Sunday, March 29, 2009

Quick Re-Vamp





Thanks to Jen, at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam, I went on another spray painting rampage yesterday. Being the QUEEN of immediate gratification, I have had an ongoing love affair with spray paint (speaks volumes about my love life:-). I just discovered Jen's fabulous blog, which is packed with great ideas...from soup to nuts! I went back to some of her earlier posts and discovered a few projects she did, refurbishing items she had, with spray paint. I forget that most metals are spray paintable (better check on the grammar there), so I went rummaging through my garage for hidden treasures. I found an ugly old, metal urn, originally destined for G.W. or S.A., grabbed a can of off-white paint and set to task.
When the urn was sufficiently dry, I simply added a tulle bow (dollar store) and some lovely silk roses that were a gift from Monica. Simple, but pretty, I think. I have to continually rein myself in, as I tend to want to over-do with...well, you name it and I want to over-do it! If I decide I want to put the urn in another room, I can take the bow/ flowers off or substitute other. The beauty of a neutral palette. For now, it's going to hang out in my bedroom, filled with silk hydrangea...until the real ones start to bloom. Thanks again, Jen!
In my haste to get to spraying, I forgot to take a "before" picture, so you'll just have to imagine...ugly!
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5 comments:

  1. Uh-oh, Now I've got ideas. Instant gratifcation cannot br beat! Love the Urn!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  2. What a beautiful makeover! Those roses are PERFECT on that urn! =)

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  3. Beautiful~~LOVE the soft white! Great idea, too...will be getting out the spray paint shortly~lol! I know I can find something(s) to paint...so Watch OUT!

    Thanks for sharing...I'm off to Balancing Beauty and Bedlam (love that name!)

    Hugs,
    Lynn

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  4. I just love reading your blogs, your mind is working faster than your hands!!!!! There's nothing like spray paint! Wait, there's sparkle.... well maybe paint, haha..... I love what you made, it looks beautiful.
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  5. Love your urn (and thanks for the mention!)
    I also believe in the 'magic power' of white paint- I believe my neighbours think I am crazy (I ALWAYS use to spray paint in the garden during the good Season!!)... Your makeover turned out beautiful (you'd have to share the 'before''...).
    Hugs,
    Monicax.

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