DIY Triangle Shelves

Don't you just love these mini triangle shelves!? Today husband and wife team Josh + Sarah show us how to make your own.Supplies needed: 1"x4" by 6-foot pine boards (x2), wood glue, sandpaper (100 and 220 grit), miter saw, measuring tape.
*Optional: paint (we used acrylic) or stain,gloss medium & varnish (for acrylic paint).

Step 1. Set miter saw to 30˚ Step 2. Cut 1st 30˚ angle then flip board and measure long end 6". Step 3. Cut 18 6" (long side) pieces with 30˚ angles on either end. (*Length is optional, you can make these as big or small as you like, as long as all sides are equal.) Optional Step: Cut 2" (long side) pieces with 30˚ angles if you'd like to add inset shelves for the triangles that will hang upside down. Step 4. Sand off all burrs and rough spots with the 100 grit sandpaper, making all the pieces nice and smooth.Step 5. Arrange the first triangle (as pictured). Step 6. Glue together using a thin yet generous smear along connecting edge. Be sure to press pieces nice and tight together. Wipe off any excess glue. Repeat for all 6 triangles. Let glue dry for at least 4 hrs. Step 7. Sand any exposed, dried glue. Now you can paint your shelves if you choose to.

Tip: When painting smaller pieces, use a tack to keep it from getting too messy!You could give these as a gift or hang in your home! Thanks so much Josh + Sarah! (You can meet them on Instagram: Josh @subtletakeover and Sarah @arrowandapple)

Comments

[irene wibowo]

love the idea :)
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[Pia J]

Love this!
Really cute and the colours would brighten a room.

Thanks for sharing.

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[Tarah]

Oh lordy, I DO love these shelves!!! The best!! x

[Laura Whitman]

This is such a cute idea! They remind me of Trivial Pursuit pieces; that make me a super nerd, but oh well!

xoxo,
Laura
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[jesspants]

What perfect shelves for little trinkets and treasures! I foresee a craft night on my horizon. :)

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[Natasha]

It looks like they used staples in the photos.... ???? and how are they hung on the wall??

[Mrs. Baker]

i love these!

[Becky]

These are so cute! My roommates nephew collects match box cars and these would be the perfect way to display them will have to send a link!

Becky
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[julia [lifeonchurchill]]

love this! great colors. perfect for a neutral wall.

julia
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[Kim]

I love the combo of shape color and usefulness it's a trifecta of awesomeness :)

[jin]

super cute! your hubby is so handy!

[Brianna]

These little shelves are so fabulous, I love the colours used too!

[Irene]

great inspiration!

xx
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[Lana]

Amazing! I would definitely try these.
I love the geometric trend.

[Dip It Black]

This looks so cute!
Great idea!

x
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[Denisa]

Really nice idea and good for children´s room. Have a great Monday.

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[Julia]

What a lovely idea. I like how simple it is! These triangles look amazing!

[jamie]

I wouldnt really call these shelves unless they were much bigger but as wall art its great. :)

[Hannah Brown]

These are lovely! Like the bright colours :) x

[abby]

This is so lovely! Anything mini is adorable. Now I will have to find lots of cute things to put on these teeny shelves....

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