Sometimes the simplest things bring the most pleasure. I had some tables at a parking lot yard sale the other week. As the day grew longer and hotter, I kept seeing my neighbors adding their own yard sale items to their FREE pile. A set of very out of date, blue, floral canisters were set out. I couldn't resist walking over and taking a look.
Mrs. Rational Mind, "No! Do NOT take home more junk!"
"But it's FREE!" Mrs. Collector reminded me.
"But it's UGLY and OLD." Mrs. Rational replied.
I thought Mrs. Rational had won and was turning away when Mrs.Collector quickly pulled out her Repurpose face. "Chalkboard Paint." She whispered.
I turned with a warm smile, "You know, I just had an inspiration! I think I'll take these after all." and I nearly grabbed those old ugly canisters into my arms.
Yesterday, I needed something fun to do while the spring rain fell.
I pulled out my chalkboard paint and paint brush and set to work.
I used brush on paint instead of spray paint since...yep! It was less expensive, and I am awful at going overkill with the spray can and leaving drips and runs. It worked great for this project!
Of course I forgot to take a total 'before picture' of the ugly blue flowers...but here they are, part way through:)
The canisters themselves are very sturdy and in great condition. Happy me! After about 5 coats and overnight drying and one more coat in the morning, I called them DONE. ( I didn't even use the whole paint container and I even did a few other little projects!)
I LOVE the way they turned out and am so happy to have canisters for my kitchen that are easily accessible and large enough that I don't need to refill them every week! Not to mention FREE :)
Now, to paint the lids? Or to leave them that rather ugly brown? Any suggestions?
