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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Edye says
This is too cute! Such a great DIY for the 4th of July 🙂
Blessings,
Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Beverly says
Thanks! I had fun giving the chair its patriotic makeover.
Carol says
It’s adorable – the stars would add interest. Great job!
Beverly says
Thank you, Carol!
Monroe says
I absolutely adore this chair! i love the way you painted it! It’s perfect!
Beverly says
Thanks so much! was happy with the final result.
Laurie says
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
Beverly says
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!
Winnie says
WOWWW WOWWW WOWWW
Cute can’t even begin to describe it.
It’s awesome and I loooooooove it.
Beverly says
Thank you so much, Winnie!
Jess says
Oh this is cute! 🙂
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Beverly says
Thanks, Jess and thanks for the party!
Erik Brenner says
I love what you did to your rocker.. So cute!
Beverly says
Thanks!
Debrashoppeno5 says
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.
Beverly says
Thank you, Debra. Yes, I’m sure it will become part of my regular patriotic decor each year.
Helen says
I’m thinking I need to make this for next year! thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party!
Beverly says
It was a fun little project! Thanks for the party, Helen!
Frugal Hausfrau says
You took that ugly old chair (sorry…) and breathed new life into it! How fun!
Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
Mollie
Beverly says
Ha! It was an ugly old chair! Thanks, Mollie and thanks for the party.
Shirley Wood says
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. 🙂
Beverly says
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!
Mistie says
Such a great Fourth decor idea. I love how you upcycled what you had on hand.
Beverly says
Thanks, Mistie. It was a fun project for the 4th.
Beverly says
I agree! I love the nutcracker. Thanks, Millie!
Sew Crafty Crochet says
I absolutely Love this red, white, and blue chair! It’s one of my favorite patriotic crafts ever! It’s lovely!
Beverly says
Thanks! It was fun to give that little chair a makeover and find a way to give it a fresh look.
Donna says
I LOVE the 4th of July spirit (or 1st of July spirit in Canada)!
Thank you for sharing this #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty .
We greatly appreciate you participating!
Beverly says
It’s fun to display a little patriotic color! Thanks for hosting the party, Donna!
Mother of 3 says
That is so cute!
Beverly says
Thanks! It was fun to give that old rocker a new look.
Mother of 3 says
Thanks so much for sharing with us at the summer time fun party. Pinned.
Beverly says
Thanks so much for pinning my patriotic projects, Joanne. I appreciate it!
Clearissa says
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.
Beverly says
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.
Lori Hill-Smith says
Love this! Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Beverly says
Thank you, Lori! Thanks for hosting the party.
Grammy Dee from GrammysGrid.com says
How pretty, you did a great job on it! Thanks Beverly for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Beverly says
Thank you! I appreciate the party and the shares, Dee!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
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.
Beverly says
It was a fun, if tedious, project. I was happy with the end result. Thanks for hosting and the shares, Sue.
Teresa - Aging Like a Fine Wine says
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!
Beverly says
It was a fun makeover project. Thanks so much for the shares, Teresa. I appreciate it!