Thrift Shop Candleholder & Game Board Repurposed As A Plant Stand
February 19, 2018
Here's an easy project that started with this wooden candlestick and this game board from the thrift shop.
The board wasn't really a game board, but a decorative replica of a game board.
It was made by Tender Heart Treasures. Do you remember Tender Heart Treasures? It was a great place for country decor back in the day. I think it's out of business now.
Well see how easy this project is? I just screwed the game board into the candlestick.
Pre-drill the game board and a starter hole in the indentation on top of the candlestick. Find a wood screw that will go through the board, and the candlestick hole and screw into the candlestick.
The screw head is visible in the center of the game board.
Next I brushed on a coat of Bulls Eye Clear Shellac
. This will prevent any bleed through of paint or stain with my white paint.
. This will prevent any bleed through of paint or stain with my white paint.
Next I painted the project with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White.
(When I use ASCP in Old White I usually am planning to keep the piece and work it into my decor!)
I gave the piece a light sanding with 150 grit sandpaper.
Next I pulled out the mandala stencil I purchased at Hobby Lobby!
I have cut the stencil apart to use it on many projects.
I taped the center part of the stencil to the center of the game board.
I stenciled the mandala and the corner stencils with Ceramcoat Craft Paint in Black.
I sealed the stencils and my chalk paint with Varathane Crystal Clear Water-Based Polyurethane in Satin Finish
.
I used a sponge brush.
.I used a sponge brush.
I think this little stand is perfect for faux or real houseplants and bouquets!
Anytime your home decor or even your flower gardens have vertical interest, your vignette is so much more pleasing than having everything on one level.
Of course you could use a board and a candlestick but that's more work.
My game board has raised edging and rounded corners. This cheater build saves time!
Other upcycles featuring the Hobby Lobby mandala stencil:
(This is a reproduction tissue holder purchased cheaply at the thrift shop)
(I actually have been using this footstool to get into bed. My antique bed is so high with a box spring!)
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Very cute plant holder. :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the candle stick/ game board up-cycle. Wonderful look!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great re-use project. So much stuff at the thrift store could be reloved for functional use!
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