Remember, I’m changing the mood in my house. Lightening up a bit, but doing it on a shoe-string budget! Which means using what I’ve got! When I painted this old table with the wondermus Behr Paint & Primer I was no longer happy with the 3 stars that had been hanging above it for eons! (Any body else notice how one project connects to another project and then another and on and on an on…don’t mention this to The Husband please.)
Couldn’t find a good before shot of the stars! They were country green and red.
But not any more! I used my favorite thing; Mod Podge on the big star to soften it up a bit with scrapbook paper!
And remember, I bought some samples of Behr Paint and Primer that I love? Posted HERE. Well, since the primer was built in I used it to paint the two smaller stars! It was super fast with that miracle paint! (The small stars seemed a bit bright so I rubbed stain over them and immediately wiped it off, leaving a more subdued look!)
The possibilities are endless with that Behr paint and Mod Podge! Someone please stop me!!!
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I love stars, super cute! I’d love for you to link up to sundae scoop http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/04/sundae-scoop-2-link-party.html
I love how the stars turned out, especially the larger one using the scrapbook paper and Mod Podge. Great job!!! The stars look so pretty hanging over your dresser. Enjoy your new look. Love & blessings from NC!
Fantabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Oh Robin, they are beautiful!! Do you know they remind me of nursery colors… soothing, calming, soft and yet so pretty too! Maybe you are re-nesting… getting ready for more little ones to come into your life
Happy thoughts for a happy Monday.
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I love the metamorphosis!
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Love the soft, cool colors and the scrapbook paper on the large one. So springy!
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Especially love the blue crystal knobs! Such a gorgeous new you.
Very clever indeed! I love this idea!
~Liz
robin you are so talented. the stars are simply beautiful. now i get the modge podge + paint!
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Idea. What if you had a Q and A day and your readers could send in pictures and ask a decorating question? I have this piece of furniture that I think could be made into somethine really neat, but I’m not sure what….
J, I’d love to see your furniture…I can’t imagine anyone wanting my advice
But send me a pic just for fun! xoxo
Love the new light and airy feel to the stars!
(found you via blogfrog)
Blessings,
Rachel
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You are so creative! We are doing the same thing too in our home, brightening it up after a paint color fiasco wasnt working in our home… especially since we have very minimal amount of windows to bring in light… We are going bright and cheery as well to help reflect a more upbeat joyful moode for each of us…
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Yes one project does lead to another and another… this is such a good idea for mod podge!
I am going to have to get some scrapbook paper! It turned out so cute! Also, just want to let you know that I made your strawberry cake recipe for a friend’s bridal shower, and everyone loved it! I put up some pics and linked back to your recipe, I hope you don’t mind! Thanks for the great recipe!
I really like the stars.
Cheri
I can’t believe what you can pull off in that fun room of yours. Girl… you have such creativity!!!
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So pretty! I love the papers you chose.
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These projects turned out great! I have some craft brown letters (spelling my sons name) that need a makeover… maybe paper is the solution.
We have a Friday Fun Finds party (on Fridays, of course)… If you’re interested, we’d love it if you’d link up this week!
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What a cute idea!
They look so light and bright now! I love the Behr paint too. The smaller starts turned out great with the stain rubbed on.
Thanks for linking up to Make it Yours Day!
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What a great idea, the paper you used for the big star is so beautiful!
The big star is so pretty and feminine – very nice colors.
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I am lovin’ the stars! They turned out FABULOUS!
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These are beautiful!
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I love these.They remind me of summer.I have a huge tin star hanging on my back porch that needs a makeover.Wish you were here (lol.)
Found you from Fireflies and Jellybeans. I am such a fan of barn stars and yours are simply beautiful. You did an amazing job and have made me look to see what I might do with mine!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jen @ Noting Grace
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This is simply lovely! Great colors. Stop by the Sunday Showcase Party if you get a chance ~ Hope you are enjoying your weekend! This is really pretty!
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I think these are so adorable. I am adding this to my favs list.
Cheri
I really like the colors you chose for the large star.