I found out that this month's
BBArtisans challenge from
Antiquity Travelers is Something Old, Something New meaning to take an old item and make it new again. Since Mommy walks through a thrift shop and sees dirty, old things instead of hidden treasures, I knew I had to help her out. To make it a real challenge I sent her out to one of those thrift shops with a $15 budget...
She came home with a chair missing its seat. Boy, $15 doesn't buy much these days!
Angel didn't think I could come up with anything to make this chair new again but I had an idea...
I sent Mommy outside with it to prime it...
And then paint it sunny yellow. Looks better already if I say so myself but it's still missing something...
I know what it's missing! A flower pot to fit in the hole! Packing peanuts are in the bottom for drainage and to make it not so heavy...
After flowers were planted in the pot, she put it out on the deck where I think it looks pretty good...
The total cost of this chair makeover was about $32 including the chair, yellow spray paint, flower pot and flowers since she had the primer already. Of course my helping with the idea was priceless! What would she do without me?
Have you ever helped make something old new again?
Hope you have a cheery Tortie Tuesday!
Isabella
32 comments:
Wow, that chair made an awesome planter! But why, after all your help, Isabella, didn't your human use it for catnip?
P.S. My human is way better at taking new things and making them look old!
That's really pretty! Your idea was brilliant, Isabella!
You know our catio? Well, lots of the stuff in there are actually from *old* things. Stuff Grandma was happy to help Grandpa turn into our catio. MOL.
That is really nice. I love that. What a good job your Mom did Isabella and Angel. Isabella,you were too cute sitting in a chair with no seat. Have a great day.
What a great chair makeover! Flowers in the chair - how ingenious :)
It looks very pretty. Nice take on this challenge :)
Our human has tried to remake things, but has totally failed. She's hopeless.
We LOVE this chair makeover! Did your mom use a spray primer and paint or did she use roller/brush? Just curious and wondering if one or the other would make a difference!
Do they start getting curious about anything new in the house? I think the chair as a planter is a great idea. Very unique.
She would not have nearly the number of great ideas or be able to get as much stuff done without you!
That's a beautiful chair, Isabella!
Brilliant! And very pretty
You are brilliant Isabella and the chair is fabulous. What a great idea you had. Glad your mom saw it your way.
Have a purrfect day. My best to your mom. ☺
That was such a great and creative idea. And next year it will only cost the price of new flowers. Super work, Isabella.
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That's brilliant! I love it! Ingenious! Go Mommy!
Adorable, and you did a great job inspiring your Mommy!
Adorable, and what great helpers you had for this process! The chair adds such a cheery element to a porch. These kind of projects are a little out of my normal routine, too. Perfect for a team challenge!
Tell your mommy I'm super impressed! This is so creative! And I love the color! You did a great job inspiring your mommy Isabella :)
It looks darling Sharla, I love it! And I love that sunny yellow too! :)
That is an awesome transformation for that chair. You were a huge help in this project Isabella.
Its gorgeous Sharla. Love the color...so pretty!
What a nice sunny addition - -so pretty! Great redo!
I LOVE IT!!!
Kit-cat pals, we're so sorry we got so behind leaving comments. Mom is going through a lot right now. We've been playing catch=up again - we hope you can forgive us! We miss you girls!!!
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Zim
Fantastic upcylce on that chair! Great snoopervising Isabella! It looks so nice on the deck
That is so pretty! Your Mom did a great job and you did too helping her! Love, Moon xoxo
Wow, all you girls did an excellent job!
Girls, especially you, Isabella, are the best little girls a mommy can have. You are so creative and you also have a way with your mommy to get her to do those things that enhance all your lives. Bravo Isabella! xoxo
Love it! What a cheery flower chair. Great job Isabella!
It looks like this project had lots of kitty assistance! No wonder it turned out so great =)
Seriously Isabella! No way could your mom get through the day without your help. I mean .... REALLY!! Should of planted catnip though...
xoxo Chloe and LadyBug
ps...Mama says the chair looks awesome!
now that's and AWESOME makeover Isabela...your Mom obviously followed your instructions to a "T".
Have a Happy Day <3 Sharla
Super makeover! At first I thought the chair was going to get a cushion, but I love what happened instead.
Love it!
xo C
I love it, I love it, I LOVE it! The color is vibrant and what a great popping welcome.
I have an old chair that I want to actually saw off the back and attach an old suitcase on top of the legs....maybe I need to go work. Can your help come over?
looks pretty good, Isabella! And you can still sit on it! {:-D
beautiful job!
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