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8/5/09

Transformation Thursday~

I picked up this painted trunk lid at a thrift store for $2. I think it is beautiful! I couldn't very well hang a trunk lid on my wall....so I turned it into a "painting" The original size was 20 x 27 with the lid depth of about 4 inchs. When it was all finished it ended up being 24 x 15.I pulled it apart and found that the rose painting was merely painted onto a thin piece of plywood. There was some raised pieces that were missing off of this when I bought it, there was no way I could touch up the paint to match the lovely color that it is painted. So, I opted to cut it down and cover the damaged area with the trim I had previously taken off of this piece. Here it is cut smaller, the existing trim will be reattached to cover the damaged border of this painting. I painted around the edges of the plywood with some black paint to cover the newly cut edges of the plywood that sat right behind the newly attached old trim. I then just added different browns and mudded them up a bit to get an aged look to the piece.Taaaaaaaa daaaaaaaaaa easy-peasy transformation.... now where to put it? For now, its going to be propped up behind my bedroom door against the wall because I don't have a place for it just yet!

You can also view more transformations over at "Shabby Chic Cottage" and over at "A Soft Place to Land" Kimba is hosting a "do it yourself" linky party. The Coloradolady is also hosting a Vintage Thingie Thursday. Last but not least...Leigh over at "Tales From Bloggeritaville" is hosting a Thrifty Thursday linky party~ On Friday you can see more Show & Tells over at Kelli's blog "There is no place like Home"

23 comments:

  1. I love that! It is wonderful that you worked it into something so awesome!

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  2. That is so pretty! So glad you saw the diamond in the rough!Thanks for participating in Thrifty Thursday, my friend!! Great find!
    Leigh
    Tales from Bloggeritaville
    www.lbratina.blogspot.com

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  3. You did a great job - what alucky find!

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  4. Your piece is just beautiful. You really worked some magic with that..how very talented you are. Happy VTT..have a lovely weekend.

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  5. Now that's thinking out of the box! Nice job!!

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  6. I am so glad to know I am not the only one who props things behind the bedroom door!! LOL

    Love how this turned out...very pretty...now you best find a spot for this beauty...

    Have a great VTT!

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  7. Nice way to re-purpose something pretty, hope you find a home for it soon!

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  8. I love it! Ummm...I have the perfect place for it if you don't know what to do with it. :)

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  9. wow.. what a great find! for $2.. worth every penny if it is this pretty!.. love it!

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  10. What a steal - $2 . I love it !!!!!
    Kammy

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  11. It is beautiful and it would go so well in my shabby chic room. I would hang it on the wall. Walls are not just for pictures...

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  12. Fabulous trasnformation indeed!

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  13. I really love vintage floral paintings and prints and this one is so pretty. Love the makeover! HOpe you find a deserving place for it...how about my house? ha.

    Kristine

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  14. How clever! And I like the narrower frame better than in the before. What great vision!

    Thanks for linking up with me today!

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  15. Wow! Cool indeed. You are very talented!

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  16. wow, what a great way to save a piece and make it beautiful again!

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  17. What a nice looking piece! Great job!

    Kristin - The Goat

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  18. Wow, how beautiful. And $2.00 what a great deal.

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  19. Wow great job and great price!
    Can't beat that combo! :)

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  20. the transformation is amazing..what a gorgeous picture!

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  21. Wow - what a clever "recycling" project - Bravo!
    Cheers!

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