Buffalo Check A Farmhouse Style Toolbox
April 07, 2018
It's hard to say that this is my "Before" photo. I got this toolbox about 7 years ago at a local craft shop.
The shop owner was very talented.
Besides wanting a change, the toolbox became mildew stained one winter in our old shed. Our shed needed a new roof.
Anyway, I gave this toolbox, a makeover.
First I base coated the toolbox with Rustoleum Canyon Black latex satin paint.
Next, I brushed on two coats of Chalked Paint in Chiffon Cream
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I wet distressed the chalk paint with a damp tee shirt rag, revealing areas of the black paint.
. I wet distressed the chalk paint with a damp tee shirt rag, revealing areas of the black paint.
I then pulled out my favorite stencil EVER, *Old Sign Stencils Buffalo Check.
I stenciled buffalo checks on both ends of the toolbox with Deco Art Chalky Finish Paint in Rouge.
I added a rooster from this Hobby Lobby farm animal stencil with Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Black
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I sealed the toolbox with Varathane Water Based Satin Polyurethane
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As you can see it matches my child's chair makeover. I think these two pieces will be part of my summer covered patio decor!
.As you can see it matches my child's chair makeover. I think these two pieces will be part of my summer covered patio decor!
I also stenciled "Farm" from the Farmers' Market stencil to the long side of the toolbox.
Just put a piece of tape after the "M" on your stencil so you can stencil a clean line.
*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples.
All opinions about these fabulous products are my own.
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Carlene, this is yet another makeover I adore. :) Completely charming and I, too, adore my buffalo check stencils.
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~ Christina in SW FL
Super Cute!
ReplyDeleteI love all of your buffalo check items, especially with the red!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a pretty way to make something recycled into somethig charming! love this!
ReplyDeleteWell, you already know what I think about this signature pattern of yours... this look is gorgeous on anything it goes on!
ReplyDeleteI've featured you in this upcoming weekend's DIY Salvaged Junk Projects. Thanks for linking up! :)