It’s true…I have a soft spot in my heart for sweet old gentlemen.
(and apparently, so does my husband)
While on a call, my husband met this nice older gentleman.
The two began to talk and one thing leads to another and my husband walks away
with this wood planter box that the gentleman had made.
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As he unloaded it from the car he actually apologized. (it’s like he doesn’t know me at all)
It was a little unique with the hand drawn pictures on the side.
But, I thought it was great.
All it needed was a couple coats of Farmhouse White Curb Appeal Paint from DecoArt*
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Earlier this year… I received the HomeRight Super Finish Max Extra Power Painter*
along with the HomeRight Large Spray Shelter*
I’ve been wanting these for a while now and have been eagerly waiting for the weather to turn
nice and the rain to stop so that I could use them.
With the exception of trying the sprayer at the Creativation Trade Show,
it was the first time I’d used a power sprayer. It was super easy to use and clean up.
And…it comes with three sprayer tips for different uses.
The portable spray tent is great to use on days with a little breeze or even indoors.
I can’t wait to use it on even bigger projects.
Ok, I’ll admit, because of the marker drawings on the side it took more than a couple coats.
It really was easy to use and the Curb Appeal Paint dried really quick.
After all the coats of paint were dry I gave the box a light sanding to make it smooth.
The box looked a little too plain, so I decided to stencil a design on the sides.
To stencil the design…
- Position the stencil onto the box and tape down the edges with removable painter’s tape to keep the stencil from moving. Use stipple brush to apply paint inside open stencil areas.
- Carefully remove stencil from box. Make sure their is no excess paint that’s seeped under the stencil before moving the stencil to the next area on the box.
- I painted the edges of the box with a thin layer of “dolphin” paint.
- After everything was completely dry I lightly sanded the box with a piece of extra fine sand paper. The sand paper gives the box the worn and weathered look I was going for.
Now onto the fun part, the fruits of my labor.
I picked soft pink geraniums, vincas, pink coleus and vinca vines to fill my flower box.
I put the box on an old white bench and sat it in front of my window.
It’s one of the first things I see as I come down the stairs in the morning.
I love how soft and delicate the flowers look inside the box.
It’s a great addition to my front porch.
And to think my husband apologized for bringing it home. (I think it’s lovely.)
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I knew you would make it look beautiful.. Love it
Thank You Arla.
I love it!! I have some old planters that are red wood that REALLY need an update! They’ve remained hidden in the garage for a few years…..My fear is trying to actually do a good stencil job. I always seem to muck it up somehow not matter how securely I tape it & I’ve tried to use the repositionable spray adhesive but still manage to goof it up. Sigh–I’ll try more practice & maybe, just maybe, I’ll find success! LOL
I really do love what you did with this planter box. It’s beautiful & I love the color! Every time I see how you make something come alive again I’m filled with awe!
Thank You, you comment makes me smile.
The trick with stenciling is less paint and lightly sanding it down after helps hide imperfections.
I do not see the birds that were carved in. Where are they?
The birds were drawn in marker. It took several coats of paint to cover them up.
I am sorry that you did not embrace the birds.
There really is something special about those sweet old gentlemen. 🙂
Yes there is.
What a beautiful job! I love the colors and the stencil pattern.
Thank You.
Did you line the box with anything before you planted? I have some old vintage wooden drawers & boxes I’ve wanted to use as planters on my covered patio, but I use them inside in winter as decor, & don’t really want to ruin them.
I did not line my planter box although I wonder if I should have.
I think I would line old vintage wooden drawers with plastic before filling them I would hate to see them get ruined.
(I have a extreme fondness for old drawers and boxes.)