Washboard decor

In January, I was contacted by email by a Wall Street Journal reporter. To be honest, at first I thought it could be spam. I called the ph...

Transform an old piece of history into a new piece of your home decor with this vintage washboard makeover!

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"When Wippoorwills call, and evening is nigh, I'll hurry to my Blue Haven (Heaven). . ." "A turn to the right, A little white light, Will lead you to my Blue Haven (Heaven)." I love the serenity of our Farmhouse Bath. . . .It is often a haven for me after a busy day's work. . . .Lighted candles, soft music, a hot bubble bath with rubber duckies. . . . a heavenly haven. . . . The Robin's Nest Blue and white wall colors were chosen several years ago during the initial renovation. . . .The bead…

Some of my favorite crafts to make are from thrift store finds! This Thrifted Sunflower Washboard Makeover is just my latest thrifted craft!

I paid $1 for this small, old washboard at a garage sale last fall. I think it had been used with Rit dye as there were several red ...

I found this washboard at an antique shop's moving sale. I bought it for $15, not knowing anything about it, or whether it could be restored to its former glory. It is in good condition (no chips on the glass, but some wear on the wood is very evident). You can see in the pictures below that there is some white stuff (paint? wear?) that I don't know how to remove without damaging the piece. There are the words

A vintage washboard found at the thrift shop received a makeover with weathered wood accelerator, a design transfer. wax, & a galvanized container.

Washboards are fun decor pieces! See 6 washboard upcycled/repurposed projects with paint and stencils. #washboard #laundryroom #upcycle #repurpose #stencil #decortransfer

Go from old washboard to antique cabinet in no time.