Thrifted Wooden Pitcher Plaque Makeovers

February 28, 2022

Photo of a thrifted wooden pitcher plaque.
 I purchased this pitcher plaque at the thrift shop for a couple bucks back in 2016.

It was beautifully hand painted but a little dated. 


(When you click on the bold Amazon, Old Sign Stencils or Dixie Belle Paint Company affiliate links you will be taken to the products I used for this project. If you order it does not change the price or service at all. As an Amazon Affiliate, Old Sign Stencils Affiliate or Dixie Belle Paint Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases.) 

Photo of a small unfinished plaque purchased at a thrift shop.
I added a little shelf to the pitcher with this thrifted, unfinished plaque.

Photo of a wooden plaque part added to a pitcher plaque.

Photo of the back of a pitcher plaque with small shelf attached with screws.



Photo of a pitcher plaque with small shelf and French stenciling.
I painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White, and stenciled it with "Flowers" in French.  I liked the finished project but was never happy with the light blue paint showing through on the sandpaper distressed edges.

Photo of an upcycled pitcher plaque with Mod Podge pitcher image transfer.
In 2017, I re-painted the whole thing with Rustoleum Chalked Paint in Chiffon Cream.  This time I didn't sand the edges to distress, I used my FolkArt Layering Block and Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint in Walnut Noyer.  

Instead of adding a French stencil, I used this ironstone pitcher graphic from the Graphics Fairy and the Mod Podge Image Transfer method.

The pitcher has been hanging on bedroom wall since it's last makeover in 2017.

Photo of a pitcher plaque readied for repainting.
Last week, I removed the shelf before painting the pitcher plaque with Dixie Belle Chalk Paint in Dried Sage.  I love Dried Sage.  It's a color, but also very neutral and easy to work into with my existing decor.


Dixie Belle says on its website "that this stencil is perfect for creating a beautiful 3D or smooth finish basket weave look to any piece. 

Repeating pattern allows you to use this not only on drawer fronts and sides, but larger pieces as well. If you love to decorate with baskets, you will love bringing this look onto your furniture and home décor as well."
Dixie Belle Paint Company provided me with complimentary product samples. All opinions about this fabulous stencil or paint are my own.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
I centered the basket weave stencil on the pitcher like so, and taped it on with blue painter's tape.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
I swirled on the stencil using Dixie Belle's Drop Cloth.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
I moved the stencil to the left and to the right to finish off the pattern, careful to line up the pattern correctly.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
I screwed the shelf back onto the pitcher and waxed the piece with Dixie Belle's Best Dang Wax in Clear.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with chalk paint and basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
The little shelf is perfect for displaying faux plants and flowers.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with chalk paint and basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with chalk paint and basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
The stencil will work with a boho or modern style as well.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with chalk paint and basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.

Photo of a pitcher plaque with chalk paint and basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
What do you think? Version 1, 2 or 3?

Photo of a pitcher plaque with chalk paint and basket weave stencil from Dixie Belle Paint Company.
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