Vintage Garage Sale Level Repurposed Farmhouse Wall Decor

May 05, 2022

This is a photo of a vintage wooden Stanley level I found during the Littlefork, Minnesota, citywide garage sales last summer.

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Photo of an old level, toolbox and 2 weathered wood oars.

The level was actually free inside this large wooden toolbox I purchased for $5.

Photo of a wooden level brushed with water based poly.

After giving the level a good wash down with hot soapy Dawn Dish Soap water and a rag, I brushed on one coat of General Finishes Flat Out Flat Topcoat. The water based flat poly darkened the wood. I wanted to darken the wood before I added a decor transfer.

Photo of a farmhouse decor transfer being added to a wooden level.

This "Farm To Table" phrase from my Redesign With Prima Delightful Menu decor transfer fit my level almost perfectly.

I cut it out of the transfer sheets, removed the white paper backing, and rubbed it down on the level.

Photo of a vintage wooden Stanley level repurposed as farmhouse wall decor.

I then brushed on another coat of my General Finishes Flat Out Flat topcoat, and added a small black curled metal hook from Hobby Lobby.

Two sawtooth hangers were added to the back ends of the level.

I love the color of the wood after the poly.

I filled a small bucket, also from Hobby Lobby, with faux boxwood greenery. Details on the cow bucket project can be found HERE.

Another easy project! Thanks for visiting.

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