Plain Thrift Shop Wood Box Up-cycled with Chalk Paint, Stencils and Metal Catch
March 04, 2018
When I found this wooden box at the thrift shop, I really had no idea what its original use was.
The wooden box is the second item from my recent thrift shop finds post to get an up-cycle.
Never stained or painted, with two small shiny brass colored hinges in back.
My first step was to paint the exterior of the box with one coat of Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover Latex Paint in Flat Black. This will be the base coat.
Next, I painted the box exterior with two coats of Chalked Paint in Chiffon Cream
. I really like Rustoleum Chalked Paint as a cheaper alternative to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
. I really like Rustoleum Chalked Paint as a cheaper alternative to Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
I sanded the exterior of the box with 220 grit sandpaper, leaving the black base coat showing on the edges and also in spots on the inner areas.
I painted the interior of the box with two coats of Decoart Chalky Finish Paint in Artifact
.
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I did not distress the inside of the box.
How did I decorate my newly painted box? With words and medallions! Oh, I added a metal catch too.
I used Momenta 4 Medallions Fabric Screen Stencil
. This stencil is also available at Hobby Lobby.
I stenciled the medallions with Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Black
.
Live, Laugh and Love are from FolkArt Peel and Stick Stencil
with happy words.
I stenciled the words with black craft paint as well.
I also added a National / Stanley Hardware Antique Brass Catch
.
I sealed the chalk paint and stencils with Minwax Paste Finishing Wax in Natural
.
From thrifted plain wood box to boutique style decor!
Remember, I also painted the inside of the box with Decoart Chalky Finish Paint in Artifact.
I also stenciled the inside lid with one of the stencils in the FolkArt Paper Stencil Decorative Icons Value Pack
and white craft paint.
. This stencil is also available at Hobby Lobby.I stenciled the medallions with Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Black
.
with happy words.I stenciled the words with black craft paint as well.
. I sealed the chalk paint and stencils with Minwax Paste Finishing Wax in Natural
.
I also stenciled the inside lid with one of the stencils in the FolkArt Paper Stencil Decorative Icons Value Pack
and white craft paint.
I filled my box with two faux succulents and a white ironstone pitcher of darning eggs!
I reuse my stencils over and over! Other projects with these stencils:
Calendar Frame Re-purposed as a Chalkboard (use chalkboard sheet from big box store) with Folkart Decor Icons stencil.
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Very cute! I like how you painted the inside, as well, so you can decorate with it open or closed.
ReplyDeleteThanks Audra!
DeleteVery cute, I love all your ideas. But never seem to find comparable junk to use!! Of course I am looking for the same thing.
ReplyDeleteI go to thrift shops almost daily to find stuff!
DeleteCarlene:
ReplyDeleteI love everything you do! I just finally picked up a cutting board and a simple wood sign to do something with. I also have a couple of wooden siverware boxes. I am good at collecting the stuff; now to do something with it. LOL. Do you sell your items on Etsy or have a store?
I keep a lot of it. Give some to my daughters. Sell a little on a local FB group.
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