How to Make Wooden American Flag Bunting

How to make American Flag bunting. Homeroad.net

Recently I entered a contest and the theme was "patriotic."
So in honor of the Fourth of July I created a flag bunting.



I saw a wooden half circle door mat for sale at a local discount store and I knew someday it would be great for something. Today was that day, it was just what I needed for this project!

I removed the rubber separators from one side of the wooden mat so it would be even of an arch shape,
then I tied it back together tightly. 

I screwed the smaller end onto a strip of wood for stability. 

How to make American Flag bunting from a door mat. Homeroad.net

I spray painted the bunting white and marked off where I wanted to paint the blue and the red stripes. 
I was feeling lucky on this project because 
the vinyl letters I ordered a few weeks ago came today!

Perfect for my sign!

Red, white and blue wooden Flag. Homeroad.net


 I used an antiquing glaze on both the bunting and the sign, then heavily distressed them both using sandpaper. 

I screwed the entire creation together and hung it with an old window chain.

Red, white and blue wooden Flag Bunting. Homeroad.net

This rustic wooden bunting I proudly hang over my garage all summer!


Please click on the bold text for the links. 

Please sign up below to receive Homeroad's latest 
DIY sent straight to you!

    


Homeroad
Homeroad

I am Susan, the author and creator at Homeroad. I am a wife, mother of 4 daughters, and a grandmother of 5 and counting. I am a retired teacher, a DIY blogger and an artist at heart. .

Older Post Newer Post

Comments

  1. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesJuly 5, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    You did a great job ... I thought that one was really cute and unique!

    ReplyDelete
  2. The Pennington PointJuly 5, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I loved your bunting....very clever! I have made my guess as to which project is yours. We'll see if I'm right. I'm enjoying doing the contest with you. I have enjoyed your blog for a long time and feel like I already know you. Lisa~

    ReplyDelete
  3. HollyJuly 5, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Love this! What a neat creation! I voted...hope I'm right!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Tammy @ Type AJuly 5, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    so unique! i love it! thanks for sharing this at my party. :)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Rosemary@villabarnesJuly 6, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What vision! I love it.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperJuly 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Really cool! I am having a Red, White and Blue Linky Party this week and I'd love for you to join in on the fun by adding your link!
    http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com/2011/07/red-white-and-blue-linky-party.html

    ReplyDelete
  7. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsJuly 6, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Such a fabulous idea! A really unique way to show your patriotism.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesJuly 7, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    How fun! I would love if you would link up your project to our {What I Made Wednesday} Linky party!!

    Briana

    ReplyDelete
  9. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJuly 7, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Wow, Impressive, I really like this. Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 7, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    Susan, What a fabulous project! I love this and I am on my way to check out the other contestants. Thanks for joining my Open House party this week.
    xo,
    Sherry

    ReplyDelete
  11. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}July 7, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    Oh, that is awesome! Fabulous idea! Thanks for linking up to this week's Catch a Glimpse party. I'll be featuring this tomorrow.

    ReplyDelete
  12. At The Picket FenceJuly 13, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    That is absolutely incredible! What a fantastic project and we are so thrilled you shared it with us last weekend at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

    ReplyDelete
  13. gail@My Repurposed LifeJuly 14, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    I love your flag bunting! You did a super job.
    gail

    ReplyDelete
  14. Funky Junk InteriorsSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Outstanding piece, Susan! I've yet to see a wooden walkway shaped like that but I'll be sure to look for one now.

    Shared this on FJI Facebook for SNS 97. :)

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150351531981141&set=a.192514281140.164586.175378011140&type=1&theater

    Donna

    ReplyDelete
  15. BlissJune 2, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    I love it!

    ~Bliss~

    ReplyDelete
  16. candyJune 29, 2014 at 2:18 PM

    Love it and would love to make one for my house. Unfortunatly I cannot find the wood mat. Sad

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thank you for stopping by, I love your comments and I will do my best to reply to all your questions and comments. By leaving a comment you are consenting to your email being collected for communication purposes only. Your privacy is important to me.
Have a nice day.
Susan