Thrift Shop Wooden Toy Truck Upcycled As Christmas Decor
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November 08, 2020
I found this handmade wooden truck at the thrift shop last week.
I purchased it for $5.
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First, I stained the truck cab and trailer using Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain in Provincial 
and an old tee shirt rag.
and an old tee shirt rag.
I then painted the trailer with Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Barn Red 
, and the truck cab with Fusion Mineral Paint in Bayberry. 
, and the truck cab with Fusion Mineral Paint in Bayberry.
I lightly distressed the truck pieces using 220 grit sandpaper.
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Here I taped the bottom of the stencil onto the trailer side bottom. I put a small notch in the stencil to accommodate the wheel.
I pounced on the words Pine, Spruce and Fir using Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Drop Cloth 
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I darkened the distressed edges of the trailer and cab using Minwax Wood Finish Stain Marker in Provincial 
, and waxed the pieces with Dixie Belle Big Mama's Butta.
, and waxed the pieces with Dixie Belle Big Mama's Butta. I applied the wax with an INTEX SUPPLY Fiber Rag 
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I found these 5 1/2" bottle brush trees at our local Menards.
I removed the plastic bottoms from the trees, and tied the trees on top of the truck trailer using jute twine.
I was careful to not cover up my stenciling with the jute.
I love how my thrift shop truck turned out!
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That is so cute! I Love it
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSuper Cute!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Robyn!
DeleteI just ADORE this project. Love the twist of hauling more than one tree. Tree farm indeed!
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable, Carlene!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! These wooden toys are uncovered treasure! So many possibilities, i really like how it looks after paint job!
ReplyDeleteCarlene, I love the truck! My son is a truck driver and I'd love to find one like this (or similar) and decorate it for him. It's a wonderful piece of Christmas decor. Love your idea.
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