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Cactus and Flower Child Magazine Rack


Where are my green fans? And my floral fans? This cute wood magazine rack makeover is for you :)


I can never pass up solid wood finds especially when they are raw wood and begging to be given a fabulous new look. This beauty was hand crafted by some handyman that I scored at our local thrift store.

To be sure the surface is free of any dust fingerprints etc it was scrubbed with Dixie Belle white lightning cleaner then rinsed well and left to dry.


I chose this pretty green called cactus, new in the Dixie Belle silk mineral paint line. I brushed it on with one of my favorite Dixie Belle synthetic brushes ;the 2" mini. It is a great size to get inside all the tight areas.


Two coats were applied about 4 hours apart.


For the sides I wanted to add a soft and subtle pattern. I chose the basket weave Dixie Belle stencil.


Umber; a soft brown in the Dixie Belle silk mineral paint line was brushed on with a stencil brush. I used painters tape on the edges under the stencil to keep edges clean.


And this is the pattern once the stencil lifts off. The entire magazine rack was lightly sanded with a Dixie Belle sanding sponge to give the paint a buttery smooth feel and give the stencil a distressed look.


To add even more character to this piece the flower child Dixie Belle transfer was selected.


Unroll the sheets, cut out the designs and find where you want to place them.


Once you have decided remove the white backing, press in place and burnish the design with the stick included lifting the clear top sheet as you go.


To seal the transfers in place I applied clear Dixie Belle's best dang wax using my dedicated Dixie Belle best dang brush and add age I brushed on brown Dixie Belle's best dang wax with a dedicated Dixie Belle premium chip brush perfect to get in nooks and crannies.


These are the products used.


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  1. AnonymousMay 10, 2022 8:49 AM

    Love the transformation with the basket weave alone or with the flowers added. Very nice.

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  2. CherylMay 10, 2022 5:45 PM

    Hi LeeAnn! I haven't tried the new colors yet. How would you compare Cactus to Collard Greens and ber to Chocolate? It's hard to tell from an online photo. I love what you did though. Great creativity

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    1. Creative MomentsMay 12, 2022 10:21 AM

      Thank you, I have not tried collard greens yet but it is softer then juniper and umber is lighter then chocolate. But of course it depends on the surface right and this was raw wood ;)

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  3. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsMay 12, 2022 9:52 AM

    Very pretty! I like really like that green paired with the pinks from the flowers.

    Alexandra
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    1. Creative MomentsMay 12, 2022 10:22 AM

      Thank you so very much for the kind words, they are appreciated!

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  4. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 19, 2022 6:19 AM

    This is so pretty!! I love it!!! Thanks for sharing!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  5. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersMay 22, 2022 11:54 AM

    Your magazine rack turned out great! I love the Dixie Belle products you used. Drop by my blog and link up at "Happiness is Homemade ~ Sunday through Thursday

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  6. Marie-Interior FrugalistaMay 24, 2022 10:52 AM

    Such a pretty magazine rack makeover! I love the basket weave detail with the floral transfer.

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  7. Funky Junk InteriorsMay 27, 2022 3:05 PM

    What a lovely magazine rack makeover! Adore the texture stenciled under the flowers. What a show stopper it is now!

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    1. Creative MomentsMay 28, 2022 9:28 AM

      thank you for your kind words, greatly appreciated :)

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  8. TarahlynnMay 31, 2022 8:43 AM

    Thanks for sharing with us - I'll be featuring you this week when the next To Grandma's house we go link party starts!

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  9. Decorative InspirationsSeptember 03, 2022 6:21 AM

    Very cute! Love how this magazine rack turned out.

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  10. Life as a LEO WifeSeptember 21, 2022 6:28 PM

    This is so pretty! I gave a magazine rack a makeover back in the summer, but I cannot figure out what I want to put in it. So it's just sitting out looking cute. You want to make me add some more color to mine though! Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators!

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    1. Creative MomentsSeptember 21, 2022 7:58 PM

      Thank you, go ahead add some color, or stencils or transfers, your imagination is limitless :)

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