Welcome back, dear friends! I am bringing y’all a spring-inspired planter box makeover today! Who’s ready for spring already??
This box is one of the few remaining items in my haul:
I’m calling it a planter box because it has wood slats on the bottom, but it could be used to organize so many things!
I found it at the thrift store for $8 while shopping with my niece.
I’ve included a few affiliate links so you can find the products I love.
Clean
The first thing I did was give it a good cleaning with White Lightning. I mixed one TBSP into a half gallon of warm water and got to work!
It was pretty clean already, but White Lightning is a degreaser and a deglosser, so it will give the best paint prep possible.
Paint
This box has sat until almost the end because I had lost any inspiration I once had to redo it. As I often do when I am stumped for a plan…I just started painting it white. As you can see, I taped off the inside intending not to paint that part.
You can also see the slatted bottom there.
But I was not feeling the white or the stained interior, so I went for one of my very favorite spring-inspired colors. You’ll see in just a bit because I have no pictures of the painting part lol.
Ooh the suspense!
Seal
Once I was done painting one coat of white and one coat of the mystery color, I sanded all over to distress some and sealed with Clear Coat in satin.
The reveal
Here is how this box turned out…
Were you expecting Mint Julep??
I love this color for spring!
And how about those pretty glass feet??
They were given to me by my sweet reader who brought me this brother sewing cabinet and this small table.
They are actually knobs:
I thought they would make amazing feet for this planter box.
They were attached with E6000 glue and left to sit for 24 hours. They actually make a no-stink version now which is awesome!
I’m so glad I switched to the Mint Julep for this piece.
And, I decided to go ahead and paint the insides as well…
It just looked so much better painted. I used a brush to seal with the Satin Clear Coat this time as it was easier to get down into each section than the sponge would have been.
And the little sign on the front adds more interest:
This is a leftover piece from the Secret Letter II mini transfer that I originally used on this cool chair.
I cut this piece of scrap wood with my miter saw, sanded, painted, sanded again to smooth, and then added the transfer:
If you ever have a transfer that is having a hard time releasing, try a smaller craft stick. I wasn’t having issues here, but I have in the past and it works great on stubborn pieces.
I hope this project brightened up your day a bit!
**SHOP NEWS**
Brand new product shipping update!
I shared last week that Dixie Belle has formulated a BRAND NEW product that will combine BOSS with SLICK STICK!!
No more guessing which one you will need since one product will both block stains and odors AND act as a bonding primer for those super slick surfaces as well as Silk Mineral Paint.
It was supposed to ship out last Friday, but due to the freezing temperatures, it had to be held until yesterday or that and the seven new Silk Mineral Paint colors would have been frozen solid! No thank you!
I am hoping to announce that it is in stock and ready to order from my Etsy Shop by Thursday or Friday at the latest. (I do still have tried and true BOSS and SLICK STICK available in my shop, but quantities are limited.)
Here are the NEW SILK MINERAL PAINT COLORS!!
There are seven in all:
Look for these in my Etsy Shop by the end of the week! Loving that Smoky Mountains!
If you liked today’s makeover, you’ll love this one too that I staged very similarly:
See what I did with it HERE.
I’ll be back on Thursday with my Furniture Fixer Upper girls.
I didn’t have any furniture pieces left in my haul, but this beast of a coffee table was a welcome donation from a sweet local reader:
UPDATE: I can’t wait for you to see how I saved this gorgeous table! See it HERE now!
I’ll see you with that next! Have a fantastic week!
XOXO,
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Mary Kaiser says
Oh it is so fresh and bright with the Mint Julep on it! I love the feet on it, so cute! I am ready for Spring here in Michigan, I am so over the snow already! My daughter was saying that she misses the snow as she lives in Savannah GA. So I sent her some, but I missed, it went to Nashville instead, OOPS! LOL!
Christy says
Thank you, Mary! I bet…I could not imagine living with snow on the ground all winter. And ha ha…oopise! Snow is a such a treat around here but only because it melts the next day lol. XOXO
Joyce says
The mint color is perfect for spring, and looks so pretty with the pink flowers! ❤❤
Christy says
Thank you, Joyce! I was definitely channeling spring here lol! XOXO
Larissa ~ Prodigal Pieces says
I’m with you, that is a refreshing color and so pretty for this cabin fever gal.
