Iโve been busy checking off some outstanding DIY projects from my massive Wish List lately and DAMN! it feels good.
Not only has it been nice to be able to focus on a task for longer than 5 minutes (thanks to pandemic brain fog), but itโs also been nice to feel like Iโm actually in control of something in my life right now.
This is a super quick & easy project to do and itโs also a fantastic way to feel an immediate sense of accomplishment!
THE โBEFOREโ BOWL โย NICE BUT KINDA โBLAHโ
The Hubs & I have lived in our modern farmhouse for almost 3 years now and I think Iโve been on the hunt for the perfect little fruit bowl ever since we moved in.
As usual, I have something very specific in mind but canโt seem to find it anywhere I look.ย Our kitchen is small (but mighty!) and I donโt want anything to โweighโ it down by having something โheavyโ looking on the kitchen island.
I love wooden fruit bowls but thatโs exactly what I mean by something looking โheavy.โย I want something thatโs โthere, but not there,โ if you get what I mean.
โAFTERโ โ MODERN & STYLISH FRUIT BOWL!
I found the white ceramic bowl at Homegoods last year for $7 and it holds quite a bit of fruit (a must in my book!).ย While it looks nice and the size of it is perfect for the island, itโs definitely not winning any awards for being super stylish.
I also donโt like a โcoldโ surface touching another โcoldโ surface (Iโm really weird about this) and I figured Iโd like the bowl better if there was a buffer between the ceramic bowl and the quartz countertop.
So whenever I canโt find exactly what Iโm looking for, I go the semi-DIY route.ย And Iโm super happy with how it turned out โ I think my search might finally be over.ย Hallelujah!
THE SUPPLIES YOUโLL NEED FOR YOUR PROJECT
โข Ceramic bowl in whatever size/shape you desire
โข Round pine circle plaque (this is the one I used) that will fit the base of the bowl
โข Paint or stain of your choice (I used this stain color and this color)
โข Finishing wax or polyurethane, if desired (this is the wax I use for my projects)
โข Craft glue (this is my favorite)
โข Gloves to protect your hands from the paint or stain
โข Paper towels
LETโS GET STARTED!
STEP 1: If you are using stain, apply a coat of stain to the top and sides of the wood circle.
Allow it to sit for about 30 seconds.
STEP 2: Wipe the excess stain off with a dry paper towel.
If you want the stain to look darker, apply another layer, let it sit a little longer, and wipe off with a clean paper towel.
NOTE:ย If youโre painting the wood instead, I suggest painting at least 2 coats so the wood grain doesnโt show through (unless thatโs the look youโre going for, of course.)
STEP 3:ย Take the craft glue and run a bead all around the rim of the bowlโs base.
Then take the wood circle and lay it gently onto the bead of glue (make sure the pretty top side of the wood is the one getting affixed to the bowl!).
STEP 4:ย Press the wood firmly against the bowl while making sure itโs aligned exactly how you want it. This glue adheres quickly so work fast!
Quickly wipe off any excess glue with a damp paper towel.
And if you want, apply a coat of finishing wax or polyurethane to the sides of the wood circle.
STEP 5:ย Display your zhooshed-up bowl proudly in your kitchen and enjoy what you just made!
HOW IT LOOKS IN OUR KITCHEN
I hope you enjoyed this quick & easy DIY project as much as I did!ย If youโre looking to tackle more DIY projects, make sure to check out these other DIY posts.
Thank you so much for following my blog and for letting me help you create your own lived-in, loved-in spaces!
