Not every project is complex with a lot of planning. Most of my projects are pretty easy. This particular one was really simple. It started with a shelf I picked up at an estate sale. I really like the shape and design of it. I also liked the fact it could sit on a surface or could be hung on a wall. It just makes it really versatile.
It was covered in dirt but it cleaned up really well. I almost considered trying to sell it as is but I already had the paint picked out and ready to go, so I painted it.
I thought the previous stain might bleed through the paint so I applied a coat of Kilz primer. It is pretty effective at preventing bleed through.
I used Waverly Chalk Paint (available at WalMart) in the Celery color. This color has become a favorite of mine. I tend to use it a lot. I applied two coats on this shelf. I heavily distressed the piece overall with 60 grit sandpaper. I applied a coat of Varathane Crystal Clear Satin polyurethane to protect the piece.
This is a piece that can be transformed in a day. This would be perfect in a kitchen to store cookbooks and some of your farmhouse finds.
Speaking of farmhouse finds, how cute is this cow figurine and this little rooster plate? So cute.
Thank you for reading my blog! If you would like to see more, follow me on Facebook, Instagram,and Pinterest! Just click on any of the social media links above! Thanks for following me on the junking adventures!
I was thrilled to find out that the Life Beyond the Kitchen blog featured this project on their site. If you get a minute, check out her site!
Below are some links to products I used in this project. Disclaimer: Junk is My Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
All my recommendations can be found in my Amazon storefront:
Below is an image to pin to Pinterest if you would like to save this idea!
Comments