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❤️ Faith, Hope & Love on a Rustic Stool 🌹 A Small Piece with Big Heart
Hello, friends! Melissa Bradshaw of Junk and Craft Treasures shared a beautiful rustic stool project that’s practical, decorative, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or everyday decor. It’s a great example of how a few thoughtful stencil details can completely transform a simple wooden piece.
This mini stool works perfectly as a riser, small table, bathroom organizer, or kitchen accent. Let’s walk through the process step by step.
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Project: Rustic Faith, Hope & Love Stenciled Stool
Materials:
- Mini wooden stool
- Water-based dark walnut stain
- White paint
- Long Stem Roses 12x4 (3pk) Stencil
- Valentine Scripture & Love Sayings Set (6pk)
- Stencil Brush Set | Pure Natural Bristle Brushes
- Lint-free towel or rag
- Dead flat matte varnish
Step-by-Step Instructions
Start with a clean surface. Make sure your mini wooden stool is smooth, dry, and free of dust.
Apply the stain. Using a brush, coat the entire stool with a water-based dark walnut stain.
Wipe back the excess. Use a towel to remove extra stain and allow the stool to dry completely.
Add the rose details. Position the double rose design from the Long Stem Roses stencil on one side of the stool top. Lightly stencil with white paint using a dry brush.
Repeat on the opposite side. Shift the stencil slightly lower to create balance.
Stencil the message. Center the “Faith, Hope, Love” design and stencil with white paint.
Helpful Tips:
- Use very light pressure when stenciling over stain to prevent bleed.
- Make sure the stain is fully dry so your stencil adheres properly.
- If sanding after stenciling, use very gentle pressure to avoid removing the design.
Seal the surface. Once fully dry, apply a dead flat matte varnish to protect the design.
Final reveal. This rustic stool is now ready to use as a riser, decor piece, or organizer.
Watch the Full Tutorial
Want to see the full process from start to finish? Watch the complete video tutorial below:
▶ Watch the full DIY stool tutorial here
Shop the look: Explore our Valentine stencil collection to recreate this project or make it your own with different sayings and designs.
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