DIY Rustic Farmhouse Mason Jar & Wood Pallet Wall Decoration

I loved this combination of glass Mason jars and an old wooden shipping pallet to create this pretty, rustic farmhouse wall decoration. 

Mason jars are available everywhere nowadays, and I see them all the time at thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales. If you can find vingtage green or blue Mason jars, even better!

It looks like the jars are secured to the pallet with metal duct clamps - available at any hardware supply store for under $1 each. 

The clams are wrapped around the neck of each jar, and then somehow attached to the pallet.  I do not have a DIY for this project but my best guess is that the clamps might have been first attached to the pallet with a nail or screw and then the jars were added afterwards. Either way, what a great DIY decoration.

What do you think?

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 Laura

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Amazing Dog Houses Made With Upcycled Wood Pallets

Old wood shipping pallets can be transformed into awesome dog houses with just a few simple tools and and afternoon. It is important to first make sure that the pallet wood that you want to use is safe, not treated with any pesticides, and is free from harmful nails, staples, or splintered wood: 

A word about safety and wood pallets 

Be advised that some pallets are chemically treated and could actually be hazardous to your pets and your health. There are regulations in the US which require wood pallets to be treated with either chemicals or heat before being shipped overseas. The safest kind of pallets to use for projects are those that are marked "HT" on the wood - that means they have been heat treated by being dried in a kiln. 

Aside from chemicals, pallets can also harbor bacteria, insects, and mold. You never know where a pallet has been, or if it could have come in contact with something dangerous, or if it was used to ship a hazardous material such as a pesticide. Keep these things in mind when considering your pallet project. 

Once you are certain that the wood you want to use is safe, be sure to remove all nails, staples, and splintered wood. Sand the wood smooth to protect paws and don't forget to always wear safety glasses. A pair of work gloves are also helpful when working with upcycled wood pallets. For help with disassembling wood pallets, check out my blog post:

How to disassemble wood shipping pallets

Now, for some inspiration! Check out these creative ideas for homemade wooden dog houses and maybe you will be inspired to create one for your own pup! 

*Be sure to check out my previous post, God Save The Pallet! Reclaimed Pallets Revamped, for tons of ideas for things you can make with shipping pallets!

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God Save The Pallet! Reclaimed Pallets Revamped Part II

The post I wrote last year on wood pallet furniture and pallet art
was so overwhelmingly popular that I couldn't resist putting
together a follow-up post of more pallet creations. Check it out!

Used in the shipping industry, wood pallets are typically a low end commodity. Usually, pallets will get reused a few times and then they will either be scrapped as trash or used as firewood. 

Most often made from inexpensive junk species of lumber (whatever is most widely available), wood pallets are the perfect candidate for upcycling. Check out these creative examples of upcycled pallets and I think you'll agree!

I love this neutral look

Reclaimed wood pallet Christmas tree

Wood pallet lights 

Wood pallet TV stand

Jewelry organizer wall shelf made from a pallet

Laundry bin made from two wood pallets

 

Pallet bench

Wine rack made from wood pallets

Pallet wood picnic table

Decoupage old wallpaper onto weathered reclaimed pallet wood

Bench by Mobilier

Flooring and stairs made from old shipping pallets

Pallet bridge

Reclaimed wood kitchen island

Halloween wood pallet fence 

Wood pallet table centerpiece

Yes, those are wood pallets!

Wood pallet chandelier Typewriter Boneyard

Pallet wall from mandyjeanchic

Painted pallet wall art by I should be mopping the floor

DIY potting bench with step by step instructions from BHG

Natural stain pallet table

Really nice pallet art by Beyond the Picket Fence

reclaimed pallet table with mosaic inlay Visit her blog here

pallet wall how-to

Pallet Daybed

Pallet sofa

another pallet for the kitchen

pallet shelf tutorial 

coffee table

Pallet sofa

Pallet bench

Pallet bed

a bed for kitty

On a final note: A word about safety and wood pallets 

Be advised that some pallets are chemically treated and could actually be hazardous to your health. There are regulations in the US which require pallets to be treated with either chemicals or heat before being shipped overseas. The safest kind of pallets to use for projects are those that are marked "HT" on the wood - that means they have been heat treated by being dried in a kiln.
Aside from chemicals, pallets can also harbor bacteria, insects, and mold. You never know where a pallet has been, or if it could have come in contact with something dangerous, or if it was used to ship a hazardous material such as a pesticide.
Keep these things in mind when considering your pallet project. 

                

What's your favorite pallet upcycle?

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