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Saturday, October 11, 2014

DIY Reversible Wood Backdrop

I've been wanting a wood photo backdrop for my blog and Etsy photos for a while now. After some Pinterest inspiration and a trip to the hardware store, I finally figured out a nice and still cost effective way to do it!

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

So first of all, I came across this great tutorial on Pinterest from Love And Olive Oil for a distressed photo backdrop...check it out. If my way doesn't work for you maybe theirs will. I found the wood supplies that they referred to in their tutorial, but after I added it all up, it was more than I wanted to spend. While at Lowes, I ended up finding these square pieces of wood, 23"x23" and just under 1/4" thinkness. They were only about $5 a piece, now we're talking! With some power tools at home, I could make this work! I had some scrap wood already to use for the center pieces. Since I had paint and any other supplies I needed already, all together I only ended spending just under $10!!! 
DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

This wood is pretty thin so cut carefully because it may split. I didn't mind if the cuts weren't perfect because I was going for the rustic look anyway. I cut this into six pieces, but it's up to you how wide you want the pieces to be. 

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

After cutting the wood, I pieced it back together in the order it was cut so if the lines weren't perfectly straight, it wouldn't be obvious. Now I just used a nail gun to attach the cut pieces to the center pieces. flip over and do the same for the opposite side. At first I thought just the two pieces for the center between the two sides would be fine, but after I had it together I realized that since the wood is thin, I needed another piece in the middle for support, especially if I put something heavy on here.

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

I painted one side white and the other side is a kinda grey stain. I did this by watering down some acrylic dark grey craft paint, brush it on one board at a time and then use a clean cloth the wipe the excess.

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

This backdrop is perfect for my Etsy photos!

DIY reversible wood backdrop, Over The Apple Tree

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29 comments:

  1. Julie's LifestyleOctober 11, 2014 at 4:57 PM

    Hi Laura, wow the photos really do look nice with the wood backdrop you made. I always thought it was a special app used!
    Julie

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  2. Vashtiqvega43October 11, 2014 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Laura! Great idea and it seems like an easy project. Thanks!

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  3. UnknownOctober 12, 2014 at 1:48 AM

    I love your backdrop, especially since it's reversible. I have a few, and I love how they enhance the photos. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle! :)

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  4. Sarah RambergOctober 12, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    Love this!! And I seriously love that you have two finishes to choose from- awesome idea for bloggers and Etsy-sellers alike! Thank you for swinging by Snickerdoodle Sunday with your latest make- I hope you'll come back next time! :)

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

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  5. StephanieOctober 12, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    I love how you made it both sides!

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  6. Bonnie @ Our Secondhand HouseOctober 13, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    That's a great idea. I especially like that it's reversible.

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  7. UnknownOctober 13, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    Stopping by from Your Design this Time link party. Love this! We're always trying to find new backdrops fro photos that fit in our budget.

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  8. SakeenahOctober 13, 2014 at 4:25 PM

    I love this! What a fabulous idea for blogging or Etsy pictures, seems so easy. Pinning.
    Found you from Snickerdoodle Sunday :)

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  9. UnknownOctober 14, 2014 at 7:06 PM

    I really need to make a wood backdrop. I have a few tiles that look like wood planks but you can't stack them as a backdrop, only as a floor obviously. I love both the finishes.

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  10. JessOctober 14, 2014 at 8:55 PM

    What a neat idea! I really need to think about doing something like this!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up!

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  11. Val @ Love My DIY HomeOctober 14, 2014 at 10:08 PM

    Cool idea! I would love to have several of these for backdrops for my photography work. It looks so simple - thanks for sharing this with us...now all I have to do is get my DH to make it for me. :)

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  12. GiovannaOctober 15, 2014 at 1:50 AM

    That's a great idea!!! Never though of building backdrops for my photos... Thanks for sharing! :) Found you at the Pin Worthy Wednesday link up

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  13. Heather @ My Overflowing CupOctober 15, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    This is great! Thanks so much for sharing. I really appreciate it. I'm pinning it to my blogging board.

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  14. Sum of their StoriesOctober 17, 2014 at 2:04 AM

    I made myself a similar background, but I think mine is too big. I find it difficult to find somewhere to keep in when I'm not using it! My problem was I was too lazy to cut down the piece of board I bought, yours looks a perfect size.

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  15. KarenOctober 17, 2014 at 7:01 AM

    I'm so glad to see this! What a perfect way to make your own backdrop. I really like the idea of painting each side differently so that you have the option to use a different color with the same piece - so smart!
    Thank you for sharing with us at Wake Up Wednesday!

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  16. ColleenOctober 17, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    what a great idea! Reversible is so clever, I can't believe I never put two and two together... sorry for the pun ;)

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  17. April's HomemakingOctober 17, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    What a wonderful idea! I have wanted something like this for my photos. Definitely pinning this idea, thanks! :)

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  18. UnknownOctober 17, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    How smart! We are featuring it Monday at YDTT! :) Thanks for linking up!

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  19. vintagevioletstyleOctober 18, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Love this idea! I may have to do this myself!

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  20. Mrs. Mashed UpOctober 18, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Thank you for sharing your post with Pin Worthy Wednesday this week. I'm posting this to out group board on Pinterest.

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  21. allisonOctober 18, 2014 at 6:58 PM

    well isn't THIS awesome?! perfect for stationery/paper goods. thanks for sharing :)

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  22. UnknownOctober 19, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    I need to make some of these so badly! Thanks for the how to and for linking up at The Makers!
    Corey @ TinySidekick.com

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  23. Heather{Our Life In a Click}October 19, 2014 at 3:52 PM

    This looks great! Thanks for linking up!

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  24. Rose's Crafts at FineCraftGuild.comOctober 22, 2014 at 6:27 AM

    I love this tutorial. Thank you for linking it up. I didn't think about making a plank just for photos, but it makes sense! Way easier than to always have to find a rustic table top. Hope you'll still by again (with a fun Halloween idea?!) Will you?The party is more fun when you're there!

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  25. Holly {McCall Manor}October 23, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    I love this background! You have been featured today at McCall Manor today. Thanks for linking up to the party. :)
    http://www.mccallmanor.com/craft-projects/spotlight-on-you2987/

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  26. Andrea @ This Pug LifeOctober 26, 2014 at 10:57 PM

    Looks very professional.

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  27. canvas printDecember 24, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    True artwork in the making.

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