Upcycle a Vintage Crate with a Stencil [Quick & Easy]
Hi there! I’m a big fan of upcycling in general and using farmhouse-style stencils in the process is one of my favorites. Today I’m going to show you how to upcycle a vintage crate with a stencil to create a homey centerpiece for the winter.
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I picked this old crate up at an estate sale just a couple of week’s ago and decided I wanted something wintery for the center of my kitchen table.
I filled it with some pine cones and berry garland that I had tucked in a big wooden dough bowl. I wanted something a little bigger.
This guy is a statement piece. I used the same stencil I used for my Farm Fresh Eggs 25¢ sign.
I bought it from the eBay store, Homestead Stencil Company. I found a Farm Fresh Stencil
of a different sort on Amazon, if you’re an Amazon shopper.
I use acrylic craft paint and a dollar store makeup sponge to apply my paint. It takes about 3 minutes.
After it dries overnight, I give it a spritz of Krylon 11-Ounce Low Odor Clear Matte Finish Aerosol Spray
. Simplest project EVER.
With very satisfying results, no matter which way you look at it.
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I’d love it if you’d pin me 🙂
I love that box! I am definitely trying that.
The stencil is perfect on that old crate…turned out beautifully!
That is a very cute and easy project. Plus you will get a lot of use from it.
I’m a stencil lover! This one is perfect for the crate. Love that font! xoKathleen
Hello Diana! LOVE the crate and stenciling – the fillers are perfect. Such a fun piece! Nicely done!
JoanMarie
Freshly primitive! Love it with the pine cones.
Just love it Diana.
Your primitive crate is awesome! I love anything with a primitive style and this is lovely! Well done! If you feel like linking up to one more party I host Making Broken Beautiful every Thursday thru Sunday. It is a furniture and home decor party and I’d be honored if you would come inspire! I hope you are having a great week so far!
Smiles!
Terry
http://thecuratorscollection.wordpress.com
I just love your vintage box and what you did with it, it’s beautiful. I too love old things, especially wooden items. They have such warmth in your home. Great job!
Hi! I saw that you were the feautured blogger of the week over at Talk of the Town blog party. Glad to have find your blog, and to get a look at this lovely vintage box! It is so nice!
Have a great day! 🙂
I love fast and quick projects. I have a crate that needs just a little something
I love it, the perfect words to add to a great box! Thanks for linking up to The Talk of the Town link party.
I love vintage crates and your stencil looks like it has always been there!
I love the simple nature of this project
Very sweet! I love the simplicity of the box and stencil.
I love that as simple as this box is it has so much character. Thanks for sharing!
What a gorgeous old box and the stencil is the perfect finishing touch. Thank you for sharing with us at Talk of the Town.
Guess like rest of your commentors I love your crate. What a great find, so perfectly beat up and rustic. Good for you for not painting it. I have to stop thinking I have to paint everything. How yours looks is awesome. I’ll have to look on Amazon for stencils, the farm saying you used is appropriate in every way. Good old pine cones huh? I’m still having some of mine out in galvanized tray with candles. I like the little bitty cones along with bigger. Have a couple of those really big ones I get at Michaels on sale. Love when pine cones still have cinammony smell. The red berry garland added is perfect for winter. Think I have a red berry wreath have had forever. Enjoy your blog and post. Happy weekend
What an easy and cute way to upcycle that crate! Thanks for sharing it at Talk of the Town – I pinned it to our party board here – https://www.pinterest.com/knickoftime/spotted-at-the-talk-of-the-town-link-party/
love the fresh farm crate you shared! so classic!
Maria
Oh that box is gorgeous! I love all the imperfections, and you added the perfect stencil to it!!