Pallet Projects

Hello everyone! As some of you may know, we post occasional DIY and craft projects on our blog, however we were in need of a place to store all of these crafty inspirations. Yes, I know they are on the blog. But I wanted to be sure there was a central location where everyone could easily access our archives. Thus, the Ivory House Craft Room was born. Here we will be housing all of our personal and professional DIY projects as well as others around the web that we find inspiring!

To kick off the official launch of the Craft Room, I thought I would start with something that is really trendy right now......pallets. These babies can be turned into beautiful pieces of art, furniture, decor and more! Not only are they versatile, but they are extremely cheap. In most cases they are FREE to a good home. And nothing is better than FREE! I have compiled a selection of nifty pallet projects I have found around the web. Check them out and GET INSPIRED!

For even more pallet loveliness visit check out our Pinterest board!

Do you have a DIY pallet project? We would love for you to share!

3-Step Table Runner

While the men held one of their poker nights at the Phillips' household, the women sewed and crafted. Here is another do-it-yourself post from one our craft nights. Today's topic: DIY Table Runners.

Items you will need: 

• Sewing machine (Could use hot glue gun if you are like me and have no sewing skills. Fortunately, my trusty sidekick Jen, has mastered the machine.)
• Fabric of your choosing. 84in long x 12in-18in wide. (We had burlap laying around the house so we used 84in x 13in piece. Your length could vary based on the length of your table)
• Ribbon or Lace for edging. (We chose a white lace) (Ours took about two spools of ribbon per runner so plan accordingly)
• Quilting Pins
• Measuring Tape
• Thread of the appropriate color (We used white to match the lace)

Step 1:  Measure, Pin & Sew Seam
Measure about a quarter of an inch on each 84in side of the fabric and pin all the way down. You will then sew a straight line all the way down each side. This will create a seam and give you a nice smooth edge.

Step 2: Sew Edging
Cut your lace or ribbon to the desired length. Pin down ribbon or lace in it's desired location. (We went down both edges. You could do a thicker piece down the middle of you like that look instead.) Sew a straight line all the way down the outer edge. You could sew on both sides of the ribbon if you desire. (Our ribbon had a scalloped edge so we only sewed down the outer edge.)

Step 3: Sew the Ends & Trim

Take the short ends of your table runner (in our case the 13in end) and fold over to create a hem. This will give your runner a nice finished look. Finally, trim any excess strings and then place on table with a cute centerpiece.

& vuala you have the final product!