In an effort to change my craft-fail fate, I spent the weekend DIY-ing this thing I found in my shed left by the former owners of the house. I call it a thing, because I have no idea what it's called. When explaining it to friends and neighbors I call it an..."Iron screen folding three panel thing..." See, I told you I'm helpless, I can't even name the thing I am trying to fancy-up! So anyways, here is what I'm talking about...
Cute, right? I will say this, I knew what I wanted to do with it the minute I saw it, so maybe I am not as DIY- hopeless as I thought...
Get this, the former owner had it in the GARDEN! It was so super dirty when I pulled it out of the shed...
First, I washed all kinds of dead vines, dirt and bird crap off of it. I guess she was trying to get something to climb through it.
To bring my vision to life, all I needed to do was spray paint it black. The only obstacle was the yellow gem like things. How do I spray paint it, and not them, AND not spend hours taping them? My friends, the light bulb went off, and genius came through... teacher stickers...
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| You know who was more than happy to help!
Once the stickers were in place I sprayed the hell out of the screen. Two and a half cans of spray paint later, my masterpiece was STUNNING!!! I DID IT!!!
Are you ready to see what this was all about???
Isn't it beautiful?! I am so freaking proud. I did it. I had a vision, that actually worked out.
HOLY CRAAAAAP!!!!!!!
You all, I am hooked! I want to DIY and paint EVERYTHING! I also need a hot glue gun, because I hear that's when DIY gets really fun.
Are you DIY hopeless? Come along and learn with me, I am going to try to do a project or two every month!
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4 comments:
That's such a great idea! It looks pretty, too!! You did a great job :-) I wish I was crafty. But sadly I am artistically challenged lol so nothing ever looks as good as I imagine in my head
Girl I know! I am super Artistically challenged too. That's why I thought I should start with something that only required one thing. Spray Paint. I'm not sure what's next, but I'm thinking might try a TWO step project. WHOOO HOOOOOO!
OK, I fucking love this thing. GREAT vision. GREAT job.
Be cautious with the hot glue gun. That shit HURTS. Not that I know or anything... Although I have some burn cream from my Influenster box. Maybe I'll try something out too!
I'm inspired!
You did an awesome job. :)
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