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Sometimes it just happens, despite our best intentions, a paint brush dries to a crisp.  There are ways to clean a brush, and some tricks to get out dried paint – but there are times it’s just no use.  If you paint a lot you may have a whole collection of these brushes (is it just me??!). So one day I decided to make something with these brushes – why not turn them into something beautiful.  That’s how the paint brush wreath was born.  

I initially made this as a gift, but I liked it so much I kept it.  I thought it was a great reminder of working hard with our hands – using the talents and abilities God gives us.  I also thought it was just a pretty nod to DIY in a home decor (paint brush decor?) kind of way.

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Supplies you need to make a Paint Brush Wreath: 

First things first, paint your round piece of wood in a dark color.  This will show through a bit, so just paint it to hide it.

While the paint is drying, use a small drill bit and drill to drill through the end of each paint brush handle making a small pilot hole.  This will prevent the handle from cracking when you screw it to the piece of wood. 

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Layout your brushes on the circle of wood – adjust until you like the layout. I try to make the brushes across from each other nice and straight.  

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Once you are happy with how it looks, screw the brushes to the round board with dry wall screws.  

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A friend was selling some pieces of slate, so I cut one in a circle with my jigsaw and had a local print shop print a Bible verse on the slate.  If you don’t have access to such things you could add a small chalk board, or another piece of wood to the top of the brushes.  

Here’s a video of the whole process, so you can see exactly what I’m up to…

I love what a good reminder this verse is, “Aspire to live quietly… and work with your hands” 1 Thes 4:11. This is such a good reminder to use our creativity for good – to inspire and encourage others.  All while using our bodies to work as hard as we can.  

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So I hope you never look at a crusty old paint brush the same again – re-imagine it into a beautiful up-cycled paint brush wreath!

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Until next time, keep creating!

Jenni