Sunday, July 19, 2009

Have you ever had one of these?

I finally tackled a few little projects that needed to get done! And I'm thrilled to be participating in my very first Monday Metamorphosis!

My first little project is for my darling niece, Jenna. She is having her very important 10th birthday next weekend....

I picked this little message center up at a garage sale.... ever had one of these?

Yep, very 80's posh! I transformed it for Miss Jenna... complete with chalkboard paint.... as if!

Of course... you aren't seeing the whole gift.... this will be adorned with lots of new jewelry for her big birthday! (and maybe a gift card pinned to it too!) Hope she likes it!!
My 2nd quickie project was this little bread pan I plucked out of a 'free box' from a garage sale.

Little rusty... I'm not baking any banana bread in it anytime soon...
instead, I thought it needed a little paint...


Do you like? Just a fair warning now--- I have a 'black and white thing'.... it goes WAAAY back to when I was a little girl. I heart all things black and white! Remember the perfume, Exclamation! In the glorious black and white bottle ??? Well... I sprayed and sprayed that stuff... just so I could get a new bottle.... 6th grade was a very big year for me... 3 bottles alone... (and a cute little boyfriend!)
This bread pan is now going to hold...... well, I'm not sure, but something.... I'm working on a new 'wall' display at the bottom of my stairs... you can bet this will be worked into the new display!
My third quick project for the day is this lovely lady... I found her at a garage sale for $1.00... and while she is a beauty... I really brought her home for the frame...


BECAUSE.... while in Portland last week, Hubby and I were walking in the Nob Hill District when this glorious Black and White VELVET paper jumped out and PULLED us into the store..... I used restraint and only bought one sheet... and here it is in its new frame....
(I warned you about my love of b&w)

NOW you see the inspiration for the new b&w wall..... I could look at it allllllll day!
Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!
~Amy





21 comments:

  1. The loaf pan painted is darling!!! Good job!

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  2. Love all of your improvements! Where are you hanging the message center - on your daughter's door? Just trying to pick up good ideas for my 9 year old daughter!

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  3. I need your bread pan as flower pot on my deck! I love black and white too! Welcome to Met Mon!

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  4. Ooooh - black and white - my favorites! I love color but there is just something about the classic look of black and white. All of your projects look great. I would never have thought of painting a bread pan but it looks amazing. And oh, those glorious days of Exclamation perfume!

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  5. you did a wonderful job all around!

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  6. you did a great job....enjoyed my visit to your blog

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  7. Great transformations. That black and white paper is beautiful!
    Dawn

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  8. love it! I just added black & white to our master bedroom :-)

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  9. Very nice makeovers. I love the loaf pan.

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  10. I didn't see that coming for the little bread pan. Good job.

    Whenever I hear someone is going to Portland and always tell them they have to go to Snob er I mean Nob Hill and have lunch at the big deli there.

    I haven't been in some time but now I am craving a corned beef on rye and it isn't even 7 a.m. here.

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  11. Both transformations are fabulous! I can't wait to see your final b&w wall.

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  12. The memo board redo is fabulous! (I have a Jenna, too.) I love what you did to the bread pan, and the memo board is fantastic, too!

    Jane

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  13. Great ideas- I love chalkboard paint ! I could put it on everything,...The bread box is adorable..

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  14. Now see, those geese would have scared me off. That is just the kind of transformation that makes a terrific gift! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Welcome to the Metamorphosis
    You sure have a lot of creative style in your do overs, thanks for sharing the inspiration.

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  16. Great thrifty makeovers ! I love the picture one with that great fabric !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  17. I just love all three projects!! The bread pan idea was a surprise and I really like it! I'd love to make one for herbs or flowers. I like to have whimsical or quirky things in my garden~adds a lot of interest (maybe not all good! lol).

    Happy Birthday to your niece~I am sure she is going to love her gift. Happy Met Monday!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  18. Love the projects! I have been looking for something like your message board for weeks. I need it to hang keys. Yours sure turned out cute!

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  19. Hello! And yes, it is a small world! Besides my bff though, you are the first person I've come across in the blogosphere from Osky.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. :) I'm following yours now, too. It's so nice to read a blog that mentions the square, sweet corn serenade, and county fair. Heh.

    Oh, and I just LOVE these projects. That first one is especially cute. What girl wouldn't want that?

    Have a splendid week!

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  20. Cute post! Cute blog! I had fun looking at all your creations. I hope you survive tax time! Good luck!

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