What is a blogger, who has a list of things she wants to create but no time for creating and is desperate for a new post, to do? Well that's easy!
Grab the latest thrift find, in this case a garden armillary,
and give it a fresh coat of paint. 
Then to complete the gratuitous post she can add it to previously shown vignette.
Showing posts with label spray paint. Show all posts
Showing posts with label spray paint. Show all posts
Desperate Blogger
Advertisements .
Read More
Is Gray The New Black
Advertisements .
Read More
Lately I seem to be having a love affair with the color gray.
A few years ago it was black but now when I envision a makeover for thrifted items 
I see them in a shade of gray. 
Perhaps it's because there are so many pleasing varieties of gray----light gray, dark gray, charcoal gray, blue-gray, gray-brown, gray-green and the ever popular greige.
Whatever the reason, gray has become my go-to color.
Spray Paint Thaw
Advertisements .
Read More
Hooray! The temperatures here have finally reached near the 40's! And even though the spray paint can directions say ideal painting temps are 50-70 degrees, I ran outside with a thrift project in one hand and shaking a paint can in the other.
The project I chose was a large metal tray that had an original finish of a mix of greens, browns, and rust.
It's a subtle change but I think it looks much nicer painted metallic charcoal 
with the details highlighted using silver Rub n' Buff.
It looks great sitting on my kitchen table corralling all of the pretties I like to keep there. I try to have a candlelight dinner whenever we eat at the table---even though my boys question why. Isn't it a momma's job to insert a few feminine details into the lives of her men? Besides, it makes me happy to be surrounded by beautiful things and if momma's happy then everybody's happy, right?
And another thing that makes me happy is to be able to use my favorite makeover tool again!
Proceed With Caution
Advertisements .
It was nice, but not all that masculine.
A nice coat of gray spray paint helped, but it still needed a little more.
Since my husband did service in Germany in his youth I asked him to pick a German word that he thought would be appropriate for the basket. I printed off the word in a font that resembled one found on old shipping crates.
Then I cut out the letters to make a stencil. Next I sprayed the paper with adhesive and placed it on top of a piece of scrap wood that I had already painted the same gray as the basket.
I spray painted the stencil and when the paint was dry I aged the sign with a little sanding and a light top coat of stain. Then I attached it to the basket with wire.
I love that the basket now looks like it came from an old ship, complete with the German word for CAUTION.
It fits perfectly under the nightstand and is a great storage solution for hubby's odds and ends.
Read More
My husband loves his nightstand but it has only
a teeny tiny drawer for storage.
I tried to solve the storage problem with a collection of boxes
that I painted and numbered.
But they ended up looking too big and clunky for the space.
So I went to Plan B.
I had this great, vintage basket that was a thrift store find.a teeny tiny drawer for storage.
I tried to solve the storage problem with a collection of boxesthat I painted and numbered.
But they ended up looking too big and clunky for the space.So I went to Plan B.
It was nice, but not all that masculine.
A nice coat of gray spray paint helped, but it still needed a little more.Since my husband did service in Germany in his youth I asked him to pick a German word that he thought would be appropriate for the basket. I printed off the word in a font that resembled one found on old shipping crates.
Then I cut out the letters to make a stencil. Next I sprayed the paper with adhesive and placed it on top of a piece of scrap wood that I had already painted the same gray as the basket.
I spray painted the stencil and when the paint was dry I aged the sign with a little sanding and a light top coat of stain. Then I attached it to the basket with wire.
I love that the basket now looks like it came from an old ship, complete with the German word for CAUTION.
It fits perfectly under the nightstand and is a great storage solution for hubby's odds and ends.
He Said I Should
Advertisements .
Read More
I spotted this huge tray at the thrift store for $1. 
When my husband questioned my choice I told him that I wanted a big tray for our coffee table and we could either build one or I could invest in this one for a dollar. He said I should spend the dollar (I'm sure he just didn't want to have to build anything in this summer heat.)
The tray is over two feet wide---it's an ugly old restaurant tray that it's previous owner gave makeover using contact paper.
That's one way to improve it's appearance.
But as any good DIYer knows,
spray paint is really the ultimate fix!
Now that dollar tray looks at least ten times the price!
But as any good DIYer knows,
spray paint is really the ultimate fix!
Now that dollar tray looks at least ten times the price!
Paint Transformations
Advertisements .
Read More
Paint is really among the quickest, easiest, and least expensive ways to transform the look of what you own into what you love.
Here are a few examples from my client's home.
Before: Blah Ceiling
After: Warm Ceiling
Before: Boring Bench
After: Cozy Seating
Before: Noticeable Details
After: Delightfully Detailed Details
And my favorite paint makeover....
Before: Nice Door
After: Gorgeous Door!!!
Are you inspired to pick up a can of paint and
transform something?
After: Warm Ceiling
Before: Boring Bench
After: Cozy Seating
Before: Noticeable Details
After: Delightfully Detailed Details
And my favorite paint makeover....Before: Nice Door
After: Gorgeous Door!!!
Are you inspired to pick up a can of paint andtransform something?
Everybody Loves a Monogram
Advertisements .
It's the perfect piece in the perfect spot!
No wonder everybody loves a monogram.
Read More
A great way to indicate where you live (along with your address) is to hang a huge monogram just outside your door.
I purchased an big wooden letter at my local craft store for just a few dollars.
To make it a more significant statement I cut a piece of beadboard and framed it with MDF strips.
I spray painted the beadboard frame black and the letter got a couple of coats of heirlloom white for a nice contrast.
It's the perfect piece in the perfect spot! No wonder everybody loves a monogram.
A Row of Empty
Advertisements .
Read More
I have long touted my love of an empty frame.
It is much easier for me to make a commitment
It is much easier for me to make a commitmentto a beautiful frame
than to the painting or picture it may contain.
Because of this love I have gathered
several gorgeous frames over the years.
All were acquired from thrift stores.
Most cost less than five dollars.
I have painted some.
Many have their original finish.
Some have intricate details.
Others are plain.
Yes, I am smitten by a pretty frame.
So it's not surprising
that I would gather many together
to decorate the mantle shelf in our dining area.
(I tucked a line of Christmas lights behind so there is a lovely warm glow at night.)
than to the painting or picture it may contain.
Because of this love I have gatheredseveral gorgeous frames over the years.
All were acquired from thrift stores.
Most cost less than five dollars.
I have painted some.
Many have their original finish.
Some have intricate details.
Others are plain.
Yes, I am smitten by a pretty frame.
So it's not surprisingthat I would gather many together
to decorate the mantle shelf in our dining area.
(I tucked a line of Christmas lights behind so there is a lovely warm glow at night.)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
