DIY Chippy Thrifted Shutter

You know I love thrifting, right? Well how could I resist this $5 Shutter?  Since then I have been working on this DIY Chippy Thrifted Shutter. With a little paint, paint stripper, and sandpaper, I got the exact look I was hoping for:  Old, worn, and chippy.

I started out with this pretty, new shutter:

It is just right for what I need. Don’t you love that the hardware is still attached?

*This post was updated October 2025

My first thought was to remove it, but once I had it around for awhile,

I knew the hardware was staying on for good.

My first coat consisted of a white primer.

The second coat that you see here is called Summer Sonnet by Ace Hardware.

 I also used this same color on my coffee table.

I sprayed on a coat of stripper and waited. I did this outside, in a ventilated area.

That is the key for removing paint-patience.  I covered the whole shutter rather than just areas, because I was hoping for a cracked, chippy look all over.  Again, patience is the key.

I waited 1 hour, I sanded some of the paint off.  I then sprayed more stripper where only the actual wood was showing.  I wanted to take the varnish off of the shutter for an aged, worn look.

I ended up leaving the second coat on overnight.  It turned out just how it was in my mind. Bubbly and very chippy.

The varnish came right off without a hitch.  And look at all the chippy paint. Wow-it truly makes my heart melt. Not only that-but it was super easy. I can’t wait to try a project like this again.

Doesn’t it look happy with my Book Page Art?

I have also used it as a Fall tablescape runner.

AND for Christmas decorating, as well.

 

 

Thanks so much for joining me today as I shared my DIY Chippy Thrifted Shutter.

Make it a lovely day.