Father’s Day is right around the corner. This month for the Thrifty Style Team we decided to let the men in our lives take charge of the thrifty projects! The guys did an amazing job so make sure you scroll through the entire post to see what all the other men came up with this month. Before you get to that you HAVE to see this amazing wood American Flag that Matt made. I have always know he has skills, clearly, but I’m obsessed with this flag!
He started by trimming furring strips to the same lengths.
A quick trip through the drum sander to smooth off any rough spots.
He laid out the boards to make sure the proportions were correct.
Then he set up some boards and got the slats ready for paint.
Once the boards where painted and the laser cut stars were added the entire piece was ready for the torch.
He put a sealant coat on it to keep the char from rubbing off.
The flag turned out amazing. I think my favorite part is the dark blue behind the stars. Or maybe the fact that the char makes the flag look like it’s moving. Either way I love it!
Now for the rest of the thrifty projects. There is a little something for everyone.
- BIRD HOUSE MAKEOVER by Redhead Can Decorate
- HOW TO MAKE A COLD FRAME by Hearth & Vine
- DIY BARN DOORS by DIY Beautify
- OUR NEW HEADBOARD by 2 Bees in a Pod
- DIY HANGING LAMP FROM THRIFTY FINDS by Chatfield Court
- AFFORDABLE DIY SHIPLAP WALLS by The Creek Line House
- HOW TO BUILD A WALL MOUNTED PLATE RACK by I Should Be Mopping the Floor
- THE MAN BEHIND THE NAIL GUN by Duke Manor Farm
- THRIFTY DIY LADDER CHANDELIER by What Meegan Makes
- THRIFTY REBAR BARBED BIRD HOUSE by Bliss Ranch
- REFURBISHED WOODEN STOOL by Cottage at the Crossroads
- WOOD AMERICAN FLAG by The DIY Village
- INDUSTRIAL FARMHOUSE TOILET PAPER HOLDER by Salvaged Sister & Mister
Just so you know Matt…. I’m adding this to my husbands to-do list. He’s gonna curse June’s Thrifty Style Team because his list is already long.
Wow Matt – you have some some mean DIY skills…and tools! Love how this wooden flag turned out. You should be very proud!
Matt! You nailed it!!! What a gorgeous flag!!!!
Wow! This is a stunning piece!! This would make such a wonderful gift for those wonderful patriots in our lives! Well done! <3 I hope you all have a wonderful Father's Day weekend!
Such a beautiful piece! I love how he used a torch to add a rustic touch. Well done Matt!
It’s amazing what you guys can do with that laser cutter of yours! Matt’s attention to detail on this piece is so impressive. He knocked it out of the park on this on this one!
Matt did a great job making this flag. I’m glad I hopped on over to see how he did it. Charring it makes it very unique. I predict these will be hot sellers when you get them in your shop!
This is such a great project . How did Matt secure the boards together?
Wow, this is a piece of art, for sure! Such an intricate and beautiful job, thank you for sharing it with us.
Would love to attempt making it myself – a bit late but nice New Years resolution, I think, haha!