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Monday, June 17, 2019

The Upcycled Garden: Pink For Your Boho Cottage Garden

Amazingly beautiful pink hanging glass flower jars from Roses and Patina

Ahh sweet summer is finally here (well almost—it will be on Friday) and what better time to talk more about the sweet summer garden than on the edge of summer.

There's an inter-twining of themes when we talk about vintage and upcycled and even the style of Bohemian (or Eclectic) or Cottage because they all have a few common elements. You guessed it, Vintage is the common element throughout. Whether we discuss it in terms of chippy paint, weathered, worn, salvaged, or with a touch of creativity and clever thinking—repurposed and even upcycled—it's still vintage. Or antique, depending on the age.

There's something about a natural, organic patina that has this certain special magic (if you know what I'm talking about leave a comment below!) that can only be achieved with the passage of time. Timeworn. It even has its own word.

Add a blush of sweet pink into the garden greenery and the cottage style begins to take the lead.

The garden of Peggy Kurtz from The Cottage Journal magazine (above & below)

Pink painted wicker chair

Pink birdhouse with rusty metal roof and doorknob accent

Pink dresser with drawers full of blooms from HGTV

Painted metal garden chair from Rubens Rabatter

Planter from DIY Show Off

Pink painted chair by Reese on Pinterest

Foot locker planter from Sweet Magnolia Farm

Perfect tea party setup complete with old sewing machine treadle turned table

Pink Dream catcher from Ali Express

A vintage watering can can add the perfect touch of color to your garden
(above and below)

An old ladder painted pink and used as an outdoors plant stand adds an unexpected pop of color

Bundt cake pan + spray paint + metal stand = flower birdbath

Garden art flowers made from old recycled plates, glassware, votives, and rebar (above and below)

Pink and white picket fence bench via pinterest

Pink bicycle, spray painted top to bottom, via Pinterest

Pink wheelbarrow, again, it's amazing what a can of spray paint can do!

Pink garden door

Amazingly beautiful pink hanging glass flower jars from Roses and Patina

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Friday, June 8, 2012

A Quick Guide To Spray Painting Glass, Metal & Plastic Surfaces

Use this quick guide to help you correctly prepare your painting surfaces so that you have the best results!

GLASS
1. Roughen the surface with sandpaper (80 grit works well) or a chemical etching compound.

2. Clean the surface to remove dirt and dust and allow to dry. A simple household glass cleaner and paper towels will do the trick.

3. Apply primer to ensure a smooth finish. Skipping this step could lead to an uneven and even cracked finish. Allow primer to dry according to manufacturer's directions.

4. Paint your surface, following the manufacturer's directions on the paint can. Stay ten to twelve inches from the surface while painting and allow to dry. Once completely dry, apply second coat as needed.

METAL
1. To prepare the surface, remove any rust with a wire brush or 120 grit sandpaper. You can also use a chemical rust remover if needed (be sure to allow the surface to dry completely.) Sand down any glossy areas and wipe away residue with a dry rag.

2. Apply primer. This will not only ensure a smooth, even finish, but it will also help the paint to adhere. Allow primer to dry according to manufacturer's directions.

3. Paint your surface, following the manufacturer's directions on the paint can. Stay ten to twelve inches from the surface while painting and allow to dry. Once completely dry, apply second coat as needed.

PLASTIC
1. Clean the surface with either an ammonia based cleaner or paint thinner. The rule of thumb here depends on the age of the plastic: For older plastics, the ammonia based cleaner will usually work fine, but many newer plastics have a protective coating that needs to be worked over with paint thinner.

2. Roughen the surface with fine grit sandpaper and wipe away residue with a dry cloth.

3. Apply primer to ensure a smooth finish. Allow primer to dry according to manufacturer's directions.

4. Paint your surface, following the manufacturer's directions on the paint can. Stay ten to twelve inches from the surface while painting and allow to dry. Once completely dry, apply second coat as needed.

CERAMIC & PORCELAIN
1. For surfaces that are glazed such as tiles and lamp bases, be sure to roughen up those slick surfaces with 80 grit sandpaper and wipe clean with a dry cloth. Unglazed surfaces (such as terracotta flower pots and brick) do not need to be sanded.

2. Apply primer to ensure a smooth finish. Allow primer to dry according to manufacturer's directions. For brick or concrete surfaces be sure to use a masonry primer.

3. Paint your surface, following the manufacturer's directions on the paint can. Be sure to use paint formulated for enamel surfaces. Stay ten to twelve inches from the surface while painting and allow to dry. Once completely dry, apply second coat as needed.

WOOD
1. Before preparing the surface, remove any hardware or cover with painter's tape.

2. Sand the finish with medium grain sandpaper or liquid sandpaper and allow to dry completely. Once dry, vacuum up all residue or wipe clean with a dry cloth.

3. Apply primer to ensure a smooth finish. Allow primer to dry according to manufacturer's directions.

4. Paint your surface, following the manufacturer's directions on the paint can. Stay ten to twelve inches from the surface while painting and allow to dry. Once completely dry, apply second coat as needed.

Always wear safety glasses and protective clothing when painting!

I hope you have a great week

Love, Laura

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Friday, June 1, 2012

Swanky Spray Paint Transformations

Ok, time for a cool post!
Spray paint transformations!
Yes, that's fun things you can do with spray paint to transform an object and give it an entirely new look.
Awesome? Of course it is!

First off - are you the type of person who walks right past the old glassware and knickknack figurines at a flea market or at the thrift shop without giving them a second glance? Check out these photos below and I promise you won't ever look at those things the same way again...