Sunday, May 10, 2009

Metamorphasis Monday: Plant Stand Project

My first attempt at a weekly theme-post.


One of my favorite blogs right now is Between Naps on the Porch. That's where Metamorphasis Monday is hosted, so my thanks to Susan for some inspiration to set up my own creative space. Stop by her blog to see all sorts of great Met Monday projects.


My Met Monday project this week is a plant stand. I picked it up at a yard sale last year for $1, intending to sand off the rust, spray some black paint.....bing, bang, boom, good as new. I quickly learned that it wasn't that easy to get the rust off, so it sat in the garage gathering dust all year. I recently found a small wire brush drill bit that made it much easier to derust, but I didn't get around to actually doing the project until this weekend. I didn't think to take a pic of the stand before I started the project, but trust me, it wasn't much to look at. I'm certain my mom had the same stand sometime around 1973, but I like the shape and functionality of it for my guest room.


So here it is, post-rust removal and two coats of black spray paint on the metal parts.





















I painted the middle wooden post cream.





















I added a variety of rub-on vines around each part of the post.
















AFTER: After spraying with a sealer, here is the finished project. The guest room where I'll use it is all black/cream, so I'm happy with how it turned out. Next project is to paint some pots for each spot, some for plants, some to hold items for the guest room.


Total cost: $1 for the stand, $1 for the paint, $3 for the rub-ons, and $5 for the wire drill bit for the rust removal.

25 comments:

  1. That is so cute! Very nice makeover! Linda

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  2. Rebecca, this is just adorable! I really like the rub on vines. That gives it just the added touch to make it special.

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  3. Wow! That is amazaing!!!

    Hugs from Eventually Cottage!

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  4. Wow, you did a great job ! I get lazy and do all
    one color , lol ! Love the details....please post again when you have plants , so we can see
    it in all its glory !
    Hugs ~ Kammy

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  5. Very pretty. You did a great job. Now all you need is some plants!

    Christi @ A Southern Life
    http://asouthernlife.com

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  6. Very creative project and it looks great!

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  7. Really pretty....I can also see it outside with citronella candles on it after skeeters come around...and beforehand? Just some pretty fat little candles on it...and plants...just so pretty and versatile.

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  8. WHAT a transformation! I am SO impressed and am sure it will be perfect in your guest room! Pinky

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  9. Very creative!!! I really like the rub-ons and how it gave it a handpainted detail. This is a unique piece. Thx for sharing...Barb

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  10. Very cool piece! But for me, I like a little rust... Rust makes some things even cooler! I know, I know, some disagree, but next time don't try so hard to remove it : ) Gives it chaaaaaaarm.

    ~Misti

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  11. What a great transformation. Now we need to see it with plants! Love the decorations -- they really add to the piece.

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  12. Pretty!! You did a lot of work, but it turned out great. The rub-ons are an especially nice touch.
    Mrs. Petrie @ casapetrie.com

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  13. This is such a pretty twist on spray painted treasures. Nice job!
    ~Sherrie

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  14. Very nice! I really like the vines you added. That's a nice touch.

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  15. brilliant makeover, amazing difference
    hugs
    janet

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  16. What a great plant stand. You did such a fabulous job of redoing it. Love it. Hugs, Marty

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  17. It turned out really nice .. love it.
    Debbie

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  18. Great makeover! Love the use of black and white rub-on stencils! ~Rhonda :)

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  19. Very pretty! It came out great. :)

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  20. Hello...

    Wow...what a fabulous transformation!!! I love this plant stand! My favorite part is the pretty decals that you added to the wooden spindle!!! Love it!!! It will be beautiful loaded up with lots of pretty plants...hmmm, another Met Monday post??? Hehe!!!

    Warmest wishes,
    Chari

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  21. Love the transformation. What a great idea to add the rub on transfers. Gives it a lil' bit of oooomph! Perfect Met Project.

    Kris

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  22. I love the cream and black together. I bet this would be great in a bathroom too!

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  23. Turned out awesome. Now you just need to get the plants ;)

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  24. Very creative...I love the black!! Great job. Miss Bloomers/Sonia

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  25. It looks completely different! You did a great job restoring it, whoever ended up buying it from you really lucked out. I'm glad it went to a good home.

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