Pallet Jewelry Rack

 

With most pallet projects, the smooth deck boards are used, but the runners are discarded.  I found a use for the runner which will give your room a rustic look and aesthetically display your jewelry.

Here is what you will need:

The runner board of a pallet (see diagram below)

 

 

 

•If the runner is really weathered, it would be wise to power wash it before you begin attaching the hardware.

Use a yard stick/meter stick to evenly mark  off the points where the drawer pulls will attach.  Use a tiny drill bit to start the holes.  

 

Screw in each drawer pull.  Flip the board over and attach the saw toothed hangers.

Pallet Art

Last summer I launched into a decorating frenzy for my sons as we moved our oldest into his own room.  My oldest is intrigued with dogs, while out little guy was in a monster truck phase.  I posted a request on my local Facebook forums to ask for a pallet that I could harvest boards from.  I found that our Co-op was pleased to be relieved of a pallet or two that was taking up space.  I cut up the boards and glued them together with Elmer's wood glue.  I set them in the hot sun to dry.  Even in 90 degree weather, it took about 24 hours to completely dry.  Next, I applied wood stain and let them set for a couple more hours. Finally, the magic was ready to begin!  I used acrylic paint & Painter's paint pens to design each of the pieces.  For my 8-year-old, I used a dog silhouette with a quote - something that wouldn't be babyish when he's 10 or 12.  For my 3 year-old, I painted a rough-and-tumble MONSTER TRUCK!!!  Each are about 2' x 3'.