I often think of wall art as pieces for the indoors, but this pretty farmhouse style frame is designed specifically for an outdoor space.
It’s all about the details, and this farmhouse style frame has a ton!
Created with weathered looking wood, hand painted window screening, and plants in galvanized buckets, this frame will look great on your patio or porch.
The required material for this month’s Project Challenge was screening. I had to brainstorm for a while on this before I had an idea. I often find inspiration when looking around my own home. I look at a my spaces, think about things I could use around the house to improve storage or just make it look pretty.
A while back, I updated my wood patio bench with a coat of paint and some pallet wood. I love the pop of color it adds to our small shaded porch. But it’s always annoyed me just a little to have a giant brick wall with nothing on it. This is where the idea for this farmhouse frame was born. I actually love the twist of using screening instead of more traditional glass. It’s not only subtle, but it adds a very unique texture that’s not been overdone just yet. And the galvanized buckets with the lush green plants give it just the right fresh feel I like. My frame measures 28″x 24″ and I’m going to show you just how you can make your own.
DIY Farmhouse Style Frame for Your Outdoor Space
Materials:
- 1″x4″ board in 10′ length
- angle braces
- 3/4″ screws
- window screening
- black sharpie or craft paint
- 3 robe hooks
- galvanized buckets
- wood stain (I used Minwax and Java Gel)
- Paint (I used Annie Sloan in pure white)
Tools:
First, gather your teenagers for a field trip to Home Depot. You won’t have to worry about a buggy for cart for the lumber, because they’ll try to show off and carry it through the store while you shop for your other materials.
Next, using your miter saw or miter box, cut your frame pieces. I chose to angle the corners, but you can square them if you’d like.
I say “I” loosely because it was actually my dad who did the cutting. I WILL get a hold of those power tools one day…
I screwed on two angle braces to each corner to make sure it’s extra stable. I knew the plants would weigh a little bit, so I wanted this frame to be strong.
Once it was put together, I used two different stains and a coat of paint to give the fresh clean wood a more aged look.
I just kept adding paint, stain, rubbing it off, adding more, sanding again, and so on until I achieved a look I liked.
I found the window screen at Walmart and it was under $10.
I believe there are different types of screen, and the closer the mesh, the better the hand lettering on this project will show up.
I cut the screen to size using my rotary cutter, but you can use scissors just as easily.
Then, I just stapled it onto the back of the frame, making sure to pull it tightly.
Then I used PicMonkey to make the word “Welcome” and printed it to the size I wanted. I had to print it on a few different pages and tape them together to make it all fit.
This part is so much easier than even I thought it would be.
I just put the word under the screen, and traced the entire thing with a Sharpie. I think craft paint would work well too.
I free handed a few little vines just for some more design and detail.
I absolutely love, love, love how well the typography turned out. It’s a very subtle look.
You’ll need to add holes to your galvanized buckets for drainage. I just hammered a nail into the bottom of each a few times.
The robe hooks are screwed onto the front of the frame, and hold your buckets.
I will say, the size of the buckets I purchased does make the frame stick out from the wall just a little. I could add a piece of wood on the back of the frame if I wanted it to hang perfectly straight, but it really doesn’t bother me.
This farmhouse style project is actually very versatile. You could add your address number, a different word, paint it in different colors. The sky is the limit. This is actually easier than you think. If you’re not 100% comfortable using power tools to make your own frame, you can always find a strong wood one at the store or even a thrift store. Don’t be afraid to give it a try, just go for it!
I’m sharing this project today because I’ve joined with a group of creative bloggers for a monthly Project Challenge. This month the material we all used is window screening. Each month will feature projects created with a specific material. So, check out the other projects, comment and pin if you love them (and you will) and check back next month for even more inspiration. Click HERE to see the past projects I’ve shared
Screened Jewelry Holder by Domestic Deadline
Karen says
This is adorable! What a great idea to use marker on the screen. I don’t have a letter cutting machine so I still do all my lettering by tracing and I love that you could just print out and color over the letters. I have a lot of left over screening, I might have to make one of these!
karen@somewhatquirkydesign says
Also, I want to know where you get your wine shipments from!
Colleen says
I love this and how you did the word and leaves on the screen! I never thought of doing that but will have to try it now 🙂 pinning!
Emily says
This is awesome! I’m hoping to actually do some work in our yard this spring and summer and create a usable space to decorate, pinning and sharing!
Michele says
Wow Molly! I love how your farmhouse art turned out. I love how fresh yours looks. What a perfect addition to your beautiful brick wall. It adds a beautiful touch!!
Nancy says
What a great idea! I also think you can buy small pales that are flat on one side. Love this project and plan to copy it. Thanks.
Molly says
Yes! If I made another one, I would definitely look for the ones with a flat back. Great idea.
Jen says
How did you hang the frame on the brick wall?
Molly says
I used a drill to put an anchor kit into the brick, and then just hung a wire for hanging between two screws on the back of the frame. Hope this helps!
Jen @ Noting Grace says
This is such a sweet idea! I absolutely love the welcome on the screen! I would be honored if you linked up to my I DIYed that linky party.
http://sixseeds.patheos.com/notinggrace/2017/03/diyed-week-3.html
Brandi with Big Fit Fam says
This is so cool1 very unique and so pretty! I want to make it today! #bestandworst
Josie says
Wow so creative! A terrific job. I’m going to try this. Thanks for the info.
Kathryn Jarboe says
Would you remember the name of the font you used from PicMonkey? Love love love how your screen turned out. Thanks in advance!
Susan says
Love your talent and creativity. Can you add me to your blog emails??? I would love to receive them!