Ways to Use Wood Shims in Craft and Decor DIY Projects

Wood shims are a versatile and inexpensive material that can be used for a variety of craft and decor DIY projects. They are available at most hardware stores and come in a variety of sizes and thicknesses.

Here are 9 ways to use wood shims in your next DIY project:

1. Make a sunburst mirror

A sunburst mirror is a great way to add a touch of rustic charm to your home. You can use any size or shape of shims, and you can paint or stain them to match your decor.

Starburst mirror from wood shims (click to view)

2. Create a door wreath

A wood shim door wreath is a great way to add a festive touch to your home during the holidays. You can use any color of paint or stain, and you can add any type of embellishments that you like, such as ribbon, flowers, or greenery.

Door wreath made from wood shims (click to view)

3. Create fun wall art

Grab your shims and paint them several fun colors! Then create a fun design with them to hang on your wall!

Wall Art Design (click to view)

4. Make a planter

Wood shims can be used to create a rustic planter for your plants. You can paint or stain the shims to match your décor, and you can add a drainage hole to the bottom of the planter.

Planter made from wood shims (click to view)

5. Make a sign

Wood shims can be used to make a unique and personalized sign for your home. You can paint or stain the shims to match your décor, and you can add any type of lettering or design that you like. 

Sign made from wood shims (click to view)

6. Make a table runner

Wood shims can be used to create a rustic and stylish table runner for your home. You can paint or stain the shims to match your décor, and you can add any type of embellishments that you like.

Wood shim table runner DIY project (click to view)

7. Build Wood Shim Trees

Use wood shims to bring some holiday flare to your home by creating a 3-dimensional wood tree or adding them to a box frame to create something more 2-dimensional.

Wooden trees from wood shims (click to view)

8. Upcycle a lampshade

Add wood shims to an existing lampshade to give it a whole new look! And all it takes is a bit of hot glue!

Rustic wooden lampshade from wood shims (click to view)

9. Decorate your table with new placemats!

Similar to creating the table runner. Simply take 10 of the shims and put them together like you would the table runner.  Our kit has enough shims to make 3 placemats. If you bought the add-on box, you'd be able to make 6!

Wood shim placemats (click to view)

These are just a few ideas for how you can use wood shims in your next DIY project. With a little creativity, you can use these versatile materials to create something truly unique.

Here are some additional tips for using wood shims in your DIY projects:

• Use a variety of sizes and thicknesses of shims to create a more interesting look.
• Paint or stain the shims to match your décor.
• Use a wood glue or construction adhesive to attach the shims together.
• Sand the edges of the shims smooth before painting or staining.
• Add any type of embellishments that you like, such as paint, stain, glitter, or fabric.

With a little creativity and effort, you can use wood shims to create beautiful and unique DIY projects for your home.