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..
What to do with these beauties?
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.
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?
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.
I started with a smaller bit to make a pilot hole and went back with a 5/16″ bit to finish it out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I love the pop of color and the fresh, fun texture a succulent garden has to offer. Now, let’s just hope it lasts.
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!
He turned the desert into pools of water and the parched ground into flowing springs Psalm 107:35
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Bps says
August 26, 2015 at 6:05 AMI 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. 🙂
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 26, 2015 at 12:15 PMthank you…it is a bright and cheery spot!
Barbara says
August 26, 2015 at 6:26 AMLove this clever idea
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 26, 2015 at 12:14 PMThanks Barbara!
katygking says
August 26, 2015 at 8:40 AMI just want to come over and sit at your house, drink coffee and enjoy the surroundings. Love it!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 26, 2015 at 12:14 PMwell come on over!!!
Stephanie @ The Dish BCS says
September 2, 2015 at 3:29 PMI mean me too! She’s always making the coolest things…out of the most random things!!! Go Kim.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
September 3, 2015 at 10:08 PMlol…thanks!!!
helloredds says
August 26, 2015 at 10:52 AMVery cute!
As usual, you are so creative!
Love the wooden salad bowl makeover~
Blessings,
Melanie
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 26, 2015 at 12:15 PMthanks friend!
Jan Tillotson says
August 26, 2015 at 11:47 AMFabulous! Loving Everything about this salad bowl Makeover????????????!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 26, 2015 at 12:16 PMThank you Jan, I appreciate it! It was fun to make…and easy!
Diane Weeks says
August 26, 2015 at 8:36 PMDon’t you just love what a bit of paint can do?! Very nice planter! I like your jute design too!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 27, 2015 at 8:40 AMThanks…paint is a miracle worker!!!
christykjames says
August 27, 2015 at 7:05 PMHow clever is this? Love this repurpose and I pass up wooden bowls all the time! XO
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 27, 2015 at 7:42 PMI used to pass them up to…now I am looking for them! So glad you stopped by Christy!
sayyestohappy says
August 28, 2015 at 1:24 PMthis is such a good idea, love it! thanks for sharing!!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 28, 2015 at 4:41 PMSo glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by!
Jenny says
August 31, 2015 at 8:45 AMWhat 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!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
August 31, 2015 at 1:23 PMThank you Jenny! I appreciate the feature and look forward to seeing the other great ideas at your party. Thanks for hopping over!
Kammy's Korner says
September 1, 2015 at 9:14 PMThanks 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…..
Kim at Hunt and Host says
September 1, 2015 at 9:43 PMThanks Kammy! I’m not sure how long my succulent situation will last, but it is fun for now! Love your party and your projects!
Sarah (Ruffles and Rain Boots) says
September 2, 2015 at 3:56 PMNow 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! 🙂
Kim at Hunt and Host says
September 3, 2015 at 10:09 PMI appreciate it! These bowls are so easy to find!
satrntgr says
September 4, 2015 at 4:54 PMWhat 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!! 🙂
Kim at Hunt and Host says
September 4, 2015 at 6:26 PMI 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!
Christine Sheffield says
January 28, 2017 at 10:17 AMI 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!
Kim at Hunt and Host says
January 30, 2017 at 12:11 PMIt’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
Annette Doyle Wells says
March 6, 2017 at 6:43 AMLove it! So adorable and easy to do 🙂
Sadie Moodie says
May 4, 2017 at 11:12 AMI love the idea of the rope design
Kim at Hunt and Host says
May 11, 2017 at 8:18 AMThanks, just a simple touch that makes a big difference!
Gilmer Gal says
May 4, 2017 at 11:45 AMI 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.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
May 11, 2017 at 8:19 AMI 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!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
July 9, 2017 at 2:30 PMThe 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.
Kim at Hunt and Host says
July 13, 2017 at 7:46 PMThey have been great for craft item storage too, lots of uses for these guys!
Janice Hillman says
July 15, 2019 at 10:42 PMThat is stunning I love it all!
I have that same basket only mine is round.
Kim at Salvaged Living says
July 16, 2019 at 8:09 AMThanks Janice, it was a fun makeover, hope you got some easy ideas!