I found a new thrift store about 20 minutes from my house last week and it was like Christmas morning! It benefits Disabled American Vets like one of my favorite thrift stores, and it was amazing! I left with a full cart, y’all.
One of the items I found was this sweet $6 farmhouse stool and it is thrifty makeover #25! (Only six more left yikes!)
Everyone can use a little step stool, right?
I decided to stick with gray and white like my Farmhouse Headboard Bench I shared yesterday:
I actually started by painting it all white. But like many makeovers, I decided to change directions mid-project. I felt like it needed something else.
Then I remembered I had saved the numbers I used to make this Numbered Tray:
Numbered Tray (& a Free Download!)
I used contact paper and my silhouette machine to make a stencil for that tray, but I kept all of the numbers I had punched out…just in case!
I arranged them how I wanted them…
And then painted over in Behr’s Sparrow made into DIY chalk paint…
I peeled off the numbers right away, then sanded and sealed with Annie Sloan’s clear wax.
This is what happens when my youngest is home while I’m taking pictures:
He said Hulk wanted his picture taken too.
And look at those little piggies…not so little anymore!
Here they are two years ago sniff sniff…
I used him to model that little stool I redid for the boys’ bathroom. Time sure is flying by. I try to enjoy as many moments as I can!
Hope you liked this one. You could probably recreate this with number stickers as well!
Remember this drawer that came from this Crab Dresser I shared a couple of weeks ago?
I made something out of it and it will be tomorrow’s makeover! See ya then, Friends!
UPDATE: Want to see it now? You can! Click HERE!
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If you missed any of the first 24 March Madness makeovers, you can catch up here:
1. French Provincial Desk Makeover 2. Farmhouse Headboard Bench
3. Patterned Sofa Table 4. 15 Minute Table Makeover
5. Thrift Store Container Makeover 6. Charlotte’s Night Table
7. Jewelry/Trinket Holder 8. How to Turn a Drawer Front into a Planter
9. 80’s Clock Cabinet Reimagined 10. DIY Jewelry Storage 11. 80’s Shelf
12. The Perfect Necklace Holder 13. $5 Thrift Store Lamps
14. Mini Shelf Makeover 15. DIY Wooden Tote Redo 16. Oval Rosette Mirror
17. Romantic Flatware Box Makeover 18. Antique Mirror Repurposed
19. 20. $5 Yard Sale Dresser 21. DIY Tray from an Old Picture
22. Shutter Cabinet 23. Updated Candlesticks 24. Spring Bird Nest Wreath
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Sue says
Love the stool. So cute!! I saw a major problem though. Isn’t that Captain America’s body on Hulk’s head!!! Enjoy those moments.xoxo
Christy K. James says
Ha ha we couldn’t fool you! These are super hero mashers and you can change up all the body parts. My son has one in his hands pretty much at all times these days. 🙂
Mary Kaiser says
Nice job, very cute toes!! I will be sad when March is over, LOVE your post every day!
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Mary! I will be a bit sad myself…I have loved meeting ya’ll here each morning! XOXO
Janie Hayes says
I am soooo enjoying your March Maddness event! I look forward to your post every morning. I will really miss it! Thanks so much for sharing your creative talent!!! Can’t wait until next year!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Janie! I’m so glad you are enjoying it!! XO
Paula@SweetPea says
The numbers are perfect for this little stool. If I were close to you I would visit your shop to buy this. I need a stool at the lake to reach the highest shelves in my kitchen.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Paula! This would be perfect at your lake house! XO
Terry Moore says
You are one busy gal! I love the stool, it’s just my style.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Terry! Yes I am…but just finished writing my final March Madness post yippee! XO
Donna Huisinga says
You amaze me every day with your creativity! I like knowing what you paid for the items too.
Christy K. James says
Aww thanks, Donna! I know it seems like everything I find is super cheap, but really…I only buy it if it’s cheap ha ha! XO
Treva says
As always you did a fantastic job the little stool is so cute. I do see you had some very special help on this project. Just imagine what you could do if you had him to help all the time! !!ha ha
Christy K. James says
Thank you, Treva…yes I did have a little helper this time lol! 🙂
chris aka monkey says
christy, you just boggle my mind, all of these posts are awesome, and taking a mundane stool and turning it into something so wonderful wow and the piggy comparison almost made me bawl, looks like my grandsons growing too fast piggies xx
Christy K. James says
Aww you are so sweet, Chris thank you! I’m so glad you are enjoying this series! My youngest is five now…growing way too fast! XO
Addie says
Love the stool and the little piggies!!! Yes, it is so fast and so sad to see the “little” go.:(
Happy Easter!!!
God Bless~
Addie 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Addie! Had to share the piggies…yes very hard to see the little go! Happy Easter to you too! XO
Tonia L. Conner says
I love baby feet, cute stool too
Christy K. James says
Me too!! Sad to see them getting so big! 🙂
Rose L. says
Sweet step-up stool. Perfect for kiddos!
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Rose! I think so too…our old one that I showed had a tendency to tip if you stood on the edge. This is much better. 🙂
andi says
He looks like Captain Hulkmerica. =D I haven’t done anything with numbers like this yet, but I love the look! I’ve also been waffling over whether or not to get a Silhouette. Apparently you like yours. 😉 Love the stool!
-andi
Christy K. James says
Ha ha exactly! Tomorrow he’ll be Hulk-Iron Man…he loves to switch up the parts. I have a love-hate relationship with my silhouette, but the more I learn the more I like. If only I had the patience and attention span to sit through a few tutiorials, it really I pretty cool!
Cristina says
Such a charming little stool you’ve gotten yourself! I love those numbers and the little piggies! 🙂
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Cristina! Aren’t the little piggies the best? I sure will miss them!
Tania says
I am just so impressed with your creativity with all these projects! I saw that little stool and while I knew you were going to paint it, I never imagined the numbers on the top! Way cute!
Can’t wait to see what you’ve done with the drawer!
Tania
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Tania! I’m glad I can still surprise ya ha ha! XO
Joanne Taggart says
Oh Christy, sweet stool and adorable piggies. What a cool picture. You could print them and hang them up side by side for posterity. Only a mother could understand. Oh, and by the way, I really liked the numbers traced and cut out of contact paper. I’m one of those people that when I visit someone’s store or booth I fall love in with what is used to set up their creations. Thanks so much for sharing all your lovely work. I’ll be sad when it’s over.
Christy K. James says
Thanks, Joanne! Printing the photos is a great idea…I may just do that. I love the display that goes into setting up the merchandise as well. Creating the vignettes for my photos is one of my favorite parts! I’ll be sad when it’s over as well, but I still have five more on the way. 🙂
mare williams says
I too love all your posts!!!! And, I’m so proud of you as a mom that you allow your little guy’s Hulk or whoever he is (lol) to stay on your made-over bench and keep it on the blog!! Also, I love your ideas – just super, and you’ve inspired me so much in repurposing!!! Now that our sons are grown up (tears), and I’ve retired from teaching K-8, I have time!!
Christy K. James says
Thanks so much, Mare! My son got a big kick out of seeing his hulk America on the blog. He used to be around a lot more when I would take my photos, but now that he’s in Kindergarten, I do a lot of my work when he’s not here. I miss those days a bit! I love that you are feeling inspired…that is the best compliment ever! Have fun!! XO
Marie, The Interior Frugalista says
Thanks for the chuckle, I miss those days of little piggies and toy photo bombs. Your stool is fabulous and so was that price! How exciting to find another spot nearby for treasure hunting.