MAKEOVER THURSDAY !!!!!

Watching Kathie Lee and Hoda yesterday and their makeover Thursdays, it dawned on me that my sewing machines have once again been getting a good work out, so I decided to let them rest a few days.  I put my sewing things away and dug out in my garage "stash".  I won't get too involved with sanding and painting in the house because of the mess, but I have so been longing to paint something and I did come up with a couple of small items that were begging to come in and get a makeover. 

 

I started with this little mirror, gave it a quick sanding, didn't want to take off too much color, just enough to dull the finish.

Then I mixed some paint to get the color I wanted and gave it a couple of  quick coats.  While waiting for the paint to dry I pondered what I wanted for the final outcome.

So I mixed up some plaster and got out some molds, making my own medallions.

 

After letting the paint and plaster sit overnight, I gave the mirror another light sanding and waxing, painted the plaster piece, and attached it to the finished piece.

I really like the simplicity of the piece and I think it has found a new home.

 

The other piece I have brought in is a little plant stand that is going to require a little structural work before the transformation begins.

Both of these items were from garage sales and auctions and once again I only have a few bucks in them.  It always makes me happy to see another's throw aways get a fresh makeover and new life.