I found an old wooden planting box at the thrift store and gave it a quick makeover in minutes with a dollar store sticker.
It's an easy DIY and makes a fabulous budget centerpiece for your next spring or summer celebration.
Spring cleaning isn't usually my thing.
I'm so excited to get back outside once the warm weather arrives, that I generally leave the scrubbing and organizing for fall.
You know, when I'm back inside again readying myself for the holidays.
And hibernation.
It's just makes more sense, if you ask me.
However, this spring, has been cold. And I have more time on my hands with my newly empty nest.
So, as I mentioned a few days ago, I've decided this is the perfect time to go through my thrift stash and get busy making all those projects on my crafty wish list.
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| Similar Leaf Decals//Dainty Leaf Decals |
A Dollar Tree wall decal that I've had for over a year.
I think I originally purchased it when I made my very large, designer style Easter eggs, last year.
When I didn't use it, it went into some bucket. Buried under other random supplies, and found quite accidentally, when I went looking for something else.
Yikes.
A little aside here...I've always been under the impression that using plastic buckets to keep yourself organized was a great idea. It is not.
You can lose track of things just as easily when you can see them, as you can when they're in a cardboard box. At least I can.
I think I need a better system. Anyhoo...
Back to my craft.
To be honest, I didn't even think about that sticker until I found this whitewashed wooden planter box at the thrift store last week.
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| Similar Wooden Box// Whitewashed Wooden Box |
It was $2.99 and a blank slate.
Sold.
For a few days I had no idea what I was going to do with it, then that wall decal resurfaced and it was a no brainer.
I love peel and stick wall decals. I've been using them for years to make signs and decorate other items in my home.
- Wooden Welcome Signs
- Merry Christmas Sticker Signs
- Whimsical Decor Signs
- Holiday Candle Holders
- And Cutting Board Makeovers
They're basically a foolproof way to get a perfect design without messy decoupage glue or wrestling with stencils or paint.
Plus, they're repositionable, if you make a mistake during placement, and removable, for if/when you want to change your design.
How fabulous.
The directions here are super quick and basically self explanatory, but this girl likes to talk, so I'll walk you through it.
Just so it's clear. 😉
My wooden box was already finished. It had a whitewash treatment that I thought was perfect for spring.
Had I wanted to paint it...say, red...I would've given it a few coats of chalk paint in my favorite hue and waited for it to dry before I moved on.
I could use stain in the same way.
However, like I said, I was happy with the finish, so I simply peeled the decal away from its backing.
And then I stuck it on the box. Again, these decals are made to be removed, so if my placement wasn't perfect...and mine wasn't on the first try...I simply needed to peel and restick.
Then I used my fingers to smooth it out and press it firmly onto the wooden box.
Once it was set, I noticed a small yellow stalk that stuck out in a strange way. It just didn't look right on my design.
So I grabbed my scissors and cut it off. Easy peasy.
At this point, I could've -and sometimes have - coated the wood with a bit of sealer to make sure everything stays put for the long haul.
However. I like options and this box has tons of potential for all seasons. The green leaves are perfect for spring.
In summer I may add a bold hot pink floral sticker.
In fall, I could add pumpkins or a pithy Halloween saying and at Christmas, well, my goodness, the options are just endless.
I'd also like to note that I left the other side unadorned, because sometimes what's in the box might need to stand on its own.
Elegantly placed in a plain, rustic, slightly worn looking container.
Yesterday though, I played with candles.
And a new bouquet of dainty faux flowers.
Both looked so good, I couldn't help but imagine several of these wooden planters placed on tables, as inexpensive, yet stunning, DIY wedding or shower centerpieces.
Personalized with stickers to suit the party.
They'd frankly work for any celebration.
For now though, my crafty dreams are on hold, since my newest upcycle has moved into my daughter's apartment.
She asked and I gave.
I mean that's what mom's do, right?
Plus, that's the easiest way to clean up and out.
No matter the season.
😉
What would you do with a wooden box?
Happy Crafting, Friends!
