I'm always stopping by our local Goodwill to see if I might stumble upon some good finds. Up until last week I have never found anything that was worth buying to re-do. Finally I did get lucky my last stop. I bought maybe 7 different wooden pieces that I thought I might be able to transform or for a lack of a better word, "Primerize". I know that is not a word but I really think I like it. Say it a few times to yourself. I think you will like it as well. Anyways I am not the most confident painter but I decided to take a stab at it and see what I could do or rather re-do with these pieces. Here are 2 of the pieces I have finished so far. I think maybe I need to re-tweak them some more but for now I can live with them.
If you have any suggestions on how I can make these look better, I would really appreciate your input. Any painting advice would be greatly welcomed as well. I mainly put on a base color and then maybe a second color. I sand in my wear spots and then I either stain over the whole piece or apply a clear lacquer spray.
We are having some really wet weather this week so maybe I will find some more time to get a few more of my pieces done. Hopefully I will remember to take pictures of them and I will post them as I finish them.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week and don't forget to take time out of your busy day to tell someone just how much you love them.
Blessings Friends,
~AMY~
Amy, thanks for stopping by my site. It's always fun to meet someone new! I have been by to visit yours. I love the outdoor decorations on your deck. Enamelware is something I can't pass up! I will be back to check out your blog often!! Dawn
ReplyDeleteAmy: Your Goodwill finds are adorable just the way you have decorated them. You have cute ideas; thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, Amy!
ReplyDeleteI think they look wonderful--you "primerized" them just right, girl! :)
Have a beautiful day.
hugs-Kath
I love the candle holder! And the way you updated it is perfect! Looks like you purchased it that way! Great job!
ReplyDeleteQuite a success I'd say at the Thrift Shop!
ReplyDeleteYou did wonders with it all.
Karen
http://mycolonialhome.blogspot.com/
Amy,
ReplyDeleteYou did a wonderful job on all your makeovers, I think! Isn't it fun and satisfying to "primerize"? :)
Tammy
Looks like you did a wonderful job. I have a hard time finding anything good at our goodwill store...and when I do it is expensive.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. As for the stitcheries...I am giving them to my sister for her birthday. Dianntha
I love them! You did such beautiful work!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Melanie
Hello, fellow new blogger, we have a lot in common. I love your make overs and I'm trying to do some of these too.
ReplyDeletemy blog is http://americangirlprimitivesnsuch.blogspot.com/
Hope ya stop by,
Carey