Sweet friends, can I just say again how thrilled I am to be working through these pieces that I’ve been hoarding for so long?
Today I’m sharing what I did with this child’s wicker rocker:
I am always drawn to children’s pieces because they are so darn cute! They are also usually good sellers for me. People might hesitate to spend money on something for themselves, but will for their kiddos or grandbabies, am I right? I know that is true for me. It seems more justified somehow.
Unlike Thursday’s table makeover, I actually remember buying this one! And I have an exact timeframe as well:
November of 2017! What??! I know…the shame.
This rocker was in pretty sad shape and had gathered dirt and dust in all the hard-to-reach places:
It also had some of the caning missing on one of the arms, so to make it match the other side, I cut all of it out from both sides:
I had to give it a good hose down to get rid of all the dust that had collected in the spaces that couldn’t be reached. I left it to dry in the sun and when it was good and dry, I gave it a quick coat of spray primer. I sprayed it while it was upside down first, then right side up:
I wanted to be sure the next coat of paint lasted and spray primer would help with that.
Now y’all know how much I love a simple white makeover, and I would have loved to have left it a simple white, but that wouldn’t be much of a makeover now would it?
I decided to try a new spray paint color I found called French Blue:
I liked it okay, but it dried a bit darker than I expected, and so I followed up with some very light dry-brushing all over with white paint to lighten it up a bit. That also gave it more of a weathered look.
Then I taped off the legs with FrogTape to add a little whimsy to the rockers:
I painted the stripes in Cotton and immediately removed the tape after the second coat.
Here’s how this sweet rocker looks now:
I love that the stripes add a bit of fun!
You can see how I dry brushed white over the original blue to soften the color a bit as well…
This makeover was so quick to do that it is really a shame that it sat for so long!
I hope y’all enjoyed this quick makeover! I sure enjoyed crossing off another piece from the Haul of Shame!
If you missed any from this haul so far, see them all below!
$6 Thrift Store Bench Makeover
Drop Leaf Table Makeover & How to Apply Sealer with a Sponge
If you liked this makeover, you might like this one too:
See what I did with this cutie HERE!
I’ll be back on Thursday sharing what I did with this box I found while thrifting with Nancy!
See ya then! 🙂
UPDATE: See how this box looks now HERE!
XOXO,
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Petra says
Ha! I knew you’d do blue 🙂 But those little stripes on the “rocker feet” give it that extra pizzazz! Well done!
Christy says
Thanks, Petra! I love that I was able to add a little pizazz to this sweet rocker! XOXO
Jody says
Oh I thought not white please be blue and it is a wonderful shade of blue. And the rockets. How sweet. I like white but sometimes you have to set the can down and pick up the one you really wanted. I will be on the lookout for so many items. I will be up and running in about two weeks. Bought an 1850 farmhousish and I am in love with a house. An acre, a barn and corral. Yup move those Pygmy goats right in there. I am beyond happy. And to be able to buy what I want and paint what I want. Oh boy.
Christy says
Thanks, Jody! I’m so glad I went for the blue on this one too. It sounds like you have a fantastic house to play with…plenty to keep you busy for sure! XOXO
Cecilia from Georgia says
I love the blue and of course your stripes are the cutest and most fun! Looking back, would you have used a different color spray paint, maybe something lighter, instead of having to dry brush with white? Do you think you would get the same effect? Little lion is becoming quite a star in your chair pictures! Have a wonderfu and safe Independence Day!!
Christy says
Thank you, Cecilia! Yes, if I had to do it over, I probably would have chosen a lighter blue, but then again I wouldn’t have gotten that more casual effect of the dry brushing! Isn’t the lion so sweet? He used to belong to my youngest and I don’t have the heart to part with him. I hope you have a wonderful fourth as well! XOXO
Mary Kaiser says
Awe how sweet that turned out. I have a grand son (Weston) that I would buy that for but I live in Michigan! My daughter and son in law and grandson live in South Carolina. I will just have to watch for one so I can redo it just like that for Weston. Thanks for the great tutorial so I can do it!!
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! Good luck in your search! XOXO
Sandra says
I’m always inspired to paint after reading about your transformations. I love white wicker too, but this blue is tops! Thank you for sharing!
Christy says
Aww that is the best compliment ever, Sandra, thank you! I love when people feel inspired to get creative! XOXO
Janice Holt says
What a sweet rocker. The striped legs just make it. No doubt this was a hard task.
Christy says
Thank you, Janice! The legs are my favorite! XOXO
Christina in SW FL says
Wow, you set this little rocker free with joy! Love the dry brushing over the blue and the stripes.. brilliant. 🙂 I adore your staging with the cozy coverlet and adorable lion. Way to go Christy!!… again!!!
Have a great week!
Christy says
Thank you, Christina! I wish I had a little one to snuggle into that chair for the photos…I had to settle for the cozy throw and lion lol! XOXO
Paula@SweetPea says
What a sweet makeover and it will be perfect for a baby boy’s nursery. I can imagine a grandma shopping in your booth and snagging this for her on-the-way grandson.
Christy says
Thank you, Paula! Oh yes, absolutely…I’d love to see this go to a sweet one’s nursery! XOXO
Cecilia says
Super cute! The stripes add that special touch for sure! Someone will snatch this up!
Christy says
Thank you, Cecilia! I hope so! XOXO
Kelly Howard says
Can you bottle the color you achieved and send me a CASE of it, please! The color is great! Such a pretty little chair!
Christy says
I’m so glad you like it, Kelly! It is always fun for me to try new colors! XOXO
Robin says
So, so cute.
