Sunday, March 18, 2012

Time to paint the fence....

Hi Everyone!  I hope your Sunday has been a good one.  I was out in one of the grain bins today looking for something when I came across this picket fence and birdhouse that I had made pre-blog.  (So no building photos).   In fact I had made several of them for one of my first craft fairs and this is the only one that's left.  So I decided to do a little remake on it and take it to my upcoming fair.
This is what it looked like before I started this morning.
 I cleaned it up and gave it a quick sanding.
 Then I painted it in ASCP in Old White.
 I haven't sanded it yet or applied wax in these first pictures.
 I repainted the birdhouse because the red and blue of the flag were a little faded.  I painted it in ASCP in Louis Blue.
 And here it is after sanding and wax.

It looks so much better after the little makeover.  Now it's all freshened up and ready for spring and summer.  One more before picture.
There really wasn't anything wrong with it, just a difference in style and taste.
I do like it much better this way.  Maybe I'll have to keep it and find a place for it.  Or I can enjoy it for the next month or so and take it to the fair.  If it doesn't sell than I know I need to keep it!  Maybe I should cut out a little bird and attach it to the fence.  What do you think?  Thanks for stopping by.

Linking to:
http://my1929charmerblog.com/sundays-best-23-par-tay/ 
http://www.serendipityandspice.com/2012/03/manic-monday-linky-party-10.html
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14 comments :

  1. That's how I feel about some of my stuff... nothing wrong with it, but I just need a new style and to freshen stuff up.

    ~Bliss~

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  2. I would soooo keep it! But it's up to you :) Looks so much better now, more up to date.

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  3. Those are really cute. And your previous post with the coasters are freakin' cute!!! I am your newest follower visiting from the Blog Hop!!! Can't wait to read more form you!!!

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  4. I love your lil fence and birdhouse... you mentioned a coating of wax.. is that a special wax? I'd love to do something like that sometime do you use a pattern for your birdhouses ?

    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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  5. This is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing :)

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  6. Holly I think I found the problem on my reply commmenting issue... hope it works now.. Thanks for pointing it out to me..

    XOXO
    Carri
    (simplydonewright@gmail.com) just in case it didn't take... fingers crossed! =)

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  7. Very cute! I love the new look and I think it would be nice with a bird too, but not necessary. I'm visiting from Romance on a Dime and following via Linky Followers :) Have a lovely week! Deborah

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  8. Very cute!! I love the white and blue look much better!! It's so adorable, it probably will sell.

    Thanks for linking up at Romance on a Dime! Pinning this!

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  9. It's super cute! I think a little bird would be a great idea.:)
    Shiloh
    everydaygameplan.net

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  10. I think the fence and birdhouse are so cute! I like the makeover colors and I think a little bird on the fence would be perfect! Thanks for sharing at the Rock 'N Share! I'm glad you like the new random order too! (Thks for letting me know!)

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  11. What a cute fence. I can picture it in my yard. ;) I love the idea of putting a bird on it. I'm delighted that you shared your fence makeover at Show & Tell. Thanks for linking up!

    Sharon @ mrs. hines class

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  12. It looks great and I love it! I would decide to keep it now because it will definately be sold at the fair! Thank you so much for linking up!

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  13. Great idea! I would have never thought of that!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  14. Love the updated look! Very elegant, good luck to you at the fair~

    Thanks for linking up to my weekly Chalk Paint Link Party!

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