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Wooden Salad Bowl Makeover

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Not long ago my girl and I had some time to thrift, just the two of us. It was a fun afternoon. I unearthed some wooden salad bowls destined for a makeover!

We stopped by one of my regular hot spots where we acquired 5 wooden salad bowls. Two large serving bowls and three little bowls. Along with a load of other items. Here is a shot of our goodies..

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Not bad for $20 and an unplanned thrifting spree with my girl. So glad she is home. Now we are off to paint. #mandm40daysofsummer #chalkpaint #motherdaughter #thriftyfinds #resaleroyalty #makeitnew #vintage #bookhoarder #hunthere #thriftscorethursday

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What to do with these beauties?

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I decided to hop on the succulent bandwagon. I’ve been holding out, for no particular reason, but decided today was the day to join the gang.

My goal was to make the dish un-salad bowl-ish and reusable for other things once I kill off the succulents…as I’m sure I will. I have a great yard, but the indoor variety and I have yet to become bff’s.wooden salad bowl succulent planter

This summer I was given some samples of Fusion Mineral Paint and different Decoupage varieties so I put them to use here. The buttermilk cream color won me over because I can just see a great fall scape in this bowl once I knock off the plants. Don’t you think pumpkins will look cute with this color?

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Anyway…I have a thing for jute and wanted to add some handles and rustic accents to my new dish. Using painter’s tape I marked off where to drill holes to accept the new rope handle. The tape has two purposes. One, it is a good place to mark drill guides. Two, it helps the wood not split while drilling. The second being the biggest tip.

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I started with a smaller bit to make a pilot hole and went back with a 5/16″ bit to finish it out.

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It took two coats of the Fusion paint for full coverage, but it went on great! This was my first experience with this paint. It says you don’t need to seal it, but I used a wax sealer strictly because I like the finished look it gives.

Wooden Salad bowl to DIY succulent planter

Next I threaded six lengths of jute twine and knotted the inside end. After braiding the twine I threaded it through the other hole and knotted that end.

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Here comes the decoupage. I pretty much coated a length of twine with the decoupage medium and started free handing a swirly design, adding glue with a paintbrush as I went. Next, I reversed the design and did it again.

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As for the succulents I used a plastic plant tray to line the bowl. I filled it with a layer of gravel, then potting soil. Succulents don’t like to have their feet wet, so the gravel should help with that.

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I love the pop of color and the fresh, fun texture a succulent garden has to offer. Now, let’s just hope it lasts.wooden salad bowl succulent planter

Be sure to pin this project if you like it!

Let me know what you think I should do with the other bowls…I’d love to hear your ideas!

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He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs  Psalm 107:35

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  1. Bps says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    I love this for so many reasons! The jute, wooden salad bowl, succulents, oh my! Super cute. The verse is beautiful and just tops it off. Thank you for making it morning bright. 🙂

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:15 PM

      thank you…it is a bright and cheery spot!

      Reply
  2. Barbara says

    August 26, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Love this clever idea

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      Thanks Barbara!

      Reply
  3. katygking says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    I just want to come over and sit at your house, drink coffee and enjoy the surroundings. Love it!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      well come on over!!!

      Reply
    • Stephanie @ The Dish BCS says

      September 2, 2015 at 3:29 PM

      I mean me too! She’s always making the coolest things…out of the most random things!!! Go Kim.

      Reply
      • Kim at Hunt and Host says

        September 3, 2015 at 10:08 PM

        lol…thanks!!!

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  4. helloredds says

    August 26, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    Very cute!

    As usual, you are so creative!

    Love the wooden salad bowl makeover~

    Blessings,
    Melanie

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:15 PM

      thanks friend!

      Reply
  5. Jan Tillotson says

    August 26, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Fabulous! Loving Everything about this salad bowl Makeover????????????!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 26, 2015 at 12:16 PM

      Thank you Jan, I appreciate it! It was fun to make…and easy!

      Reply
  6. Diane Weeks says

    August 26, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Don’t you just love what a bit of paint can do?! Very nice planter! I like your jute design too!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 27, 2015 at 8:40 AM

      Thanks…paint is a miracle worker!!!

      Reply
  7. christykjames says

    August 27, 2015 at 7:05 PM

    How clever is this? Love this repurpose and I pass up wooden bowls all the time! XO

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 27, 2015 at 7:42 PM

      I used to pass them up to…now I am looking for them! So glad you stopped by Christy!

