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DIY Whale Silhouette Coastal Pallet Art

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DIY Whale Silhouette Coastal Pallet Art

I had a Whale of a time working on my latest project.

What..

Too easy?

I know I’m a cheese-ball, but I couldn’t resist.

Diy Whale Silhouette Coastal Pallet Home Decor Art www.foxhollowcottage

Who knew I liked Whales so much?

Certainly not me.

When I got my new Whale book-ends, I didn’t know I was going to fall so hard.

Coastal Cottage - Red White Blue Nautical Summer Home 2

But holy-heck they are SO flipping cute and I super totally love them!!!!

I was poking around the other day and I saw these Whale silhouettes and I instantly knew I wanted to make one for myself.

Wood cottage coastal whale silhouette wall art

The problem with making my own, is that I don’t have right saw to make the cuts.

What I did have was an abundance of pallets. And paint. So I decided to try and paint one free-hand.

What could it hurt?

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I grabbed a pallet Jim and I had torn apart and made a wood “canvas” out of and my Maison White to white-wash it.

My mom and I took it outside and dry brushed it real quick, nothing fancy or particular.

Maison Blanche Vintage Furniture Paint - Maison White

We were busy with other things, so I set it aside to dry.

Later that evening when I got bored after dinner, I did a light chalk outline on the pallet as a dry-run.

I thought it looked okay so I filled it in with Riviera. One of the prettiest aqua shades I’ve ever seen.

I took a long break from aqua because it got so very popular.. but I missed it. I’d have to say that color affair began back in Jr. High. Gosh, Jim and I even had aqua as one of our wedding colors! It’s such a natural fit for our home. Living here on the coast, so close to the ocean… I’ve decided to embrace it again. (even if it’s just a Summer fling)

Diy Coastal Whale Palette Art 4

Meet Humphrey.

Humphrey started out on the mantel… and then traveled down to the hearth.  He works wonders covering up the firebox for the season so I think he found his home.

Diy Coastal Whale Palette Art 5

My mom sprinkled some shells on the hearth and added an old insulator and we called it d-o-n-e.

Diy Coastal Whale Palette Art 2

I especially love this old abalone shell. My grandma had one just like this in her living room for as long as I can remember. My cousin has it now, as well as a giant conch shell that was hers. It’s funny the things that hold meaning and become treasures. 

Diy Coastal Whale Palette Art

Now I just need to figure out what I’m going to do with the mantel… ?

I’ll save that for another day though. 

It can wait.

Diy Coastal Whale Palette Art 3

Happy Summer!!

Aqua Bold Simnple

Comments

  5. Becky says

    Love, love, love Humphrey!! I have a thing for whales, and want to stitch some up in ticking fabric. Just have to create or find a cute pattern!! Thanks for sharing!!
    Have a great week!
    Becky

  8. Paula@SweetPea says

    I love Humphrey! He’s perfect to go with your awesome bookends. My grandmother also had an abalone shell that I inherited. Mine is in my living room now as part of a shell vignette on a dresser. She used hers for flower arrangements for garden club competitions.

  9. Susan says

    Shannon I’ve been making a lot of those pallets lately with sayings on them… I love your whale, it is perfect!!

DIY Whale Silhouette Coastal Pallet Art

DIY Whale Silhouette Coastal Pallet Art - Cheap and easy home decor idea with repurposed pallet wood and paint at www.foxhollowcottage.com
 
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