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    Rustic WOOD Projects

    Jun 26, 2020 5 minutes
    Article and photos by Carrie Spalding

    WHETHER you want to add rustic charm to your own home, or you want to share your creativity with others, these projects are ideal for anyone who likes country décor. The growth chart is easy enough for beginners to make, but the barn quilt requires a bit more experience.

    Carrie Spalding discovered the power of do-it-yourself projects years ago, when she moved into a 1970s brick ranch in need of updating. She shares her DIY adventures on her blog, Lovely Etc. (www.LovelyEtc.com ). This article is excerpted with permission from her book, Wood Plank Projects (Skyhorse Publishing).

    Wooden Arrow Growth Chart

    This growth chart is the perfect way to keep track of your growing family, and it’s stylish enough to use in a bedroom or the living room. Best

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