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DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan

Hi Friends!
Hope you are doing well and staying healthy!  It has been a busy week here 
as we continue with packing and projects! Today I am joining the Thrifty Chicks 
for our monthly makeover challenge...this month it is Cutting Boards!  

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Thrifty Chicks Cutting Board Makeovers

I was happy to be able to re-use a couple of boards I had found at thrift stores in the past!
I am using a small square cutting board and a larger rectangular board.
But this project could be done with just one board, too...and whatever shape you have.

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

I decided that these would make a great lazy susan!
 Often they are round, but this one will be just a little more rectangular, than square.

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

I really like the look of the natural wood for our decor, but I wanted to dress it up a little bit! I used this French Postage Stamp Stencil from Etsy to give it a bit of a farmhouse look.

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

I love the look!
I didn't distress it, as I wanted it to wear naturally over time.

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

Next I added a 4" Lazy Susan Turntable to the underside of the larger piece.
I measured for the center and marked through the bottom metal piece where the screws would go. 

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

I made pilot holes on the marks where the screws go, and screwed the base on.

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

That's all it takes to make it a single board lazy Susan, but I wanted to use the smaller cutting board to elevate it.  It would be hard to go through the base of the thick small cutting board to reach the hardware, so I simply glued the other section of the lazy susan hardware to the small base (the section of the metal not directly attached to the larger board).

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog

This was a fun and easy project that I know I will use in so many ways!

DIY A Simple Farmhouse Lazy Susan From Itsy Bits And Pieces Blog


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17 comments

  1. I love it! Lazy Susan's are so handy and it's nice to see one that isn't round. Love the stencil you chose too!

    Tania

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  2. This is so creative, Linda! I LOVE the stamp you chose so much and making this into a turn table makes it super functional too. Especially when dining outside with large crowds. Hugs, CoCo

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  3. I don't believe I've ever seen a square Lazy Susan. I love it!! I need to add this to my own DIY to do list. Lovely!

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  4. This is great Linda. You are so creative. Love it.
    Kris

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  5. You are so handy and crafty! I don't have the energy for those type of things anymore it seems. My energy is focused on my garden. Pinned!
    Brenda

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  6. I agree with Kim, I've never seen a square Lazy Susan. I love it and love the stencil.

    Your visual ability is amazing.

    When will you move to the lake, think I've asked before? Sorry

    Cindy

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  7. I did not even know they made Lazy Susan Turntable thingies! Great idea and I love that stencil!

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  8. Linda you gave me a perfect DIY to do for my craft room. I think this piece would be a must! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  9. Love this friend! The lazy susan is a brilliant project!

    happy day!
    karianne

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  10. You know I love this French farmhouse project,Linda! Your stencil is fabulous. I'm sure you'll get a lot of use out of it for sure. Great job. xo Kathleen

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  11. This is fabulous, Linda! I'm a fan of Lazy Susans, and I really like that yours is not round. The stencil you used is perfect and I can see the natural wear and tear over time being such a bonus. Love this project!

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  12. I love the idea of square lazy susan! Genius! And that stamp you chose adds the perfect farmhouse touch! Awesome tutorial too!

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  13. I love lazy susans and this was such a great idea to create one. Love that it's square!

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  14. Super cute, Linda! I've got an old scalloped tabletop (that I picked up junking;) that I should do this to. Love this idea!

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  15. I'm always amazed at your creative, thrifty makeovers! This is both charming and clever.

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