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Friday, August 16, 2013

Hitting The Right Key

A few weeks ago I showed you this key plaque that was part of a good garage sale day.

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A couple of weeks ago I painted it with Old White chalk paint. Then I was stumped.  It definitely needed something else to bring it to life.  Does that ever happen to you?  I put it on the side and decided to give it some thought before rushing into anything.  I finally decided on watering down some brown craft paint and doing a glaze over the Old White with it.

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Just the type of look I wanted and I think it has updated this key plaque nicely!

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19 comments:

  1. Michele M./ Finch RestAugust 16, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    That looks GREAT, Kathy!

    Plan on keeping or putting in booth?
    If selling, write me, I am interested!

    Thank you!

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    ~Michele

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  2. Betty August 16, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I agree is does show off the key more. I really like it.

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  3. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 16, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    The glaze was the perfect touch, I love it. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Sonny GAugust 16, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    wow its beautiful now. love what ya did to it.

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  5. Okio B DesignsAugust 16, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    It looks very pretty in both the before and after pictures. Really a nice garage sale find. Are you keeping it????

    Jeanine

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  6. DebbiedoosAugust 16, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Happens all the time that I need that extra something, this did the trick!

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  7. Marina in BlueAugust 16, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Beautiful! Great job!

    Marina from Jerez ( Spain )

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  8. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 16, 2013 at 6:47 PM

    Love it Kathy!!

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  9. NanaDianaAugust 16, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    Very cute! I like it a lot better white- Is it a keeper or a seller?;>) xo Diana

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  10. The Polka Dot ClosetAugust 16, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    The key to a good project is seeing the possibilities...it looks great!

    You asked about the benefits of doing the store window. yes, I hope I sell everything in the window and that it will pull people into my booth...We'll see!

    Carol

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  11. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 16, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Much better glazed. Yes, I do that all the time. Sometimes you have to wait for the right inspiration.

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  12. Pam - @diy Design FanaticAugust 16, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    What a great find! It looks perfect now.

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  13. AnonymousAugust 16, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    Kathy, I love your key now! Your added just the right amount of glaze! It's a great piece!

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  14. vivianAugust 16, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    looks good! great job
    happy weekend
    xoxo

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  15. SheilaG @ Plum DoodlesAugust 16, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Looks great! I almost always end up adding glaze to my painted projects. I need to find more of those large keys!

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  16. Maria ElenaAugust 17, 2013 at 7:14 AM

    What a nice find! The new color looks so pretty!

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  17. CynthiaAugust 17, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Kathy,

    This looks great what a perfect addition. Wish in NJ we had good garage sales, here it is all junk. Not even good junk but JUNK!

    Cynthia

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  18. Manuela@A Cultivated NestAugust 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    That really does look so great now! The power of paint!

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  19. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 8:30 PM

    Hi Kathy, I love the key!!
    I've got some keys I may have to do this!!
    Thanks, Faye
    The Shabby Cottage

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy