I’m finally back with a project today!! I’m sure you are all thrilled! 🙂
Steve cut out this pallet rack for me several years ago, so I don’t have a tutorial for that part, but you can find them on Pinterest. Lauren, a friend and I did some craft shows a few years ago, and I had made pallet racks to hold books. This one had never sold and had been just waiting for me to come up with a project for it. Finally inspiration struck!
I spray painted black over the letters first.
While it was drying, I picked out the phrase I wanted to put on it and found the fonts and size on Microsoft Word. I printed them out and then cut them down to make them easier to work with.
To transfer the lettering to the wood, I rub pencil on the back of the paper. Then I turn the paper over, place it where I want it to go and trace the letters. When you are done, there should be a faint outline of the words. You can see how I did this for another sign too.
Once my tracing was on the board, I painted it in with white chalk paint. I used a really stiff brush to fill in each letter. After it was dry, I sanded it down a bit to look more worn. The last step was to go over it with a clear varnish. I knew I was going to hang it in the kitchen, so it needed to be protected.
(please don’t look too hard at the kitchen, ugh! It really needs a make-over. BADLY!!!)
So here it is hanging over the stove. The perfect place to store some platters, plates, and cutting boards.
After looking at the pictures, I realized it was kind of bare on the wall above it. I was roaming through my local Goodwill and found this little cow head. Perfect! Her name is Amelia. She is a little small for the space, so I mounted her on some old boards we had. I didn’t even know I had the one with writing on it. Love it!
I am on the lookout for a little wreath to go around her neck. Or maybe a cowbell! Have a wonderful day!
HOME ON THE CORNER 
I want to see her with a cowbell but a garlic and chilli wreath would be just the thing for the kitchen. Loved this pallet project so much I just had to include in my earth day round up. http://www.purfylle.com/2016/04/36-earth-day-ideas.html
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I will have to see what I can do about the garlic and chili!! Thanks for including my pallet in your round-up!!!
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This is a great project! I am all about repurposing and reusing items. This is a great project. Thank you for sharing and linking up with us over at the Welcome Home Wednesdays Link Party!
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Thanks for coming by!
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Your pallet plate rack turned out great! I love the the way it looks over the stove, and that cow head is really sweet. Thanks so much for sharing at Vintage Charm.
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It is so nice to have a little extra storage above the stove as well, and Amelia makes it all come together. Thanks for stopping by!
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I love pallet projects! And I’d love it if you shared this on the brand new DIY party!
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/diy-party-1/
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Thank you for coming by and I will be sure to join the paty!
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Thanks for joining us!
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Nice makeover and the cow is too cute! Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
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Thank you Erlene!
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Hi Pamela, what a great use of a pallet. It looks so cute in your kitchen and I really love the color choices you have made. I’m really liking Miss Amelia too, presiding over your dishes and stove, a great thrift buy! Thank you for stopping over at Sweet Inspiration.
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Thank you so much! Amelia is a favorite!
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Great use for a pallet! Thanks for sharing at Two Uses Tuesday!
Happy Sunday!
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Thank you so much!
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I love all kinds of pallet projects, this was an easy but very effective update and I like how you use it as a plate rack! So nice! The little cow head is super cute too, looks great above it al! I’m hosting my own linky “Sweet Inspiration” with three great bloggers, it goes live every friday and I’d love for you to come and link up!! Have a great Thursday!!
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Thank you and I will be sure to check out your party! Thanks for the invite!
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