Rustic Christmas Cart with Perfect Paints

Rustic Christmas Cart by Eva

Hello Everyone !

The holidays are here, and while we’re all busy untangling Christmas lights, it’s time to add a little extra sparkle to your decor. This year, I decided to take an MDF Christmas cart and turn it into a rustic, vintage-inspired decor using Perfect Paints.

Let’s dive into how I took this cart from "meh" to "wow" and gave it that aged, rustic look that’ll make your guests wonder if it’s been passed down through generations of jolly, gift-giving elves.

Materials Used:

• Perfect Paints Shimmering Matte Acrylic "Halo"

• Perfect Paints Shimmering Matte Acrylic "Red Wagon"

• Perfect Paints Shimmering Matte Acrylic "Aged Copper"

• Perfect Paints "Icicle" Polishing Plaster

• Perfect Paints "Whipped Caramel" Polishing Plaster

• Sentiment Stencil

• Palette Knife

• A Few Brushes and Sponges

Painting the background using Halo Shimmering Acrylic paint

I started by slathering the whole cart in “Halo”, a shimmering matte acrylic that gives it the soft, frosty look of snow—but without the freezing cold. This gave the cart a beautiful, snow-like backdrop.

Adding Icicle Polishing Plaster with a stencil on the box

Now that we’ve got a winter base, it’s time for the cart to show off a little personality. I used a stencil and “Icicle” Polishing Plaster to add some cute holiday words. You can pick whatever message makes you feel jolly.

Sponge on Red Wagon shimmering paint to the outside of the box cart

Now for the magic. I grabbed “Red Wagon” shimmering matte acrylic, and used a sponge to dab it on unevenly, so it looked like the paint had worn off over time.

Closeup of red wagon acrylic paint on our rustic box cart

To make it look really old-school and rustic, I pulled out “Aged Copper” shimmering matte acrylic. This paint does wonders.

Sponge on Aged Copper to add a vintage flair

Time to give it some depth, because nothing says rustic like texture. I grabbed my trusty palette knife and spread some “Whipped Caramel” polishing plaster to add layers of dimension. This step makes the cart feel like it’s got stories to tell.

Side view of rustic cart showing all the texture

Let everything dry and get ready to fill this beauty up with gifts, ornaments, or whatever else you want to look super chic this holiday season. You could even load it with treats for guests.

Closeup view of rustic cart paint texture

This cart isn’t just another Christmas decoration—it’s the statement piece that’ll have everyone asking, “Where did you get that?” Thanks to Perfect Paints, I could give it an authentic, rustic charm without breaking a sweat. Plus, it’s an easy project that gives you a reason to take a break from the holiday chaos and just enjoy the magic of crafting.

Closeup view of rustic cart paint texture

So, get your hands on these paints, get creative, and let your rustic Christmas cart steal the show this year. Because, honestly, it’s the only cart that matters now.

Happy crafting and happy holidays!

Lots of love,

Eva