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Modernized Solid Pine Hand Crafted Heart Wall Shelf

Bringing New Life to a Country Classic. We’ve all seen them: those solid, well-built pine shelves from the 80s and 90s that have a lot of heart (literally) but are stuck in that unmistakable "orange" stain era. While the craftsmanship is top-tier (this one was hand crafted by my father in law), the color can often feel a bit too retro for a contemporary home. In this tutorial, I’m showing you how to take a vintage 9-cubby wall shelf and transform it from a dated relic into a bolder, fresher, and more current statement piece. By applying a rich chestnut brown stain , we’ve traded that brassy orange hue for a deep, sophisticated tone that highlights the wood grain. Follow along as I walk you through the prep, the staining process, and how this simple color shift completely changes the vibe of the piece—making those iconic heart cutouts feel intentional and chic rather than just "country."
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Good Bye Orange Pumpkins



I picked up this pretty shiny ceramic pumpkin last year and had plans to give it a makeover but ran out of time so this year I pulled it out and set it at the front of the paint line.


I envisioned it in a warm white like the neat heirloom pumpkin varieties so popular now.

Seeing it was a shiny ceramic I went on the safe side and coated it with Fusion Mineral Paint's ultra grip for added paint adhesion.


I was working on a pair of wood candlesticks at the same time, both had Fusion Mineral Paint {get 10% off your order with this link} in Algonquin brushed on as first layer leaving the stem original.


Then 2 coats of Fusion Mineral Paint  in Champlain with their dark waxes in ageing and espresso to add shade and dimension


I just LOVE the transformation and it looks so lovely in my home decor now.




I liked it so much I decided to add a few more to the wooden dough bowl fall display so picked up a bag of minis at the dollar store.


And did the same steps on them sans the ultra grip



note the difference the dark wax makes on left vs solid paint on right



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  1. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art BoutiqueOctober 30, 2024 10:05 PM

    Thank you for sharing your Pumpkin make-over at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week Lee Ann. I'm delighted to be featuring this project at the party tomorrow and pinning too.

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    1. Creative MomentsOctober 31, 2024 10:27 AM

      Thank you Kerryanne, I appreciate the kind words and feature

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  2. Funky Junk InteriorsNovember 01, 2024 8:12 PM

    My goodness, what a difference your painted pumpkins made! I love how you antiqued them, they look so realistic!

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    1. Creative MomentsNovember 01, 2024 8:28 PM

      Thank you, they are a favorite of mine too and love having them every year as part of my fall decor.

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  3. Eclectic Red BarnAugust 26, 2025 12:22 PM

    I love white pumpkins too. Great look. Congratulations, you are being featured on WWBH. Hope you stop by. https://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2025/08/fall-decorating-on-wwbh.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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