DIY Hand Painted Fall Pumpkin Crate
This hand painted pumpkin crate is an easy build and
the perfect centerpiece crate for Fall.
This project began with a simple DIY build using one board to build a crate.
Next I painted it in a great neutral fall color. I painted this color over a muted blue so when I sand the top layer a little of the blue will show through.
When the paint was dry I hand painted a group of pumpkins onto the front of the crate. I used some of the blue color in my pumpkins that I want to show through when I distress the crate.
If you are not a painter, and I use that term loosely, you can use a pumpkin stencil. Just give it a try, it's easier than you think!
I drilled 2 holes in each side and added jute rope for handles.
I distressed the edges and the pumpkins with a light sanding to reveal a little of the blue undercoat.
The last step was to add a pumpkin stencil to right over the painted pumpkins and boy did I hold my breath!
The investment in Old Sign Stencils never gets old, you can use them over and over for years. This time I used only part of this fun stencil!
The investment in Old Sign Stencils never gets old, you can use them over and over for years. This time I used only part of this fun stencil!
Luckily it came out awesome!
The trick to stenciling is to not use much paint. I almost always use a foam pouncer for stenciling with very little paint on the pouncer. If I need more paint I can always go back over the stencil with another light coat.
So pretty filled with pumpkins on the Thanksgiving table!
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