With Owls being the "in" thing this year,
I've been in search of one while on my thriftin' excursions.
Way back when, I had a history teacher who collected owls,...
WHOOOO knew they'd ever be popular again!?!
What a hoot...
I found one at a local thrift shop, $1.99.
Great price, cute piece,
but personally, I thought he needed a little makeover to "update" him,
...give a new Autumn look!
I mixed together orange craft paint and just a smidge of Annie Sloan Old White.
I figured the AS would help the paint adhere to the owl,
but what I didn't figure, was that he would come out peachy pink.
Bless his heart, that just wouldn't do...
So, I added a coat of straight orange...
And he turned out to be quite a handsome fellow,
perfect for the season.
After I take down my Fall decorations, I plan to give him a coat of AS Old White,
...he'll be ready for Spring!
And that, my friends, is why I find that Thriftin' is a Hoot!
Besides the thrill of the hunt,
you can experiment and makeover things that didn't cost a lot.
If they don't turn out well, not much is lost!
But if they do, it's like Christmas, ...pretty exciting! :)
My other finds for the week,
came from the yard sales Saturday...
I'm tempted to keep the Vintage Cosco Stool,
but I think all of these finds will probably be going to my booths!
Hope you all had a productive thriftin' weekend! :)
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Linking Post To:
Thrifty Treasures {The Farewell of the Year Edition} @ Southern Hospitality
Mop It Up Monday @ I should be mopping the Floor
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Gettin' Krafty With It @ Krafty Kat
Share Your Creations @ Kristen's Creations
Vintage Inspiration @ Common Ground
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Linking Post To:
Thrifty Treasures {The Farewell of the Year Edition} @ Southern Hospitality
Mop It Up Monday @ I should be mopping the Floor
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Gettin' Krafty With It @ Krafty Kat
Share Your Creations @ Kristen's Creations
Vintage Inspiration @ Common Ground
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