Fall Vintage Styled Tulip Crate. Using Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils to add character to the side of the crate. Dried Sunflowers and gourds make the crate feel like Fall

Simple Fall Centerpiece

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Stenciled & Styled Vintage Tulip Crate

Fall Vintage Styled Tulip Crate. Using Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils to add character to the side of the crate. Dried Sunflowers and gourds make the crate feel like Fall

With Fall a month away, I, have started to create and style pieces at home to slowly put in my shop.

This time of year you’ll find both seasons in my space as I make the transition.

I had this buffalo check stencil from Funky Junk Old Sign Stencils and I knew that I wanted to use it in my fall and winter decor.

Vintage Tulip Crate

I started out with this vintage tulip crate.

A great blank canvas for a stencil.

DIY Stenciled Tulip Crate. Using Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils

As soon as I added the stencil the crate came alive.

Stenciling is simple…if you keep your brush really, really dry!

I can’t stress that enough…that is all you really need to do and have patience.

With a vintage piece, I like the stencil to look darker and lighter in areas to give an appearance of time-worn without sanding.

So I don’t worry if some areas are not the same as others…if you want your piece to look perfect add a second coat.

Due to the metal on the front, I, also never taped the stencil in place.

I just held it down as I moved along.

DIY Stenciled Tulip Crate Styled for Fall

I knew this piece would be headed to my shop so I usually style it at home first.

This gives me a photo for social media and an idea of how I may want to style it for my space.

It also lets me share with you what pieces will be headed there.

Some things I pull from my own collection like this oil jug from Cincinnati…a keeper!

Stenciled Tulp Crate being Styled for Fall

Dried flowers are perfect for my shop since I’m not there daily to water.

You can usually find an array of dried and preserved flowers that I change out from season to season.

With this stencil, I kept picturing sunflowers.

DIY Stenciled Tulip Crate Styled for Fall & stenciled using Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils

You can see how easy it is to change a once boring old crate into something with some life and feeling.

The voile adds texture and the soft muted color reminds me of Fall.

Fall Vintage Styled Tulip Crate. Using Funky Junk's Old Sign Stencils to add character to the side of the crate. Dried Sunflowers and gourds make the crate feel like Fall

I pulled from my stash of gourds I had nestled away to complete the look.

I hope this inspires you to look around your home for something to brighten up.

It does not take much to put together a simple fall centerpiece for your dining table or kitchen island.

Enjoy the last days of summer…

I know I will as I start to plan and prepare for Fall 🍂

and then

As temperatures slowly go down and the humidity subsides the workshop get’s busy!

As always thank you for following along on my journey…it means the world to me.

If you want to see more of what is going on for me…house renos…shop…you can find me daily on Instagram and Facebook💗

Kindly, xo

Jane

 

Disclosure: I received these stencils to use in my projects.  I love working with these stencils and I’m not monetarily compensated for this post.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 Comments

  • It’s beautiful, Jane, your pictures are wonderful, too, as always! It’s hard for me to give up the summer but you may have actually inspired to me to start thinking about Fall!

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    • Hi Julie, I understand. I always loved summer as a kid and now I love all the seasons…fall being my favorite. Each one provides a different routine, food, decor…I have grown to love that.

      thank you for visiting and I hope you enjoy the last days of summer, xo

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  • I love this, what a great idea, and it turned out beautifully! I’m getting the urge to decorate for fall, too, despite the summer heat here in Texas lol..appreciate your stenciling tips & as always, I’m inspired by your work! xo

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    • Hi Courtney, slowly we’re seeing a change in the temperatures. not fall yet, but i’m excited to welcome my favorite season.

      thanks for visiting, xo

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  • This is so pretty – I love your simple way of putting things together.. It’s just all so elegant and inviting and the dried sunflowers were a perfect addition.

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    • Hi Carole, thank you so much! I should try to grow some sunflowers…little smiles!

      thanks for visiting, xo

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  • I love this Jane, and it has inspired me to check out this line of stencils! I agree, the sunflowers are perfect, and the crate was the perfect pallet for this stencil. Just beautiful. Love following your journey. xo

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    • oh, you should Kim! You’re so creative I think you would love to add some to your work. thank you for being a bright spot in my day, xo

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  • Jane, this fall vignette is soooo gorgeous! You are so like me… just enough stenciled image to enhance, but not overpower. Buffalo Check is made for that tulip crate… and sunflowers! 🙂

    Thank you for the stencil mentions and for doing this stencil so proud!

    Reply
    • Hi Donna, thank you so much for allowing me to be a small part of your journey. Love your style & work, xo

      Reply

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