This was such a fun project! It did take a little more time than I thought it would, but once I was finished with it, I loved how it turned out. It’s a great way to display some Red, White, and Blue!
I’ve had this child’s rocker for years and years. It’s been painted various colors over the years. My children had it when they were little and then it was stored away for a long time. At one point, I had it in a guest bedroom with a doll sitting in it. I was told that was kind of creepy, so it didn’t stay there long.
This year, I got it out of storage and decided to give it a patriotic makeover. I began by spray painting it white using Rustoleum Universal Spray Paint.
I taped off parts of it and gave the exposed parts a coat of red paint.
After I brought it back inside, I decided I wasn’t thrilled with the look. I used tape again to try a few different looks. This was the time consuming part of the project. I used Apple Barrel Acrylic Paints in Flag Red and Deep Navy.
I painted a few wooden stars and used carpenter’s glue to secure them to the chair. I glued three to the top.
Then, I added three more to the front.
After painting and repainting, I was pleased with its look. I gave it a coat of Minwax Polycrylic Protective Spray Finish to protect the paint.
The finishing touch was to add an Uncle Sam wooden figurine nutcracker to it. It’s glued to the seat of the chair.
After all these years, it’s great to have found a fun use for this little rocking chair again.
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This is too cute! Such a great DIY for the 4th of July 🙂
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Thanks! I had fun giving the chair its patriotic makeover.
It’s adorable – the stars would add interest. Great job!
Thank you, Carol!
I absolutely adore this chair! i love the way you painted it! It’s perfect!
Thanks so much! was happy with the final result.
What a fun makeover project! This is the perfect size for a fun patriotic display! Painting it the 2nd time really made a difference. Love the added stars and nutcracker too! Great project! Pinning
Thank you, Laurie! I wish I could say it was the second painting! I think I tried about 4 different looks for it before I was happy with it! Thanks for pinning!
WOWWW WOWWW WOWWW
Cute can’t even begin to describe it.
It’s awesome and I loooooooove it.
Thank you so much, Winnie!
Oh this is cute! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thanks, Jess and thanks for the party!
I love what you did to your rocker.. So cute!
Thanks!
The rocker is so cute. It was well worth the time you put into it. I expect you will pull it out each year to enjoy.
Thank you, Debra. Yes, I’m sure it will become part of my regular patriotic decor each year.
I’m thinking I need to make this for next year! thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
It was a fun little project! Thanks for the party, Helen!
You took that ugly old chair (sorry…) and breathed new life into it! How fun!
Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Ha! It was an ugly old chair! Thanks, Mollie and thanks for the party.
It’s so darn pretty and Patriotic! LOVE it! I know how it is to not like a project and make changes. I have one in my craft room right now that I keep avoiding for the same reason. 🙂
Thank you, Shirley! I worked on this little chair off and on for a month before I was happy with it! I’ve got a few other projects that are partially done, too. I glance at them and think, tomorrow!
Such a great Fourth decor idea. I love how you upcycled what you had on hand.
Thanks, Mistie. It was a fun project for the 4th.
I agree! I love the nutcracker. Thanks, Millie!
I absolutely Love this red, white, and blue chair! It’s one of my favorite patriotic crafts ever! It’s lovely!
Thanks! It was fun to give that little chair a makeover and find a way to give it a fresh look.
I LOVE the 4th of July spirit (or 1st of July spirit in Canada)!
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It’s fun to display a little patriotic color! Thanks for hosting the party, Donna!
That is so cute!
Thanks! It was fun to give that old rocker a new look.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at the summer time fun party. Pinned.
Thanks so much for pinning my patriotic projects, Joanne. I appreciate it!
Absolutely too cute and you painted the nut cracker too. Thank you for sharing with #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty. We greatly appreciate your participation and I have shared on social media.
Thanks! I’d love to take credit for being talented enough to paint the nutcracker, but he was purchased like that! Thanks so much for sharing, Clearissa.
Love this! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Thank you, Lori! Thanks for hosting the party.
How pretty, you did a great job on it! Thanks Beverly for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Thank you! I appreciate the party and the shares, Dee!
Just some paint and imagination and look at what you produced! Thanks so much for sharing with us at #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty. I’ve pinned and shared on social media. Catch you at the link up next month!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond.
It was a fun, if tedious, project. I was happy with the end result. Thanks for hosting and the shares, Sue.
Oh, my grandchildren would love this. It would be so cute sitting on my front porch! Thank you for sharing it at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty! I shared on social media!
It was a fun makeover project. Thanks so much for the shares, Teresa. I appreciate it!