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Wooden Arrow Decor [without any power tools!]

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

*This post was sponsored by Spellbinders. As always, opinions are 100% my own. For more information, please read my disclosure policy.*

Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? I’m in the odd in-betweeny zone, where my kids are too young to understand, and my husband and I are too busy/exhausted to buy candles and cook a fancy dinners. I’m sure I’ll go ALL out for them some years, but this year I’m keeping it mellow. Just a few modern pieces, like this Wooden Arrow Decor! Simple, elegant, and seasonal.

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

I love the look of wooden arrows! I was searching for a new way to make them look modern, rather than rustic, and I think that this is the solution!

Materials:

Thin wood (I bought 1/64″ thick at the craft store)
Wood frame (mine was from the dollar store)
Platinum 6 Machine
“I Saw the Sign” Steel Rule Die
Midnight Blue Fusion Mineral Paint
Paint brush
Beacon Tacky Glue

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

Start by cutting a piece of your thin wood, so that it fits the“I Saw the Sign” Steel Rule Die.

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

Run your wood through thePlatinum 6 Machine once and you’ll have a perfect arrow. To see how the Platinum 6 cuts wood, check out this VIDEO.

Organize your craft space with this simple DIY that will take you less than 5 minutes! Great for washi tape, ribbon, twine, etc. and PERFECT for any craft space!

The next step is to paint that wooden frame. I used the most beautiful colour of navy I’ve ever seen. It’s called Midnight Blue by Fusion Mineral Paint and it goes on SO easily and beautifully.

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

Once everything is cut and painted, use a ruler to line up your arrows

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

Then I used my Beacon Tacky Glue to glue the wood in place – its the perfect glue to spread onto the wood, without spilling out the edges or leaving any strange lumps.

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :) Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

Awww… I LOVE it! This is how I do Valentine’s Day :) With modern arrows and rich colours! LOVE!

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :) Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :) Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :) Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :) Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

Beautiful wooden home decor idea that doesn't require any power tools! The perfect modern Valentine's day decor, or the perfect piece for your gallery wall :)

amy @ mylifefromhome

Thursday 2nd of February 2017

That's adorable! I love that little machine!

BonBon

Tuesday 24th of January 2017

Love this project and the results is so pretty. I need to check out this Spellbound machine

Lindivs

Tuesday 24th of January 2017

You definitely should! You can do SO much with that little Spellbinders Platinum 6!

Jane @SustainMyCraftHabit

Saturday 21st of January 2017

Great project! Love the light wood against the dark canvas. Hadn't heard of Spellbinders before! Will check it out. Thanks.

Lindivs

Saturday 21st of January 2017

Oh good!! You definitely should check it out! You can do SO much with that little machine!