Another wet day on the Gold Coast - and there are a number of suburbs in Brisbane now flooding too. This morning as you read this the girls and I are off experiencing one of their special christmas gifts I hope to be able to show you some pictures later tonight :)
So let’s get started on todays Hip Hip Hooray Project. I'll begin with my started project that turned into a no go.
Project One - Repurposing Frames
In our clean out I found a gazillion billion frames - all wooden and in various shades of wood and disrepair - I also found some that I had never used.
I am sure I have lamented her many ties about my inability to put anything on my walls. I always want to but can never decide. This is my year to make that happen. Last year we had the house repainted with a colour called USA Antique White a very neutral white. I love it so much and so had the idea to repurpose all of my frames and spray them white. Then I am going to fill them with all my favourite photos.
So we started to spray paint but the wet weather made the paint start to bubble so we had to stop and will resume the project on a less wet day.
Project Two - Repurposing Dolls Furniture
The girls received a dolls house a few years ago and like many toys it became less popular over time and so eventually it got moved to out on the pergola and with weather and time it became worse for wear. We went to throw it out in our our organising when we realized that the furniture inside was the perfect size for Blythe :)
So this is the terrible state they were in
But with some cleaning and three coats of white acrylic paint
I did the bottom and top coats and the girls did the middle ones
Then I reupholstered the chairs using a piece cardboard glue and the old foam pieces as a pattern
We chose a favourite fabric that would go with all the funky colours- and with some glue it came together easily.
The girls wanted me to make little cushions too and a tablecloth
I said no to the table cloth and we compromised on the table clothes and added doilies.
The girls received their Blythe for Christmas and love them so much. I have had mine for two or so years now. For those of you who aren't Blythe obsessed they also have re-ment which is amazingly detailed little plastic items that are perfectly sized for Blythe.
We have two full sets a Strawberry Set and a Hello Kitty Stationary Set. They are the little items that you see set up in our pictures.
We had to wait so long for the paint to dry between coats it was quite late when we finally got finished but the girls were anxious to set up their party scene so the photos are quite dodgy taken in my study at 9.30 last night.
I’m looking forward to taking more photos as the girls play with them over time.
We love the new look and the playing possibilities are endless :)
Have you got something around your home that could be refreshed with a can of spray paint or some new fabric ?
Don't forget to head over to Mel's for her latest project too- It's really cute!
