White Sailboat
Easy DIY Projects
Hey! Today I have two easy DIY projects. I completed both of the projects in the last couple of months but haven’t shared them. Sometimes I work on projects, take photos, take them to my booth, then forget to post about them. Or I think they aren’t worth a post. Well, today is a twofer.
I bought this really ugly boat somewhere. I think at the thrift store. It sure needed a little love.
It looked much better after a coat of white spray paint.
I distressed the sailboat by hand just enough for a little of the blue paint to show through in strategic areas.
I like this look much better than the original.
Cockatiel Fabric Covered Canvas
Next up is a fabric covered canvas.
I started with a plain white canvas from Hobby Lobby.
I placed the bird off-center and cut the fabric to size.
I stapled two opposing sides first.
Then finished the other two sides.
You guys may recognize this fabric from two prior projects. Click the photos below to see the chair projects.
Yellow Stool
Which project was your favorite….the fresh nautical makeover….or the bold yellow wall décor?
Have a great weekend!
Marie says
April 10, 2016 at 8:56 pmYou were featured this week at Merry Monday! I love your projects! We hope to see you again this week!
Dee says
April 9, 2016 at 5:31 pmI love all of them! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday! 🙂
Mother & Daughter says
April 7, 2016 at 8:18 amI love the boat, I would never have given it a second look, that is why I am not much of a diy’er. I can never see the potential in anything. lol
Melisa Lissa says
April 5, 2016 at 11:43 pmLove the way the boat turned out. Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Pamela Smith says
April 5, 2016 at 10:14 pmI love both ideas! The boat is adorable, but I love the yellow too! Thanks for sharing your ideas!
Mimi says
April 1, 2016 at 5:23 amWhat a great way to use my left over favorite fabric! I only have a little bit left…but I just hung on to it. I love your bird fabric too. Thanks for sharing your ideas❤️
Rose L. says
March 31, 2016 at 10:53 pmLOVE that sailboat! Reminds me of my husband who had so loved sailing.
Judy says
March 31, 2016 at 6:25 pmI like the way the boat turned out. It looks 100% better. I like the fabric on the canvas. I remembered the fabric right away. They both look very nice. I enjoy your blog.
Susan says
March 31, 2016 at 6:49 amI like the boat but more than that I like the notion to be fearless with spray paint. Would never have given the boat a second look, but your transformation is inspiring. Have you talked about using spray paint in a blog before, there are so many kinds in the stores today is it a matter of just reading the label to pick the correct type for whatever project you are working on? I worry too about getting a consistent, even covering of the spray paint on the project. Any words of wisdom to share?