There’s something so satisfying about rescuing vintage pieces and turning them into seasonal treasures — and Linda from Q is for Quandie shows us how to do just that. In this guest post, she transforms an old cupboard door into a festive work of art with a Halloween twist using Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint. Her creative eye and attention to detail make this project both inspiring and achievable, showing how a simple idea can become a seasonal statement piece.
(The following is an excerpt from Q is for Quandie. Read the full article here.)
If you’ve followed me for long, you probably know that I’ve taken quite a few cast off cupboard doors and turned them into ‘signs’ using stencils.
Step 1: Clean
I pulled out smaller door that I picked up a week or so ago, and after giving it a good cleaning, I decided to give it a Halloween look.
Step 2: Apply Stencil with Paint
I just happened to have a stencil on hand that fit perfectly.
Rather than painting the door first, I decided to keep the original finish. I just simply added the stencil using Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint in Ecru.
I usually like to add a shadow behind the larger wording on stencils. For example, you can see that on the Bed & Breakfast sign below …
I do that by first stenciling the words in a darker color, and then moving the stencil slightly up and over and stenciling again in my final color.
But the wording on this particular stencil was just a bit too fine for that to work. So instead I added a little bit of shading using Dixie Belle’s French Villa from their new Countryside Collection.
It’s definitely subtle, but I think it adds just a little bit more dimension.
Step 3: Sand and Seal
Once the paint was dry, I sanded over everything with 220 grit sandpaper and then I followed that up with Dixie Belle’s Big Mama’s Butta.
The original wood finish really need a bit of a refresh, and the Butta was perfect for that.
I think this particular cupboard door sign would be a unique bit of Halloween decor, how about you?
We hope Linda’s “Black Hat Society” project has sparked some inspiration for your own fall or Halloween décor! Whether you enjoy adding a touch of spooky fun or prefer subtle seasonal charm, this is a wonderful way to get creative. If you give this idea a try, we’d love to see your version — share your photos and let us know how you put your own spin on it. A big thank you to Linda for sharing her creativity with us, and here’s to a season full of inspiration and DIY fun! 🍂🎃
