Creative Hangups/Fall Wreath

Talk about Trash to Treasure.......The Tour Eiffel has found a home. I received a set of shutters from my son and his wife back in the spring before they sold their home. These shutters were old, "wormy" and green. No real worms....just holes....anyway, I decorated them for their new home using Annie Sloan paint and knowledge gained from the painting class I took this summer at Robyn Story Designs. Shutter #1 was painted in French Linen. I added a Vera Drive sign discovered in an antiques store in Knoxville, TN. Bird hooks from Hob Lob complete the functional piece. A nice hangup area for Mandi's Vera collection!

Green shutters....circa 1940's....the before look

Vera Drive found a spot in the foyer.....

I also added clear knobs that can also be used as hangers.....

We updated the fall wreath for the front door by adding more eucalyptus, flowers and feathers from Hob Lob and the H...

Tour Eiffel is in the LR next to the hallway and used for hanging anything you want....

This shutter was painted with Annie Sloan Provence. The Eiffel tower transferred to a transparency and enlarged to fit the shutter. Black thingy hangers were added for function.(Hob Lob)

It did take some time to paint....

I used the ASP cream diluted with water on a small brush to paint the tower. Several places had to be repainted.  My daughter said "Mom, did you sign it big enough"....ha ha.....with this much work to paint a piece....yes this is hand painted and took several days. The original inspiration came from Pinterest......

And below, at home near the hallway.....perfect for hanging diaper bags, Vera backpacks, etc.

It was a great weekend visit. It was comforting to find a  home for my projects. Thanks darling Mandi (and Grant) for trusting me to paint your treasured shutters!

Enjoy!

For all you crafters, paint-a-holics, Pinterest Pinners.....keep the ideas coming!

Lynda

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