Christy says
Thank you, Larissa! I know you must be ready for spring for sure!! Hang in there! XOXO
Nana Diana says
From boring to beauty. Love this one! xo Diana
Christy says
Thank you so much, Diana!! XOXO
Janice Holt says
I love the green color and it does look like Spring. The knobs look so pretty and feet. Who’s not ready for Spring?
Christy says
Thank you, Janice! I think most of us are ready! 😀
Cyndi says
This is SO cute! And thanks for the tip about using a smaller craft sticks on stubborn transfers. I have a running list of your tips and advice and I’ve just added that one. 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, Cyndi! Oh yay…I should compile a list of helpful tips in a blog post! XOXO
Cyndi says
Yes! Seriously, that would be a big help to many of us, I’m sure! Things like…add a tiny bit of paint to sealer when putting on a dark surface, clear wax on chalk paint first, then black wax, etc.
Christy says
Oh yes!!
Debra Hubbs says
I love this so much and wish I was near you so I could purchase it lol. Perfect color for this. Not sure what I can use this color on but going to find something and buy it lol. I have a very well made hutch type desk in my kitchen made out of teak. I hate to paint the nice wood but so tired of the look. Tempting to use the Mint Julep on it although the Silk paint would be great as the desk has a really smooth finish. Decisions! I have not tried the Silk paint yet but love the new colors.
Christy says
Thank you, Debra! I wish you were closer too! Paint can always be removed later, so I say make that hutch desk something you love again. The new Silk colors are so warm and lovely!! XOXO
Debra Hubbs says
So wouldn’t removing the paint damage the wood? Not sure how I would remove the paint and not damage the wood finish? Help lol.
Christy says
If you used a product like Citristrip to remove it rather than sanding, it wouldn’t do much to the wood beneath. Use a plastic scraper and clean it with mineral spirits after to get any remaining Citristrip/paint off. If you sanded the paint away, you would just reseal if you like the color, or restain. XO
Debra Hubbs says
Thank you.
Marcie Lovett says
Funny how inspiration sometimes takes a while. The green is lovely and the little feet add just a touch of sweetness. It’s so pretty now!
Christy says
Right? Thank you, Marcie! Sometimes you just need to start, even if it’s in the wrong direction lol! XOXO
p says
You are RIGHT !! Such a refreshing green. Very welcoming for spring.
The feet do make this piece special. Great choice.
The new Silk paint colors are very nice. I especially like Everglades – and definitely Yellowstone ! The everglades might be the perfect green shade for a small vanity bench seat I’ve sanded !!
I already can’t wait for spring 🙂
Christy says
Thank you, P! I know February and March still have plenty of winter in store for us, but Spring isn’t too far away! Glad you enjoyed this one. I just listed all the new Silk colors in my shop woohoo!! XOXO
Rose Lefebvre says
cute and handy!
Christy says
Thank you, Rose! XOXO
Michele M. says
It is darling, Christy!!!!!
Christy says
Thank you, Michele! XOXO
Cheryl r Atkinson says
Hi Christy! I love Mint Julep. I need to dig mine out. Unfortunately I have alot of jars of paint that have become really thick. I’m going to try adding water. Thank you for sharing.
Christy says
Hi Cheryl! I love it too! Yes, just keep adding water and you will get it back to the perfect consistency again. XOXO
Cecilia says
I figured you chose a green color! Love the mint julep!
😊Cecilia
Christy says
You know me well ha ha! Thank you, Cecilia! XOXO
Cheryl B Acampora says
OMG! That basket is adorable. Between the color, the writing, and those adorable feet, it just knocked my socks off. Can you imagine how cute that would be with Mason jars filled with silverware and napkins on a picnic table? Too cute!
Christy says
Thank you, Cheryl! Ooh yes… it would be perfect for that!! XOXO
Roberta says
Beautifully done as always!
Christy says
Thank you so much, Roberta! XOXO
Petra says
I am absolutely loving this little planter box – what a great table-scape piece – and would also look SO cute decorated for Easter 😀
Christy says
Thank you, Petra! This one was a fun one to play with. And yes, I can totally see it decorated for Easter! XOXO