When I spotted it, it was filled with incomplete decks of playing cards (which I didn't really need because I'm sure I already have plenty of incomplete decks of playing cards...). I thought it was really cute even though the finish was not great. It was marked $1.99 - but was half off! So I got it for a buck! Yea! In order to spruce it up a bit, I took it outside with my favorite spray paint:
Rustoleum Gloss Pure White. I thought it would be a fun little storage piece in my daughters' room (I have been transforming their room which I wrote about HERE). They always have little odds and ends that need a home. So after a couple of coats of paint, the copper pot turned into this:
It is so cute and fresh now. And looks great on the new table I painted (I explained that project HERE).
I love how the white pops on the blue table. It was a great little $1 project! And I'm pretty sure the girls have filled it with stuff already...
I've linked this project here -
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Love the shape of that! I never would have thought to spray paint that. Good move!
ReplyDeleteThanks - I love copper but this little pot was kinda sad. It needed a little paint!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore this! I never would have thought of how to bring it back to life...way to go girl!
ReplyDeleteGreat find and it looks perfect in the room. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to give 'new life' to a little cast off. I saw your post over at V.I.P. Party.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! It seems like we have little pots like this all over our house as well! Kids love to "collect" things! I love that lamp...! Thanks for sharing!
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It looks perfect in the room! You're right, the white really pops.
ReplyDeleteOh, you did good! I love your new little container. It looks amazing painted white!
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Shelia ;)
I love painting objects with potential white. You saw some great potential... and it looks perfect now! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI had a couple little pots just like this (which I had found at a thrift store), but I moved recently and HAD to get rid of a ton of stuff. But I'm sad now. :) Great job on the redo!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of painting copper pots and catchalls......wonderful!!!!!!smooches caitie!!!
ReplyDeleteSimple and definitely an improvement --- love that spray paint!
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The colors look great together!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! Love the crisp white you choose! And that table! Great job!! Thank you for linking up to Help a Momma Out! We appreciate you linking up and are featuring you on Friday with this project!! Feel free to grab a featured button and get your brag on ;)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and it looks so good in the room. Super!
ReplyDeleteI've never really thought of painting copper,WOW what a transformation.Thanks for the great idea!
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Cute! Looks so fresh and pretty in the room!
ReplyDeletelooks great...i always love a good paint makeover story...thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded!
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Love your new white pieces--that little table is the sweetest!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet!! I really like the shape and new color :)
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What a great idea!! Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing what a little paint can do? Love the light and fresh look of your thrifty find. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of the pot. It's so classic with the way you painted it! Also what is the color of the paint on the bedroom walls? I love it!
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Wow what an amazing idea. That pot never looked so beautiful.
ReplyDeletePaula
Just thoroughly enjoying myself as I peak around your blog. I have a similar little dish, except mine is brass. I've never thought of painting it though. I use mine for flowers. I get a bunch, cut the stems short and stuff them in. Yours looks adorable painted white!
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