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28 May 2013

MINT & GOLD ART

Last week I totally forgot to let you know that I was guest posting at It's Overflowing.  I must have been too excited to share my Moomin High Chair makeover. :)  Anyway here is the project I shared there:

I seem to like using objects in ways that they weren't necessarily intended to be used (like my placemat clutch and napkin pillows).  So when I found a nice square-shaped bowl that was a little beat up I knew I could paint it.  I chose to go with a light shade of mint (my current colour crush) with some gold confetti for a little bling.  I love how leaving the wood edges exposed gives it some character.

To paint my bowl, I taped off the edges using painter's tape (I had to overlap small pieces of tape around the rounded corners).  I then applied two coats of both primer and latex paint in a shade of mint.  Little Pilot was very excited to help me paint.  It wasn't really that cold, but I tend to over-bundle a little. :)

Once the mint base colour was all dry, I was ready to add my gold confetti dots.  I used Martha Stewart craft paint in gold and the eraser end of a pencil.  I simply dabbed my eraser in the gold paint and dotted the bowl in a random pattern.  I tried overlapping some dots and decreasing the amount of dots as I went out from the corner to get a scattered look.

In the end I had some unexpected art in my favourite mint and gold combination.  Basically once I finished painting the bowl I propped it up against the wall = art. :) 

This art can also be used for it's original purpose as a bowl.  I would just recommend sealing your paint job first with a poly or acrylic sealer.  You could also get a completely different look by painting your bowl a different colour or pattern (e.g., chevron, polka dots, a monogram, etc.).  The possibilities are endless.

So that's my latest art project.

P.S.  I have been working on a few outdoor projects that need a little more finishing before I can share them here today, but hopefully I can get them done and posted soon!

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17 comments:

  1. The bowl looks like you've been panning gold and hit the jackpot! :D It's looks awesome!

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  2. I love this! It's really beautiful!

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  3. Wow! This bowl is gorgeous. I love the combination of the wood, white and gold. Great job.

    Would you consider linking this up to my Pinworthy Projects Party?

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  4. this is so adorable and easy to make!

    thenycdiet.blogspot.com

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  5. Love the bowl! would have never thought to do this. The Gold dots are so cute! If you get a chance, please share this on my linky party: http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/06/sunday-linky-party-10.html

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  6. Very cute! I want to go to the thrift store and get a wood bowl, NOW!

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  7. Great idea! And the mint/gold combination is gorgeous :) Visiting from Monday Funday!

    Chrissy
    www.everydaywiththejays.blogspot.com

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  8. So pretty! I love the mint, gold, and wood all together.

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  9. I LOVE this! It looks so modern now! Thanks for sharing it at Monday Funday. Sharing it on my FB page!

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  10. I love this!! I'm so into gold dots right now and you made me even more of a fan with this project!

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  11. This is so pretty and calming. Plus I love all your milk glass (I have a small collection happening myself!).

    Big fan of your site and following via e-mail so that I don't miss a thing!

    Natalie
    www.natandgang.blogspot.com

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    1. Aaw, thanks Natalie! I am also a fan of your sweet sewing projects. :)

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  12. This is awesome! I've been going through the projects on your blog and I love all of them! You are so creative.

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  13. Love the bowl art! I'm so glad I came across your blog...you have a lovely home and such creative ideas!
    ~Shelly www.livingonsale.com

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  14. love the bowl redo all your pretty white milk glass

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