A Small Thrifted Goodwill Oak Sled Receives A Farmhouse Makeover

November 04, 2021

Photo of a mini oak decorative sled.
I picked up this small sled at Goodwill recently.

I gave it an easy farmhouse makeover!


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Photo of a small sled being painted black.
After washing it up a bit, I brushed on a couple of coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Caviar.

Photo of a small sled painted black.
It's crazy how styles come and go.  About 25 years ago, I would have wanted the plain oak sled!

Photo of a small sled getting a stencil.
I had a Tim Holtz Mini Christmas Layering Stencil from a couple years ago that had several smaller winter/Christmas word stencils.

I pounced on "Snowflake" using Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk. 

Photo of a set of mini adhesive holiday icon stencils.

This miniature set of Holiday Icons Adhesive Stencils from Hobby Lobby is still available even though it has been out for several years.

Photo of mini snowflakes being stenciled on small sled.
Only the smallest snowflake fit on the sled's slats.  I pounced several on the sled using more of the Raw Silk.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.
Next, I distressed the sled slat edges with 220 grit sandpaper, drilled two holes in the sled front cross piece, and waxed it with Dixie Belle Best Dang Wax in Clear.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.
I put tape on the ends of fine jute, with a gold metallic thread in it, from Michaels.  The tape helped thread the jute through the holes I had drilled in the sled's crossbar.

Photo of Target mini wreaths and fine jute twine from Michaels.
On the right is my gold metallic fine jute twine from Michael's, and on the left is a Target Dollar Spot set of three mini wreath ornaments.

Photo of three mini wreaths from Target Dollar Spot.
I removed the jute tree hangers on the wreaths and tied two of them together with more jute.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.
I tied the mini wreath on the sled.

Photo of a sled painted black with back hanger.
The sled can lean up against a wall or shelf or hang on the wire triangle hanger on the backside.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.
The little bucket of greenery is another Target find.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.
The sled is also cute horizontally displayed on a table with a mini tree on top.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.
Easy thrifted Christmas decor with paint and stencils from my stash.

Photo of a small sled painted black with snowflake stenciling.
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