With the same process I used for spray painting the vases (no prep, point, shoot, paint) I did some dessert plates this weekend. Garage sale fodder that I didn’t really care for, but wanted to see just what would happen.
Started off spray painting white, just to get an even playing field with those dark green hearts. (Not even primer, just white spray paint that I happened to have)
Then went to town with three different colors.
Got them fully covered on the front and back, grabbed a small brush and some white acrylic, and started painting dots while watching TV.
I hand drew them, so they aren’t perfectly crisp lines, nor are they perfect circles, but I like them that way – kinda comfortable, not too stuffy.
Decided I liked what I saw, and my next victim not able to run away was this old Christmas candle that was obviously $5 to start with. Let me just say, I didn’t even wash this glass down before spraying it – all in the name of laziness Experimentation.
Dirty or not, the spray paint when on like a dream. Did I also mention that I was doing all of this spray painting in a 32 degree garage with Texas Snow on the ground outside? Six inches of it, just to bring in the First Day of Spring with a little bit of shocked drama!
As you know, that green doesn’t photograph well, but you get the point. I tried to be very light around the edges, so that I wouldnt cover the candle. As it happened, it was only dusted with some overspray.
Again, I went with the polka dots. Ever have one of those weekends where you are stuck on one motif?
Hubby thought it was a small vase, I’m happy with that.
Oh, and before I put the white acrylic away, I hit one of the vases from last week. I like it a lot better now. It will be just different enough on top of the cabinets to give some interest.
The last spotted item I have for you was unintentional. I finished painting the cabinets black in the boys bathroom, and of course I hate to use gloves…
And the other hand looks even worse. It’s amazing my manicurist even puts up with me!
Happy Monday everyone!!!
29 Wacky Comment(s):
Now that was great!~ I love it, so fun~! have a great day:)
I love the colors and the polka dots. :) They just make ya smile, don't they?
did you take the price sticker off? Cause I know paint does NOT cover stickers. Lazy me would just turn the sticker part to the wall... just sayin'
gail
Fun stuff! Think of all the little orphan plates out there that need you.
Rory
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These look so great. Sorry about the snow!
Lovely, lovely....you are really building up my tolerance for cute..I might someday be able to hold a Hello Kitty doll without bursting into flames!
Anyway, you and I have the same patient manicurist!!! Mine always says "what is all this black paint! You are not normal!!!" :D
No, and either are my blog friends and that is why I like them so much! Thanks, as always, for sharing :)
Cheers!
Very cute and very clever! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Diane
I like it! I painted glass the other day, too. I was surprised at how easy and nicely it went on.
These are precious and I know what you mean about the nails. I go to work and have paint around my cuticles...yuk! But hey that's the price you pay for pretting things up.
hey dawn! found you via texas blogger gals. love your blog!
those plates are adorable!! nice work! am looking forward to reading more ... you're very creative and i'm bad about stealing ideas! :-)
hugs,
terry lee
That is super cute! I would love for you to join me over at a vision to remember for check me out saturdays
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Oh my goodness- those are so stinkin cute - I love polka dots!!! Thanks for the comment :)
HOW CUTE!!!!!! I need to try this.
Such a good idea for upcycling old plates, so cute.
OH MY GRACOUS! Those are ADORABLE! I'm a major polka dot freak. I love them!!! Great job Dawn!
I'm a fan of the polka dots. You know you could sell these. Thanks for stopping by. I love hearing from you.
Pam
I'm a fan of the polka dots. You know you could sell these. Thanks for stopping by. I love hearing from you.
Pam
Cute plates
Those are seriously adorable! I am slowly learning that spray paint can be amazing! I may have to give that a try with some old white plates that I have in my cabinet!
I'm so in love with these plates :)
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Those are sooo cute.... Thanks for stopping by my blog. Come back anytime!!! :O)
Very fun paint project! I love the polka dots and bright colors.
I'm visiting from New Friend Friday. :)
Love these! I LOVE polka dots, always so much fun and classy! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I h.e.a.r.t. NFF!
I also love polka dots and I love wacky and whimsical. You definitely have my attention! I found you on "Girl Creative".
Nice to meet you! Stop by my blog and see what I polka dotted today! I think you'll like it.
Thanks for stopping by and leaving your sweet comments. I love your plates and the vase. Total cuteness.
yay! you made cindy's MI4M feature page! :)
you rock!
prepare yourself for tomorrow's post, a video of the garage!
gail
Wow, that is too cute and looks like you had lots of fun, I have lots of candles in glass jars, I think I will try this.
Barbara
What a cute idea to add polka dots! I will have to try that on some of my ugly plates! :)
I think that the plates and jar look brilliant. Now I want to go out and start spray painting things...
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