Hello, lovelies!! Today, I am sharing the final project from my Fall Haul!! Can I get an amen?? I’m sharing painted oars with a coastal vibe that started out this:
These were another set of items that came from my reader friend who brought me a bunch of things at the end of summer including this frame, this small table, the glass feet on this planter box, and this brother sewing cabinet.
She donated a lot of goodies to the cause!
I’ve included a few affiliate links o you can find the products I love.
These oars may have sold as is and could have been cool in someone’s decor just how they are, but I couldn’t leave well enough alone, never can.
Test for lead
Anytime I have painted pieces with little information, I test them for lead paint with swabs very similar to these ones before taking sandpaper to them.
Several of the items I received in this load were painted, and I wanted to be safe. Only one piece tested positive for lead, and I don’t mess with those, but these oars passed the test!
Sand
Once I knew It was safe to sand, I sanded these with 220 grit sandpaper since they were already painted, mostly to smooth out any imperfections…
Once they were all sanded smooth, I gave them a couple of coats of Cotton as a base:
The Design
Next, it was time to come up with a design for these babies. I used my favorite painter’s tape for creating, FrogTape for delicate surfaces, and came up with this…
I had already started painting there and almost forgot to take a photo!
That blue is favorite coastal custom blue of mine, and I made it by combining about 40% The Gulf, 40% Duck Egg Blue, and 20% Cotton to lighten it a little. (Essentially, half Gulf, half Duck Egg, and a good splat of Cotton.)
I painted right over the tape…
How to Make the Numbers from FrogTape
To create the numbers, I used the Frogtape, this number stencil, plus a piece of the non-stick backing I had removed from a transfer.
I could have just used the stencil over the blue and painted it in white, but this method gives really crisp lines.
I lined up a couple of strips of tape, overlapping them slightly, onto a piece of the non-stick backing from the transfer I had used the day prior:
Then, I traced the letter onto the tape:
All I had left to do then was cut it out:
(Notice I did not cut where the breaks were in the stencil…I wanted full numbers for mine, but you could do it either way.)
Now I had a sticker that I could place any way I liked!
I only painted ONE coat of the blue and removed the tape as soon as the paint went on, while it was still wet:
Sand
I only used one coat of the blue mix because I really wanted the white to show through when I sanded. I sanded with 220 grit sandpaper that I wrapped around an old sanding sponge to make it easier to handle:
You always want to sand your chalk painted pieces after. It will give you a buttery soft finish. If you prefer no distressing, opt for these fine grit sanding sponges instead.
Seal
The final step was to seal, and I did that using Satin Clear Coat which I applied with an applicator sponge:
Painted Oars After
How bright and cheery are these oars now?
They would add a touch of coastal whimsy to any space!
Coming up with a design was the hardest part, but I kept them pretty simple.
The 2709, if you remember from this tray turned house numbers plaque, is our house numbers.
And I just love the white peeking through the blue…
This was a quick and fun project! They look super cute parked in the corner of our kitchen at the moment!
Can you believe I started this haul with all of this…
And it’s all done!!
See anything you may have missed below:
Turn a Frame into a Gorgeous Chalkboard!
Planter Box Makeover
Painted Lamp and One More
Painted Thrift Store Jewelry Box
Transform that Old Silverware Box!
Freebie Mini Table Makeover
Travel Case Makeover
Super Easy Chair Makeover
Painting the Smalls #24 (Six mini makeovers!)
How to Update a Silver Tray
Painted Hutch Using Silk Mineral Paint
Update a Plain Box with Paint and Transfers
Vintage Tray/Easel Makeover
Framed Cubby Shelf Makeover
Update a Picnic Basket with Decoupage
Painted Metal Quilt Rack
Vintage Brother Sewing Machine Cabinet Makeover
Child’s Chair Makeover
Painted Console Table
French Provincial Dresser Makeover
I shopped all day yesterday and came home with a carload! That wasn’t hard though because a huge dresser was found on my first stop lol. I can’t wait to share what I’ve found so far, but I am still shopping, so we’ll see if I can collect enough things to share on Tuesday.
Update!! My new Haul is HERE!!!!
Love you guys!!
XOXO,
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Mary Kaiser says
Wow those turned out so cool! I love the color and I love the white showing through the paint! That is so funny that I knew the numbers were your house numbers before you said that! LOL Great job, they are beautiful now!
