I got the little planter for $1.50 and the vase was $2.00. I have no clue where I will put that vase, because I don't have anything in my home that color (yet). But I loved the shape and color, so it came home with me! That lovely color is enough to melt away this week's chaos...almost.
It's hard to tell, but the metal planter was (note: I wrote "was") an olivey shade of green. No more!
A fresh coat of $0.97 white spray paint from Wal-Mart has transformed her into a new "tool" organizer for my Salvation Army makeover desk, which I will reveal on Monday when I link to a Goodwill Party at Thrifty Decor Chick's blog.
A little leftover black fabric paint (that was all I had!), a homemade stencil (check back on Monday to see how I did it!), and she is all dressed up with nowhere to go. Well, she has somewhere to go...my new desk, but I can't show you that just yet.
Have you discovered any frugal finds lately? Hit a yard sale this weekend and see what you can find!
{Happy Frugal Friday!}
Great finds!!! LOVE the planter (after that is)!
ReplyDeleteHi - Visiting from SITS. Cute blog!! And I love how your project turned out - nice work!!
ReplyDeleteLove the little fleur de lis! So cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds..thanks for linking!
I love that blue color too. In fact I'm wearing it right now (shirt and sweater)
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! I do think it's a little rude for you to hold off on showing us the desk, though. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait until Monday!
That turned out adorable! Can't wait to see your desk!
ReplyDeleteI just bought a very similar planter and have been having a hard time decided what to do with it. I love yours!
ReplyDeleteI think I just might be copying. :) Thanks for the inspiration!
I want one!! Too bad we don't have any thrift stores in my town. Guess I'll have to start planning some out of town trips....
ReplyDeletelove it! doncha love how transforming 97 cent spray paint can be?
ReplyDeleteLove the Finds!! The after photo looks great,spray paint is a gals best friend and i LOVE that shade of blue!!
ReplyDeleteohhh that vase is GORGEOUS!! I am picturing it with beige flowers, DROOL! Happy Friday!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the planter! It looks so much better.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the desk!
Great eye -it's amazing what paint can do.
ReplyDeleteLooks fantastic! I LOVE that vase too! Great finds! I have a 3 year old and an almost 1 year old too! Life is crazy, but so much fun! Blogging is definitely a great outlet for me. Although, I probably could stand to do it a little less. : )
ReplyDeleteCute makeover! Love the thrifty finds!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the makeover on the little planter. It looks fab! And yes...the color of that vase is lovely...and my absolute favorite. It would pretty match match any room in my house!
ReplyDelete~Amanda
Great job! I am looking forward to seeing your desk makeover!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Amanda,
ReplyDeleteI finally got around to passing on my Lovely Award. Thanks again. Have a great weekend:)
The planter looks great!
ReplyDeletePaint is oh so fabulous, and so is your planter. Love it!
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