My farm fresh stencil finally saw some action. I’ve been looking for the perfect piece and finally found it.
I stenciled “Quality” on one side of the little topless wood chest and “Farm Fresh” on the opposite side.
MY LATEST VIDEOSThe chest was a thrifty find and today is Thrift Store Decor Day.
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.
I used FolkArt Milk Paint in Tavern Ale for the finish. This photo shows one coat of paint.
Two coats of paint. The darker areas is where the paint is still wet.
Once the paint was dry I used FolkArt Wicker White acrylic paint and a foam pouncer to stencil the designs.
Stenciling is sooooo easy. Just remember to use a really, really, dry brush.
A little light distressing over the stencil and the whole chest makes the look perfectly imperfect.
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.
I added faux Hydrangea stems to the chest. I’m soooooo ready for Spring.
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.
The yellow chest full of flowers makes me smile. I’m glad the chest didn’t sell.
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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Now you have to see my Farm Fresh Stenciled Cow by clicking here!
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.
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.
Sue says
Absolutely fabulous!! Love the color and the stencil.
Ellen Vogel says
I love that. Are you selling this now? How much?
Debbie says
I need to find me a little junky chest, I love this and that yellow is farmhouse perfect!!
kristin salazar says
This turned out fabulous, love the yellow!
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
So pretty and perfect for Spring!
Diane says
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.
gail says
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!
Heather says
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!
Kathy Owen says
Your welcome. Let me know how your project turns out.
kim says
I bet that sells quick now!
Cheryl says
Wow, I love it! Bet it would sell now!
Marie from The Interior Frugalista says
Now that baby has some personality!!! Love the color, the stencil and all that rustic goodness. Pinning
Cheri Hins says
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
Christy @ Our Southern Home says
I think this is my absolute favorite thrift store makeover by you to date! Love the color and the stencils!
Robin says
Love the way this crate turned out…perfect for spring! Thanks for sharing with Monday Funday xo
Debrashoppeno5 says
I like the new look of the chest. Sometimes things just need to be painted. It really looks cute.
STEPHANIE ABBOTT says
So cute! I love the color choice and stencils. I added this to my Pinterest Queue twice. Great job!
Kim~madeinaday says
Wow this is awesome! Hard to believe it’s the same chest. Sharing on G+ Thanks for linking up at MerryMonday!
Kim
Cynthia Chilson Finger says
Super cute transformation. Just perfect for spring. Enjoy!
Jennie says
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!
Liz says
What a wonderful little chest. That shade of yellow is so pretty! I love re-doing junk into masterpieces too. 🙂
Carol ("Mimi") says
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.
Heather Bryant says
The chest is really pretty Kathy! Great job!!
Donella says
This is so gorgeous! Love the yellow color… yellow makes me smile. 🙂
Leslie Soto says
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!