Spring Seasonal Shelves With Duck Tape Art
Spring is officially in the house, starting with the transformation of my cafe shelves in the breakfast room. And since I’ve got a gold crush going on right now, I threw in a lot of it.
Like last year, I decided to style the shelves with a look that brightens up the space for Spring, but is neutral enough to carry through Summer as well.
One of the main events I have going on here is the gold striped canvas which was a breeze to make with just a basic canvas and some metallic gold Duck Tape. Have you seen all the great colors of Duck Tape these days? Get yours here or at your local craft store…
Then, just use a basic canvas in the size of your choice. Mine is an 18×24. No need to get an expensive one. The cheaper ones will work just fine for this.
Then, just tape on some stripes. I made mine diagonal, measuring at different intervals between each stripe to keep them straight and consistent.
Just wrap the tape around the edge to finish it off…
And that’s all there is to it. Wouldn’t two of these look great done in a mirror image of each other and hung side by side?
I’m loving the Duck Tape. It’s not just for ducts anymore. Or ducks either, for that matter. The possibilities are endless.
I put mine on the top shelf and added a little boxwood and bird for a touch of green for Spring.
And since I can hardly decorate anything without adding some kind of chalkboard, I decided to bring back my a monogram like I did on this one a couple years ago.
I made another ofmy new favorite easiest chalkboards ever and used my own pic from before as a guide. Then, I just popped the poster board into an empty frame I had found at Hobby Lobby and spray painted gold.
The silhouettes are my own kids, and the flower vase was super-fun to make as well. I’ll give you all the details on both of these projects later in the week. Who can guess what I used to make the coral flower?
So, there’s the start of the Spring decorating around my house. Much more to come. What’s going on around yours?
Steve Finnell
March 11, 2013 @ 12:44 pm
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Julia Kendrick
March 11, 2013 @ 3:10 pm
I LOVE this idea! Duct tape? I would have never thought to do that! I pinned it and I would love for you to share this at my linky party Thursday! http://www.juliakendrick.com I hope you have a blessed day!! Julia
NanaDiana
March 11, 2013 @ 4:41 pm
Well, how cute is that!!!! Who would ever think to do that with duck tape? xo Diana
LeAnn-The Modest Homestead
March 18, 2013 @ 1:36 pm
So lovely! I always enjoy looking at your seasonal shelves!
Lori Lehman
March 19, 2013 @ 8:44 pm
Love the many different looks of your shelves!! What clever unique ideas! Lori
I am THAT lady
June 3, 2013 @ 12:26 pm
What a fantastic idea with the gold duck tape – genious!!!
Abby Lawson
June 3, 2013 @ 12:44 pm
I LOVE the duct tape art! So much neater than painting! I popped over from the Ditto DIY challenge–thanks for sharing!
~Abby =)
thefinestkind
June 3, 2013 @ 1:29 pm
Metallic Duct Tape???? Brilliant!!! LOVE this. ๐
happyandharried
June 3, 2013 @ 2:05 pm
That is so elegant and pretty!
– Anjana @ http://happyandharried.wordpress.com/
Beth @ Incomplete Guide to Living
June 3, 2013 @ 2:10 pm
So cute! I had no idea they made gold duct tape! This is just fabulous. There are two of my favourite things in one display–1) Gold 2) Chalkboard Paint. WIN! ๐
vintagevioletstyle
June 3, 2013 @ 5:09 pm
I never knew there was gold duct tape! I think I want to wrap Christmas presents with it too. ๐ All your projects look great! I especially love that chalkboard.
Sharon B.
June 3, 2013 @ 7:55 pm
Oh my gosh, that is just fabulous to use gold duck tape, who knew?!? So much easier than painting stripes. That turned out great. SO glad I saw this at the ditto diy challenge. Sharon
Kelly
June 3, 2013 @ 10:57 pm
Great idea to use the gold duct tape! I wish I'd done that with my ditto DIY post today. ๐ Thanks for linking up!
Kelly @ View Along the Way