Wooden Thrift Shop Bookends Upcycled with Paint & Stencils
October 14, 2017
I purchased these wooden bookends very cheaply at a thrift shop recently.
First I sprayed the bookends with Zinsser Bulls Eye Clear Shellac 
. The shellac helps prevent any stain bleed through on light colored chalk paint.
. The shellac helps prevent any stain bleed through on light colored chalk paint.
I usually spray two coats because it dries very fast.
Next I painted the bookends with two coats of Dutch Boy Chalky Finish Paint mixed as Antiquated Lace.
(I thought I had some photos of this step, but my photo card wasn't in the camera!) UGH!
I laid my buffalo check stencil from *Old Sign Stencils on a diagonal and centered it on my bookend. I used Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Trail Tan
for my checks.
for my checks.
I stencil by pouncing, and I like the Dreamweaver Brush Set
for smaller stenciling jobs.
for smaller stenciling jobs.
I like the pouncing method as larger areas are crisp around the edges but opaque in spots in the center.
Here is a close up of my stenciling and faux distressing with the FolkArt Layering Wood Block
. (Details for using the layering block can be found here.
. (Details for using the layering block can be found here.
I sealed my chalk paint and stenciling with Varathane Interior Crystal Clear Polyurethane, Water-Based Satin Finish
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I love to add drawer label tags to my projects. I used these antique gold metal tags from Hobby Lobby. It's a set of three.
They are really for paper crafts but I nail them on with short larger head nails.
I printed my tags on cardstock using Coolock Black font in Picmonkey. I used an 88 font size, traced around the label holder, and cut it out.
I am trying to lighten up my walnut, double pedestal desk with hutch, without painting it.
I am hoping these bookends, along with my upcycled globe bookends and upcycled wooden desk tray will do the trick.
I have one more project in the desk makeover to come soon before a reveal.
Still lovin' the buffalo check stencil indoors and out!
*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples.
All opinions about these fabulous products are my own.
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It looks great and the addition of the drawer label tags really set it off nicely! Looking forward to seeing the full reveal!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute! I love the added detail of the little tags!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your little note on the sides, Carlene! This is such a clever and beautiful idea!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute, Carlene! I love how the stencil looks and the labels really make them special!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of adding that tag. It’s looking beautiful. Thanks for sharing this post.
ReplyDeleteThose are darling! Love them! So you're keeping these? I don't even know if you have a booth, but I assumed you do.
ReplyDeleteThese are actually for me! Thanks!
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