactly as is - it has so much character. I hopped over from 36th Avenue - hope you have a great weekend Kelly!

    We would love for you to link this up with us at Living Well Spending Less! You can link up any of your thrifty projects each Thursday - we would love to have you join us! http://www.livingwellspendingless.com/category/thrifty-thursday/

    ReplyDelete
  16. Our Neck of the WoodsJune 14, 2013 at 10:08 AM

    This is so cute! I just love it. Old barnwood is a favorite of mine. It's awesome that you got it for free - what a great find!

    Visiting from What To Do Weekends :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. UnknownJune 15, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    I really like this flower box, and you're right, you can put so much in it depending on the seasons.

    ReplyDelete
  18. Tania PelletierJune 16, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    I love it!

    Tania

    ReplyDelete
  19. Kristi DominguezJune 16, 2013 at 4:27 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!! I love it.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. TheMoonAndMeJune 16, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      Thanks Kristi...I have now added the link back,too. :)

      Delete
  20. UnknownJune 16, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Hi! Found you from the sundae scoop! Love your box! It's adorable!
    Therena @ littlebitofpaint.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  21. Natasha in OzJune 16, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    It's gorgeous! I love your beautiful photographs too.

    If you have a minute to spare I'd be thrilled if you could pop by my blog share this at my weekly Say G'Day Linky Party. It's on now and this would be a brilliant addition!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz
    www.natashainoz.com

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Natasha in OzJune 27, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Thanks so much for sharing your project at the Say G'day Saturday linky party. I will featuring you at this week's party.

      Best wishes and hope to see you again this weekend!
      Natasha in Oz

      Delete
  22. UnknownJune 17, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Your flower box is beautiful! Thank you for the great tutorial!

    I found you on Say G'day Saturday. Have a terrific week!

    Ritchil
    http://chengand3kids.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  23. UnknownJune 18, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Awesome flower box...Love it! Found you in Inspiration Monday party.
    Aniko from http://placeofmytaste.blogspot.com.

    ReplyDelete
  24. Tara @ SuburbleJune 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    How beautiful! And your photos of it are divine!

    ReplyDelete
  25. LauraJune 18, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Ohhhh, that's so pretty! I have some barnwood in my garage just waiting for the perfect project ... this may be it!

    ReplyDelete
  26. Funky Junk InteriorsJune 18, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    This is such a lovely project, Kelly! I couldn't help but feature it on I Love That Junk and a few other various places. :) Thanks so much for inspiring and linking up!

    ReplyDelete
  27. Ivy and ElephantsJune 18, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Your barn wood box is fabulous. Way to think out of the box, LOL! Thanks so much for sharing it. You are a feature this week at Ivy and Elephants. Please stop by and grab a featured button.
    Hugs,
    Patti

    ReplyDelete
  28. AnnJune 19, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    Your barnwood makes a fabulous box!

    ReplyDelete
  29. CarrieJune 20, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Super cute and it looks super easy too!! I've gotta make myself one of these! Thanks for sharing it at Think Tank Thursday. I featured you today.
    http://www.saving4six.com/2013/06/welcome-to-think-tank-thursday-35.html

    ReplyDelete
  30. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinJune 24, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    I love this! You will be one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    ReplyDelete
  31. Erin WeglageJune 24, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    This is so simple, yet so perfect. Now I have to go find some old wood! I'm stopping over from Make It Pretty Monday.
    ~Erin @ Erin’s 2 Cents

    ReplyDelete
  32. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    I love how this turned out!! Very pretty and rustic! I'm stopping over from Natasha In Oz!

    Fotini

    ReplyDelete
  33. curiositaellyaJuly 1, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    This is so pretty. I love old barn woods!
    Thanks for sharing.

    Ellya
    @CuriositaEllya

    ReplyDelete
  34. UnknownJuly 3, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Just beautiful! I love that you called it your "good" wood! haha! I do the same thing! Thank you for sharing at Give Me The Goods!

    Dimples & Pig Tales

    ReplyDelete
  35. Marty WaldenJuly 6, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    We've done several fenceboard projects including a centerpiece box, but I like yours better! Great job!

    ReplyDelete
  36. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Beautiful,,, stopping by to Say G'day Saturday!

    ReplyDelete
  37. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 4:04 PM

    Oh how beautiful! I'm in love. I adore how the wood plays nicely off of the creamy color of the hydrangeas.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your HomeJuly 7, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Such a sweet flower box...looks so pretty! Would love for you to pop over and share at Amaze Me Monday!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    ReplyDelete
  39. UnknownJune 26, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    I know this is an old post but I need to know where you got these hydrangeas! I made these boxes but am not having good luck finding hydrangeas that aren't cheap or plastic looking, love these! Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  40. Claire JackApril 20, 2021 at 5:26 AM

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  41. Claire JackApril 20, 2021 at 5:30 AM

    Your barn wood flower box is very attractive, I adore it. The instructions you mentioned in the blog are clear and love the photos as well. Also try postage boxes for packaging of products.

    ReplyDelete
  42. suitcaseboxesApril 27, 2021 at 2:51 AM

    A Barnwood Flower Box is so attractive also try our custom product boxes

    ReplyDelete
  43. CracksMay 3, 2021 at 7:11 AM

    Final Draft Crack is a software that used in screenwriting. This software is fulfill the needs of professional filmmakers. It also help in writing of script based on Industry Standard.
    Arturia 3 Filters 3 Preamps for MacOS
    SpyHunter 5 Crack
    Networx Crack

    ReplyDelete
  44. CracksMay 3, 2021 at 7:23 AM

    Sound Forge Pro, now in Version 2, comes with the addition of new features as a result of customer requests.
    Bootstrap Studio Professional Crack
    ProgDVB Crack
    ICloud Remover Crack

    ReplyDelete
  45. suitcaseboxesMay 6, 2021 at 5:48 AM

    This is very informative blog also check our custom pillow boxes.

    ReplyDelete
  46. best crack siteMay 26, 2021 at 3:30 PM

    I really appriciate your work. thanks for giving us information .keep it up. / Flower pro crack /

    ReplyDelete
  47. VstflexAugust 12, 2021 at 1:53 PM

    Nice information provided by you, it really helped me to understand this topic. I have also referred this article to my friends and they also enjoyed this informative post. Arturia 3 Filters & 3 Preamps Crack Free Download

    ReplyDelete
  48. MitturakulNovember 29, 2021 at 6:12 AM

    Nice Post! Every Packaging needs a special look and feel to make the product safe and good enough. And I would like to share some insights about the known group of people who have a new idea of Packaging things with customized boxes.
    carton box manufacturer in chennai
    Wooden Pallet Manufacturers In Chennai

    ReplyDelete
  49. AnonymousApril 15, 2022 at 1:33 AM

    문경출장샵

    ReplyDelete

Sweet comments make me a happy girl!
I love and read each and every one!
I do my best to respond to all of them...even though it may take a while...questions I try to answer right away.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)