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Stars and Stripes Rocker Makeover for Patriotic Holidays

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This Stars and Stripes Rocker makeover 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! 

Small rocking chair painted red white and blue with uncle sam nutcracker on it

Stars and Stripes Rocker Makeover for Patriotic Holidays

Stars and Stripes Small Rocking Chair for outdoor patriotic decor

I’ve had this child’s rocker for years and years. It’s been painted various colors over the years. My children all used 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. It’s one of those items that I didn’t want to get rid of, but it needed a makeover. 

child's brown rocking chair

Supplies Used for Stars and Stripes Rocker Makeover for Patriotic Holidays

  • Child’s Rocking Chair
  • Red, White, and Blue Paint
  • Brushes
  • Wood Craft Stars
  • Wood Glue
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Spray Protective Finish

 

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.

small rocking chair painted white and painter's tape

 

I taped off parts of it and gave the exposed parts a coat of red paint. 

child's rocking chair with red stripes for patriotic decor

 

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.

red white and blue child's rocking chair

 

A few wood craft stars were painted blue and white. They are attached using wood glue. I glued three of the stars to the top. 

red white and blue small rocking chair for 4th of July decor

 

Then, I added three more to the front of the chair. 

stars and stripes small rocking chair painted red white and blue

 

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 before placing it outdoors. 

stars and stripes small rocking chair makeover with red white and blue paintThe finishing touch was to add an Uncle Sam wooden figurine nutcracker to it. It’s glued to the seat of the chair. I think this is a fun way to show off some red, white, and blue in our yard. 

uncle sam nutcracker sitting on a small red white and blue rocking chair

 

After all these years, it’s great to have found a fun use for this little rocking chair again. 

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Stars and Stripes Rocking Chair Makeover

Stars and Stripes Patriotic Rocking Chair with Uncle Sam Nutcracker

 

 

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  4. 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

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    • 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!

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  11. 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. 🙂

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    • 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!

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  15. 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!

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  17. 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.

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    • 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.

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