Making old new: Frame

 

I bought this frame at a garage sale two years ago for two bucks! It sat in waiting to be transformed. Well that day came a couple three-ish months ago. I spray painted the outside a pretty blue and the inside trim silver. I then added three lengths of wire to hang pictures from. But it has hung on the wall without anything ever since. You may have caught a glimpse of it at T's party way back in June!

Well I finally found the perfect little clothespins at Micheals and printed off some of my Instagram pictures. 

I love it and I am kicking myself for not filling it sooner.

My living room corner is now almost complete!

Other projects pictured: Scrabble Decor, Side Table, Pray More Canvas.

Happy Friday!

Making Old New: Side table

I bought a side table (for $10) and a coffee table (which was $9) at a garage sale, both with the intention of revamping. I had originally decided to paint the side table white, but ended up being a little more adventurous and finalized with a cheerful salmon/coral color. I think it's fantastic and hubby likes it too, so that's an added bonus.

I'm still deciding what to do with the coffee table, but you'll see it when it's done.

Happy Thursday!

Making old, new: Dresser

Another garage sale find. I just love turning someone else's junk into my treasures. 

I got this dresser for $14.

I added a couple coats of coral/salmon paint, distressed with sandpaper, and added some snazzy new hardware.

Not to shabby eh?

This bright piece has found a home in my new craft room.

 The bummer.... it smells. 

I thought the paint would disguise it but the inside of the drawers are plastic and still smell from the old owners when opened. Truth be told, nothing is being stored in it right now. Any one able to help solve this problem? 

I'm thinking baking soda...

Happy Tuesday!

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Making old, new: frames

When we were still in our old house ( 2 moves ago....we seriously move way to much!!), 

I hauled these old gold frames out of my projects box and painted em blue.

I had bought them probably five years ago at liquidation world, around $5 for the pair. They had hideous paintings in them at the time, but I saw potential in the thick cursive pattern frame. I was going to use them as is, but decided to add a pop of color instead.

And I'm so glad I did! 

I finally got around to putting in pictures (the girls from the summer family photos) and hung them in our master bedroom.

Still have some more decorating to do, but it's a start.

(the other frame from this post)

Happy Thursday!

Making old, new: nightstand #2

I bought the above nightstand at a garage sale last summer for $1...

you heard me, ONE dollar! Yup, amazing deal. 

Of course the forest green wasn't my favorite and it was a little beat up, but I was willing to give it a little tlc. 

(It just took awhile to get around to it, good thing I had the move as motivation)

I had also bought the stool below at another garage sale (for $2) and decided to redo it at the same time.

I decided to paint both of them a nice robins egg blue.

After painting, I distressed the nightstand slightly with some sandpaper.

I was planning on replacing the hardware but when I took it off I realized it was covering a couple of holes, so I decided to stick with the same handle. 

It actually has grown on me and I like it now, especially with the new color.

Both the nightstand and the stool have made their way into S's new room. 

She really likes having a place to set her water and books at night as well as the help to get up on her bed.

On a sidenote: The quilt on her new bed was made by me. 

But not recently, I actually made that in Highschool for home ec. class, neat huh? 

Glad to be able to use it in my little girls room.

Happy Tuesday!