Friday, February 13, 2015

Rustic Heart Love

I couldn't let Valentine's Day come and go without completing at least one heart related project.  My lone heart project needed to be made with junk I already had stashed out in my garage, and it needed to be something I could easily complete in 1-2 hours.

rustic heart tutorial key to my heart
After digging through a few cabinets I found the perfect ingredients to complete this project.

I started with a beat up 8" x 8" x 2" block of wood and three strips of decorative vintage brass lamp banding.  I have no memory of where this junk came from, but it was time to do something with it.  I made a heart shaped pattern, traced the pattern on the pieces of lamp banding with a Sharpie, then cut out the pieces with tin snips.

rustic heart with vintage lamp banding and skeleton key
The wood was dark and dirty looking, so I painted the front antique white before nailing down the banding.  Of course every rustic heart needs a rustic key and rhinestone.

  I wrapped a piece of vintage ribbon around the skeleton key, then tied it around the miscellaneous metal thing I attached to the top.

salvaged lamp banding rustic key to my heart
There you have it.  Simple and rustic.  Just the way I like it!


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Posted by Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures at 4:04 PM
Labels: architectural salvage, DIY, heart, key to my heart, lamp banding, My Salvaged Treasures, repurposed, rustic heart, trash to treasure, tutorial, Valentine's Day, vintage

34 comments:

  1. Linda @ A La CarteFebruary 13, 2015 at 4:45 PM

    Betsy, I love this heart! I would put this on my shelves and never take it down. It just turned out so great! The key with the rhinestone...perfect!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    Darn cute heart Betsy and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. 20 North OraFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Really pretty. Love this! Happy Valentine's Day!!

    Judy

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  4. Vicky HuntFebruary 13, 2015 at 6:26 PM

    Love this Betsy. So pretty! I love that metal banding. Happy Valentine's Day!

    Hugs, Vicky

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  5. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:16 PM

    That is just beautiful, Betsy...I love everything about it!

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  6. PamFebruary 13, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Love your heart. It is beautiful. Happy Valentine's Day.

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  7. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 13, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    I REALLY like this, Betsy!!!! Very nice! Happy Heart Day!

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  8. handmade by amaliaFebruary 13, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    Lovely! I like the vintage feel of the piece and the different textures you used.
    Amalia
    xo

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  9. Katie MansfieldFebruary 14, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    Favorite Valentine project of the year! I love that vintage lamp banding. I've never seen that. Adorable. I'm visiting from Jann's blog.

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  10. Betsy@ coastal-colorsFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    This is adorable, Betsy! What a fantastic idea! I love the gold banding! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  11. DD's CottageFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    Lovely and creative-love it and the key is the icing on top!

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  12. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~February 14, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Oh I really love this!!! So pretty! Happy Valentine's Day!! xo Holly

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  13. Gigi HarlanFebruary 14, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    That's so beautiful Betsy! I love all the texture in the piece and the colors are so soothing. I definitely heart it and I heart you too! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  14. Fox and Finch AntiquesFebruary 14, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Betsy-
    Simple and easy project and a perfect idea that I could make with tin ceiling tiles. It is so charming and, even better, I have all the parts! Thank you for the continued inspiration.
    -Ginene

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  15. Maria (Magia Mia)February 14, 2015 at 10:09 AM

    Beautiful and clever as always, Miss Betsy! Have a wonderful ♥ Day!

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  16. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaFebruary 14, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Wow! that is so beautiful. Love the lamp banding....gotta search where to get some of that! Would go perfect in my house!

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  17. Petite Michelle LouiseFebruary 14, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Oh I LOVE this Becky! And to think....you had all the supplies on hand? Wow! Happy valentines day!

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  18. KathyFebruary 14, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Love it! I have never seen/heard of lamp banding. I always learn something new from you.

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  19. Michelle L.February 14, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    OOOOh! And AAAAh for good measure! This is just cool.

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  20. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 14, 2015 at 1:57 PM

    Simply pretty!

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  21. Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper CottageFebruary 14, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Love this! and always look forward to your art made from your stash of vintage and rustic finds. Love the rustic piece of wood with the white paint and that key adds the final touch.... would keep this up year-round.. thank you for your inspiration.. I always enjoy it! Marilyn

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  22. ConnieFebruary 14, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Simple and rustic . . . just the way I like it, too.
    This is such a charming plague . . . love it.
    Connie :)

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  23. cynthia lee designsFebruary 14, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    Love it...very cute!!
    ~Cindy

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  24. Rose LFebruary 14, 2015 at 5:38 PM

    So clever! Too bad you didn't have a keyhole stashed, too!

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  25. JeanieFebruary 15, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Elegant and beautiful, Betsy! Filled with love! I know you had a happy Valentine's Day -- how could you not?

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  26. Tea Cottage PrettiesFebruary 15, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Your heart is perfectly shabby chic and rustic!!! It turned out beautiful. Hugs, Beverly

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  27. Jann OlsonFebruary 16, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Well it is just LOVE-ly! The hanging key is the perfect touch!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  28. Julia - Vintage with LacesFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    Very pretty, Betsy! I hope you had a lovely Valentine's Day.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  29. Sherry@Back2VintageFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    I hope you had a fabulous Valentine's weekend. Your rustic heart is charming... love the old key!!!

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  30. Angie ChavezFebruary 17, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    ADORE this, Betsy!!!

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  31. Diane WritesFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    Shabby chic! I love the intricate detailing of the wood. Priceless!

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  32. Tuula @ Thrifty RebelFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    Love it! Sooo pretty!

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  33. The Polka Dot ClosetFebruary 18, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    Oh Betsy, I missed this, I love it...I am in the middle of a bathroom reno and have not been able to follow my favorites......YOU!

    Carol

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  34. Lisa HuffMarch 1, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    Betsy I love this rustic heart art. Thank you again so much for sharing and linking up to our Something to Talk About Link Party and I hope you join us again tomorrow morning. hugs, Lisa at Concord Cottage

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