August 8
Try This – Paint It
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This month, my “Try This” posts are going to highlight some things you can do with thrift store finds.Â
One of my favorite things to do is just paint what I find.
The first step is to clean the piece(s) and apply primer.
Primer comes in different colors. I use white if I’m using light paint colors and grey if I’m using mid or dark paint colors.
I love Martha Stewart High Gloss paints. They have a thick consistency and offer good coverage.
I painted this set in sea glass colors.
I painted this set in fun bright colors.
Daily InspirationÂ
Don’t find fault. Find a remedy.
Henry Ford
About the photo (taken August 8) …I admit it; I love to learn, and I have a weakness for “self-help” books.
You really are so handy! I wish I could borrow you for a week.
There’s no stopping you now:)
What a great idea…love the paint colors you chose. Must share with SIL who opened a thrift & consignment shop w/ a friend.
Oh I loves them colors! Mum is thinkin’ of them kind of colors fur our house. Lawd, help us.
You knows, I needs to write a self-help book…hehehehe.
Puddles
I can tell I’m going to like this month’s series! Those turned out really pretty!
What a wonderful idea! So simple too. 🙂
Love the “sea glass” colors!
I love giving old stuff a makeover!
Henry Ford gives good advice 🙂
Lynne x
Fun! I used to collect planters as a kid and re-paint them. My color of choice back then was gold. LOL I love thrift stores and will have to keep an eye on things I can make new again.
Those are very pretty colours and it’s so much fun to bring something old back to life:) I’ve been doing a lot of that myself lately. Recently bought a metal filing cabinet for $25. I wanted to paint it red … it took 2 cans of spray paint at $11 each!! Not a bargain after all, but it was fun and looks much better:)