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Clothespin Wreath: Driftwood Look

September 21, 2015 By Linda 3 Comments

Clothespin Wreath Stained & Painted with Faux Driftwood Look

For those of you wondering how my son is faring during his first month of college, I can confidentially report that all is going well.

 

Knock (clothespin) wood.

 

He’s found is posse. Has his routine. Is attending classes (or so he says). Not partying (again, so he says; but, honestly, he’s just not that kind of guy). And working on his sleep deprivation skills.

 

And for those of you wondering how mom is holding up during her son’s first month of college, I can surprisingly report pretty well.

 

Seriously.

 

I think it’s a reflection on my son. His ease of adjustment has eased my fears.

 

 

Now for those wondering how his father is holding up, well … that’s another story.

 

But he’s getting there. And the time visiting our collegian this past weekend during Family Weekend (though we did not partake in the organized Family Weekend festivities) has helped the transition from dependent to independent. That is, until the driving home drama. But that’s a story for another day …

 

because today’s story is about my clothespin wreath for fall. And how I gave it a faux driftwood look with paint and stain.

 

How To Make a Driftwood Look Clothespin Wreath

Clothespin Wreath Painted Driftwood Look

I started by “bathing” my clothespins in Varathane wood stain in Early American.

Clothespin Wreath Painted With Driftwood Look

After I wiped them off individually with a clean rag, I let them dry for a few hours before giving them a second “bath” in Varathane in Antique White.

Clothespin Wreath Painted With Driftwood Look

I wasn’t too particular when I wiped off the white. I left some splotchy spots for driftwood character.

 

Once dry, I clipped them onto a metal wreath form that I spray painted white.

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Clothespin Wreath How To

Clothespin Wreath Stained & Painted for Faux Driftwood Look

Painted Fall Wreath: Clothespin Driftwood Look Wreath

Then I decided to add a bit more white character, this time with Rust-Oleum’s new Chalked paint in Linen White.

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I simply used a fan brush to dry brush some paint on here and there.

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Clothespin Wreath: Painted Driftwood Look

Clothespin Wreath How To

The final step was adding a blow with some black and white hounds-tooth ribbon I found a few months back at Wal-Mart.

Clothespin Wreath: Painted with Driftwood Look

 

** While this is not a sponsored post, I do want to disclose that Rust-Oleum supplied me with product to stain and paint my clothespin wreath ***

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  1. Karen@somewhatquirkydesign says

    September 21, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I’m glad all is well for the son. And mom. I like this driftwood finish better than many I’ve seen. Love it!

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  2. Bliss says

    September 27, 2015 at 6:38 am

    Hey that turned out cute. I didn’t know rust oleum had that style paint either. And now I guess I’ve gone to the other side….. I will need to know how dad is doing and the drama on the trip.

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    September 29, 2015 at 8:13 am

    Super-Duper CUTE, Linda! I love this wreath so much, I may have to make one for my laundry room. We just moved to TN, so I have a blank canvas in the new place!

    Glad you guys are all holding up ok. I’m sure I will fall to pieces when my little guy finally goes!

    Thanks for sharing this fun DIY!

    -Lisa

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