$15 Barnwood Backdrop

Over the river

and

through the woods

you might see

a wreath on a barn

here where I live in the Midwest.

It's a cozy Christmas sight

that I wanted to recreate for a wall in my home.

Since I don't have a mantel

my barnwood backdrop will create a nice wall centerpiece.

I like the simple style

of just the old barn feel

with a humble wreath,

void of bling,

just some tiny white lights.

I also like that it is large scale and small cost.

Here I go again with the fenceboards,

what are they?  my new bff's evidently.

But really, they are $2.15 per 6' board

They are dog eared cedar fence boards from Menards.

I used six boards and cut 42" lengths.

So you are getting more material for the $12-13

for other projects.

Add some paint, underlayment backing, and screws

and the project might be around $15 or so.

Lay the boards out...

Cut a piece of underlayment or thin board

to use as backing to connect the boards with screws.

Wrap wire twice around a longer screw

to use as a hanger on the back.

I used gold and brown paint for a base.

Then I brushed on about 2 coats of warm white

leaving some of the undercoat to show through.

Now some sturdy screws to hang it,

and it will make a great backdrop for all seasons.

For now it gets a wreath

and reminds me of Christmas Country Roads.

So, the tree is up, and the lights are on,

but I  still have more decorating to do!

I'm sure many of you are like me,

busy, but enjoying the season.

See you soon,

Deb

Link Parties:

Savvy Southern Style Mantel Party

Between Naps on the Porch

Coastal Charm

Cozy Little House

Home Stories A to Z

My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia

Elizabeth & Co

A Diamond in the Stuff
Savvy Southern Style Wednesday
Lil Luna
A Delightsome Life
Beyond the Picket Fence
Stone Gable
I Gotta Create
The Shabby Creek Cottage
House of Hepworths
Saving 4 Six
The 36th Avenue
French Country Cottage
Redoux Interiors
Common Ground
At the Picket Fence
Funky Junk Interiors
It's Overflowing
Shizzle Design
Twigg Studios
Cheerios and Lattes
Nifty Thrifty Things
Southern Hospitality