Christy says
Thank you, my friend! Ha ha you know me well! Have an amazing day! XOXO
Janice says
Christy,
All the “updos” turned out gorgeous! I can never pick out a favorite. Can’t wait to see your next haul…
Christy says
Thank you so much, Janice! It is always so satisfying to complete the final piece. I’ll be back to shopping today! XOXO
Nana Diana says
Love how those turned out. I had a coastal style house when we lived on the bay and loved it. I do miss the water. We had kayaks and oar. decorations outside on our extra holding building. sigh…this made me kind of homesick. xo Diana
Christy says
Thank you, Diana! Aww…I bet it was a beautiful place. You really can have any style no matter where you live! XOXO
Margie says
I love seeing all this transformations. Is it more helpful to accumulate a haul then cross off as you go as opposed to a couple at a time and get to whenever you’re in the mood to do?
Christy says
I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Margie! For me, I would obsessively thrift, yard sale shop, etc accumulating more and more, so this was a way to stop me from doing that. Once I have gathered a bunch of things, I no longer feel the urge to stop at every thrift store I pass by, knowing that I have plenty to work on already lol! XOXO
Sue says
I love your paint mixture, it just reminds me of the ocean. The oars are just the perfect décor for your coastal living.
Christy says
Thank you, Sue! I just love this color combo too! XOXO
MrsSW says
Very cool! 🙂
Sheila
Christy says
Thank you, Sheila! XOXO
Alexa says
Love Love Love the oars!! I’m a coastal decor nut since I’m landlocked in Colorado and wish I had those on my wall! I just purchased some small ones from Hobby Lobby or I’d buy yours, darn it! Love that you added a number on them. Great job as usual!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Alexa!! Colorado is gorgeous too! XOXO
Cyndi says
These are SO cute! They would look great in any beach house or lake house!
Christy says
Thank you, Cyndi! I have them in the corner of our kitchen and they look so cute there, I might have a hard time letting them go lol! XOXO
Charleen says
The oars turned out great,. I am always surprised and delighted with what the new is out of the old. It must be a good feeling when the final project is completed,but there must be an inner excitement about searching for the new. Life IS good. Take care and happy hunting!!
Christy says
Thank you, Charleen!! It feels amazing finishing the final pieces, and yes, just as exciting to get to shop for more! Woohoo!! XOXO
Lizzy says
They are super-cute. Perfect for a beach house.
Christy says
Thank you, Lizzy! Have a great weekend! XOXO
Cheryl Acampora says
Christy,
The oars are so cute! I love the color and designs you put on each one. Great for coastal decor or house numbers if you are lucky enough to own a beach house. Nicely done, my friend!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Cheryl! They are looking mighty cute in the corner of our kitchen. They may not make it to my booth! 😀 XOXO
p says
Very cute coastal deco !
Now time for your magic on a new haul 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, P!! Yes…the fun part of shopping is well underway! XOXO
Janice Holt says
Oh my; when I first saw the bright yellow tape I thought you were painting them yellow and white. I thought why; I should have known better. As I read your post, I realized it was tape. They turned out so sweet and pretty. Don’t you have a set of oars (or is it skis) that you decorated and put on your porch sometime or did I dream that. Have a great week-end.
Christy says
Oh that is so funny! You know yellow isn’t my color lol. Good memory! It was a set of skis I found in my neighbors trash pile ha ha. Thank you, Janice! Enjoy your weekend too! XOXO
Caye Cooper says
Wow! Those are just too cute! Good job Christy. We don’t see too many oars in the Midwest, but if I ever do, I have your example to follow. Thanks!
Have fun shopping for more treasures, and have a great weekend.
Happy birthday to your hubby too.
Christy says
Thank you, Caye! I didn’t make it out today, but I will definitely be on the hunt tomorrow! That is Nancy’s Hubby who has a bday today…I’ll be sure to pass on your bday wishes! XOXO
olga Kosynska says
im drooling over them 🙂 great makeover! love the color and design!
Christy says
Oh yay! I am so glad you like them…thank you! They may end up here in our kitchen! XOXO
Cheryl r Atkinson says
Hi Christy! Very cool. I love them
Christy says
Hi Cheryl! Thank you! They may not make it to my booth lol! XOXO
Marcie Lovett says
Leave well enough alone? Pfffft! 😁They are so fun now, I can see your wanting to keep them.
Christy says
Ha ha! My thoughts exactly! Thank you, my friend! XOXO
Michele M. says
They’re so cute now!!!!
Christy says
Thank you, Michele! XOXO