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Hey, Besties!
Guess what? I have a heartwarming tale of a little rocking horse that got a fabulous makeover! My lovely aunt gifted me this charming rocking horse, gracing her front porch for years. I was already smitten with its cuteness, but you know me—I couldn't resist giving it a little TLC!
The Prep Work
First, I used a paint stripper to remove the chipping paint. After letting it work its magic, my husband and I teamed up to sand down the horse, aiming for a smooth, flat surface to welcome its new finish like a warm hug.
A Seat with a View
Amid our sanding session, my hubby had a lightbulb moment. The existing seat was on the thin side, so he crafted a new, slightly larger one from a board we had lying around. I stained the seat, embracing my newfound love for mixing painted and stained pieces. It adds so much character.
Time for a Paint Party
With the horse sanded to near perfection, it was time to bring out the paint! I opted for one of my all-time favorite colors, a warm white that I've used on everything from my coffee station cabinet to random knick-knacks. A few coats later, and voila!
The Final Reveal
The rocking horse is now not just a display piece but a treasure filled with character and love. And guess what? If we ever have a younger foster placement, it's ready for some real rocking action!
Swipe through the pics to see the transformation!
Ready to Gallop into Your Next DIY Adventure?
Isn't it just the cutest? I'm head over heels for this little guy! Let me know what you think in the comments below, and if you've ever given a vintage piece a new lease on life, I'd love to hear about it!🐴✨
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We were just gifted an old wooden horse that was in a good condition, but the paint and everything was very warned out. I sanded it but it was not good enough for just a coat of polish or stainer so I went on pinterest to see what people do with their vintage rocking horses... and I found this article that is supper adorable and even more - it's the same exact horse except mine came with the original green seat and a face. Good Job! I hope mine will be as good as yours when I'm done!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! The new seat we made for our horse really gave it a new life. I'd love to see pictures of your horse when you're done!
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