Christy says
Thanks, Robin! XOXO
Mary W says
ADORE the ‘new’ rocker. I have two older reed chairs that still sit really comfortably but look like the devil. I think I’ll copy your cool blue idea to transform them to a pretty garden setting.
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! Oh this would be a fabulous color for a garden setting! XOXO
Shelley says
Precious baby rocker, and your staging is wonderful, as always!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Shelley! XOXO
MARTHA REKNI says
Tackling wicker – you brave girl! 🙂
Christy says
Ha ha…spray paint for the win! XO
Janet says
I absolutely love your makeovers! Such inspiration for my basement full of great finds! Thanks!
Christy says
Aww thank you so much, Janet!! XOXO
sharon austin says
OMG; how cute did that turn out. Removing the caning–genius!! Can’t wait to see the box, too; I’m a box freak. Can never have too many boxes. Maybe I’m part cat?! LOL
Christy says
Thank you, Sharon! I love boxes too…part cat…lol!! XOXO
gwen says
i love the stripes – i think they really make this chair special! (I need a doll!)
Christy says
Thanks, Gwen! The stripes are my favorite!! XOXO
gwen says
checked out (pun!) your “YOU ROCK” rocker, but can’t seem to leave a comment – it’s really cute too, so simple and a great redo!
Christy says
Thanks! Yeah…I think you can only leave a comment for up to a year from when the post was written. Sorry about that! That was a fun rocker to do! XOXO
Debbie Roberts says
That rocker turned out so cute!! And I love the blue! Not a fan of stripes but on this project it really added to the cuteness! I’m sure that will sell fast! Love it!!
Christy says
Thank you, Debbie!! I sure hope so! XOXO
Rose says
This is a beauty, looks amazing ????????????????????????
Christy says
Thank you so much, Rose! XOXO
Liz Shivel says
The wicker rocker looks great! Cutting out the damaged cane areas on the sides was something I would not have thought to do! Great idea!! The blue paint when dried, reminded me of a steel blue-gray that I’d call Americana, reminding me of the old East Coast. But lightening it up with the dry brush in white immediately changed the tone to the beach cottage, and with the cute stripes! Good job with the frog tape! I enjoy your handiwork and great instructions and photos. Thanks!
Christy says
Thank you, Liz! Oh yes, very Americana…that’s a great way to describe it. It was a little deeper blue than I wanted, but still a lovely color. And yes, the frogtape works wonders! XOXO
ColleenB.-Tx. says
That is absolutely Adorable. I like them little rockers. I see them all the time in thrift stores. In fact I have 2 wooden ones that I need to do something with. I still have my childhood rocker but it isn’t in the best of shape as A lot of family members have sat in it when they where young.
Christy says
Thank you, Colleen! I always scoop up little rockers when I see them! How sweet that you still have yours! XOXO
Marie says
Pretty color, sweet stripes – love it Christy ????
Christy says
Thank you, Marie! XOXO
Denise - Salvaged Inspirations says
Cute as a button Christy! Pinned!????
Christy says
Thank you, Denise!! XOXO
Marcie Lovett says
Yay! Quick and cute and out the door!
Old wicker is such a pain to paint, I actually have painted old cobwebs after I was sure I cleaned thoroughly. I love the “hose it down” prep. I’ve also saved tiny bits of wicker and glued them to cover bare patches. Thanks for the reminder that sometimes you just need to chop off the offending parts!
Christy says
Yes, quick is my favorite lol! Good idea to save pieces to fill in the bare spots, but yep sometimes you can get away with just chopping them off! XOXO
Ellen Shook says
This is too cute for words!
Christy says
Aww thank you, Ellen! XOXO
Robyn Wright says
” I sprayed it while it was upside down first, then right side up”….at first, I thought you meant the spray paint can. LOL!
Christy says
Ha ha! Funny! XO
Cindy says
We had that identical rocker that we bought for our daughter when she was 2 years old. She is now 33. I had repainted it once, but last year I repainted it white for her daughter, who had just turned 2 at that time. I love the stripes on yours.
Christy says
Oh wow, it has really stood the test of time. You could still add stripes in a pretty color for a little fun! XOXO
Cindy says
That would be cute. I also made a little cushion out of brightly colored owl fabric.
Christy says
Oh I bet that is cute!
Melva says
Super adorable! Great choice of color. Love it!
Christy says
Thank you, Melva! XO
Susan says
Christy, I love the little chair makeover! It is precious! I feel like the adorable little lion is a regular when you stage a kiddo makeover, he’s just darling too!
I too am “guilty” of neglect when it comes to tackling all the furniture projects I have “hidden” around the garage, the shed and the spare bedroom! I am blessed with a very patient husband! You’ve inspired me to start addressing my own Haul of Shame. Great job as always!
Susan
Christy says
Thank you, Susan! The lion belonged to my youngest and it holds such sweet memories for me, so that is probably why he’s my favorite for staging ha ha! I hear you on tackling all the projects…sometimes I think I’ll never reach the end of the pile! And we really are very lucky to have such patient husbands! XOXO
KATHY BINKLEY says
Hi Christy, Yes when I saw the white I said, I wonder what she’ll do. I kinda thought it would be blue but not the stripes. You do such beautiful work. You are so sweet to share everything you do, and of course I love it all and I love your tutorial. I would love to see more of them. Oh Christy, I have a Silhouette and Its brand new and 3 years old, never used. It intimidates me so I haven’t used it. Would love to see you do a few tutorials on it.
Thank you for what you do.
Christy says
Thank you so much, Kathy! I had a love-hate relationship with my Silhouette for the longest time lol! You really can do amazing things with it though. I’ll be sure to include more details on using it when I use it next time! XOXO