First Aid Foot Locker

Found an old wooden trunk a while back...

first aid foot locker

 I painted it white with Annie Sloan chalk paint last year so 
for this project I was 1/2 way there.

wooden First aid foot locker

My inspirations were...  







 and this trunk from Breida with a B, together I was sure to have a winner!


I began by drawing on the cross and tracing around the letters from stencils.

antique first aid foot locker

It looked great white but I wanted this foot locker to be aged looking... after all it is a vintage trunk.

DIY first aid foot locker

I coated the top with clear wax and then a coat of dark wax, it gave it a perfect vintage look.

stenciling on an antique foot locker

I added cute castors so the trunk would roll.

Adding metal castors to a foot locker

 The inside is old and just as awesome!

antique foot locker on castors

It is the perfect little vintage foot locker for the very special
nurse who purchased this piece!

diy first aid footlocker


wooden foot locker

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Comments

  1. UnknownMay 12, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    This is so creative! I love the first aid stencil. :)

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  2. JaneMay 12, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    That is so cute and gave me an idea for a similar wood box I bought a couple of weeks ago. Mine isn't as deep but has that same look otherwise. I have it at my booth right now "as is" but I think it might have to come back home with me for a little update! Happy Mother's Day!
    Jane

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  3. Jaime CostiglioMay 12, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Susan one of my favorite projects honestly. It's so campy and vintage, where did you find those casters? I've been searching for solid metal casters for awhile now, HD and my local Ace only carry black rubber. Pinning thank you.

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  4. My Repurposed LifeMay 12, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    I have an old ammo box that I have had on my to do list forever!!! I pinned a white one the other day as inspiration (color) I've had the wheels forever... someday I will get to it.

    Your first aid foot locker looks fabulous susan!
    gail

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  5. Okio B DesignsMay 12, 2013 at 8:29 PM

    I love this to pieces!!!!!! And I love that you added the wheels. Very clever! Happy mother's day to you!

    Jeanine

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  6. Feral TurtleMay 12, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    Good job Susan. Turned out perfect!

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  7. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesMay 12, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    Such a wonderful project, Susan...I LOVE what you did with the trunk!

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  8. BlissMay 13, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    Pinned.

    Bliss

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  9. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeMay 14, 2013 at 1:08 AM

    Wow, I LOVE this. You did an amazing job! I’d love it if you could link this up to our party, Give Me The Goods Monday! {1 party, 5 blogs}
    http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/05/give-me-goods-party-8.html
    Have a great week!
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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  10. HeatherMay 14, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Thanks for sharing your fab foot locker revamp at Project Inspire{d} linky party!! Pinned your post to our group linky party board! Heather

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  11. Christine @ First Home...Love LifeMay 14, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    This is too cool! I'd love for you to share this and any other projects you'd like at my House Party---http://www.firsthomelovelife.com/2013/05/house-party-3-b-y-o-p-features.html XO

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  12. JennaMay 14, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    I LOVE this! Pinning! Love the first aid look! Thanks so much for linking up at Give Me The Goods Monday! Can't wait to see what you bring next week! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  13. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmMay 15, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    So VERY fun!! I especially love the addition of the wheels :)

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  14. ANNEMay 18, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    fabulous! Love this!!!

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  15. Pam KesslerMay 18, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    I love what you did with your trunk. And it even rolls! That is too cool!

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  16. Ashleys Dandelion WishesMay 19, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    I love this! I just pinned it!

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  17. Jamie-So Much Better With AgeMay 22, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    You've been featured on Give Me The Goods! Be sure to grab our featured button ;)
    http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com/2013/05/give-me-goods-features-8.html
    Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com

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