Hello friends and happy first day of fall! I’m always surprised how quickly the weather can change from one day to the next. The temperatures 2 weeks ago were reminiscent of the middle of summer, yet this week has brought cool mornings and even cooler evenings.
I have been busy decorating for fall and we of course always have a project or two on the go. But there are certain projects that even though a little unorthodox, allow me to explore my creativity and challenge myself.
Such as the ‘wooden’ bowl (pictured above) that I made from foam last winter. It was so much fun to create something out of an unexpected material, including my recent faux tobacco basket.
So when my friends at Make it Fun of FloraCraft asked if I was interested in creating something with their FoamDiscs, I immediately took on the challenge.
I wanted to create something not only fun, but practical. So I decided to make some faux wood slices for a rustic tablescape which you will see tomorrow on my fall tour.
I know these wood slices are available at craft stores, or you can even make them yourself if you have a log and saw,but I love creating and will take any opportunity to do so.
Here are all on top of each other. I think they look pretty realistic, don’t you?
Materials:
FloraCraft Make It Fun Foam Discs
FloraCraft Smooth Finish
StyroCutter Plus
Brown, white, orange and black acrylic paint
Instructions
1. Using the StyroCutter Plus, make several uneven indentations around disk
2. Using the StyroCutter Plus, draw an inner circle (groove) around the disc
3. Cover disc with Smooth Finish
4. With a skewer or toothpick, remove some of the Smooth Finish that collected in the inner circle groove
5. Using a mixture of brown and white, paint the inner color of the wood slice and similarly, using some brown, orange and black paint, paint the outer side of the wood slice, or the bark
And there you go…another fun craft for the archives.
I’ll be back tomorrow with the second installment of my fall tour. I hope you can make it…:)
Mary Vitullo says
Another amazing project. I’m just amazed how real they look. WOW!
Dannyelle says
These look amazing Lucy. You are so, so talented.
speckled fawn says
wow! they look so realistic! 😀 I really need to try and make a slice or two 🙂
Shannon says
Lucy, you are a creative genius! Seriously you are amazing!
Chloe Crabtree says
These are just amazing. I also checked out the ones you did back in 2011! I think you underestimate your artistic ability when compared to us ‘normal’ human beings, but you have amazing talent that I really admire! I have pinned this to my craft board and I will be sharing over at FB and Twitter. I would love it if you have a few minutes to stop by and share these over at Celebrate it Sunday! Happy Fall!
Jamie | anderson + grant says
I agree with Shannon’s comment that you are a genius. The wood slices look incredibly real and are such an interesting idea to make.
the cape on the corner says
gah! you are just so good!
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Karen says
Amazing, they look just like the real thing!
Marijean says
Those are seriously amazing. So realistic !
liz says
Oh my gosh – these are incredible!!! I am looking at them over & over, and still can’t believe they are made from foam. I am definitely going to try this for a dinner I am hosting. I have seen these in stores, but it would be quite expensive do to the number I need, so your idea is perfect for me.
Gail Plaskiewicz says
Oh my gosh! They look like real wood! Nice job, Lucy! Yo always do the most amazing faux things!
Danielle says
You are amazing. Lucy!
Michelle says
Holy cow! Those are awesome.
Pamela says
What a. Great job! They look fantastic.
Have a great day
Lauren says
Absolutely brilliant!!! OMG!
Pia says
WHAT!!!!
These are styrofoam?
I agree with Shannon (AKA) – you’re a Creative genius!
<3
Pia
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Sharon says
These are gorgeous! And they’re something I can DIY without a power saw or log. Thank you for the inspiration, Lucy.
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I simply do not believe my eyes. You are a genius.
Julia Ogden says
Thanks you so much for this tips.Everything looks so cute.I will try to do the same and post it in my blog)
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The texture and grain detail on the foam wood slices are incredibly realistic, giving an authentic touch to any project.