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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Redo Of A Redo

On my first trip to Goodwill ever, one of the items I found was this decorative urn/pot.  I didn’t keep a picture of it in its original state, but it was a white with some gold detailing.  I spray painted it black.

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Hated it!  I put it on the side until I felt like spray painting it again and figured out what color to go with.  I finally decided today was the day and I went with Heirloom White {basically back to what it was when I bought it!}. 

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I used up my Michaels gift card today and was looking for some greenery while I was there.  I saw a Maidenhair Fern, but it was too green, not quite the right green.  Then I thought boxwood, but all they had was boxwood garland.  I bought it anyway  thinking I’d figure out a way to use it.  Kind of like the beauties I bought from Polly at Make Mine Beautiful, which I shared here.

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I snipped and placed pieces into some foam that I placed in the pot and I am kind of liking the way it turned out.  I still wasn’t crazy about the design on the pot, so taking another cue from Polly, I got some ribbon and hot glued it over the design.  It’s a pretty brown and cream color.

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And then, because it needed a little bit of bling, I pulled out this earring I had purchased at Goodwill.  These were clip-ons.  I snipped off the clip part and hot glued that to the part where the ribbon ends met.

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Ta Da! Done and I am liking it so much better.  I have also learned that not everything I get at Goodwill needs a paint job!

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Linking up with:

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps On The Porch

Boring to Better at Savvy Southern Style


Kathy

31 comments:

  1. Just a great idea to embellish the pot. Too pretty!

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  2. I have an attic full of Goodwill and yard sale finds...you've given me some ideas! Thank you for sharing!

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  3. Hi Kathy,
    I'd love for you to come over and pretty up all my flower pots and urns. You sure made this one pretty as can be.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  4. You did very well! Classy and "fancy" at the same. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Kathy, I love your fancy urn with the bling!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  6. That looks great, I love the ribbon & the bling!

    Nicole

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  7. I love the redo of the redo and love love love the bling you've added. Thanks for sharing and for the inspiration.

    Have a wonderful day,
    Gail

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  8. Super cute, Kathy! Love the new color and bling.

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  9. Kathy, that looks great fixed up with embellishments like that. I hope you will share this at my party this week, too.

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  10. I agree - looks much better white again. Where in the world are you spray painting? I've put most of my painting on hold b/c of this crazy weather and it's killing me!

    J

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  11. I've got a project like that too...a redo of a redo! Still debating. I like your pot in white much better!

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  12. I've been there - paint and repaint until you get it right. :-) I like it better white too. You did a great job arranging the boxwood in it too - it looks very natural.

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  13. You really dressed that darling shaped pot up. It is outstanding. I'll have to remember this technique. Thank you for swinging by to see the small hutch "makeover". hugs ~lynne~

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  14. I think my studio has 4" of paint on it because I change my mind so much! But I think as designers we get ants in our pants when things stay the same. Turned out great!

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  15. I love it! I like it in white and the greenery you chose is absolutely perfect! Love the ribbon! Angie xo

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  16. What a great looking plant and pot - love what you did, Kathy! Heirloom White is such a great color - I have 2 cans ready to go right now! Linda

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  17. Your first trip ever to Goodwill! I had to read that twice to make sure I read it right. I love what you did and the bling is a great touch. That is a weak area for me so thanks for the inspiration. I think changing colors a couple of times is just a part of the creative process.

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  18. Love the beads...super cute!

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  19. Oh it is truly fabulous. Love the bling!

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  20. Wow, Kathy, I kept scrolling down and it just kept getting better and better!!! Of course, I love the harlequin background too! lol I love what you did with the urn--it is gorgeous!!!
    XO

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  21. SHUT UP! This looks great!! How many times have I spray painted something black...only to paint it white! lol LOVE it!

    I was wondering if you were still snowed in and came over to check it out and saw that you had posted.....we HATE snow! Supposed to get another "covering" tonight....2 to 4 inches predicted...in the South that is equivalent to a foot! lol

    Lou Cinda

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  22. Too cute Kathy! What a change. Aren't you creative. I love the boxwood in it.
    Kelly

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  23. This is absolutely stunning. What a wonderful transformation. I love it. Hugs, Marty

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  24. Loves it...everything looks a little better with some bling on it!~ Nice job Kathy.

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  25. Love this Kathy! Also loving your new empty frames! I always check for those at Michaels and HobLob.

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  26. Kathy, thanks so much for joining the party this week.

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  27. I have that same ribbon! I love it but haven't found a good way to use it in my tassels yet.

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  28. Beautiful vase! Funny that you ended up painting it a similar color to what you started out with, ha ha! The bling is a fantastic idea! Love it. :)

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy