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beautifying junk…

09.11.14

Can you see the potential or purpose in these? Today we are beautifying junk, or so that’s what my husband thinks it is.

beautifying junk

“That’s ridiculous, you bought these?  They’re resin they’re not even wood”.

That’s what came out of my husbands mouth when he saw these. You’d think after 35 years he would understand or better yet, trust me. My reply to him was, “you can’t?  AND yes, I can tell the difference between wood and resin, darling, but I plan to beautify these pieces of junk“!


When I went to visit my daughter last spring, I found these at a little shop in town and decided to buy them, because unlike him, I could see beyond the silly plaques.  Not quite sure what their purpose was in their previous life, but I certainly knew what I wanted them for.

So out came the paints, my faithful old blow dryer (did I tell you I’ve had this dryer for over 38 years?  I bought it during high school when I was on the drill team.  I needed a dryer for when we went on the road for the football games)…it has 100 lives, cause it’s been with me for a long time and still works perfectly!

Anyway…

beautifying junk-diy
I started by applying a coat of dark brown paint for accentuated areas.

beautifying junk-project
A closeup after final coat of paint and antiquing.

beautifying junk-wall-plaque
Doesn’t it look just like wood?


Here’s the outcome and it’s new permanent place…above my favorite quote on our dining room wall! (Sorry for the “not so great” photo here!)

beautifying junk-home-decor

beautifying junk-wall

Never underestimate a piece of resin!  There’s beauty in everything – we just need to look for it – Mr. Boo!

beautifying junk-diy-art


I bought 3 of these cute little beauties and have them finished except for the cross or initial.

2plax

What you think?

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Gully Creek Cottage is a lifestyle blog authored by Belle Jaeger. Sharing DIY's, Cooking, Fashion, Woodworking and life in general! Belle writes about her latest projects, shares some of her favorite recipes, and influences via fashion and DIY's!

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Comments

  1. wrong meal plan says

    02.03.15 at 12:59 am

    I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my
    own blog and was curious what all is needed to get set up?
    I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny?
    I’m not very web savvy so I’m not 100% certain. Any tips or
    advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

  2. belle says

    09.12.14 at 5:21 pm

    You got it Laura! Text or email me your address please! xoxo Belle

  3. Laura says

    09.12.14 at 8:08 am

    Me, me, me…I want one…I’d like a cross…please!
    Laura
    Let me know the total…and the check will be in the mail!

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