I have had this plantation shutter for a long, long time. I don’t even remember where I got it. I’ve never really had an idea of how to repurpose it until I saw something at Cracker Barrel that gave me an idea for my upcycled shutter.
This was my inspiration for this upcycled shutter project. My shutter was larger, so I chose to do my phrases a little different.
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I didn’t take a picture of my project before I started, but it was just a large plantation shutter similar to these.
Easy upcycled shutter project
First, I removed the tilt bar and added a scrap piece of thin wood to make the louvers stationary.
I used Heirloom Traditions Paint Buttermilk Chalk Type Paint to give my repurposed plantation shutter a nice vintage look. I used some Heirloom Traditions clear wax.
How to design multiple lines in the Silhouette program
The design was done in the Silhouette program using the Gabriola Font in a size of 135. I did all of the phrases, and just let some hang out off of the working page. Then I just moved them when I wanted to cut them out.
Easy vinyl transfer with Painter's Tape
I used brown vinyl (from Silhouette) and took advantage of the easy transfer method using painter’s tape. You can transfer several lines reusing the same piece of tape. I like the gentler hold of the painter’s tape compared to transfer material for small items like this.
Voila! here is the end result! This was a quickie project that I did a couple of months ago.
Don't you love how it turned out? I do and I wonder why it took me so long to repurpose this plantation shutter.
I hope I’ve inspired you to do your own upcycled shutter project! It's so much fun to do shutter projects, and fake shutter projects using bi-fold doors. 🙂
gail
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Bryan
Easy transfer method?? I'd like to hear more about that. I love this project!!
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
You can see more about the easy transfer method here:
https://www.myrepurposedlife.com/easy-image-transfer-and-decoupage/
thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment
gail
Hahn Smith
I think if like something that when one flips them to the other closed they show another proverb and the other side shows other words like with a typeface one can read upside down.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com
That's a great idea Hahn! I like the way you think.
gail
Colleen
Beautiful and so simple to replicate! Love it.
Janice
I LOVE stuff with words, sayings, quotes, etc., so this is right up my alley! Love, love, love, this! Thanx for the inspiration!
Kay
Gail, I L.O.V.E. this repurposed shutter! Of all the clever/creative projects I've seen of yours, this is one of my favorites.
Toqua
Gail, I *love* it!! I would truly make one... if only we had a blank wall! This would make a great wedding gift though!
Julie @ follow your heart woodworking
That is wonderful and so neatly done.
girlfromwva
this is a really neat idea. you could use it in different areas of the house with different sayings on it!
Tracy@www.bluridgevintage.com
This made for a great upcycle on the shutter. I like the choice of font your used and the wording is perfect and very fitting.
Mindi
This is such a great idea Gail! Love it! I think we could use this in our house, reminders are always good with kids! Lol!
Kim
Love it! I am so happy to have found your site. I love to repurpose so much and you have the best ideas to steal lol!