Lamp Revamp - Universal Gloss Cardinal Red

I searched for a new lamp for my bedroom and just struggled with shapes, lampshades & colors. I found this gem at the Goodwill for a fabulous $2.99. I did plug it in at the Goodwill to make sure it worked, the employees were happy to loan me a bulb! I had a certain color in mind and found it - Rust-Oleum Universal Gloss Cardinal Red! It's the exact burst of color needed for my bedroom. I took it to the next level with the lampshade - leopard fringe with warm hues of brown and black! The entire project was under $22, which included the lamp shade I found at 50% off!

Project Materials

*Drop cloth

*Recycled lamp

*Rust-Oleum Universal Spray in Gloss Cardinal Red
*Rust-Oleum Universal Primer
*New lamp shade

*Painter's tape

Project Steps

*Cover nearby items with drop cloths to protect them from spray mist

*Cover cord with painter's tape

*Cover bulb socket with painter's tape

*Spray lamp with primer

*Allow to fully cure 30 minutes

*Apply first coat of Universal Gloss Cardinal Red

*Allow to dry 30 minutes

*Apply second coat of Universal Gloss Cardinal Red within an hour or after 48 hours

*Allow to fully cure 24 hours

*Attach lamp shade and insert bulb

Snowflake Napkin Rings, Trivet and Votives

Crate & Barrel had these out years ago and now they are floating around in the thrift stores! I managed to round up a trivet, 2 votive holders and 6 napkins rings. All in great shape and thought I'd use them all winter long...the only dilemma? What color? With Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X the color palette is broad and I had a tough time deciding...I posted the before pic on facebook at PaintIdeas Angie and the winner is Satin Aqua! What could be better than light blue snowflakes in the middle of winter?

Project Steps
*Find a spot safe for spray painting - cover nearby items with drop cloths or old sheets to protect them from spray mist
*Lightly spray Rust-Oleum Clean Metal Primer
*Allow to fully dry
*Spray two light coats of Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Aqua

Project Materials
*Metal Napkin rings, votives & trivet
*Rust-Oleum Clean Metal Primer
*Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X Satin Aqua
*Drop cloths

Winter White Picture Frames

Thanks to one major retailer for clearancing these solid wood picture frames for $1.54 each! I will say that I did not take to the sage green scrolling around the front frame. So as with everything, I decided to invest $3.97 on a can of Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Blossom White and magic happened!

These frames went from one sagey style to a winter wonderland of pictures. I am thinking I will be adding winter pictures of the kids and dogs sledding and making all of those snowmen!

Project Steps
* Find a spot where it is safe to spray paint; cover nearby items with drop cloths or old sheets to protect them from spray mist
*Wipe off picture frames, remove glass from fronts
*Apply Zinsser B-I-N Primer - allow to cure one hour
*Apply wwo light coats of Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Blossom White
*Allow to fully cure 24 hours
*Fill with fantastic winter pics of family fun

Project Materials:
*Picture frames in need of a face lift
*Zinsser B-I-N Primer
*Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Blossom White
*Drop cloths
*Fun, winter pictures

Holiday Decorating Tip: REPURPOSE

Repurpose..Repurpose..Repurpose! Gather all of your large vases and bowls fill them with fresh fruits such as bright red and green apples, pomegrants and veggies - yes, veggies - artichokes make a grand statement in a bowl mixed with hot red chili peppers. For a dramatic centerpiece, dig out all of your candlesticks and candelabras - place them in a grouping in the middle of your table and fill them with the same color, solid candlesticks and pillars. Add a rustic element and place pinecones, cinnamon sticks and fresh evergreen clippings around the table as well. Mother Nature's price is always right!