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Rustic Wood Shelf

May 27, 2015 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations14 Comments

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While in the process of remodeling our kitchen I decided to make a rustic wood shelf to go above the kitchen window.  rustic wood shelf made from cedar fence pickets 

I made my rustic wood shelf out of cedar fence pickets, and stained with my magic wood aging solution.  

To make my shelf I used 3  Cedar fence pickets, two 6″ wide and one 4″ wide, and some scrap wood that hubby had left over when reframing a door.

 I had to use two different sizes of pickets so that my rustic wood shelf would fit in the space provided between the cabinets and above the kitchen window. 

rustic wood shelf made from cedar fence pickets 

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I first cut each of my cedar fence pickets to 62″ in length. 

Then using my scrap wood (affiliate) I cut four pieces 14 1/2″ in length.

rustic wood shelf  

Pre-drilled 6 holes in each piece. 

rustic wood shelf made from cedar fence pickets 

To hold my wood fence pickets together I laid them out side by side. Then placing one of my scrap pieces 1″ from the end I used wood glue (Affiliate) and screws to fasten the one side down. 

Then adding another piece of scrap wood  1″ from the other end I fastened it down as well. 
diy rustic wood shelf 

For the last two pieces of scrap wood I placed the first one appropriately 22″ from the end then added some glue (Affiliate) and screwed it down. 

how to make a  rustic wood shelf using cedar pickets 

The last pieces of scrap wood I did the same placing it appropriately 22″ from the other end,  then fastened it down with glue and screws. (Affiliate)

how to age wood 

Once together I proceeded staining my rustic wood shelf (Affiliate) with my magic wood aging solution.  diy  rustic wood shelf  

I let it dry throughly then hung my rustic shelf using L brackets (Affiliate) in the middle for support, and small L like brackets on each end that was already there from a previous shelf the owner before us had up. 

how to make a  rustic wood shelf 

Now I have a place to display part of my farm animals and vintage can collection. 

how to make a  rustic wood shelf from cedar fence pickets 

How do you like my easy peasy rustic (Affiliate) wood shelf? Don’t look at my ceiling we haven’t textured it yet since scraping popcorn off. 

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  1. Ashley says

    May 27, 2015 at 9:04 am

    I love how the shelf turned out! I want to start doing for DIY stuff in the house!
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  2. kristen says

    May 27, 2015 at 10:56 am

    this is so cute! you are so handy! I need to work on my DIY skills!!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      May 28, 2015 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you Kristen! I bet you would be amazed at what you could do, you just got to jump in and do it.

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  3. Urvi says

    May 27, 2015 at 3:25 pm

    Idea of rustic shelf is amazing. it can add character to the room. Thanks for sharing

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      May 28, 2015 at 5:34 pm

      Thank you Urvi!

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  4. ananda says

    May 28, 2015 at 2:36 am

    hi linda! this shelf looks wonderful! perfect for displaying charming treasures! =)

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      May 28, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Thank you Ananda!

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  5. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    June 17, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    The rooster looks good up there too!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      June 21, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      I seen him at my Gettin store, Hobby Lobby and had to have him. Love farm animal!

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  6. Wendi@H2OBungalow says

    April 8, 2018 at 8:34 am

    This is darling! I love shelves for vignettes and decor! The bottom slats are the perfect choice for a rustic look. Nice job! Pinned 🙂

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      April 9, 2018 at 3:24 pm

      Thank you Wendi! I needed a rustic shelf to hold some of my farm animals. 🙂 Thanks for Pinning!

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