Thrifted two home made small tote/tool boxes last week. Unpainted. Also found an old wooden mug holder in plain brown.
Painted everything with 2 coasts ASCP Primer Red. Dried them in the sunshine (yes, there was some sunshine). I feel so cheerful when it is sunny and I get so much more work finished.
First coat with a bit of vintage reader added (Friends All About reader with red barn).
With 2 coats ASCP, waxed but not yet polished.
Cup holder stand waxed.
Polished Cup Holder with jewelry plus vintage planter and crocheted doily (evening photo).
Perhaps the 2nd tote will be used for gardening tools. This week DGS and I have been pruning, sometimes a bit too enthusiastically, but with great heart.
Handy totes for small pots of plants like primula and pansies. Handy for hand tool storage. Useful as a table centre with flowers.
Thanks for visiting.
Will be back again on Monday
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LOVE red any time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference a little paint and work can do. Well done.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you like that red - it is beautiful all waxed and buffed. Really pretty projects.
ReplyDeleteJudy
What a satisfying project! The red is gorgeous. I'm just wondering if the wax is tinted since it seems to change the color of the red [nicely, I might add]?
ReplyDeleteLove that color red! Great job, makes me want to grab a paintbrush. Thanks for sharing at TTF!
ReplyDeleteLinda
LOVE these in red!! I have red in my Kitchen and am always drawn to anything red. Lucky you finding these unfinished to boot!! I have been looking and can not find one ......
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! Happy Easter!!
Hugs,
Deb
I adore primer red, and wood tool caddies, they look great in red. Wonderful finds and vintage pieces to match.....swoon!
ReplyDeleteLove the color. Did you use the dark wax?
ReplyDeleteI love that color, it's beautiful and would match my kitchen! I would LOVE for you to share it at our craft and recipe party!
ReplyDeleteHave a great day!
Marti
Oh wow, Joy, red is my favorite color anyway, but that red is a really gorgeous red! I love what you did with your projects and vignettes. Thank you so much for sharing this at this week's History and Home Link Party on We Call It Junkin - take care! -Dawn
ReplyDeleteThey look so gosh darned cute! The red is just lush :)
ReplyDeleteThey turned out just charming! Thanks for sharing at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday!
ReplyDelete-Revi
Looks great, and so simple. I would never have thought that.
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