Spindle and Pallet Wood Heart



DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

It’s a month until Valentine’s Day and I couldn’t resist bringing you another pallet wood heart.  This time I’m combining the pallet wood with a few wood spindles.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

I used a table top Scroll Saw to slice down the middle of each spindle. You could leave the spindles intact, but I think they are easier to work with this way and you can use half the amount.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

Cut out a heart pattern from a large sheet of paper or newspaper.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

Transfer your pattern to the spindles.  I tried to use the portion of each spindle with the most carving.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

I used the same scroll saw that I used to cut the spindles in half to make the heart cuts.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

Because there were some bold colors on the spindles,  I gave each of the spindles a coat of chalk paint.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

I cut the pallet wood to fit the heart, sanded the pallets and gave them a coat of white wax.  Watered down white paint, a white wash, would give the same effect.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

Paint as desired.  I used 2 shades of pink, 1 red and a white, blended to give different shades of pink.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

Nail/glue, scrap wood  cross braces on the back of the pallet wood to secure.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

Do the same with the spindles.  I used wood glue then secured with finish nails.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

I dirtied my spindles up a little with vintage wax in the spindle grooves. Use more or less depending on your shabby chic desires.

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

DIY Spindle and Pallet Wood Valentine Heart

Before you decide on your Valentine’s project, let me share with you a few of my past pallet wood Valentines.

Sticks & Pallet Wood Heart

Sticks & Pallet Wood Heart

Rustic Pallet Wood Heart

Rustic Pallet Wood Heart

Pallet and Hinges Heart

Pallet and Hinges Heart

OK, now you’re ready to pick your favorite Valentine and send some love.

Have a great week, stay inspired.

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