I found this cute little crate at my favorite thrift store. I wasn’t a fan of the chicken motif and it was a bit beat up. The size was great and I knew it could be transformed into something perfect.
How to quickly transform your thrift store find with paint!
I began by painting the whole crate black using Folk Art Home Decor Chalk paint from JoAnn Fabrics.
Once the paint was dry the I painted over the black using the same type of chalk paint in “Savannah”.
A light coat of watered down Folk Art “Milky White”Milk Paint from Hobby Lobby is painted over the first two coats to give it a lighter look.
Several coats are added. Wiping them down after each addition gave the crate dimension.
To give the thrift store find a distressed look the sides and edges are lightly sanded.
And a light coat of clear wax is applied.
A Christmas ago I purchased these great little milk bottles in the $3.00 aisle at Target. They fit perfectly into the crate.
A strip of burlap can be added around a few of them give them a bit of pizzazz.
A few stems of “faux” herbs are tucked into the bottles.
I love this lavender from Hobby Lobby … I use it all of the time.
This thrift store find turned out just the way I had hoped it would!
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It’s wonderful my friend xoxo
Thank you Katherine.
Debi, it’s such a great makeover! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the features at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s bash! http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/2016/08/make-pretty-monday-week-186.html Have a happy rest of the week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thank you for the feature Kathryn. Your party is always fun to share at.
Great update! I love the colors you chose. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
I love this! It turned out so fresh and classy! 🙂