I have 2 of these swans, told you I love them & collect them too! I like the glass look but as I looked around our home I noticed I have tons of glass so I decided to give these swans a makeover~ Can you guess what I did? No, okay, I will show you. But first, the before~
Like I said, I have 2 of these swans one I bought with flowers that yikes, I paid $9.99 for, I really loved the swan so I needed to get it. The other I found at my very favorite thrift store for $.75
Yep~I leafed them, copper this time! What do you think? I am really please with the out turn. For these I gave them a more of a scratchy finish rather than smooth and you can see the movement & texture in the picture. I love swans so much I feel like they possess grace & elegance, just like my beautiful mother~
Excuse the quality and the mess in the background, like I said busy, busy day!
I just gave this swan a quick makeover, with a little ice blue metallic paint & LOVE~
~PLAQUES~
These were originally black & taupe and I painted them in primary colors for our den, I liked them but I changed the theme in the den & I wanted to put these in our master bath. I bought these on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $1.20 each.
At times it is difficult for me to remember to take before pictures, evident here~
Look how pretty they are now~ I love different tones of gold & silver too!
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GREAT JOB what paint did you use??
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DeleteThey look great!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to leaf something, but I've never done it before and I'm a little scared.
Alissa, thank you, it is really easy, I think I have an addiction to leafing since it hides so many of my flaws. :0) Try it you will happy by the results, also, the supplies are not that expensive.
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I actually used the imitation copper leaf sheets. It is quite easy,
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These turned out great! You have a real eye for things. I'm jealous! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much Tammy,I do love making our home beautiful & cozy.
DeleteTry it leafing is so easy & the supplies fairly inexpensive.
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These are so pretty! I love pieces that look high end - expensive - but are handmade! Would love to have you share with my readers at my linky party (just posted it)!
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-heather
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Thank you so much, I think they turned out really well too!
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I am LOVING the cross & abstract projects! They look expensive! GREAT JOB turning them into something even prettier! (: Im ur newest follower & I hope u will swing by my blog & browse a little & follow me back!
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