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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Painted Lazy Susan


I've had a lot of fun sprucing up old lazy susans. I painted these to look like French grain sacks. Pretty easy, a coat of creamy paint followed by a little distressing . Next I taped off lines and filled in between with red craft paint. Then I add a graphic that I print in reverse onto wax paper, place face side down and rub onto the surface. I finished it off with a couple of coats of acrylic spray.

 Here is the before picture, 

that I painted to look like an old wine cask.

Often I'm able to find these at thrift stores for only $5 or so.

 I think this looks great with my vintage grainsack towel that I use as runner layered with a topper I made out of some French fabric. It actually makes a nice centerpiece that's functional too!
 Have you painted anything fun this week?

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12 comments:

  1. Phyllis @Around the HouseAugust 14, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    I never thought of painting those lazy susans, not that I could do a plate like those, they are just so beautiful, they look like they are from an expensive store..I love the look...thanks for sharing them...Phyllis

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  2. DIY Vintage ChicAugust 15, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Love this. I was just thinking about making a lazy susan. Stop by my Friday's Five Features tomorrow and link up this post (and others)! diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com

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  3. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsAugust 15, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Beautiful job on the Lazy Susans...looks perfect on your table!!..I saw some Lazy Susans a while back at Ikea...I need to pick up one!!...

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  4. PamelaAugust 15, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    LOVE these! I keep looking at lazy susans every time we hit Ikea. I have yet to bring one home to make over but I think I might next time!:) Thanx for partying at THT.

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  5. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideAugust 15, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    I love lazy susans and you did a great job on yours! I've recently purchased two at Goodwill but haven't done anything with them yet! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizAugust 15, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Wow that's really great. You gave a basic wood piece a very upscale look!

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  7. Tami Von ZalezAugust 15, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    Um, I haven't painted anything - I sure like your embellished lazy susans!

    Popped by from WIW Hello Dolly.

    http://thriftshopcommando.blogspot.com/2013/08/dolly-day-in-blogosphere.html

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  8. Curtains in My TreeAugust 16, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Those are great looking you did such a good job
    seen you on My Romantic Home

    Janice

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  9. UnknownAugust 16, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Wow Gorgeous, these truly are superbly done, I do so love French! These look so very authentic vintage chic!
    Following and pinning this!

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  10. Mary@mydogsmygardenandmaryAugust 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    I love the lazy susan's! I have a few and will try my hand at making them look vintage.
    Love your blog and I will be following you - stop by and see my little bog.
    Have a great weekend.
    Mary

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  11. AnonymousAugust 25, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    love this, am actually experimenting with one that I just bought at GoodWill...I just have a difficult time reversing (or printing in reverse). ugh....

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    1. Ang.August 25, 2013 at 11:18 AM

      yay! I got it to print backwards! (thanks to the Graphics Fairy)...I am not that creative, but I'm gonna give it the old try!!! thanks for the inspiration!!

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