VINTAGE WOOD BOWL DIY
I debated spray painting this wood bowl, I really did. Y’all know that every time I go to the thrift store I look for anything made from wood and of course those are the things that I bring home. I kept looking at this one and all I could see was a watermelon. I even questioned my plan, thinking that maybe I was just craving my favorite summer treat.
It’s Thrift Store Decor Team Makeover day, be sure to see all the projects at the bottom of the post too!
How would you DIY with a wood bowl?
- Clean it, treat it with oil and use it for food?
- Wash with soap and water and place fruit in it?
- Spray paint it and call it a watermelon?
You know which one I picked. Honestly, it was scratched up and I was a little grossed out wondering what old salad it had served. Spray painting was an easy DIY for me.
Supplies Needed for Watermelon Bowl Makeover
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- Spray paint – white, red and green
- Black craft paint
- Yellow craft paint
- paint brush
- cloth for blending
- Clear sealer, I used Lacquer
- faux succulents (optional)
DIY Watermelon Wood Bowl Steps
- Wipe/clean bowl to remove obvious dust.
- Flip bowl over and spray paint with green paint.
- After the green has dried, flip bowl over and spray paint the inside with your choice of red spray paint.
- Using the white spray paint, create the stripes you’d see on a watermelon
- Brush the yellow craft paint on each side of the white lines on the watermelon, take a cloth and blend in around the white.
- With the black craft paint, use a paint brush to paint seeds on the red area.
- Add faux succulents or other greenery to dress up your new decor piece.
Don’t worry about over-spray of the paint, I think it makes it look real with the imperfections. I do have a few wood bowls that I won’t paint but I thought this $1.91 beauty was perfect for this transformation. Please tell me not that I’m not the only one that saw a watermelon when you looked at this bowl.
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Christy @ Our Southern Home says
May 14, 2019 at 11:25 amDebbie,
This is so stinking fun!!! You’ve out done yourself on the creativity meter!
Sarah Ramberg says
May 10, 2019 at 6:10 amI’m so in love with this idea, it’s getting weird, LOL. Seriously, it’s just adorable and you did a killer job!
Claire says
May 9, 2019 at 8:50 amVery cute, it looks fabulous and fun.
Susan Homeroad Stevenson says
May 8, 2019 at 6:45 pmThis is the CUTEST!!! Great project Debbie 🙂
edith says
May 8, 2019 at 6:43 pmYou amaze me how you can look at most anything and see all the possibilities!
Debbie says
May 8, 2019 at 11:06 pmThank you so much 🙂
Sheila says
May 8, 2019 at 6:41 pmThis is SO much fun! Love what you’ve done!!
Debbie says
May 8, 2019 at 11:06 pmThanks Sheila 🙂
Barbara Warner says
May 8, 2019 at 6:09 pmI like your watermelon bowl. It’s adorable and better yet, a wall hanging for succulents! Great idea!
Debbie says
May 8, 2019 at 11:06 pmThank you Barbara 🙂
Kristin salazar says
May 8, 2019 at 4:27 pmThis is adorable, so fun and creative, love it!
Maryann says
May 8, 2019 at 12:49 pmSo stinkin’ cute!!!!
gail says
May 8, 2019 at 9:21 amohhh Debbie! How cute is your thrift store bowl makeover! I love it. You really outdid yourself on this one.
pinned!
gail
Edit says
May 8, 2019 at 9:09 amcool
Pam @ House Of Hawthornes says
May 8, 2019 at 8:56 amI did NOT see watermelon! You are a genius! The best $1.91 you ever spent.
Nancy says
May 8, 2019 at 8:54 amWow! Great job. So cute.