Materials:
four wooden shutters (figure A)
drill w/ countersink bit
wood screws
one-inch plywood
1/4 inch plywood
brown latex paint
paintbrushes
green spray paint
spray bottle of water
Remove the hinges from all shutters.
Drill three holes in the right side of the shutters with a countersink bit.
Use wood screws to attach all four shutters to each other in the shape of a pillar (figure B).
Use wood putty to cover all of the holes, including those left by removing the hinges.
Measure the dimensions of the inside of the pillar you have created, and cut the piece of 1/4-inch plywood to that size.
Cut the piece of one-inch plywood larger (about one-inch on all sides) than the pillar (figure C).
Center the 1/4-inch plywood on the piece of one-inch plywood, and after drilling pilot holes, attach with wood screws (figure D). This becomes the top for your plant pillar.
Spray water onto your shutter surface.
Spray lightly with the green spray paint. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area. Dab off the excess of both with a cloth (figure E), and repeat the water and paint process until you have the desired look.
When the project is finished, add a light inside the pillar as an accent if desired.
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wooden shutter
1/4" plywood
wood screws
scrap wood block
drill
sandpaper
picture hanging wire and hardware
paint (two colors)
paintbrushes
primer
Steps:
1. Remove all hardware and cut plywood to the shutter dimensions. Prime the shutter and plywood. Once dry, paint in desired base coat. Let dry.
2. Screw the plywood to the back of the shutter.
3. Sand shutter lightly to remove some of the paint for a distressed look and remove dust. Use the end of a wood block to rub a bit of another color over the finish to enhance the aged look. Let dry.
4. Attach wire to plywood backing for hanging and tuck mail, postcards,family photos , memos, etc. in the slats.
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bi-fold shutter doors
circular saw
sander
drill
4 wheels
ruler
large window shutter
4 kitchen cabinet doors
screws
latex paint
polyurethane
scrap wood
paintbrushes
Steps:
Remove all hardware from the shutters and cabinet doors so the finished piece has a clean and more unified look.
The window shutter will serve as the back of the cart and the bi-fold doors will be the sides, so they need to be the same height. If necessary, measure the lengths of the window shutter and the bi-fold doors, and then saw them to equal lengths .
Attach the three sides with screws to create the solid foundation of the cabinet . Make sure the bi-fold doors are lined up evenly with the window shutter backing before drilling.
The top will be made out of one of the cabinet doors. Place the cabinet door down and set the base on the bottom of it. Line it up with the back and make it even on each side before outlining it. Remove the cabinet and pre-drill all holes before using screws to attach the pieces.
Cut two cabinet doors for the shelves the same width as the cabinet sides and the door for the bottom to size, and then cut a portion off of the back for wires . Also cut a hole in the bottom for wires with a large round bit. Make sure the sides are lined up so it sits evenly and screw through each wall into the bottom piece to secure it.
Screw scrap pieces of wood to the inside of the cabinet to support the shelves and rest them on top. Add wheels for mobility.
Polyurethane the top and shelves. Paint everything else to unify the piece.
Materials:
Linear Mode
