This planter was knocking around in the shed for ages, so long in fact that the bulbs had turned mushy, so I decided to give it a new lease of life with the aide of….
Spray paint!
If you want to make your own you need the following items:
Metal planter
Spray paint
Wire wool
As it was so disgustingly grubby I gave it a good clean, empting the soil on to the flower beds and disposing of the bulbs.
Whilst allowing it to dry thoroughly, I covered the garden table in newspaper.
When it was totally dry, I started spraying it in short bursts,
Tips – 1) Use spray paint when you are up wind, I got covered in a fine mist of paint!
2) Cover the entire work area, and them some! I now have an attractive mist of paint on the table, opps!
Once I had painted everything in sight, I made a coffee and let the paint dry.
Putting the pots back in the basket I then had to decide where to put it, as our bathroom already has a bit of a French shabby chic feel with some of the accessories it seemed only right that this should go in there also.
It’s so impressive what a transformation you can get from a simple coat of paint, I just love this new storage, practical yet cute!
linking up to these awesome blogs
Fabulous idea & it looks great!
ReplyDeleteHey! So cute!! Thanks for linking up!!! Just wanted to remind you to grab my button for your page! Hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a great idea, most people ( including myself) would probably just chuck it in the bin. It just shows with a bit of time and effort what you can do. Looks lovely
ReplyDeleteCute!! Great idea :-)
ReplyDeleteLove this idea!
ReplyDeleteHow inventive! I will never look at old garden pots again. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDelete~M
What a lovely transformation. And such a practical storage idea too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea and great way to repurpose them! I love how they look in your bathroom!
ReplyDeleteI love this makeover!
ReplyDeletethese are sooo cute!! i love it. great transformation :)
ReplyDeletePS: I'm doing a giveaway on my blog for $20 to my etsy shop, so if you like pretty jewelry you should come enter!! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-spring-fling-giveaway.html
Great "makeover"! I love it when items like that can be repurposed. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party. :) Hope you'll visit me at Serenity Now again soon! :)
It is amazing what a little effort and spray pain can accomplish. The after shot is amazing.
ReplyDeleteVisiting via Tip Me Tuesday.
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and am your newest follower. This project is brilliant and I love the color. Thanks for creating such a fab blog full of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love it! Nice job. When are you finding time for projects such as this, with the boys about? It must be at nap time. Lol.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea. Love how they turned out and very functional too! Well done.
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for cute stuff for the bathroom so I really love how this turned out!
ReplyDeleteGraet idea! SO cute! thanks for sharing and for linking up to the handmade hog:)
ReplyDeleteI love the off white color. Such a great upcycle, thank you so much for linking up!
ReplyDeleteWell you've certainly transformed trash to treasure...what a great idea! It's a Keeper! yvette@twistedvines
ReplyDeleteStopping by to invite you to join Thrifty Thursday. Have a wonderful day. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteJohnnie
What a GREAT idea! I often find things at the garden center and in hardware stores that I end up using for things other than the intended use.
ReplyDeleteThat looks adorable! And such a great idea for repurposing! I love it.
ReplyDelete(found you from somedaycrafts Whatever Goes Wednesday)
Way to repurpose!! So shabby cute & useful. Thank you for linking to my K.I.S.S. blog bash this past week. I so appreciate you taking the time to share your charming craft. Tomorrow is another blog bash, please drop by & share more of your inspiring ideas!
ReplyDeleteDrop By The Tattered Tag
Great idea! Can't beat a total transformation with just one can of paint!
ReplyDeleteThat is just so cute! I love finding other uses for items...thanks for linking!
ReplyDeleteWhen in doubt, don't throw it out...just...
ReplyDeleteSPRAY PAINT!
Love. Imagine all of the things that could be saved from landfills if we just looked at things a bit differently...
Therefore...
You are featured next week!
Thanks for linking up to Creative Juice Thursday...
Great idea to recycle this item! It looks amazing! Congrads. This was the most viewed link last week at the Whatever Goes WEdnesday party at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com. I am featuring it today. Grab my "featured" button.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea! I am featuring this on Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle. Feel free to stop by and grab a featured button. Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttp;//reuseandupcycle.blogspot.com