Written By: Cathy Carroll
Like most of you I am anxiously awaiting Spring.
I thought maybe it was here;
only to have rain and cold temps reappear for the last three days.
So, I decided to make some of my own Spring
by
making this cute little tool box into a Spring Centerpiece.
This was a very easy and simple project.
I found this toolbox at a yard sale last fall
and
intended on making it into a centerpiece for our dining table.
But, just never got around to it.
So, I pulled it out last week along with a few other things to
start making them over.
Here you can see its original look.
It's in great condition just needs a little sprucing.
So, I decided Spring centerpiece it would become.
I first painted it with white DIY chalk paint
and
then I painted a rectangle of black chalkboard paint.
Then I got out my trusty little stencil
and
went to town.
Someone really needs to take these stencils away from me.
I filled it with some flower foam and covered that with moss.
Then I placed some faux spring flowers and ivy on top of the moss.
A few tiny flower pots and a tiny little bird complete the scene.
But, sometimes I just can't leave well enough alone.
I just had to add a large white rabbit to the vignette.
This is an old buddy of mine that I have had for years.
I set all of it on a grass mat and have it on the ottoman in the living room.
I think this little toolbox centerpiece definitely adds some much needed cheer
to these very dismal and gloomy days right now.
Have you started adding some Springy things to your decor?
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Cathy, this is so pretty and bright. Just what is needed, a breath of fresh springtime air!
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beautiful. i love how you painted it white, matches everything, and the chalkboard, genius! that bunny is so adorable :)
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the tool box, It looks so cute. We woke up to a little bit of snow here where I live so spring is not in the air, I am still waiting.
ReplyDeleteThat looks so pretty. Great transformation, and yes, it looks like Spring has arrived - at least inside your house. laurie
ReplyDeleteI have painted every caddy I could find in the attic. I think they look so cute with flowers, books, and just about anything.
ReplyDeleteLove the addition of the bunny.
What an adorable idea! I love it! Thanks so much for linking up at Thursday STYLE! Have a wonderful weekend :)
ReplyDeleteLove your spring vignette! And your bunny rabbit really sets the lovely decorated caddy off! Isn't getting ready for spring fun!!!!
ReplyDeleteCathy I love your Spring Caddy - such a pretty makeover! It caught my eye over at the One More Time Events Party.
ReplyDeleteThat is just to stinkin cute! I want one! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove your spring caddy and table decor. Visiting from @DearCreatives Theresa
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! I have an old toolbox that I'd love to do this with. I especially love the chalkboard square. Thanks for sharing. Stopping by from Project Inspired
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at "My Favorite Things- Linky Party"
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oh I love it :) and mr bunny too! Such a great idea and a swap of plants it could be used year 'round. Thanks for sharing with us!
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DeleteOh, I have a toolbox kind of like yours Cathy! Never thought to use it for a centerpiece! Doh! Love yours and thanks always for your inspiration :-)
ReplyDeleteCathy, this looks charming - love the bunny! I appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
ReplyDeleteKathy
This fantastic!! I'm definitely going to do this!! But I think I will make it into a toolbox that I can use for every holiday! If I do a basic color...like your white...and make the area that you have painted black into a chalkboard then finish with an outdoor varnish!! I wouldn't cover the chalkboard area though! Thanks for the great idea!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! That is really cute--I still need to get my spring decorations out! Thanks for linking up with the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!
ReplyDeleteLove this repurpose - so lovely!! Thanks for linking up at Take it on Tuesday!
ReplyDelete~ Betsy @ Romance on a dime
Lovely & the use of chalkboard paint was ingenius as you can now re-purpose any time, for any thing you want to celebrate
ReplyDeleteCute Cathy! I have a little tote with sections I've been going to give a make over, but can't quite get it done. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
This is such a great idea! You made a beautiful centerpiece. I just wanted to let you know that I will be linking to this post on 4/2 at Simply Creative Living if you don't mind.
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