It's been really windy here lately. I mean really windy. A few days ago Hunk woke up in the middle of the night because he thought an earthquake was happening. No earthquake--just a lot of wind. I grew up with the wind so I am use to sleeping through it during the night.
(Sidenote: in the two minutes that I have been writing this post I have seen a garbage can and a large black bag roll past the window, I should go grab them but I am sure they are long gone down the street now...it wasn't my garbage can or bag btdub)...but I did rescue my neighbor's garbage can earlier today before it became a big blue lawn ornament in someone else's yard.
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Anyway, today has been a spray painting project day. I usually spray paint in the garage with the door open. However, the wind blew half the dirt in Montana into my garage giving my freshly painted projects a nice coat of Blackdog Bt (it's a type of soil...weird that I know that) so I shut the garage door. I opted to close the door and save my projects while sacrificing a few brain cells...and my ability to think coherently.
Please don't judge ;)
I know I have repeated this over and over again, but it is soooo important. USE PRIMER. I promise it will not only save you time and money, but it will also make your paint projects look so much better.
So, first I sprayed a nice coat of Kilz Primer across the entire surface. When it dried I then used Krylon Bahama Sea Blue on the outside.
I wanted to find someway to bring out the pattern on the vase so I turned to my trusty paint collection to help.
I then lightly dabbed the painted sponge on the raised pattern of the vase. I didn't want it to be perfect so at times I would add pressure so that the sponge would fill in the grooves.
Here is where I am partying this week
that turned out lovely! I love that new shade of blue!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation. Love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Feel better!
Shelly
LOOKS GREAT! I would love for you to link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link parties!
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Love this! Gorgeous! Thank you for the primer reminder--needed that!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad I found this. Great tip about painting the raised areas. I'm definitely going to try this.
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Tracy http://allthumbscrafts.blogspot.com
Love the color! So pretty:)
ReplyDeletewhat a difference! so beautiful! love it. Perfect for spring :)
ReplyDeleteReally cute! I love the color
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Amy
Love this! I like how you painted the white, it gives it a slightly weathered look.
ReplyDeleteMan oh man, I LOVE it! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I really need to get into redoing like this...Great idea:) Stopping by from Blue Cricket, would love you to link up at my new "Inspired by YOU party" if you get a minute!!
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Such a great vase & I love how you spunked it up! New follwer, love your great blog :)
ReplyDelete~Mary
www.thecraftygals.blogspot.com
That turned out AWESOME! I love it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous job!
You should come link this up to my weekly Thursday through Sunday Making It With Allie Link Party! I think it would make a Fabulous addition!
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This is so up my alley! I love it!
ReplyDeleteVery cute....I love the colors you chose.
ReplyDeleteReally great job! I love the color you chose - my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThis looks great! Love the color! I'm a new follower.
ReplyDeleteI love this color!
ReplyDeleteThis morning I got up extra early and ran to WallyWorld to get some Kilz Primer for a project that I was hoping to start. Wrong! Our store doesn't carry it. Atleast it's a reason for an out of town trip!
Love everything about this! I'd love for you to share this at I Heart Nap Time
ReplyDeleteFantastic!!
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