Thrifted Toolbox & Target Bullseye Sled Makeovers With Old Sign Stencils

November 12, 2021

Photo of a wooden toolbox/tote from Goodwill.
I found this decorative wooden toolbox/tote at Goodwill recently.

I cleaned it up with hot soapy Dawn Dish Soap water and a rag.


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Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote being painted black.
After the clean up, I brushed on a couple of coats of Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Caviar.

I did not paint the inside of the box that was stained with a black stain.

Photo of Old Sign Stencils' Vintage Sled Company Stencil.
I then pulled out a new Christmas Vintage Sled Company stencil from Old Sign Stencils that I have been dying to try.

All prices on the Old Sign Stencils's website are listed in Canadian currency.  A handy currency conversion link is provided for your convenience.

*Old Sign Stencils provided me with complimentary samples. All opinions about these fabulous stencils are my own.


Photo of Old Sign Stencils' Vintage Sled Company Stencil.
The 12" stencil was a little too big for my toolbox but not to worry, I will make it fit.

I taped the stencil on the front of the toolbox, leaving off the word company and the sled graphic.  I then pounced on the word sled and the snowflake graphic with Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk.  I used Dixie Belle Chalk Finish Paint in Putty to stencil the word vintage.

Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
Here is the stenciled front of the toolbox.

Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
I stenciled the side panels with a vertical sled, also using Putty.

Photo of a Target Bullseye Playground Wooden Sled.
I found this wooden sled at Target, in the Bullseye area, at the front of the store for $3.

Photo of a Target Bullseye Playground Sled getting painted with chalk paint.
I painted the sled with more Dixie Belle Putty paint.

Photo of Old Sign Stencils Poinsettia Christmas Sweater Stencil.
I grabbed the Poinsettia Christmas Sweater Stencil from Old Sign Stencils, that I had used on the Target tiered stand HERE.

Photo of a small wooden sled being stenciled with Vintage Sled Company stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
I used the bottom of the stencil at the top and the top of the stencil on the bottom of the sled.  You will see why in a bit.

I used more Fusion Mineral Paint in Raw Silk.

Photo of Target Bullseye Playground sled stenciled with Vintage Sled Company Stencil with Old Sign Stencils.
I distressed the sled's edges lightly with 220 grit sandpaper.

Both the toolbox and the sled were sealed with Dixie Belle Easy Peasy Spray Wax. (It is easy)


Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
Here is my toolbox all painted and stenciled, and filled with the Target sled and faux trees.

Now you can see why I reversed the stencil.  So the trees were at the top instead of the poinsettias.  


Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
I am very pleased with both pieces!

Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
This is a great stencil!  It will work all winter long!

Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.

Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
A cute little vignette for a table or shelf.

Photo of a thrifted toolbox/tote painted black & stenciled with a Vintage Sled Company Stencil from Old Sign Stencils.
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  1. Wowwww! this toolbox looks soo beautiful, awesome makeover, you did a fabulous job and really want to try this at home, thanks you dear.

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  2. What a cute project Carlene! I love that you used different parts of the stencil on areas of the toolbox. Pinned 😊

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