This old trunk I picked up for only $10 bucks at a yard sale. (I talked her down from the $15 she was asking-- I know, what nerve I've got lol)
I used masking tape and spray paint to give this trunk a makeover. Once the whole trunk was painted, I dragged a sponge brush over the raised area of the tin with some black latex paint so that the design really popped. I then rubbed on some staining polish to the wooden planks on the trunk. I wanted the wood to have a worn look so I didn't completely cover every inch of the wood.
This second trunk I picked up for freeeeeeeeeeee off of craigslist. You cannot go wrong with freeeeeeeeeee! The inside of the trunk is wooden with all metal on the outside.+(2).jpg)
Again, I used masking tape and regular cheap brown, black and gold spray paint to give this chest a new look. +(2).jpg)
Now...I know what your saying, the chests looked more like pirate chests in the before photos-- but hey, we're classy pirates! Ohhhhhhh and of course, I added wheels to the bottom of both trunks... aaaarrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhh~ Treasure gets heavy!
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I never see cool stuff like this on my hunts! I love how you re-did the first chest. It's really unique.
ReplyDeleteWow, they look great! I would have never imagined that! Jen
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! Fabulous before and afters. I particularly love the black and white trunk. What a great vision you had!!
ReplyDeleteLove them both too, the black and whote one is my favorite too.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the way these turned out!
ReplyDeleteThey look great! I always see trunks and think it would be way too much work to spruce them up! Now I know how to do it!
ReplyDeleteWhat do you do with all your trunks?