I added home decor and a play station for less than $4!
Before
I found the CUTEST toy phone at the thrift store for $3.95!
I simply sanded it down and gave it a wipe down with some walnut stain.
Painted the phone parts black.....
Then I decided to make a sign....for learning and decor purposes
First I took an old board and dry brushed it with some leftover red paint.
Then I printed out the word TELEPHONE and cut out a stencil using freezer paper. Next I used some spray adhesive to stick my stencil to the board and painted it with some antique white.
Peel off stencil and give it a quick sand...
My new sign was ready before the paint was dry on the phone.
Oh the difference a little paint can make!
Thank you to whoever made this precious toy and thanks to whoever donated it so our family can enjoy it for a little while
*Ring*Ring*
(yes this was a great find....BUT I will be re-creating it and writing a tutorial soon)
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41 comments:
Michell!
SOOO cutie! I need one, now if only my thrift store will cooperate! Ha ha
Great Job
Kim @ Too Much Time
www.kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com
Inspiring project..Thank you.
Oh my goodness!!!! I am SO going to make one of these for my little boy! :-) thanks for sharing! Luvin your blog:-)
Cat
Very cute find & project! Thanks for linking up.
So, so, SO cute!
(The phone too.)
;)
That is a GREAT find and a fun makeover! LOVE it! Thanks for linking it up to Making the World Cuter! :)
hugs-Tiff
This is so cute!!!
This is adorable! I absolutely love vintage things :)
too cute! I also just saw an idea for a fun phone wall. This would be agreat add to that idea.
You must have the coolest house ever with all of your genius ideas... I am so glad your willing to share!!
Evielynne
This is adorable!! I doubt I could fine one of those at thrift, but they don't look too terribly hard to build either. Adding to wish/do-list.
How fun it is to play pretend :)
Great job!
I'm your newest follower ... :0)
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(In case you don't end up back to check comments)- we're in Rawlins. We're hoping to move by fall, though. We're headed back "home" (home for the menz in my life, me, not so much, LOL). "Home" is GA.
that is such a cute idea! thanks for linking up to our Wicked Awesome Wed link party.
My mom has a a real antique phone, and it looks a lot like yours!! You did a great job making it look real. :) Such a cute project. Visiting from the Stories of A 2 Z. :)
That came out so adorable. Super creative idea. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.
I love it!!! That is super awesome, and it was such a wonderful price.
that is soooo cute!
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What a great find! Love it! Your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime.
Great idea! You are very talented!
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My kids would LOVE this!! Of course you could re-create this. What a fantastic idea and a great find!!
This is SUCH a cute idea! I have a link party on Mondays, this would be perfect to link up. Here's the link: http://www.askannamoseley.com/search/label/Weekend%20Warrior%20Link%20Party
Anna
www.askannamoseley.com
So cute!! Why haven't I known about you??? Where have I been?? Under a rock, I guess!! Cute blog! I'm a new follower!
xoxo!!
Marni @ Sassy Sites!
That is BEYOND cool! I love it and we just think you are super clever coming up with all of these fabulous ideas! :-)
Vanessa
P.S. Thanks for linking this up to Inspiration Friday too!
Hi, Michell! That boy is so cute :) But of course, the toy phone booth looks awesome. Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
That's really cute ... my little guys would love something like that in our playroom.
HOW CUTE!!! What a great job!
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Krafty Max Originals
This is too darn cute. What a fun idea! It is adorable! Sharing on FB!
Michell, so, so adorable! I love the way you gave it a proper antique finish. It looks like the real deal! What a wonderful nostalgic toy to foster great imaginative play!
The sign is fab too!
Visiting from Holly's Tickled Pink party.
Best,
Jenn/Rook No. 17
Cute find!
Aw this is so cute! And what a great price!! Great redo :)
Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday!
How cute is that??? I love it!
OMG how fantastic! I just love it. I am going to ask my dad if he will make one of those for my kids.
What a fun find!! I love it. And it looks great with the paint/stain that you added. I must say, I loved the picture with your paint-covered hand in it. I feel like my hands looks like that all the time, and I cringe a little every time I have to take a picture with my scratched, paint-covered, stain-covered, manicure-less hands in them. I supposed that's just the life of a DIYer. :)
This is super awesome!! Thanks for linking up! :)
Cheers!
Jen
What a great find, and refinish!
Would love for you to share at Calling All Crafters!
http://allthingsfee.blogspot.com/2011/05/calling-all-crafters-5th-edition.html
Ridiculously cute!
Adorable! My parents have a cabin and this would be the perfect grandkid toy! I'll be featuring (again) as a Friday Fav tomorrow at naptimecrafters.blogspot.com:)
I love this! My boys would love to have something like this and love the train mural your working on, thank you so much for sharing your creations at my Simply Creations Link Party!
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I love this idea... I am going to sweet talk my husband into making this!!!! Thanks for sharing. I love your blog...
Tootles,
Heather
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