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Stenciled Pocket Watch Children’s Desk

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Whelp, I moved on to Round 4 in Every Creative Endeavor’s Creative Blogger’s Got Talent contest. The new projects are up now so please go vote! While I can’t tell you which project is mine, I can show you what I did for Round 3. So here we go!

A Stenciled Pocket Watch Children’s Desk!

And here’s what I started with…

I used two coats of Old White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint all over the base of the desk. Then I painted the drawers in ASCP Country Grey. My idea was to match some adorable pocket watch knobs I found at Michael’s for $1 each!

I then used my Cameo Silhouette to print out a stencil of a large pocket watch. I transferred it onto the table and lighting filled in the top of the white desk with the Country Grey ASCP.

I sanded the whole desk down a bit, used a coat of clear wax throughout and added the pocket watch hardware!

Aren’t the knobs adorable? Especially for $1 each!

And here’s how the stencil turned out! I distressed it so it was a little faded.

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  1. Claire says

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    This looks amazing! I love using my Silhouette to create stencil for painting. The little knobs are too cute 🙂 I picked up some of their vintage-look knobs last year and they totally transformed a piece of furniture. Amazing what a difference the hardware makes.

    All the best,

    Claire

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Claire! Yep, hardware can make a huge difference! LOVE that 🙂

  2. Kelly says

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    Looks great. Congrats on how far you’ve gone in the Creative Bloggers Got Talent Contest 🙂

    • howtonestforless says

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      THanks girl!!

  3. Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says

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    Oh, Erin! It is soooo perfect! I just bought some knobs at Michael’s too! Mine were from the dollar bins, plus 70% off! Love, love, love the transformation!

    Jessica @ Mom 4 Real

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Jessica! You’re so sweet 🙂

  4. ange says

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    What a cute desk! Love the stencil and the knobs, great idea!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks so much Ange!

  5. Kp says

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    That turned out really well! Where is this piece destined to live in your house?

    I didn’t know Michaels sold knobs and the like! I’ll have to check it out!

    • howtonestforless says

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      LOL, I have no where to put it!! I think I’m going to sell it. And I didn’t know Michael’s had knobs either. THey had a couple of different options in the Dollar Bin aisle. SCORE!

  6. Susan @ Oh My! Creative says

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    Love those knows…and for a $1! Beautiful job on the dresser – love the watch stencil too!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Susan!

  7. kellie says

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    Beautiful job! Just love the clock theme! 🙂

    • howtonestforless says

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      THanks so much Kellie!

  8. Sarah says

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    I love this desk…so creative!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Sarah!

  9. Laura says

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    This is so adorable- I just love it!

    • howtonestforless says

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      THanks so much Laura!

  10. Samm Spangler says

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    VERY cute! I recently did a stencil makeover on a desk myself… just on the sides, but I love your big bold stencil on the top! If you would like to see mine, I posted the link below… hooray stenciled desks!!
    New follower,
    Samm
    http://www.LittleHouseintheBigD.com

    • howtonestforless says

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      WOW Samm!!! Your desk is absolutely GORGEOUS!! I hope you come back this evening and link it up to my party! I’d love to show your work to my readers 🙂

  11. MariaElena says

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    It looks beautiful! You did an amazing job on this desk!

    • howtonestforless says

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      THank you MariaElena! I appreciate it 🙂

  12. Four Sisters says

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    The stencil adds so much to this desk! It came out great!
    Our Beautify It Monday link party is open now and we’d love for you to link this up!

    http://bringingbeauty.blogspot.com/2012/04/beautify-it-monday-2.html

    • howtonestforless says

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      THank you so much!!

  13. Ashley says

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    that desk is just too cute!!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Ashley!

  14. cassie says

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    so cool! i love the timepiece stencil!

  15. Erika says

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    Very cute idea… nice job!

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Erika! I appreciate it 🙂

  16. Becca says

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    Wow. This is incredible. I love how the watch stencil doesn’t overpower anything, and the knobs are the perfect touch.

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks so much Becca!

  17. Mrs. Delightful says

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    Awesome job!

    Mrs. Delightful
    http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

  18. tammy says

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    Oh that is a great idea. And yes those knobs at Michaels and Hobby Lobby get me all the time. What a great way to have them all work together.
    thanks for sharing,
    tammy

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks Tammy! Yes, LOVE the knobs at Hobby Lobby, too. Always seem to walk out of there with something new 🙂

  19. Julie Godfrey says

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    Wonderful project! I love painted furniture and this turned out so cute! The knobs are the perfect touch to make anyone very happy! Love it! Julie (the letter 4’s mom)

    • howtonestforless says

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      Thanks so much Julie!

  20. Paula-Riverton Housewives says

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    That looks fantastic! I love the watch stencils! We’d love for you to link this up at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/04/riverton-housewives-round-up-11.html

  21. Debbie~refreshrestyle says

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    I love this desk! Awesome color and design!
    Debbie

  22. Melissa @ Loving this crazy life! says

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    Love it! Thanks for linking up to my party!

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