This was sitting next to my neighbor's mailbox... damp... completely covered in dirt/mud...downright yucky!
And it called to me.....
(Of course, my neighbor thought I was crazy...)
Then I painted it with diluted white paint and an old chip brush (my favorite "new" tool!)
Then added a "driftshell" bottom...mostly broken or worn shells I have collected from both Florida coasts...east and west. (Shellbelle is rubbing off on me!)
Now to hang it on the lanai............
Happy weekend...and to all the dad's out there, Happy Father's Day!
Jane
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27 comments:
OK, that is the cutest thing ever!!!! You are so creative it's unreal!!! I just love it!
Joni
tres chic
Oh my gosh! I love it! Who cares what the neighbor thinks! You made art honey. That is just clever, and beautiful! I want one!!!
Jane, this is such an adorable project! Love the lyrics you used, too. *awesome*
Oh, I love it! And the driftshells at the bottom are the perfect touch! I can find more ways to decorate with seashells, can't you? ♥
This is so cute! Good Job!
I love this! I probably would have dug it out of the trash too (ignoring DH's eye rolls) But I don't think I would have come up with something this great! Love the song too, what a great project. Kat
Gorgeous.. I love it!! and love what you have done with it..
I once found a gramophone stand in my neighbours junk and loved it to pieces .. though sadly gave it away.. and eye it jealously every time I visit my friend.. hehe
Sorry I took so long to visit.. have the flu!!! Have a great weekend. ciao xxx Julie
I like it! I like it!!
blessings
barbara jean
Came here from Sylvia's....what a great idea !
Now that's innovative!...seeing the beauty and bringing it out in such a useful, artistic way...I bet you get lots of compliments on it!...nice!
...Blowin' through the jasmine of my miiiiiind.
LOVE it!
I love this...it came out so cute. I would love to have stumbled across the shutter...but I am not sure I would have had the creativity to turn it into such a treasure! Hope you are having a great day. My blogger comment issue seems to have fixed itself.
Cool Beans!!! Love it!
Fabulous! I love a good roadside rescue! Great vision and perfect for summer.
HAHA! Have your neighbors seen what you did with their cast-off?! Beautiful job!!
LUV IT! LUV IT!! What WAS your neighbor thinking getting rid of that treasure....? lol! You breathed new life into it and now it's just fabulous!! :)
xoxo laurie
Oh, Jane! That is SOOO totally fabulous - I love it!
Hugs,
Marie
How great is that! Love what you did and so creative!
x
Maria
That IS a masterpiece, Jane! What? It's Wednesday after Father's Day and I just got over here? I'm waaaay behind these days...too many ballgames and birthday parties.
Love the driftshell signature at the bottom of your masterpiece? Makes me think of Rhonda.
fabulous!!!!!
what a creative mind you have!
fabulous blog too!
hugs
lila
I love, love the warm breeze down here in FL -great project and sign!!
Hey! I love me some trash! That was a cute makeover.....
That is AWESOME!!! What a lucky find:) And I LOVE what you did with it! You are just so creative!!
You made this?!! Wooow. The colors you chose are AWESOME. I want one lol.
WOW! Jane this came out perfect! You are so creative my friend and I would go trash picking with you anytime. You've got such a good eye to see what something can be, good for your decor and the environment.
Jane, this is adorable, CAME OUT GREAT!
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