My Little Red Wagon

We have this rusty old red wagon that my grandkids love to get pulled around in. We usually throw a towel in the bottom and off we go. I decided it was about time for a redo.

First thing I did was get the sandpaper and I started sanding like a crazy women. I should have videoed so you knew what a crazy women sanded like. It was so hot outside and I had red paint dust all over me. I was a mess.

I then washed it out with the hose. Next I used some Cranberry Red paint. At first it looked pink and then it dried a pretty red color. Whew! It took me three coats before I was happy with it. I could have used a spray paint which would have been easier, but I already had this. *Note: make sure that if you are painting on metal to only use an oil based paint. Acrylic paint won't work.

For the handle I used a can of black spray paint. It only had to be sprayed once. I loved how the sun made everything dry so fast. 

While everything was drying I made cute vinyl lettering for the side, using my Silhouette Cameo. I also purchase most of my silhouette vinyl from Expression Vinyl. I was very happy how my wagon turned out! Can't wait to see my grandkids face when they see this!

Now that I have several grandchildren I am always looking for fun stuff for them that I can restore or buy. This wagon was an old Radio Flyer brand. A Radio Flyer Tricycle would be nice to have around or we love to play four square and it's always fun to play with an original Playground Ball
Would love to hear what outdoor things you do with your kids or grandbabies...

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