The cold wintery weather has really dampened my creative spirit. All I've wanted to do is sit in the family room with the logs on and keep warm. FINALLY, today the sun is out, the sky is blue, and I felt like doing a little project. I've had this tray for a couple of years, bought at consignment, and have used it in so many ways. Here is the original look.
I carried the tray filled with other items that needed a touch of white, and went to the basement to my craft table.
I didn't completely cover the gray, just did my usual dry brush, hit it with a little Annie Sloan Dark Wax, and let it dry. Then I sanded in a few spots with a sanding block. This is the new look.
The gray can still be seen in spots, but it is lighter and brighter. This was very easy.
Gray (kinda like I've been feeling)!
I didn't completely cover the gray, just did my usual dry brush, hit it with a little Annie Sloan Dark Wax, and let it dry. Then I sanded in a few spots with a sanding block. This is the new look.
The gray can still be seen in spots, but it is lighter and brighter. This was very easy.
I've had this display on the wall for a long time.
The 'rock' the bird sits on reminds me of a baking potato! So a little white paint was applied to this as well.
I lightly brushed each piece, then once dry, sanded each one off.
This flower arrangement got a green and white update. I had white paint on the brush, and just got a small amount of green on the brush, then brushed the pot with both colors on. Then I sanded it as well. I like the chippy look it now has.
These were all done and dry in about 30 minutes, so this was a quick project, and the process of doing them brightened my day. I have quite a few small items I want to update, but will probably wait until it gets a little warmer.
What have you updated recently?
Happy Easter to YOU.
ReplyDeleteAll your wares came out lovely, especially liked your tray, love how the ornamentation stood out
so well.
Thanks for participating,
Blessings, Nellie
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ReplyDeleteThe little tray reminds me of the one I recently did in raspberry. I love how yours turned out!
ReplyDeleteLiz
What a difference a little white makes! I really love your tray. I am always on the lookout for them, everything looks better on a tray!
ReplyDeleteI may be weird but I feel more creative and energetic on gloomy days, I feel like it's the perfect time to get things done inside. But actually, I haven't been doing much creatively lately, just a little lazy!
XO,
Jane
You are so creative. It was nice to see clear skies today.
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, I love all three of your projects!!! What a difference in that tray...good job!!
ReplyDeleteI've been baking and getting gifts ready for Sunday. Made everyone a nest and an egg then cleaned and re-organized my studio.....oh, and yesterday I pickled peppers for a salad........Happy Easter to you!!!
Beautiful transformations, great job!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - your tray turned out wonderfully! Always fun to make a change with paint. Instant gratification. Happy Easter! Jane
ReplyDeleteVery nice! That tray is wonderful and I love the white.
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Kathy this looks terrific, I love white too. Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite things hop xo
ReplyDeleteLove the new fresh look. Light and bright!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the inspiration.
Happy Easter!
Hugs,
Patti
Hi Kathy, your fun whites should surely help to brighten your day. Really gave everything a cheery new look. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Isn't it amazing what a little warmth and sunshine can do for your spirit - love the transformations! I hope you have a blessed week - I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
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