Let’s make these easy DIY farmhouse style stars today! You will see how easy it is to make these adorable stars that can be used year-round!
in the beginning
I came across one of these doors at my local junk and architectural shop. The only difference was the one I found didn’t look this clean and fresh!
Most of the slats were not even intact! They were laying on the ground at the base of the door so I grabbed them up!
Ideas can strike from anywhere but with this project I knew right away what I wanted to make with all those slats!
supplies
Farmhouse style stars! The project needed to be easy and only using few supplies.
Here is a list of the supplies:
- louvered door slats (option: five paint stir sticks from the hardware store)
- paint in the desired color (mine had the perfect paint chippiness)
- jute twine
- power drill with a large drill bit
- scissors
time to drill
Each star requires five slats. Using the power drill with a large drill bit, I drilled holes approximately 1/4″ away from the edges. They don’t need to be perfect – just another reason to love the farmhouse style!
As a side note, make sure you test the size of the hole with the jute twine that you use. You want the twine to fit the hole with ease!
cut the twine
Cut six pieces of the twine in approximately 6-7″ sections.
assembly
Lay out the first two slats in a V shape. Line up the holes and thread the twine through both holes.
Cut off the excess twine if you like. I did but that doesn’t mean you have to! It’s your star!!
You will do the same at each star point. Lay the slats out just like you would if you were drawing a star shape.
secure the slats
After all the slats are tied, you will notice that the slats can move around quite a bit. Let’s prevent that!
Tie the sixth piece of twine at the bottom intersection.
A dot of hot glue (or wood glue) will hold the other intersections snug.
make the hanger
Use a longer piece of jute, about 7-10″, to make the hanger. Loop it around the upper most point, just above the area in the previous step. Loop around and tie a knot!
You’ll see how I tie this type of looped knot in the video below!
watch this!
Sometimes watching a project is easier, so I made this quick video tutorial for you!
the fun results
Wasn’t that an easy project?? You could whip up a sky full of farmhouse style stars for your home in just an afternoon!
Can’t you see them hanging on a front porch all at different heights? Or maybe several near the door your guests come into?
My farmhouse style stars are hanging from long pieces of jute cut in varying lengths. Aren’t they adorable?
They’re cute as a single star or as a group of farmhouse style stars!
Several stacked together is another way to show them off.
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Where would you hang your stars? Share your ideas in the comments! Let’s inspire one another with our individual creativity!
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Thanks for stopping by for the fun and easy farmhouse style stars tutorial! I hope you are inspired to make some for your home soon!
Cindy- This is such a great idea. I love how your blog so clearly describes each steps and even gives tips on how to make the process work. Great photos too!! Now I am going to be on the hunt for wooden slats from shutters and louvered doors. . .
Anna, thank you so much for your encouraging words about the tutorial and my photos! Photography is something I love to do! Happy hunting for slats-tag me when you make something from them!! I want to see!!
Cindy-What a great video you made for showing how simple it would be to make these stars! Thanks for great instructions! I gotta make some!
The stars are so fun and easy to make!! I would love to see yours when you get a chance to make them!😀⭐️
Hi Cindy, I love the rustic look of these starts and so pretty to use year round! I’m so excited to feature your post this week on the Tuesday Turn About Link Party!
Definitely these stars could be used year round! Thanks Michelle! And thank you for the feature in the Tuesday Turn About Link Party!😊