• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Partner with Taryn

Taryn Whiteaker Designs

DIY and Interior Blog

  • My Home Tour
  • Shop My Pics
  • Home Styling
    • Room Reveals
      • Our Current Home
      • Our First Home
    • Seasonal Home Tours
  • DIY Projects
    • DIY Home Decor
    • Crafts & Sewing
    • Before and Afters
    • Before and Afters
    • Furniture Builds and Makeovers
  • Seasonal Decor
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fall
    • Fourth of July
    • Halloween
    • Spring
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Printables
  • Entertaining
    • Parties
    • Tablescapes
  • Fashion
  • Travel

April 15, 2012

DIY Deer Wall Art

Thanks For Sharing!

Today, I’m sharing a project I’ve had ‘on my list’ for MONTHS and I am so excited that it’s finally finished! Do you ever have projects like that? The ones you really really want to do but other things get in the way and by the time you actually get to it you think to yourself, “Gosh why didn’t I do this months ago, this took no time at all!?” This was one of those projects and I’m very happy I finally completed it. Here is my DIY Deer Wall Art. 

DIY Deer wall art

I’ve been loving the deer art trend going on right now and since I live in the Pacific Northwest I thought it was necessary to make one for our home.

Meet my new Deer Wall Art. I haven’t named him yet, but I think it would only be appropriate to give him an identity. Any suggestions?

DIY Deer Silhouette

This project cost me zero dollars and I am pretty proud of that.

1. I started with left over plywood from my Board and Batten project. I cut 4 pieces at equal lengths.

2. Next, I used my handy Gorilla Glue to secure the pieces together. (Tip: a little goes a long ways, if you use too much it will spill out through the cracks. Lesson Learned.)

3. I used basic painter’s tape to hold the pieces of wood together while they dried.

4. I picked out a dark stain for the wood called Kona by Rust-oleum.

5. Using a paint brush I brushed on one coat of stain.

6. After an hour, I did a second coat of stain.

7. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and soak up the excess stain with an old towel.

8. I used my Silhouette to print out the deer silhouette. Since I don’t have the larger cutting mat, I cut two pieces and taped them together (sorry for the different paper, I was trying to be Eco-friendly and use up my scrap paper).

9. To trace the deer I used a chalk pen (not pictured). I chose this method so I could easily erase the line if needed. Worked like a charm.

10. I used a very small paint brush to paint the outline the deer and then I filled it in with a larger brush. Two coats.

It’s just what I wanted and fits perfectly with our home. Love it when that happens :)

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.

You May Also Like:

  • Black and White Hallway Gallery Wall
    Black and White Hallway Gallery Wall
  • Modern Brass and Black Wall Sconces
    Modern Brass and Black Wall Sconces
  • Bedroom Vertical Slat Wall
    Bedroom Vertical Slat Wall
  • Tips For Creating A Gallery Wall
    Tips For Creating A Gallery Wall
  • Black Slat Wall In The Bedroom
    Black Slat Wall In The Bedroom
  • Installing A Concreate Wall
    Installing A Concreate Wall
  • DIY Forest Accent Wall
    DIY Forest Accent Wall
  • DIY Painted Ombre Wall
    DIY Painted Ombre Wall

Filed Under: ALL POSTS, DIY Home Decor, DIY Projects Tagged With: DIY, paint, repurpose

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Emerson Grey Designs says

    April 16, 2012 at 7:18 am

    Love it!!! I need a silhouette, now I’m convinced. I am a big fan of the deer art out and about lately…and I live in Southern California which definitely doesn’t scream ‘deer!’ But I had to have one grace the wall in my kids room, cause I just thought ‘he’ was so cute.

    Reply
  2. Debra Kapellakis says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:45 am

    This is something my Dad would like. thank you for sharing

    Reply
  3. Chrissie says

    April 16, 2012 at 6:49 pm

    I love it! My nephew’s doing a hunting room, and this is much better to me than an actual deer head on the wall. So pretty!

