Little Painted Step Stool
I bought this little step stool at Wal-Mart about 8 years ago. I think they still sell the same one.
It’s been used to reach many things, but my sons probably use it the most to wash their hands in the kitchen. I’d been wanting to do something to make it a little more appealing, but never got around to doing it. Then I saw Andy’s blog header on Poppies at Play and knew what to do. I considered different paint colors, but I kept coming back to black. I love black, but it would also go best in my kitchen.
It felt so good to be able to paint outside today. It got to 54 degrees, but there’s a chance of snow tomorrow. Boo! I’ve been painting in the basement through Winter and sometimes the smell comes upstairs, plus I need to keep the rest of my brain cells. First I sanded it, to rough it up a little and get some of the finish off. Then I wiped it down with a wet cloth to get all the dust off before painting. I know, I need to paint the deck. It’s on my ever growing list.
I used Valspar spray paint and painted the underside first. It dried so quickly. Yay, for painting outside. Then I painted the top and let it dry while I picked the kids up from school and ran a few errands.
I used my Cricut to cut a word and shape out of vinyl. I decided on “explore” for the boys and a dragonfly for Spring. I was going to use a bird, but then I really would have been coping Andy. I’m really loving how it looks now.
Ammon wanted to try it out.
Then Zach had to take it for a test drive.
I still need to put a clear coat on it before I let the boys use it too much. It was so simple but really does look completely different and matches my kitchen so much better now. Ahhhh, black spray paint!
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I love the word you used–explore, that is great!
I repainted this exact same step-stool at our house last week! Only I did Heirloom White for our bathroom. Two of mine are still little enough to need a boost.
I love the vinyl on yours!
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Really a cute idea. I love the word “explore” on the stool too. So cute.
Love it makes me want a step stool just so I can decorate it haha
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Wow, what a difference. The black looks so good!
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The stool turned out darling. Doesn’t it amaze you what a little paint will do. I do have to get me one of those Cricket Cutters.
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Hi Leanne, What a cute idea you had with the step stool. I purchsed one of those ugly plastic ones for my kiddies. One thing I want to try is to purchase a coffee table at a thrift shop and make it beautiful (but I’m a chicken to try). I think that if I start with a small item, like the step stool, I’ll get experience and get over my fears of making a huge mess.
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Great word to use on a stool! It looks great, so much fun!
How Cute that turned out!! I have got to get me a Cricut!!! Hey, My birthday is coming soon!! uuuummmmmmm
Rhonda
Wow — what a difference a little paint makes!!
Love it! The black makes it pop and become a piece of decor. And I the addition of the type and art make it even better!
What a cute little stool. I need to make myself one of these just to reach those high shelves.
I love the way it turned out! So cute!
I haven’t tried Valspar spray paint yet. I love that it dried quickly. I’m usually too impatient w/spray paints.
And love the Cricut touches! Really ‘make’ the stool. Very cute!
Over the last year, I’ve painted every piece of white wicker, in and out of my house, BLACK! I LOVE it! It looks so stylish and has set me off in a totally different decorating direction.
That is SO much cuter then the plastic stools I bought at IKEA…hmmm…how long do you need to own a stool before ditching it for a wood one you can make so cute??? I just LOVE it!
Just adorable!
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It’s so cute! When you put the clear coat on, will you tell me what kind you used? I’m having a hard time with my black paint. The clear coat is going on cloudy looking.
I have this exact same stool, and I just painted it a dark brown yesterday! I haven’t decided what I’m putting on the top, yet, though.
This is so cute. I love it. You did a great job.
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Oh! That is super cute! Thanks so much for sharing!
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That is super cute and I am so glad you mentioned where you got it, because I have been looking for one at thrift stores but haven’t had any luck! I would love to have you join my Mclinky party Favorite Things Friday the 19th if you are interested!
Love it… perfect for Spring!
Oh Leanne, it is so CUTE! I love how punchy it looks with the black and white. What a cute font you used and I totally love the dragonfly!! What a great transformation!
Great job!! I love the font you used for lettering the stool…looks just wonderful.
LOVE IT! my kids would adore that!
Rachelle
That is super cute!
Awesome! Love the word and dragonfly.
very, very cute.
love it… I have an old stool that I think could use a facelift… thank you for the idea. =)
Your painted stool is so cute. I love that you put words on it too. How fun!
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It turned out SO CUTE! I think I used to have a little stool like that once….where did that thing go?!
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I bought a stool this week at Michael’s with the sole purpose of decorating. Partly to use as a footstool and partly to use so short little me can reach the top of the cupboards.