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Vintage Toy Phone Booth

 
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:

  1. Kim @ Too Much TimeApril 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    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

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  2. Bluebirds and RosesApril 25, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Inspiring project..Thank you.

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  3. Catherinas Creative CornerApril 25, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Oh my goodness!!!! I am SO going to make one of these for my little boy! :-) thanks for sharing! Luvin your blog:-)
    Cat

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  4. Rhoda @ Southern HospitalityApril 25, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Very cute find & project! Thanks for linking up.

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  5. Vivienne @ the V SpotApril 25, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    So, so, SO cute!
    (The phone too.)
    ;)

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  6. Tiffany April 25, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    That is a GREAT find and a fun makeover! LOVE it! Thanks for linking it up to Making the World Cuter! :)
    hugs-Tiff

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  7. AlisonApril 25, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    This is so cute!!!

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  8. Angela from what would angela do?April 25, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    This is adorable! I absolutely love vintage things :)

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  9. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    too cute! I also just saw an idea for a fun phone wall. This would be agreat add to that idea.

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  10. Handmade Crafts Done While RVing BlogApril 25, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    You must have the coolest house ever with all of your genius ideas... I am so glad your willing to share!!

    Evielynne

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  11. Michaela Dunn LeeperApril 26, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    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.

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  12. Jennifer JuniperApril 26, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    How fun it is to play pretend :)

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  13. AnonymousApril 26, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Great job!

    I'm your newest follower ... :0)

    Shirl x

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  14. Michaela Dunn LeeperApril 26, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    (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.

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  15. Handy Man, Crafty WomanApril 26, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    that is such a cute idea! thanks for linking up to our Wicked Awesome Wed link party.

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  16. Amanda @ Serenity NowApril 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    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. :)

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  17. DIYbyDesignApril 26, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    That came out so adorable. Super creative idea. Thanks for sharing at my Swing into Spring party.

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  18. Jayna RaeApril 26, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I love it!!! That is super awesome, and it was such a wonderful price.

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  19. kara@elements-interiors.netApril 26, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    that is soooo cute!
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  20. TammyApril 27, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    What a great find! Love it! Your newest follower. Hope you can visit me sometime.

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  21. MariaSApril 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Great idea! You are very talented!
    I just wanted to let you know I am giving you the Versatile Blogger award. Check out my page to get your award!

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  22. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    My kids would LOVE this!! Of course you could re-create this. What a fantastic idea and a great find!!

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  23. AnnaApril 27, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    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

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  24. Sassy Sites!April 28, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    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!

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  25. At The Picket FenceApril 28, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    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!

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  26. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeApril 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    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.

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  27. Randi~Dukes and DuchessesApril 29, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    That's really cute ... my little guys would love something like that in our playroom.

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  28. Krafty Max OriginalsApril 29, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    HOW CUTE!!! What a great job!

    Hop'pin by from 'Handmade Love Thursdays'. I'm following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM

    Krafty Max Originals

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  29. Holly LefevreApril 29, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    This is too darn cute. What a fun idea! It is adorable! Sharing on FB!

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  30. Jenn EricksonApril 29, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    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

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  31. ChristieApril 29, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Cute find!

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  32. Rebecca @ My Girlish WhimsApril 29, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Aw this is so cute! And what a great price!! Great redo :)

    Thanks for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday!

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  33. JennApril 30, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    How cute is that??? I love it!

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  34. StitchesApril 30, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    OMG how fantastic! I just love it. I am going to ask my dad if he will make one of those for my kids.

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  35. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingMay 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    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. :)

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  36. JenMay 1, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    This is super awesome!! Thanks for linking up! :)
    Cheers!
    Jen

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  37. All Things FeeMay 2, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    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

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  38. UnknownMay 3, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Ridiculously cute!

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  39. AmyHMay 5, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    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:)

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  40. JacquelineMay 5, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    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!

    Simply Creations Link Party

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  41. Heather H.September 5, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    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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