Friday, October 14, 2011

Spray Painting

I love spray painting.  A lot.  Why?  So many reasons -

1) It's easy.
2) It's cheap.
3) It's fast.
4) It makes everything look better.

The only problem - it's not a winter activity.  So, I've been spray painting everything that's not nailed down lately.  I know my days are numbered.  Even if it means leaving a few projects unfinished for a while.  Weather can definitely determine which project gets done each day.  And the last week, we had awesome weather.  It was a spray painting bonanza here.  I was able to transform my old hotel art frames (check that out here) and a few smaller projects.  Like this old vase -


I have a bunch of these old vases from various bouquets I've received (from who knows what).  I never know what to do with them but for some reason, I have hung onto them.  I painted one a while ago -


And I love the way it turned out.  So I decided to go for it again.  But this time, I went with Krylon Global Blue.  I had it left over from this little makeover -


 After a few light coats of paint (inside and out), I ended up with this -



Cute, easy, fast, and free.  My favorite combination.  But, now that the weather has turned a bit rainy and cold, my to do list has moved inside for a few months.  My spray painting days are probably over for a while...

I've linked this project here -

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14 comments:

  1. I wonder if you could use the Looking Glass spray paint to do a faux mercury glass vase? Maybe I need to try it with some of my old vases!

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  2. This looks amazing! I have a little spray painting project that I want to tackle tomorrow.

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  3. Yes! I have some old vases that are going to get the spray paint look. Thanks for the inspiration.

    From the TT&J link party.

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  4. I really like the candle stick! The color choice is great! Stopping by from Along for the Ride link party.

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  5. I love this idea, such a great way to update things that are just collecting dust. thanks for sharing.

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  6. These look sooo great!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  7. thats such a pretty blue! I am your newest follower!

    Diana @ http://www.bloggingbypictures.blogspot.com

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  8. I just bought a vase with the intent of painting it red for christmas..im going to have to catch a good weather day and get that done..loved yours!
    Sarah
    www.budgetfriendlydecorating.com

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  9. I need to try it with some of my old vases! I have some old vases that are going to get the spray paint look. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Great project! I love the color you used. You are right...the days are numbered! Fall and winter are coming quickly! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  11. That blue is PERFECT! I love spray paint as well, it makes life so much easier, right! I think it turned out great! Thanks for sharing this @ Show & Share! So happy to have you!

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  12. I love this! I have a couple vases that I never use but would use them a lot more if I spray painted them!

    Stephanie
    chocolatecoveredbuttons.blogspot.com

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  13. Okay, this is really smart. We all have too many of these around. I can't wait until it's above 55degrees again so I can try it out! New follower!

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