diy deer head tutorial

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this is possibly the easiest diy project i have ever done.
it went smoothly and turned out just as i was hoping.
i purchased 2 sitting deer at micheals.
they were on clearance for $8.99 each.


step 1:
cut off heads.
i took the deer to my local home depot’s tool rental.
they used the chop saw to remove the heads.
{hint: you need to cut the heads at the same angle that you want them to hang on the wall}
step 2:
wipe the heads down of any dirt or dust to prep for painting.
step 3:
paint the deer heads.
i used a white primer and a high gloss pure white paint.
it took me 4 coats total.


step 4:
select fabric and cut to fit your plaque.
i used a leftover backing from an old picture frame as my plaque.

step 5:
glue fabric to backing.
i used mod podge and it worked perfectly.
step 6:
wrap fabric tightly around plaque
step 7:
glue deer head to fabric plaque.
i used super glue. i am an a super glue kick!

step 8:
attach hook on back.
i used a leftover hook from an ikea picture i purchased. it works perfect.
i used a hot glue gun to adhere it to the plaque.

and your finished.
inexpensive, simple, and quick.
that’s my kind of diy project.

R.I.P deer

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i spotted these deer on clearance at michaels this afternoon.
$8.99 each.
my mind starting spinning.
i purchased them and headed to home depot (aka butcher)


the guy at the tool rental thought i was a little weird, walking around with a deer in my cart and taking pictures of it.
he was convinced that i was crazy when i asked him to cut off their heads.

luckily he obliged.

are you confused?
i think this might end up being my best diy project to date.

i am off to finish!