Repurposed Mailbox Planter and Stenciled Crate

May 17, 2022

 

Photo of a black mailbox.
My son got a new mailbox and gave me the old black one.  It's not super old, but I had an idea I wanted to try.

See what I did with it below.



(When you click on the bold Amazon, Old Sign Stencils or Dixie Belle Paint Company affiliate links you will be taken to the products I used for this project. If you order it does not change the price or service at all. As an Amazon Affiliate, Old Sign Stencils Affiliate or Dixie Belle Paint Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.)


Photo of Shipping Crate Stamps stencil from Old Sign Stencil.
I pulled out one of my stencils, Old Sign Stencils, Shipping Crate Stamps.

*Old Sign Stencils has provided me with complimentary samples. All opinions about these fabulous stencils are my own. 


Photo of Shipping Crate Stencils taped onto a mailbox.
After wiping the mailbox off with an old rag, I tried positioning the stencil on the mailbox.

I started pouncing on some of the stencil graphics using Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk. I ended up pulling out my Funky Junk/Old Sign Stencils Valentine's Crates, and  Christmas Crates stencil for additional postage/shipping graphics for my mailbox. All of the Old Sign Stencils coordinate perfectly!

Photo of the bottom of an old crate.
This is an old raisin crate that I purchased at a flea market last summer for $5.

Photo of Old Sign Stencils Pallet Stamps stencil.
For the crate, I chose the new Pallet Stamps Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.  I just got this stencil yesterday.


Photo of an old crate bottom stenciled with Pallet Stamps stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
I swirled on this stencil using Fusion Mineral Paint in Ash.

I love this new stencil! It looks just like pallet/shipping markings.

Photo of stenciled garden junk, a crate and a mailbox planter.
I then sprayed the bottom of the crate and the sides of the mailbox with Rustoleum Clear Matte Sealer.  I applied two coats.

Photo of stenciled garden junk, a crate and a mailbox planter.
I used the crate as a plant stand, and the mailbox as a planter!  Both are so fun with the shipping style stenciling

Photo of stenciled garden junk, a crate and a mailbox planter.
A red trailing verbena was staged in the bucket, and a Caliope Red Geranium is in the mailbox.

I love Caliope geraniums. They are a combination of zonal and ivy geraniums. Large blossoms and lots of them.

Photo of stenciled garden junk, a crate and a mailbox planter.
See the mailbox on all sides.

Photo of stenciled garden junk, a crate and a mailbox planter.

Photo of stenciled garden junk, a crate and a mailbox planter.
Pin for later.

Thanks for visiting!

Thanks for reading my blog, Carlene

Sharing is caring

Receive my Posts and Newsletters to your Email


‹ Next Story
Next Story
Previous Story ›
Previous Story

Comment with Facebook

Comments

  1. Dayle ~ A Collection of DaysMay 17, 2022 at 3:23 PM

    Hey Carlene, in some of your garden pics I see you have hung things on your house siding. What product do you use for hanging? Thank you.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Carlene @ Organized ClutterMay 17, 2022 at 3:31 PM

      I use nails. Not many. I make everything able to hang on the few nails I have in my steel siding. I usually hang things on wires so I can adjust the height to fit the nail.

      Delete
  2. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 27, 2022 at 4:08 PM

    I fully anticipate all mailboxes to promptly disappear from thrift stores because turning it into a flower pot is genius! Adore the enhanced crate riser beside it! Another amazing garden junk upcycle complete!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Thanks for your comments! I respond to most comments by email unless anonymous or no reply blogger. I also have a facebook comment box.
By leaving a comment you are consenting to your email being collected for communication purposes only. Your privacy is important to me.