Today I'd like to share with you a recent project that I made from wooden plaques that I picked up at the thrift shop. Glittered Parisian wall plaques. Oooh, la,la! But, they didn't begin life looking this good!
Oh, no.
This is what they used to look like! As soon as I spotted them, I just knew that they deserved a new lease on life! I'm sure that the checkout people at the thrift shops always secretly wonder about me! I can just hear them thinking "that poor woman needs some serious help!" So, buh-bye cutsie little girl saying, so long, funny little frog!
After painting and distressing the plaques, I decoupaged some vintage sheet music to them, and added these gorgeous glittered vintage inspired French postcards.
Much better, no?
So there you have it! Just because something may look a bit tired, a bit sad or worn out, doesn't mean that it has to stay that way for long! Now go out and find something to transform!!
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It's always fun to sneak a peek at your latest transformations...even while on vacation. Shhhhh....don't tell my husband. Hugs to you, Donna!
ReplyDeleteThey used to do these in the 60's as a craft project and used varnish. I loved to thrift when I was young and then do it again with the things we had at the time.
ReplyDeleteLove these- from the 70s and early 80s.
I have people laugh behind my back and snicker when I leave. They have no idea what I just picked up. I get the last laugh when it sells.
Now- go back out there and do it again.
Can't wait to see the next project.
Hugs- Tete
LOVE!
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This post brought back terrific memories of my long ago visit to Paris. I'd love to go there again. Beautiful post. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteHelen of Helen's Decor
Nice job! You are so good at transforming things--they are really beautiful..
ReplyDeleteThose look fabulous, Donna...a total transformation! Inspires me to look beyond what I see, to what can be done! Great job, as always!
ReplyDeleteOh, goodness. MUCH better!!!!
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lynn
Oh, they got so beautiful now. You are fantastic creative.
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Yes indeed! That is an absolutely fabulous makeover! Those plaques are absolutely beautiful now! We are heading to Paris the end of this month for 5 days. Looking forward to finally being able visit as hubby has already been several times on business. have a terrific day! Tammy
ReplyDeleteHi Donna,
ReplyDeleteNow why didn't I think of that. What a great idea and a wonderful way to recyle those ugly placques.
Your french scenes are beautiful.
hugs
Sissie
Another great makeover.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes think the clerks at Goodwill think I have horrible taste too. One asked when I had a lot of stuff if I was redecorating my house. I told her no, most would be repainted as I had too much gold stuff for one house!
So glad to see the glitter queen is still making magic with old, worn pieces. These are so pretty, Donna.
ReplyDeleteAre you getting ready for the market?
Hugs,
Debbie
xxxooo
Oh they look gorgeous, Donna!! And so chic!! Ohhh-la-la!! What a fun and beautiful project!!!
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Cindy
I am so late visiting everyone, Donna. What's the matter? You don't love that poor cute frog? You know how nice he would look on your kitchen wall...and now you have gone and painted over him....poor thing!
ReplyDeleteYour plaques are gorgeous-as is everything you touch. I wish I had more time to play...but I am working until Saturday- UGH- xo Diana
I am so late visiting everyone, Donna. What's the matter? You don't love that poor cute frog? You know how nice he would look on your kitchen wall...and now you have gone and painted over him....poor thing!
ReplyDeleteYour plaques are gorgeous-as is everything you touch. I wish I had more time to play...but I am working until Saturday- UGH- xo Diana
I am so late visiting everyone, Donna. What's the matter? You don't love that poor cute frog? You know how nice he would look on your kitchen wall...and now you have gone and painted over him....poor thing!
ReplyDeleteYour plaques are gorgeous-as is everything you touch. I wish I had more time to play...but I am working until Saturday- UGH- xo Diana
What a transformation-those look neat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a transformation-those look neat!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the desk organizer!! It's soooo pretty--wow!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute~ they came out darling. Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
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