Monogram Moss Pallet Sign

Hi Friends!

It’s always great to be here at The 36th Avenue!

I’m Taryn from Design, Dining + Diapers and I’m here today to share an easy and inexpensive way

to add a little spring flare to your front door this year!

 

I’ve been on a little pallet kick lately.

More specifically, making mini pallets using wood shims.

I started with a Valentine’s Day Pallet, I just finished an Easter Pallet and now

I have for you a little Monogram Moss Pallet Sign for your front door (or anywhere!).

 

 

I tend to lean towards more non-traditional door decor.

While I love a good wreath, I also enjoy unconventional decor ( like my Christmas Twig Wreath).

And I think this definitely fits into a the more unconventional category.

But if this isn’t your type of door decor, try placing it on a mantel or in the kitchen!

Supplies Needed:

- Pack of Wood Shims – Gorilla Wood Glue – Preserved Sheet Moss – Snow White Americana Acrylic Paint and Paint Brush – Monogram Stencil – Hot Glue Gun – 3″ Burlap Ribbon  

 

Start by removing the shims from the packaging and laying two shims side by side.

Place a line of wood glue down the middle of each shim.

Carefully place the shims on top of the two base pieces.

Note* shims are not even, they have a slight angle to them, so be cautious of the difference in the thickness.

For my first pallet I rotated the sides to create more of a rugged look and with this projects

I kept the shims at the same angle to give it a cleaner look. Allow the glue to dry.  

 

Give the pallet one coat of white acrylic paint. I love working with acrylics because they dry so fast!

Perfect for a nap time project

Next, I used my Silhouette to cut out my monogram and then traced it onto the pallet.

This was my first time working with sheet moss and it is really easy!

I used a pair of basic scissors to cut strips the same width as my monogram.

I had it pretty easy since a “W” has very straight lines, which made this project really easy to complete since

I didn’t have any corners to work around. The moss was very easy to cut and easy to shape.

 

I hot glued each strip in place until the entire “W” was filled.

And if there were any gaps, I just pulled off a tiny piece of the moss and glued it in place.

Moss is very forgiving and everything blends in the end. My kind of project.

 

To top things off, I took some 3″ burlap ribbon and stapled it onto the back of the pallet to create a hanger.

 

So what do you think? Does it scream spring?! I hope so because I’m really ready for it

I want to give a huge thank you to Desiree for having me over today!

 

Here are a few other DIY Tutorials from Taryn that you don’t want to miss.

Check out this Handmade Flower Necklace.

Adorable and perfect for Spring!

 

And this DIY Mini Ladder 

 

 Have a wonderful day my friends.

Hugs!

Desirée