diy deer head tutorial

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

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!

$3.25 diy dessert tray

one of my favorite parts of the holidays is the sweets.
caramels, homemade chocolates, ribbon candy, and cookies.
i started making this dessert tray last year but never finished it.
i don’t know why, it was super easy!
i purchased the plates and cups from my local thrift store, total cost: $3.25

you only need a couple plates, mugs, and some super glue.

this project takes 4 steps and 5 minutes.

1. glue mug on large plate 2. glue medium plate on mug 3. glue mug on medium plate 4. glue small plate on mug
wasn’t that easy?
since i don’t have any candy made yet, it works great as a centerpiece decorated with left over christmas ornaments.

also, my friend kristin from this & that creative
made a similar dessert tray, check it out here.
it’s a great knock-off of a $158.00 anthropologie dessert tower.