Make a Basic Box for a Year of Seasonal Decor
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Make a Basic Box for a Year of Seasonal Decor
I've (Steph) been a Gilmore girls fan since season one. When I heard that it was coming back I was so excited! My first thought, I have to watch each episode again in preparation for the new show. My second thought, we have to make a DIY project in honor of Gilmore girls!
With the new show being called "Gilmore girls: A Year in the Life," we knew our DIY had to incorporate the seasons in some way. Who doesn't want a little Gilmore girls all year round?! So grab some coffee and a mallomar and enjoy "Gilmore girls: A Seasonal DIY Tablescape."
Watch the How-to Video
Gather Materials to Make Box
First we are going to make a simple rustic box using basic household tools.
- 8' 1x4 strip wood (Home Depot- $1.85) or pallet wood
- Miter box or miter saw (Amazon)
- 4 inside corner braces (Everbilt- Home Depot)
- 4 corner braces (Everbilt- Home Depot)
- Screws (Everbilt #4x3/8" or #6x1/2" Home Depot)
- Chalk paint (FolkArt Amazon)
- Amy Howard's Better with Age (Amazon)
- Quick drying glue (DAP Rapid Fuse Amazon)
- Clamps/ Drill
Cut the Wood
Cut (3) 24" pieces and (2) 5" pieces from the wood using a miter box or miter saw.
Sand All Sides of the Wood
Manually sand or use an orbital sander.
Distress the Wood
You can use a mixture of steel wool in vinegar or the product we are using by Amy Howard, Better with Age.
Mix a Small Amount of Chalk Paint With Water and Paint the Wood
Sand to Distress
Assemble Box
Glue and Screw
Place corner braces and hold while screwing into place. Repeat with other side.
Apply quick drying glue to both sides then clamp in place.
Screw the bottom corner braces in place.
Glue and Re-clamp the Side Pieces and Attach the Corner Braces
Add Corner Braces to the Top Four Corners
Now It's Time to Start Decorating for the Seasons!
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Winter
Gilmore girls' winter references: Click here to check your knowledge!
Spring
Gilmore girls' spring references: Click here to check your knowledge!
Summer
Gilmore girls' summer references: Click here to check your knowledge!
Fall
Gilmore girls' fall references: Click here to check your knowledge!
You could also make a box out of pallet wood!
Done!
Decorate your table for each season. See how many Gilmore girls references can you display in your tablescape! Now we're ready for Gilmore girls: A year in the Life. Copper Boom!
For more fun projects visit MotherDaughterProjects.com!