An Open Slatted Crate From Goodwill Becomes A Fall Pumpkin
August 26, 2021
I found this little open slatted crate at a Goodwill store in the Twin Cities recently.
I transformed it into fall decor!
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After washing the crate with Dawn Dish soap water and a rag, I sanded the word "Pansy" off of the crate.
Next I painted the crate with Deco Art Americana Chalky Finish Paint in Heritage. I sprayed my brush with water hoping to thin down the paint so it went on more transparent. I wanted some of the wood to show through the paint.
I then sanded the orange paint with 220 grit sandpaper, and sealed the paint with General Finishes Flat Out Flat Topcoat.
A tree branch with a 2" width was cut on the chop saw for a pumpkin stem and screwed onto one end of the crate.
I tied some raffia around the stem.
My pumpkin is ready for fall decorating, OR IS IT?
Here, I twirled the crate around and added a small crock of fall foliage.
It's like a little shelf!
I have two looks for my new pumpkin!
Thanks for visiting!
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Very cool! You have great vision.
ReplyDeleteYou are SO creatve!!! This is so cute! Wish I could be so lucky to find crates like this.
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