but the point is, i paid .50 each for these little ceramic candy dishes with plastic gold handle on top and plastic gold base with a tacky grape cluster/grape leaf design on the ceramic and on the plasticy base. not too shabby.
i figured i could afford to make them into something halloween-esque.
so...it took spray paint. a lot of it. and a lot of patience. *sigh.
and then more paint to start to disguise the design.
it also took some chevron love to turn this little candy dish from something i'd see in my grandma's house (the uncool part of the house-let's be honest, I'm all about antiquing and vintage-y things), into this cute little addition to my halloween decor
this is the first chevron item that i've brought into my home. i kindda like it.
now...on to the other dish. i'm not certain that i'll be doing another chevron pattern (see #1 below) but it will be black and white. and perhaps involve a spider...
things i've learned:
1. i've done the chevron stripes before-on a flat surface (a chair cushion) but never on a raised/design ceramic surface. so while i did a decent job with the taping, the lines still look uneven at spaces. it's just really hard to turn a grape cluster into a straight line. hmmm. lesson learned.
2. i've never used ceramic specific paint. i paid the extra money and did and didn't love it. it took foooorrreeevvvver to dry and lifted in some spots (cleverly hidden) when i pulled up the painter's tape. probably won't be going back to that kind of paint again.
linking up here:
http://todayscreativeblog.net/
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2011/10/decorate-your-pumpkin-with-ribbon.html
24 comments:
I am your newest follower!! I found you at Sweet Peas & Bumblebees. I love your blog! This turned out so cute!! I love how you put the chevron stripes on it. I am sure that would be hard getting the lines straight, but it looks great!! I love it!
Jill
twoyellowbirdsdecor.blogspot.com
Stop by and say Hi!!
I like the chevron on the glass jar, I think it turned out great. I wouldn't have thought to bring that pattern in for Halloween Decor and I love it!
Great transformation!
love cheveron stuff!!! looks awesome
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I love finding ugly and making it something Fabulous! Great Job. I love the black and white mantel design.
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Ok that is a crazy good idea. Love it. I hope you will come by and join my Halloween Party!
Super cute unique and beautiful..I love it..I would love for you to pls link and share this via my linky party today ~ Pin Inspitational Thursdays via http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/10/pinspirations-pinterest-inspirational.html TY. :))
super cute! I love anything chevron, but I would never think to put it on something like this. It looks adorable!
I am chevron obsessed these days... So, I LOVE it!
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so fun to find those
unusual keepsakes at tag sales
i love this vignette in all its
ghoulish glory
thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!
alison
Hi, Lesley! You did a great job. I love a black and white chevron stripe. If you could please add a link back to me too, I would really appreciate it. Thank you!
this is awesome!
i would love for you to link this post up to flashback fridays, a link party i have going on where bloggers can link up any post that reminds them of the word flashback! here is the link:
http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2011/10/flashback-friday-5-and-my-new-favorite.html
i would love to see you there!
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I love the chevron pattern! Looks great! :)
-Angela
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Your Halloween Mantle is great and I love the transformation of the candy jar.
xo,
Sherry
WOW - those candy dishes are quite something - glad you got a hold of them and prettied them up!
Oh, that looks FABULOUS! I love the idea of using the big chevron pattern on that little candy bowl. Great job! And thanks so much for supporting Show & Share with all your awesome projects!
Love seeing the Posh put back into fun finds! Good eye and great painting!
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Great transformation- looks so much better now!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
I found you via Lil' Luna - and I'd love for you to come link up at my Triple Linky Party that's still open! There's a link for Food, Crafts, AND a BLOG HOP in ONE!
Smiles,
Melanie
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Hey you did a good job. I haven't done anything chevron yet. I sure have seen a lot of it lately. I'm a new follower and would love a follow back. Thanks!
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I featured you here friend!
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I love it!
Thanks for linking up to scrappy saturdays last weekend, come on back and link up again!
Candace
This looks awesome! Love the little chevron detail and it looks awesome on your mantle! Thanks so much for sharing with the Pink Hippo party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
Hope you stop by and enter for a chance to win up to $100 in mdf craft goodies @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/10/mr-woody-giveaway-win-up-to-100-in.html
They turned out so great! Thanks for linking up with us at Show & Share! Can't wait to see what you link up this week!
Marie
mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com
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