Wednesday, May 18, 2011

{Thrifty Seahorse}

Check out this little treasure I found at the Goodwill! OK, he's not really little. He's more like 18 inches tall. I found him one day back in March just hanging out on a top shelf. I saw him and just had to have him. All I could picture was Summertime at the Beach! This has honestly been my favorite Thrift Store find yet!


I was pretty embarrassed to take him up to the register, but I just knew he had the potential to be cute. He was pretty scary looking before!
And, only $4.99!!! What a bargain. I know what you're thinking...this is hideous, but just wait!

First I sanded the whole thing and gave it a coat of light blue paint. The paint color is a mix of the Valspar Fountain Mist(Free Sample) and Folk Art Dove Gray. Don't ask me why I mixed the two colors, I just thought it would work good, & it did.

After that dried, I wanted to give it a white wash effect. All you do for this part is take a dry brush, apply a small amount of white paint on it and do brush strokes up and down. Make sure to paint in one direction or it'll look a bit funny!

Like so.

After that dried my son Jaxon was just waking up from his nap and wanted to help me out. I love my cute little helper! He actually did a pretty good job. I then sprayed it with a clear coat and he was ready to be displayed....-


What a transformation! Makes me ready for Summer.






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19 comments:

  1. ChrisMay 18, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I like it! Chris :)

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  2. michelleMay 19, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    This is so great, I love how you shabbied him up!! Great find and how cute that your son is helping. :)
    XO

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  3. Rosemary@villabarnesMay 19, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Looks great, and your assistant did an awesome job.

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  4. JenniferMay 19, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Great transformation!
    Jen
    Scissors & Spatulas

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  5. RachaelMay 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    It looks so good!! I can't believe the difference. He'd look great in my bathroom if you care to share LOL! Thanks for linking up :)

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  6. AshleyMay 20, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    so cute:) love sea horses!
    you did a great job

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  7. beckabootsMay 20, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Goodwill is amazing isn't it? Great job, it looks so good. :)

    Bekah

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  8. StaceyMay 20, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    It looks great! I love the shabby, blue color!

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  9. May 20, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    There's nothing better than a thrift store makeover--and this one is spectacular! I would totally have had to buy him as well! Just love what you did! :)

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  10. Simone @ Doberman's by the SeaMay 21, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Loveing this! Very chic.

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  11. Lolly JaneMay 21, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    so fun and what a change! love it. thanks so much for linkin up!! xo

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  12. ℳartina @ Northern NestingMay 21, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I LOVE the transformation!! Just became your newest follower I am so glad I found your blog! Martina

    PS- would love it if you followed back:)

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  13. EllensCreativePassageMay 21, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Very cute!!

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  14. EllaBooandCo.May 22, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    i LOVE him. super beachy and a beautiful painting job!

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  15. Katherines CornerMay 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    How wonderful, I have just the place for him in my guest bath ( wink). Well done! I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. I'm following now. I hope you'll stop by Katherines Corner and say hello and maybe even enter my latest giveaway. Hugs!

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  16. Okio B DesignsMay 22, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Soooo cute! Love it! Want it for ME! =) Coming over from Under the Table and Dreaming, and a happy new follower!

    Jeanine

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  17. BodenMay 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Very cool! Great goodwill find! Jen @ www.icantstopcrafting.blogspot.com

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  18. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    love the seahorse and how you painted it, such a great find.
    lauren

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  19. Lindsay @ Delighted MommaMay 24, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Woa! Fantastic find..and I love what you did with it!

    XO
    Delighted Momma

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