From old to new with Perfect Paints
- bthackston6
- Apr 20
- 2 min read
Hi everyone! The arrival of Spring, with its fresh air and sunshine, has me itching to clean, organize, and most definitely, craft! There's something so rewarding about breathing new life into forgotten items, and in the spirit of Spring renewal, I've decided to tackle an upcycling project. I've had an old ironing board collecting dust in the garage for far too long, and it's finally time to give it a makeover! Get ready to witness a transformation using the always-reliable Perfect Paints products. Join me as we take this vintage ironing board and turn it into charming farmhouse decor, perfect for adding a touch of rustic whimsy to your home this season!
And of course, Perfect Paints products are the best paints for creating! Come join me as we upcycle this ironing board into some cute farmhouse decor.
Supplies:
Upcycled item
Craft paint
Perfect Paints Shimmer Moon Pearl Plaster
Perfect Paints Perfect Clear Texture Gel
Perfect Paints Shimmering Matte Acrylics in Vintage Mercury, Copper and Bright Gold
Palette knife
Stencil
Laser cut letters
Let me introduce you to this vintage wood ironing board. The legs do not even fasten to both ends. When it is folded out, they rest on a little ledge of wood.
To start off with we cleaned it up really well. I thought about sanding it but decided to hold off and come back to that later.
I found the stencil I wanted to use and started painting with a foam roller. I used an off white chalk paint.
While the paint was still wet, I took a palette knife and began layering the Perfect Paints Clear Texture Gel over certain areas and then topped off with the Vintage Mercury and Pearl Plaster. By using a sponge roller, I was able to add the combination of products evenly amongst different areas of the board.
I love the added texture from the gel and the hint of color from the acrylics and Pearl Plaster.
Now paint the wooded letters black and sand edges. I added a little bit of the Matte Acrylics in Copper as a shadowing on each letter. Adhere to the board.
I then went back through and added little touches of Perfect Paints Matte Acrylic in Bright Gold to the centers of the flowers.
To finish off the board I wrapped hemp string around the middle so that it would also hold the legs together. I love how this old ironing board is now a focal piece.
Happy Crafting and until next time...
Becky Thackston
XOXO
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