      Reply
  8. sayyestohappy says

    August 28, 2015 at 1:24 PM

    this is such a good idea, love it! thanks for sharing!!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 28, 2015 at 4:41 PM

      So glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  9. Jenny says

    August 31, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    What a great idea!! Such a simple update but it looks so much better. I’m featuring it tomorrow at Dream. Create. Inspire. Link. Thanks for sharing with us!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      August 31, 2015 at 1:23 PM

      Thank you Jenny! I appreciate the feature and look forward to seeing the other great ideas at your party. Thanks for hopping over!

      Reply
  10. Kammy's Korner says

    September 1, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    Thanks for linking this up on Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday – I saw it on Hometalk first and loved it. 🙂 Love how you added the rope handles. I always snatch up those wood bowls when I find them in thrift stores, too. 🙂 And one of these days, maybe I’ll break down and jump on the succulent band wagon also…..

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 1, 2015 at 9:43 PM

      Thanks Kammy! I’m not sure how long my succulent situation will last, but it is fun for now! Love your party and your projects!

      Reply
  11. Sarah (Ruffles and Rain Boots) says

    September 2, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Now this is a great idea (and excellent result) for a re-purpose project! I love it – keep them coming. I can’t wait to see what you link up to the Thank Goodness It’s Thursday party tomorrow! 🙂

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 3, 2015 at 10:09 PM

      I appreciate it! These bowls are so easy to find!

      Reply
  12. satrntgr says

    September 4, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    What a great idea!! I always see bowls like that at the thrift stores when I’m looking for craft supplies, and they would definitely need a coat of something. This would allow me to use them for something else, and make them beautiful again!! 🙂

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      September 4, 2015 at 6:26 PM

      I see them all the time too…I think I am on a roll now, gonna see what else I can come up to do with them!

      Reply
  13. Christine Sheffield says

    January 28, 2017 at 10:17 AM

    I love succulents and I love this idea! I will definitely be picking up wooden bowls now! The twine embellishment on the outside of the bowl is perfect. Thanks for the idea, and a great outlook on my day with God’s word!

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      January 30, 2017 at 12:11 PM

      It’s the little things that make the difference and this is such an easy way to spruce up those old bowls! Thanks for stopping by

      Reply
  14. Annette Doyle Wells says

    March 6, 2017 at 6:43 AM

    Love it! So adorable and easy to do 🙂

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  15. Sadie Moodie says

    May 4, 2017 at 11:12 AM

    I love the idea of the rope design

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      May 11, 2017 at 8:18 AM

      Thanks, just a simple touch that makes a big difference!

      Reply
  16. Gilmer Gal says

    May 4, 2017 at 11:45 AM

    I scoop up wooden bowls all the time and have some of the same salad bowls. Now I know what to do with them instead of storing in the cabinet for some inspiration! Thank you! I think I’ll try and seal the inside before planting. Have to figure out what to seal it with! Can’t wait until someone comes up with a solution for the smaller bowls!

    Sweet scripture for the day.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      May 11, 2017 at 8:19 AM

      I think we all have bowls like this! You can do the same thing with a smaller bowl, just stick one succulent or a few small ones in it! I just made a small one and it is precious!

      Reply
  17. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    July 9, 2017 at 2:30 PM

    The hubby and I both love going to the thrift stores. Looks like yall found lots of great stuff. I’ve seen some wood bowls at Goodwill before but think to grab them. Now I wish that I had, they make super cute succulent planters. Love the twine handles, and the design that you added.

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    • Kim at Hunt and Host says

      July 13, 2017 at 7:46 PM

      They have been great for craft item storage too, lots of uses for these guys!

      Reply
  18. Janice Hillman says

    July 15, 2019 at 10:42 PM

    That is stunning I love it all!
    I have that same basket only mine is round.

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    • Kim at Salvaged Living says

      July 16, 2019 at 8:09 AM

      Thanks Janice, it was a fun makeover, hope you got some easy ideas!

      Reply
  19. Gerri says

    March 28, 2020 at 9:31 PM

    I love it! I have quite a few wooden bowls in various shapes I want to repurpose.

    Reply
    • Kim at Salvaged Living says

      March 30, 2020 at 12:05 PM

      yay – did you see this post with a bunch of ways you can use those wood bowls to decorate, you will like it…

      Reply

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