Are you looking for an awesome DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or are military men like mine. It is also the newest creation for this month’s Thrift Store Décor Upcycle Challenge. If you have any friends or family who like to hunt or fire guns for fun, ask them to start saving their casings now. One day at the range will give you enough to make this awesome project. I’m incredibly thankful to my close friend for diligently saving all of his casings for me so that I could bring you this DIY. Now, let’s get onto the tutorial.

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Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge

The Rules:

Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
There’s no monthly theme.
There’s no budget to stick to.

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Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

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Materials

Thrift Store Frame
Bullet Casings
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Bronze Spray Paint

Step 1

Start by cleaning your thrift store frame and your casings if needed.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 2

Next, take your frame apart and set the glass and backing aside.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 3

Start gluing your casings along the bottom of your frame, starting in the center.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 4

Continue adding casings until the bottom of the frame is covered.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 5

Next, begin gluing casing in a single line on the left side of your frame.

Tip:

Do this with like sides of the casings together as pictured.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 6

Repeat step 5 on the right side of your frame.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 7

Next, glue 2 casings together on the top left corner of your frame as pictured.

Step 8

Do the same on the t op right corner of your frame.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 9

Glue 3 casings upright, as pictured, in the center of the top of your frame.

Step 10

Once your glue has cooled, spray your entire frame with bronze spray paint. Allow the paint to dry.

Step 11

Next, spray your frame with a second coat of paint.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

Step 12

Lastly, put your frame back together and add a photo if desired.

Are you looking for an unique DIY gift for your husband? This DIY ammo frame is perfect for guys who like hunting or military men, like mine.

This was so easy to make! I am crazy excited to surprise my husband with it this Father’s Day. You could also replace the picture with a handwritten note or drawing from your kiddos before gifting it. What are your thoughts? I’m seriously considering it. Let me know in the comments and then check out the other awesome Thrift Store projects from my friends below!

See where I’m linking up!

And now for more thrifty goodness!

Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!

An InLinkz Link-up

Happy Mother’s Day to my favorite moms in the world. I hope your holiday was full of love and pampering. Now it’s time to get to this week’s link party. First, here are ideas to make summer break easier for you. The last thing you want to do during the summer is spend all of your time in the kitchen. These summer breakfast ideas will help you get breakfast on the table easily. Once you’ve got your morning meals taken care of stick around for the Merry Monday Link Party!

The last thing you want to do this summer is spend all of your time in the kitchen. These summer breakfast ideas will help you get food on the table easily.

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Hash Brown Egg Nests (Karyl at Karyl’s Kulinary Krusade)

These are a delicious and easy breakfast that you could totally batch freeze for summer mornings.

Easy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie (Erin at DelightfulEMade)

Smoothies are a great way to start you morning and this one is super refreshing.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie (Lydi at Lydi Out Loud)

If you are looking for something less fruity then this smoothie is perfect for you.

Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe (Ronique at Stagetecture)

You know I’m a huge fan of quiche. They are easy to make and delicious. This one is no exception!

Bacon and Gouda Frittata (Stacie at Simply Stacie)

A warm frittata is another great way to start the day. The addition of bacon is just fantastic!

Dark Chocolate Granola (Lolli at Food Fun Family)

This granola is so delicious you’ll want to take it along for snacks on family outings too.

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Cake (Mindi at Moms Need to Know)

How do you make mornings amazing? Make cake for breakfast, of course. This blueberry lemon cake will have your family scrambling to the table!

Pina Colada Overnight Oats (Randa at Bewitchin’ Kitchen)

There’s nothing more summery than these overnight oats. Whip them up the night before and rock breakfast the next morning.

Homemade Baked Kahlua Donuts Recipes (Brandie at Home Cooking Memories)

My kids never say no to donuts for breakfast. These are a delicious option when you’re feeling generous.

Sausage and Red Pepper Frittata (Stacie at Simply Stacie)

Mix up the breakfast routine with another yummy frittata recipe.

Lemon and Blackberry Poppy Seed Muffins (Annie at Annie’s Noms)

Muffins are always a fun breakfast idea and these ones won’t disappoint.

Quick and Easy Sausage Quiche (DIY Adulation)

Here’s another easy and delicious quiche that can be frozen for warm breakfasts later.

Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos (DIY Adulation)

Last, but not least, are these freezer-friendly breakfast burritos. Microwave for 2 minutes and you have a fast breakfast on busy mornings.

The last thing you want to do this summer is spend all of your time in the kitchen. These summer breakfast ideas will help you get food on the table easily.

There you go. Now you can rock school break with these summer breakfast ideas. Many of these can be frozen for grab and go breakfasts. Now, let’s get on to the party. Link up your awesome new posts below and see what your friends have been creating.

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The last thing you want to do this summer is spend all of your time in the kitchen. These summer breakfast ideas will help you get food on the table easily.

Summer is on its way and I’m super excited. As the weather warms up you look forward to spending time outdoors. There are always going to be big projects you want to tackle in the backyard but there are little ways to get your outdoors ready for summer, too. Rock your outdoor style with these DIY ideas this summer! Then stick around and check out the Merry Monday Link Party to see what your friends have been up to.

As the weather warms up you look forward to spending time outdoors. Get ready to rock your outdoor style with these DIY ideas this summer!

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How to Make a Wooden Monogram Letters Wreath (Stellax at How to Make a Burlap Wreath)

She uses this wreath on the front door but you could totally use it to dress up the walls by your deck as well.

Modern Embroidery Hoop Wreath (Taryn at Design Dining Diapers)

How beautiful is this wreath?! This is such an elegant yet modern DIY décor piece. It can be made quickly to dress up your front door or your gate.

Pretty Vintage DIY Floral Wreath (Jelica at A Pretty Fix)

This is another piece that could be used on more than just your front door. These would be beautiful hanging on windows or on a piece of wood as a leaning décor element.

Antique Farmhouse Salvaged Yard and Garden Décor (Angie at Knick of Time)

Find out how to turn salvaged finds into outdoor décor with these ideas from Angie! It is amazing what can be made beautiful.

5 Minute Dollar Store Spring Forsythia Wreath (Krista at The Happy Housie)

I will forever love this bright and cheerful wreath. It is perfect for hanging on the deck fencing to add a fun pop of color!

DIY Butterfly Garden Ornament (Kim at Bugaboo City)

There will be lots of imaginative play in the backyard with these fun butterflies on your fence. They will dress up your yard while feeding creative minds. That’s a win-win.

DIY Magnolia Wreath (Kimberly at A Wonderful Thought)

Have you noticed how versatile all of these beautiful wreaths can be yet? Here’s another one for you to dress up your outdoors with.

Colorblocked Cement Letters (Ashley at Simply Designing)

Cement letters to dress up your garden or deck? Yes please! These babies are totally customizable to your color scheme and style, too.

Front Porch Planter Ideas (Taryn at Design Dining Diapers)

Taryn makes floral design look easy with these planter ideas. The tall planters are perfect for small porches.

As the weather warms up you look forward to spending time outdoors. Get ready to rock your outdoor style with these DIY ideas this summer!

It is easy to rock your outdoor style with these DIY ideas! Once you’ve got your deck and porch squared away all that’s left is to throw a BBQ. Before you fire up the grill, link up your awesome new posts with us at the Merry Monday Link Party below. Can’t wait to see your creations!