Wingin' It Momma: DIY Nautical Shelf

As most of you know, I am doing a nautical theme in Baby P's nursery. I am very excited about this and it's been coming along so well.

Along with my nesting phase kicking in, my husband has been away for training so I've had the house all to myself to destroy with crafty goodness. So with that motivation, I finished a project I have been eye-balling on Pinterest for WEEKS now. A simple, nautical two tier shelf.

Here is where I found my inspiration. The Shed by Pet Scribbles

The Finished Product <3

 

I will do my best to explain how I did it.  But keep in mind, I did just "wing it". So with that, I don't have measurements to give. Sorry!

Here's what you need:

-2 wooden planks

-Roll of rope (The one I bought was roughly 30ft and I had plenty left over)

-Smaller twine/rope **Optional

-Hardware to hang on. I used two curtain "hooks".

*Option twine not shown

 

When you purchase the wood, get it cut at the hardware/lumber store. I live in Japan, so I can't say whether your local place offers it or not. But I do know Home Depot, Lowes etc will drill out any size hole you need. :)

Step one: Figure out how far apart you want the shelves from each other. I did this by standing them up on the floor to eye ball the distance. Remember, once you get them on the rope you can always lower/raise them.

Step Two: Lie the rope onto the boards as if it were looped in to get an idea of length.

Step Three: Cut the rope, then cut another piece of the same length.

Step Four: Loop the rope into the holes. One rope on each side.

Step Five: Knot the bottoms of the rope under the bottom shelf.

Step Six: Move the top shelf to where you want it, use twine to tie additional knots so the top shelf doesn't slide down. Tie on bottom, wrap to the top of shelf and knot again. *Shown in photo*

Step Seven: Mount hardware to wall then hang up the shelves!

If you made the top too long (like I did haha!), it's okay, just make knots at the top and ta-da! All better. I realized it was good in case I wanted to move the shelves and add a third. 

 

I am so excited about how it turned out! I also did the set of matching frames for under $7 by using gift bags and dollar frames! I will be changing the items on the shelves as soon as I find something new, but had to fill the empty space somehow. :)

Hope someone learned something! Next: Nautical Wooden Wall Decor!