Monday, February 21, 2011

A few little spray paint projects

My mom, sister, and I have been doing a little Goodwill and consignment shopping lately and I have a few little things to share. I was really inspired by this post on Thrifty Decor Chick so when I saw this ghastly design on an otherwise perfectly good pitcher, I knew I could fix it! The design was on both sides so it took a little while to prime this thing. DSC_0029
This is the primer that I always use… I LOVE this stuff because it gives really good coverage and I have to use less coats than other brands I have tried. It’s also water based so it’s easy to clean. I have used this same can on probably 10 projects and it’s still about 3/4 full!
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I think it took about 3 coats to cover the ugliness and then I sealed it with White glossy Krylon spray paint… Here it is! The girl whose blog inspired me to do this mentions how similar the finished pitcher looks like one from Pottery Barn and I totally agree :)
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Tada! :) Please excuse my stiff looking Callas… they were all I had at the moment.
The next thing was pretty simple as well… Just a flowered canister that I got for $1 at Goodwill:
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II thought this would make a cute cookie jar for Cole or even use it to store treats for Charlie. (on the freak chance that he ever behaves long enough to deserve a treat!) Just a little primer and it was like brand new!
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The cookie jar lives on the counter where our old microwave used to be! I love having all the extra space that our new oven/mic has given us! I am glad I saw this blog's idea because otherwise I would have totally overlooked these two items… never again!
I liked this project to Little Eme Too Cute Tuesdays Show me what you got
at 5:54 PM Posted by Lauren

10 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 22, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    visiting for tip junkie... love this! I am working on tea cups for a party photoshoot and I have never painted porcelain before, thanks for tips!

    hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!

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  2. LacieFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    AH! Sooo jealous! Ever since I saw TDC's post I've been on the lookout for a pitcher to do this with. No luck.... YET! :)

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  3. LuraFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Once again.. I love them both! You have inspired me Lauren to be more crafty. :)

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  4. Jenn @ Peas and CrayonsFebruary 22, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    yay! no more tacky designs! They look so clean and crisp now =)

    xoXOxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  5. KarriFebruary 22, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    i saw your link on Sugar Bee.... great job!!! I often go to Goodwill, but look past items like this. I don't know why it never occurred to me to spray paint them!

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  6. Katie @ EyeSpyDIYFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Great job, they look so much better than they did before!

    Also, I have a great Dove chocolate giveaway going on right now and would love if stopped by and entered: http://eyespydiy.blogspot.com/2011/02/dove-chocolate-discoveries-giveaway.html

    ~Katie @ Eye Spy DIY

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  7. Allison {A Glimpse Inside}February 24, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    They turned out great! Fabulous job. Thanks for linking up!

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  8. SandyFebruary 24, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I tried to spray paint such glass but you say to use primer first! Great tip you found and thank you for posting this for someone like me, who knew!
    I'll be doing a few this week..
    Yours looks great
    Sandy

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  9. Michelle {Daydream Believers}February 25, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Nice job! :)

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  10. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesMarch 13, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    You're so crafty! I think I will have to take a look at my local Goodwill...your post has truly inspired me!

    http://sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com/

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