DIY Planter Urns from Thrift Shop Finds
March 28, 2017
I found this metal flowerpot at a local thrift shop recently.
This wooden candle holder has been in my parts stash for a while. From a garage sale or thrift shop, no doubt.
I painted both pieces with two coats Dutch Boy Chalky Finish Paint in Antiquated Lace. If you are painting a stained piece like the candle holder, it is advisable to paint it first with a latex enamel paint or spray with Rust-Oleum Zinsser 408 Bulls Eye Clear Shellac Spray 12 oz
. It is possible to have stain bleed through chalk paint if you don't base coat with an enamel or shellac the stained wood first.
. It is possible to have stain bleed through chalk paint if you don't base coat with an enamel or shellac the stained wood first.
Since the candle holder had a dip in the center, I added a shim to even off the top of the candle holder and prevent the screw into the flowerpot from bending out the bottom.
Instead of distressing my DIY urn with sandpaper, I used the FolkArt Home Decor Layering Wood Block, 36046
and Walnut Noyer color craft paint. I sealed the paint with Varathane 262075 Half Pint Clear Matte Finish Soft Touch Polyurethane
and Walnut Noyer color craft paint. I sealed the paint with Varathane 262075 Half Pint Clear Matte Finish Soft Touch Polyurethane
I added a brown tag with "HERBS" for extra decoration, stamped with King so 28Pcs Letter Rubber Stamp Wooden Box Alphabet Number Vintage Handwriting Craft
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Urn number two started with this metal container from the thrift shop and another candle holder. (Pick these chunky candle holders up when you see them! ) I sprayed the candle holder with shellac, and painted both pieces with the Dutch Boy Chalky Finish Paint in Antiquated Lace. I didn't add a shim on this urn, as I turned the candle holder upside down and the bottom was flush. I screwed the two pieces together. The hardest part being that the container was stainless steel and it was difficult to drill through.
I stenciled on a design with gray craft paint and as design from FolkArt Paper Stencil, 3-Inch Icon Size, 30620 Value Pack
. I distressed the urn with my Plaid Layering Block and sealed it with the matte water based poly.
. I distressed the urn with my Plaid Layering Block and sealed it with the matte water based poly.
I tied a jute string on the two knobs on each side of the container.
Here are my completed DIY, Thrift Shop, Planter Urns filled with faux greenery!
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Very cute Carlene! Love them both.
ReplyDeleteYou are so endlessly creative! I love to see what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Such a great idea! Those are darling!
ReplyDeleteAloha,
Charlee
Perfect! Perfect match! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love what you've done...these look great! Gonna have to look for chunky candlestick holders b/c I have some buckets. Where do you buy that Dutch Boy paint?
ReplyDeleteSo frenchy looking, good job.
ReplyDeleteso cute...
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