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Sunny Yellow Farm Fresh Wood Chest

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My farm fresh stencil finally saw some action. I’ve been looking for the perfect piece and finally found it.

Wood Chest Stenciled Farm Fresh

I stenciled  “Quality”  on one side of the little topless wood chest and “Farm Fresh” on the opposite side.

thrift store logo

The chest was a thrifty find and today is Thrift Store Decor Day.

topless wood chest

Some of you may give me a hard time for painting the cedar. I’ve had the chest for a while and used it in various displays around the house. I tried to sell in in my booth but apparently no one wanted it. I even put it on sale. Still no bites. Time to paint.

FolkArt Milk Paint project

I used FolkArt Milk Paint in Tavern Ale for the finish. This photo shows one coat of paint.

milk paint drying

Two coats of paint. The darker areas is where the paint is still wet.

stenciling with foam brush and white paint

Once the paint was dry I used FolkArt Wicker White acrylic paint and a foam pouncer to stencil the designs.

Farm Fresh stencil

Stenciling is sooooo easy. Just remember to use a really, really, dry brush.

distressing a stenciled project

A little light distressing over the stencil and the whole chest makes the look perfectly imperfect.

applying sealer to milk paint

The milk paint  can be left flat or sealed. I decided to seal the finish. The FolkArt Bonding/Sealer gives the paint a deeper, richer look.

Topless Wood Chest Stenciled Farm Fresh 1

I added  faux Hydrangea stems to the chest. I’m soooooo ready for Spring.

FolkArt Stencil Farm Fresh project

Farm Fresh Stencil Project

I bet you thought I was teasing about the Farm Fresh. It’s on the opposite side of the chest. The border below the words was the finishing touch.

Wood Chest Stenciled Farm Fresh

The yellow chest full of flowers makes me smile. I’m glad the chest didn’t sell.

stenciled chest makes a pretty flower box

I’m going to hold on to it for a while. The flowers and stenciled chest look great on the dining room table.

Products used in this project:
FolkArt Milk Paint – Tavern Ale
FolkArt Bonding/Sealer
26 Piece Stencil Pack
Wicker White Paint
Foam Pouncer
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You guys ready to take the Thrift Store Decor Tour? Click the pink text links below the collage of before photos to see the finished projects.

Thrift store decor makeovers before photos

1. Rattan Lamps – Domestically Speaking
2. Easy Spray Paint Welcome Mat – My Repurposed Life
3. Painted And Upholstered Stool – My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
4. Chalkboard Wall Art – Our Southern Home
5. Repurposed Farmhouse Tote – Refresh Restyle
6. Stenciled Wood Chest – Me

Be sure and check the post on Sunday. A few of my blogging friends are joining me in a craft supply giveaway. Yea! Have a great day.

Kathy Owen
Creative (or crazy, take your pick) mind behind the blog Petticoat Junktion. Always looking for something old, rusty, blingy, or crusty. Everyday is a new adventure. Come along for the ride!
https://petticoatjunktion.com

Comments

  6. There’s a reason why your charming cedar chest did not sell. That orange-y color is yuck! I have no shame about painting over cedar. This turned out so well. Even the original metal strapping looks amazing when painted. Nice job.

  7. Whoa Kathy-that is an amazing transformation on that small wod chest! I’m not generally a fan of yellow, but I love the deep tones after you sealed it. And the stencil? Perfect!

    gail

    pinning!

  8. Wow! Thanks for the stencil idea. I have a little chest that came with fruit at Christmas that I am planning on, what else?, holding flowers on the porch. And that little chest of yours would be perfect on my porch (or hearth). Love it!

  12. Yellow is gorgeous. I was thinking, now where did she find that box? Who hasn’t seen those cedar boxes? Love it. Thanks for sharing

  19. Oh, I just LOVE this! I haven’t stenciled anything in a long time, but now you’ve got me wanting to tour my house to find something. 🙂 Hope you have a great day!

  21. What an amazing makeover — from the old, brown wood box to the charming, yellow farmhouse style planter! Thanks for the tutorial on painting and stenciling. I want to try something like this. Pinning for future reference.

  24. Hi! I’m one of the co-hosts from the Welcome Home Wednesday Link Up. I love this little chest DIY. It’s so sunny and cheerful and looks vintage, too! Thank you for sharing it!