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Home » DIY Projects » It’s Not All About Paint: Add Fabric To Your DIY

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It’s Not All About Paint: Add Fabric To Your DIY

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       It’s true that I will paint just about anything that sits still long enough.Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

There is hardly a more transforming, affordable, game changer substance available than paint.

But…every once and a while you need a little somthin’ extra.

A little oomph.

Today fabric was the added interest my project needed. Here’s how it worked:Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

Last summer I scooped up these sweet little tulip candle sticks from a North Carolina thrift shop. I think they were two bucks.Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

I knew they would be perfect for Spring.

When they came out of hiding last week they begged for a makeover that was simple, fun and blended with our Easter/Spring color pallet. I have loosely built our Spring décor around my kid’s Easter baskets. White, light wood, soft denim, pink, green and blues…all softer than I usually go. In order to make these dated tulips work seamlessly into place I started with a clean white coat of homemade chalk paint.Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

Next I dry brushed a soft pink color on just the flowers and a ring on the base. Then distressed the paint slightly.Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

My favorite part is the touch of chambray fabric.

Because I save all sorts of odds and ends I had one of my boy’s shirts tucked away that was too stained to pass on or donate.Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

I traced a pattern onto the chambray shirt. Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

Then ironed the strips and used fabric modge podge to adhere the fabric to the candlestick.

My goal was a tattered worn looking edge so I scrapped the sides of the fabric with some scissors to rough it up a touch.Make an ordinary thrift store candlestick into an original by not just painting it, but adding fabric for a fun, unexpected touch! www.hutnandhost.net

I needed a break from just paint. This idea is simple but easy to translate to other projects you may be working on.

Paint doesn’t always need to be the teacher’s pet. 😉

I can’t wait to show you how this fresh new project works into my Spring mantel!

Next week I’m kicking off a Magnolia Market (aka Fixer Upper, Joanna Gaine’s store) series that I’m so excited about and hope you will be too!

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  1. Sutton says

    February 23, 2016 at 5:46 AM

    Love how the tulip candleholder turned out! Not sure I would’ve see their full potential at the thrift store. Great transformation!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:04 PM

      It’s hard to look past orange stained wood, but for a few bucks, it’s always worth a try!!!!

      Reply
  2. Holly @ While I'm Waiting... says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:26 AM

    Looking forward to your Fixer Upper series! The candlesticks turned out precious!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:03 PM

      It’s going to be easy stuff to DIY!!! Can’t wait!

      Reply
  3. Stacey says

    February 23, 2016 at 6:54 AM

    That turned out so pretty! Called it Mixed Media because you know that’s the in thing. 🙂

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:03 PM

      YES! That is the perfect name for it, who knew I was so hip! 😉

      Reply
  4. BPS says

    February 23, 2016 at 8:03 AM

    Super cute and that pale pink makes my heart go pitter-patter. ????

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:02 PM

      It’s not my norm, but I love it too!!!

      Reply
  5. helloredds says

    February 23, 2016 at 11:53 AM

    How cute, Kim! Love what you’ve done with the candlesticks!
    Can’t wait for the new Fixer Upper series you are doing!!
    It’s going to be great~

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:02 PM

      Thanks Melanie – I am so excited…there are so many fun ideas floating around in my head…now to get them all out!

      Reply
  6. treva says

    February 23, 2016 at 1:37 PM

    The candlesticks are one of the freshest re-do’s I have seen. They are darling.
    I just noticed you are in Texas, I live in Arlington Texas. I am new to your blog and I am really enjoying it.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      February 24, 2016 at 3:01 PM

      I’m so glad you’re here! We don’t live to far away it sounds…but Texas is Big. Thank for stopping by, I hope you’ll come back often 🙂

      Reply
  7. Frances P Johnson says

    October 27, 2016 at 5:58 PM

    Love your creativity and your fellowship with Christ . Blessings to you all !

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  8. Jennie says

    January 26, 2018 at 12:56 PM

    Love the colors. I never throw away any sizable piece of fabric. Being a quilter too that makes a lot of scraps. I had an other idea. Since my only grand child is 1, I love that we can start art projects. If the metal candle cups came out, and you could use a wider paddle bit to drill out the center a bit so a 4” wooden egg for him to decorate 1 each year.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 27, 2018 at 8:49 AM

      how cute!!! I love making things fit your specific purpose! great idea, thanks for sharing…I may have to try that!

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  9. JoAnn says

    March 9, 2018 at 10:33 AM

    Love your creativity. Thank you for sharing your faith

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      March 13, 2018 at 7:48 AM

      thank you for joining me, it means so much to me!

      Reply

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