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February 14, 2017

DIY Arrow Art

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Happy Valentine’s Day! I thought I’d bring back a tutorial from last year to honor this little day of LOVE. It’s something simple you can use that says Happy Valentine’s Day in a subdue but festive way AND you can even use it year round! Here is a DIY Arrow Art tutorial that you can make today, or any day.

DIY Arrow Art

DIY Arrow Art with Paper Feahters

I decided to mount my arrows on a piece of pallet boards that I painted white. It gave them a good background and made them pop!

Neural Valentine's Day display with arrows

This Valentine’s Day display in my home is all about my love for my family. I included our last initial along with a cute printable on the definitely of family (download it here for free)

DIY WOODEN ARROWS

You can be so creative with these arrows, you can completely customize them to be your own. Use tons of color, keep them neutral like me or make them in red and white for Valentine’s Day!

PAPER FEATHERS
DIY Arrow Art

I may have gotten a little feather happy on these arrows, but the paper prints were just so amazing I couldn’t stop!

The other thing I love about this sign is that it could also work year round!

Here are a few tips on how I made my arrows.

SUPPLIES:

Wooden Dowels

Leather Scraps (You can buy a whole bag of scraps for way cheaper than buying a large piece at a fabric store)

Gray Acrylic Paint

White Acrylic Paint

Leather cording

Jute

Craft Wire

Patterned Paper

Washi Tape

How To Make Rustic Arrows

Arrow Supplies

Whenever I’m getting ready to start a new project, I head to my craft are and bring out everything I think  I MIGHT want to use. I’m such a ‘go with the flow’ type of creative. I never really know what I what to do until my hands start working.

feather arrow tutorial

I love love this paper from the Jen Hadfield line! All of the paper patterns are perfect for this project. And they are double sided too!

DIY Arrow Art Tutorial 1

I gave the dowels a really rustic finish with gray acrylic paint. I used a dry brush technique so they looked worn. To finish off the piece, I attached them to a pre-made pallet I picked up at Michaels and painted white

I also added “Love you More” to the bottom using a stencil and paint.

DIY Arrow Art

I love how this turned out and I think it might be staying up for a while!

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.

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  1. Whitney Shortt says

    February 5, 2016 at 10:33 am

    This turned out so cute! I love the tale “feathers”

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  2. Crystal says

    February 6, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I love this! It is really cute and fits your space perfectly! I know, there is just something about arrows that makes you want to create more and more. Probably because there are so many ways you can decorate them! Great job and thanks for sharing!

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  3. Nicole says

    February 6, 2016 at 9:40 pm

    I love that this is neutral but fits with Valentine’s decor also! This could be done with, basically, any color scheme! So cute. Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Kelly Hedlund says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:53 pm

    This is so pretty! I love the colors, and the twiney rustic look.

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  5. Claie says

    February 12, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    Loving you paper and washi tape feathers they look awesome !

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  6. Sam @ Living The Dutch Dream says

    February 14, 2016 at 8:41 am

    I love how you have mounted them, it really sets them off.

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  7. JaneEllen says

    February 14, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    What is there about arrows that draws us to them? I love them, probably have too many on walls in living room. Have one just for Summer/beach.
    Your arrows look so awesome on pallet foundation. Can get those pallets for decorations at Walmart also, have corrugated metal pieces.
    Your arrow board would look great over bed. Might have to move my gate hubs made for me few years ago to put arrow board over for something different for while. Get tired of same things on walls after year or so. I change out on l/r walls for seasons and holidays. Keeps me out of trouble and pretty busy. Agree the arrow board would look great all year as a statement for your love.
    Am like you when creating, like to have possible options available, never know which way my head and hands will want to go.
    Happy Valentines Day Sure is nice getting your posts again, missed you.

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