    Reply
  4. Taylor-Ann says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:21 am

    I’m in love!!! That is totally cute. I would love it if you showed that off on my blog link party.

    kampenlane.com

    ~Taylor

    Reply
  5. April S. says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:26 am

    What a great project! I’m totally going to have to make that as a father’s day gift for my husband who had his prize deer trophy stolen. I’ve got pictures that I think I could blow up and trace so the antlers look the same. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  6. Kei says

    April 17, 2012 at 8:14 am

    I love that wall art! Awesome project, definitely pinning for future inspiration :)
    I think he looks like a Johnny or a Scott :D

    Reply
  7. Pam Fields says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:56 am

    I love how this turned out. So sad I don’t have a silhouette…yet. ;)

    Reply
  8. Alison says

    April 17, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I LOVE zero-dollar projects. Great job! I love how the deer looks on the pallet. Your projects always amaze me!!

    Reply
  9. Debbie refreshrestyle says

    April 18, 2012 at 7:19 am

    Love it, I have been wanting to make one of these too!
    Debbie

    Reply
  10. Toni says

    April 18, 2012 at 10:40 am

    That looks great! I grew up with the real things mounted in multiple rooms of the house, but this is much more my speed. :D

    Reply
  11. Abby says

    April 18, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    Love it! I’ve been wanting to do something like that for my wall…I’ll have to remember the chalk pen trick. Looks great!

    Reply
  12. Kathryn says

    April 19, 2012 at 12:11 am

    Lovely! Wouldn’t have occurred to me at all. Doing it on wood really makes this perfect.

    Reply
  13. Tamsyn says

    April 19, 2012 at 6:00 pm

    This looks so great! Thank you for the detailed tutorial :)

    Reply
  14. Michelle says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    Im a litte (ok a lot!) obsessed with deer heads as well. I love this idea beause even I can trace and paint in the lines. Now to find a nice piece of wood for my masterpiece :) thanks for sharing

    Reply
  15. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:42 am

    So perfect…I love deer heads too…thanks for sharing!

    Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill
    alderberryhill.blogspot.com

    Reply
  16. Leslie says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    WOW!! I love this! Thanks for sharing. I’m new to your blog and a new follower. I look forward to upcoming posts!

    Reply
  17. Jen says

    April 22, 2012 at 11:16 am

    L-O-V-E this!
    I would love to surprise my hubby with this! It would look great in his man cave!!!

    Reply
  18. Amy says

    May 10, 2012 at 5:45 pm

    His name should be Buck!

    Reply
  19. Inspire Me Heather says

    July 30, 2012 at 6:42 am

    Beautiful, your deer looks gorgeous! I have this linked to my animal art post as well today, for inspiration!

    Reply
  20. Alex says

    August 23, 2012 at 7:37 am

    Look it! But what kind of paint did you use? Want to make sure it can hold up against the dark wood stain.

    Reply
  21. Crystal says

    September 20, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    #8. what is my Silhouette? A computer program? Trying to figure out where you got the silhouette, I love it!

    Reply
  22. Brandi says

    September 24, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    Would you be willing to share the cut file or let us know where you got it? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      September 24, 2015 at 8:53 pm

      Sorry about that, I thought it was in the post already! Here is the Silhouette cut file I used: http://beta.silhouettedesignstore.com/view-shape/16460

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Looking For Something?

CONNECT

Meet Taryn

Taryn Whiteaker

Hi and welcome! I'm Taryn and the voice of style behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. Recent transplant from Seattle to Dallas. Sharing our journey of modernizing our European style home. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to subscribe to my mailing list to get all the latest updates! Read more...

Join The Mailing List!

Follow On Instagram!

Footer

THIS SITE

  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Partner with Taryn

Privacy Policy

If you are interested in learning more about data that might be collected by this site you are encouraged to read the Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for TarynWhiteaker.com 

COPYRIGHT POLICY

All images on this site are copyright of Design, Dining and Diapers, LLC. Unless otherwise noted. You may not use these images without written permission. If you would like to feature a project shown on Design, Dining and Diapers you may use a maximum of 2 images and include a visible link back to the project.

Copyright© 2023 · Brunch Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Hosting by 3116 Digital