Krylon Spray Paint Rocks…

I have never tried Krylon Spray Paint before and I have to say…it works great!  I had two thrift store chairs I picked up for $5.00 and I love the design but not the cushions or the dark wood and knew I didn’t want to brush paint them. So, I picked up some Krylon Spray Paint in Classic Gray Gloss and now they look AWESOME!!!

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The Power of Paint…

I love taking items that are ok…and turning them into unique one-of-a-kind pieces with paint.  And my favorite paint color to use is “Ooops”.  Never heard of that color?  Well, that’s because it’s not a color.  It’s paint a customer has requested to be mixed but once the lid is taken off…”Ooops, I didn’t want THAT color”.  So, the store reduces the price to get it sold.  And this project was done with “Ooops paint”.  The color is “Shiloh Blue”, a kind of bluish-gray color.

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Spring Starburst Wreath…

I have seen these handmade starburst wreaths all over Blogland and have wanted to make one for a while now.  And since I am VERY frugal, I decided to make mine with twigs from the great outdoors.  I wish I could take credit for this idea but I actually found it over at The Painted Hive.  Kristine did a wonderful tutorial on how she made hers and I LOVE, LOVE the idea of using twigs.  It’s very rustic, earthy and best of all FREE!!!

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Framed Dry Erase Board…

I have a very large framed picture that I no longer like.  Here is the picture…   I used the matted picture to staple my fabric on so what you’re seeing is the back of the finished dry erase board.

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Mantel Makeover…

I love re-doing my mantel for each season.  So to kick off the fall season-  and yes I know it’s not officially fall- I wanted something simple.  So I went for a mainly white theme.  This way I can add some colorful fall leaves, pumpkins, etc.

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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall…

I love mirrors…especially mirrors that make a statement.  And this one caught my eye right away at my local Goodwill- even through all of the dirt and dust on it I could see the potential it had.  I believe it was $2.50… 1/2 off from the original price.  I love the curves and the embellishment on top.  The only problem is that it isn’t wood.  It’s faux wood, plastic to be exact.

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A New Old Table…

I found this really cute table at Goodwill a month or so ago.  I love the legs on it and when I saw that the price was $ 2.49, I grabbed it!!!  The top had veneer chipping off and there were water marks on it.  But I knew that with a little primer, paint and sandpaper I could turn this dud into a stud!!

I took off the veneer on top since it was chipping anyway.

I disassembled the table to make the rest of the job easier.

I love using Zinsser spray primer.

My $4.00 Ooops paint from Lowe’s .  Lyndhurst Duchess Blue Interior Semi-Gloss.  I would describe this as a “Robin’s Egg Blue”.

I used Pewter Grey acrylic paint to tone down the blue.

I used a sponge brush to apply it and wiped it off with a damp rag.

I love the end result.  I distressed it to make the primer and wood show through.

LOVE it!!

I chose the perfect spot…

Much better now.  I love the finished look. Very vintage and colorful!!

I will be linking this project to the following posts:

http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-project-parade_20.html

http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2010/06/welcome-to-75th-metamorphosis-monday.html

http://itsahodgepodgelife.blogspot.com/

http://www.craftskeepmesane.blogspot.com/

http://sewcando.blogspot.com/

Preparing For An Outdoor Party- Part 3…

The next step in preparing for the outdoor party…painting the picnic table.  I found some “Ooops” paint at Ace Hardware for $5.00.  The name of the paint wasn’t on the can.  Just a sample of the color.  It looks like a deep red to me.  Not too bright…not too dark.  I lightly sanded the table and then washed it off with some “Greased Lightening”.  My son, Chase, and Mr. C. used some L brackets to make the table more sturdy and my youngest son, Tre’, helped me paint it.  I love the look.  I only wanted the seats and tabletop painted red.  I love the look of the painted and unpainted wood together.

1. Plant Flowers
2. Paint Wicker Furniture
3. Make Lanterns
4. Fix and Paint Picnic Table
5. Make Drop Cloth Tablecloths
6. Make Drop Cloth Drapes for Back Porch

Cheap Lamp Turned Chic…

I found this cute lamp at my local church thrift store. It has great “bones”  and I knew I could bring it into the year 2010!!  So I grabbed my primer and white spray paint and made it even better…  Ignore the clutter in the background.  I am re-doing my outdoor wicker furniture in my basement.

I love the crackle on the base but the shade left something to be desired.

I used my FAVORITE primer.

And after a couple of coats of primer and white spray paint…the base rocks!!  You can still see the crackle which I love.

I paired it with a lamp shade I already had and I love the end result!!

I am linking this project to the following blogs:

http://thegirlcreative.blogspot.com/search/label/Just%20Something%20I%20Whipped%20Up

http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/

http://madincrafts.blogspot.com/

http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/

Mason Jar Lanterns- Round 2…

In my previous post- “Preparing For An Outdoor Party- Part 2” -  I used salt in my lanterns.  I liked the look but wasn’t crazy about it.  It was too beachy for me.  Well, I searched the internet for a better idea and I found it…  Use bird seed.  I love the look…it’s more earthy to me.  I hope you like it too.

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