Remember my thrift shop paddle purchase from last week. It had a restaurant menu decal on it.
With some Goo Gone and sandpaper, I removed the decal. Then I painted the paddle with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Pure White. I wet distressed the edges with a wet terry cloth.
I found this fish sign graphic on the Graphics Fairy's site and used the Mod Podge image transfer method to transfer the fish to my paddle.
I sealed the Mod Podge graphic with ASCP clear wax and added a saw tooth type hanger to the back top of the handle.
An easy and fun update to a thrift shop paddle!
Carlene, this turned out super!
ReplyDeleteI really love that, you are so creative and inspirational. I was already into upcycling but you have encouraged me to look at things in a different and less obvious way. Thank you x
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, Carlene! The fish graphic was the perfect choice for the paddle.
ReplyDeleteReally cute!! That graphic is perfection!
ReplyDeleteLove the re-purposed paddle. I'm going to be on the look out for a paddle on my next thrifting trip.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so cute, Carlene - I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Love that image, it's a perfect fit for your paddle makeover.
ReplyDeleteI pinned the paddle. Sounds like a battle cry... Pin the Paddle, Pin the Paddle!
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