Up-cycled Midcentury Metal Plant Stand
April 20, 2017
I purchased this little black metal plant stand at a rummage sale two weeks ago.
I could have spray painted the little stand but instead, I brushed on Dutch Boy Chalky Finish Paint in Antiquated White. Once dry I opted not to distress the stand and sealed it with Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating Aerosol Spray
I could have just added my flower pots at this point but instead I took a scrap of my cedar fence picket and stained it with steel wool and vinegar. Next I took a Show-Offs Mandala type stencil from a Hobby Lobby store and stenciled on each rectangle with ivory craft paint. The stencil was priced at $2.99. Any small Mandala style stencil would work.
I have become obsessed with this type of stencil design. I sealed my wood rectangles with Krylon spray as well.
Not ready to add real plants yet here in northern Minnesota but I'm thinking this piece will get a spot on my covered patio.
I love this corrugated zinc type pot. I have several in several sizes.
I love it white much better than black!
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Love it! The stencils on the cedar are a beautiful accent to your plant stand.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out great. Love the added stencil piece.
ReplyDeleteLove! Love! Love! Great Job! Plants add life to every space. There is nothing better than vintage and adding wood to your plant stand turns it into BEAUTIFUL! Love your Blog!
ReplyDeleteThe white looks great & so does the stencil treatment! Did you just stencil blocks of wood to put in the bottom? Couldn't really tell. A friend of mine bought a similar piece from me a few years ago, and she used hers for serving food at a wedding.
ReplyDeleteI love the zinc pots too. The plant stand is a darling.
ReplyDeleteAs a plant collector I love old plant stands. I have been debating whether or not I want to paint them or leave them in their natural state. The clean white look is nice. LOVE those tin pots !
ReplyDeleteIt turned out really cute!
ReplyDeleteThe stenciled wooden inserts are a nice touch! It will make it easier to have a collection of smaller pots if you wanted to.
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