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    Home Ā» Repurposed Items Ā» Upcycled Shutter Family Rules

    Upcycled Shutter Family Rules

    Modified: Aug 3, 2020 by Gail Wilson
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    How to make a family rules sign using an upcycled shutter and some vinly lettering. This medium sized plantation shutter was the perfect size for a sign. #MyRepurposedLife #repurposed #upcycle #shutter #plantation #familyrules #sign via @repurposedlife

    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.

    cracker-barrel-inspred-meThis was my inspiration for this upcycled shutter project. My shutter was larger, so I chose to do my phrases a little different.

    *this post contains affiliate links,  read more here*

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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

    plantation-shutter-repurposedFirst, I removed the tilt bar and added a scrap piece of thin wood to make the louvers stationary.

     

    buttermilk-heirloom-traditions-chalk-type-paintI 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

    we-do-thank-yousThe 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

    transfer-vinyl-words-with-painters-tapeI 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.

     

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    Voila! here is the end result! This was a quickie project that I did a couple of months ago.

     

    my-repurposed-life-we-do-thank-yousDon'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

    see more shutter projects here

     

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    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

    About Gail Wilson

    Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
    Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.

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    1. Bryan

      August 10, 2016 at 12:09 am

      Easy transfer method?? I'd like to hear more about that. I love this project!!

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 10, 2016 at 1:05 pm

        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

    2. Hahn Smith

      March 18, 2016 at 3:29 pm

      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.

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      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        March 18, 2016 at 5:57 pm

        That's a great idea Hahn! I like the way you think.

        gail

    3. Colleen

      September 10, 2015 at 7:51 am

      Beautiful and so simple to replicate! Love it.

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    4. Janice

      May 19, 2015 at 9:23 am

      I LOVE stuff with words, sayings, quotes, etc., so this is right up my alley! Love, love, love, this! Thanx for the inspiration!

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    5. Kay

      May 14, 2015 at 12:54 pm

      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.

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    6. Toqua

      May 12, 2015 at 11:57 pm

      Gail, I *love* it!! I would truly make one... if only we had a blank wall! This would make a great wedding gift though!

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    7. Julie @ follow your heart woodworking

      May 12, 2015 at 7:21 pm

      That is wonderful and so neatly done.

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    8. girlfromwva

      May 12, 2015 at 2:20 pm

      this is a really neat idea. you could use it in different areas of the house with different sayings on it!

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    9. Tracy@www.bluridgevintage.com

      May 12, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      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.

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    10. Mindi

      May 12, 2015 at 10:23 am

      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!

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    11. Kim

      May 12, 2015 at 8:58 am

      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!

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