Add Farmhouse Style To A Garage Sale Shelf With Paint & Stencils
October 03, 2017
I purchased this wooden shelf in August at a garage sale. I gave it a makeover.
First I brushed on a of couple coats of Rustoleum 30 Oz Light Tint Base Chalked Ultra Matte Paint
mixed as Chiffon Cream.
mixed as Chiffon Cream.
I pulled out my 26.3" (small) Farmhouse Stencil from *Old Sign Stencils.
Using Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Black
, I stenciled FARM on one side and HOUSE on the other.
, I stenciled FARM on one side and HOUSE on the other.
I also used the FARM Local seal at the bottom of this Hobby Lobby stencil on the center top of the shelf.
I also used my FolkArt Layering Wood Block
to faux distress the edges of my shelf along with Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Walnut
.
to faux distress the edges of my shelf along with Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Walnut
.
More information about my technique with the layering block can be found here.
It's a nice sized little shelf.
Perfect for displaying vintage kitchen collectibles.
Perfect for displaying vintage kitchen collectibles.
I sealed the Chalked Paint and stenciling with Varathane Clear Matte Finish Soft Touch Polyurethane
.
.
Paint and stencils added new life to the dingy little shelf.
Items from my August Finds post that have been upcycled or used already:
The wire basket on legs is now holding pumpkins on my fall covered patio.
The pig cutting boards were darkened up to look old and corralled in a pen.
An old desk tray gets a makeover with paint and stencils.
Garage sale framed prints were painted and stenciled as signs.
A garage sale stool went from blah to fun!
*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples.
*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples.
All opinions about these fabulous products are my own.
Sharing is caring
As always, I just love your stenciled project. This one is another winner!
ReplyDeleteI love your upcycle and styling Carlene! So cute!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! I love all your projects! Do you keep them or sell them ? I'd find it hard to part with any of them but the house would get so full!
ReplyDeleteJillxx
Farmhouse was MADE for the sides of this shelf. Adorably farmhouse chic indeed!
ReplyDelete