Today was mostly a day of primers and base coats. I spread drop cloths everywhere, set up card tables and got out a bunch of junk that needed to be painted white.
I found this little toy vanity/jewelry box at a garage sale last week for $2, and the weird mask thing was in the dumpster that I climbed into.
Presto chango- and abra cadabra- magically these pieces are now transformed.
A light sanding, 2 coats of bonding primer, and some white paint were added to all these items. Then, for the mask and the shelf that I also found in the dumpster, I added 3 more shades of white with a sponge.
Medium grade sand paper, lightly rubbed over the edges of the toy vanity gave the piece an aged feel. I added a vine of roses to the top of its oval mirror, then a garland of flowers to the bottom drawer.
- I was glad I got to get some flowers done, because I had so many things to get a coat of white onto, plus visited with Sugarwings for a few hours today, did yard work and went to the grocery store TWICE.
- Here is my list of what got base coated today:
- the 4′ x 4′ mirror from last week’s garage sale (flowers to be added later)
- toy vanity
- weird mask thing (finished)
- a piece of ceiling tin to add flowers to
- part of a desk, cut in half and made into a nightstand -(pictures later, when I add the finishing touches)
- the shelf from the dumpster (finished)
- 4 pieces of a magazine rack I found in the dumpster and took apart to make into wall hangings (pictures later)
- a small gold frame that I added music paper and flowers to (finished)
- a metal box with a lid to add flowers to later
- a watering can to paint flowers onto
I am not sure about the odd mask. It is interesting, but Not My Style. Although, I do like a bit of funky stuff around. Maybe in the garden? Or maybe I’ll sell it, let me know if it is YOUR style..
$15?
Playing with Sugarwings was a good break in the afternoon. After she left, I finished up with the white and then had time to add some flowers.
I had bought this tiny frame (with an ugly picture in it) when I went on vacation last month and shopped at goodwill in Indianapolis. Today, I primed, and painted the frame, then glued down old sheet music. Over that I painted some flowers.
I distressed the frame slightly with sand paper, and coated the whole thing, picture, frame and all, with umber glaze and wiped it off.
$35 if anyone wants to buy it. I will add it to my Etsy shop next week, or email me here before then.
My handsome son, Ryan, came down to the studio to talk while I painted. He’s good company and loves to chat. But, he is so shy with other people. I wish he’d meet a girl. He simply will not get out and meet people, and certainly will never find the love of his life playing his guitar or video games up in his apartment, or hanging out watching horror movies with his mom or staying up all night working out with the punching bag or watching wrestling on TV. That is all he does besides go to work.
He is my biggest worry in what I think is a pretty happy life. I just want him to meet someone he can be comfortable with, but he is so reclusive and shy. It certainly isn’t his looks holding him back, is it?? What a cutie.
Typical mom, I worry. I want this son to be as happy as Sugarwing’s dad is with his little family.
Sorry, I shouldn’t be running on like this is a diary and I am pouring out my problems. Back to some eye candy—
Michaels had swavorsky crystals on sale for $2 a bag.
I bought a few bags in different colors and shapes. Love the teardrops.
Oh, I forgot to add this soap dish to my list of what I base coated white today. It was brass before. I might add a glaze to give it some age and depth.
And here is another photo of my new cafe set, just because I like it and it is fun to get new things that don’t need anything done to them! No painting, no fixing, just unload it from the car and enjoy it!
But I did paint the cement cherub statue. She was spray painted gold, uck.
Ooooeee what good looking sons you have there 🙂 I have 3 myself!
I love that little dresser with roses…and even that mask…it sure is decorative, isn’t it? Love what you did with the sheet music too.
I’ll buy the mask and the little dresser if you want to sell it too. Sugarwings is so precious!
oh your genes are just way too good, thos boys are gorgeous as is the adorable Sugarwings, and you are such a pretty one, even when you are climbing in and out of dumpsters! i can’t believe you did that!!!! i am sure sometimes you are like a 19 year old, that is so good that you keep so young!
Karla,
Everything is gorgeous – including your son! Lol!
Are you busy enough? Holy, it’s like you never stop! Everything is great – I love the dresser and the frame.
I’m off to get more treasures too, I just need your initiative to get them done!
Cheryl
Love your toy vanity, so charming !!!! Your Veryyyyy handsome son will find his soul mate, when it is time for him. There is someone perfect for him, it is just no time yet !!! xoxoxox Clarice
Karla,
I envy your creativity!
Sugarwings is just too cute. I would be hugging her all day long. Both your sons are so handsome. I’m sending out positive thoughts that your son will find the PERFECT lady.
~elaine~
So you’re telling me that you’re covered in white paint from head to toe, right? LOL! I can NOT believe the bargains you get…and isn’t it amazing what a coat of white paint can do? (tho I have to admit, I’m still afraid of that mask!!!) And your beautiful painted roses make everything look gorgeous & special!
Thanx for the tip on the Swarovskis, I use a TON of them…gonna check out my Michaels tomorrow and see if they’re on sale in AZ as well!
Karla, I’m so glad you opened a store on etsy! Best of luck to you! But I really want Sugarwings ~ oh heck, I know that’ll never happen, how about SparkleS!?!
Wonderful pics of your re-dos! And so funny seeing you in the dumpster! Shoo~weee, tho. I hope you make TONS after diggin’ in there for it! :0)
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! and the stuff is too! hee hee..i have three daughters…and one is single! woo hooo….lol…i hit the jackpot today rummaging as well! one sale after another had fantabulous stuff! gotta be that taurus thing…hee hee…
Karla…you CRACK me up girl!! I am laughing so hard at you in that dumpster!
What a gorgeous family you have…your son will find his princess in time!
LOVE your makeovers! You are making me want to try to paint roses again. I started but kindof quit practicing.
Heather
Oh my… Karla you are so talented. I want some of your things, but I just need to set up a paypal acct. Your roses are so beautiful.
Sugarwings is just adorable I love my grandsons to bits, but oh to have a little girl. Maybe someday.
I loved reading about your dumpster diving adventure, I can relate, as my cousin does wondeful things with next to nothing. I must give her your blog address, she would enjoy reading it. You seen so alike. I really miss her. I need to find a new playmate just like the two of you.
Hi Karla,
I just got back from vacation and am catching up on all my favorite blogs. Your son is so handsome! He would be the perfect match for my sister – who is on the quiet and shy side when she is out in public but is one of the sweetest funniest people I know. She is also painfully single – we should hook them up!
Karla
Only one teeny comment!!WOW is that son drop dead handsome!!! If I was single and younger?The eyes and haircolor….oh my! Lori
I miss so much over here at your blog, when I get busy and cant get here everyday. I need to go back and look again to see what I missed.
Your sons are both SO handsome. It must only be his shyness keeping the girls away, because I’m supprised he’s not having to beat them off with a stick . lol (as my grandpa would say) lol
Hi Karla, Your son Ryan is a doll. I had to tell you about my doll, my son Kelly. He is also a cutie and also shy and reclusive! He spends ALL OF HIS TIME tinkering with his business or on the computer. It is very hard for him to talk to girls and I worry too when he will find the right girl! Maybe we can form a support group for worried moms! Take care, Carol D
Does your son know you put a picture of him on your blog? Something tells me he would just die if he knew, heehee! Anyway, he’s certainly a hottie (such eyes!) and needs to circulate! I have often wondered where all the hot, single guys my age are. Now I know: playing inside on computers and video games! (As I wrote this, an ad for eharmony came on TV. snort!)