For some weird reason I love these old tole painted pieces. Whether it’s a hamper, waste bin, a tray, or one of these little…what are these, exactly? Anyone know? Whatever it is, it looked dark and depressing in this state. I pick it up at a thrift store for a couple of bucks.
I sprayed it in a periwinkle blue and added decorative painting that lightened it up and clearly stated its new purpose.
As you can see, the design was done free-hand and kept loose and informal. I know, the oval is a little wonky, but I like things to look hand painted, not cookie cutter. It’s just an example that imperfections can give an accessory personality.
You are no longer left scratching your head, trying to guess what this piece is good for. Defining the use of a piece can sometimes be the key to selling it. I am nearly bursting at the seams to start painting in our new shop! We begin tomorrow and my mom decided to fly in to help. It is going to be a very exciting few days and I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures.
Make sure you come back for my Furniture Feature Friday link party. I just received pictures of the giveaway that was created just for the winner and it is stunning. You won’t want to miss out on this one.
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I love it! That is a very pretty blue and I like the way the white stands out on it. Nice design {even freehand} and you're right, I think labeling it's use will help it sell. Very exciting stuff going on for your shop! I hope you'll take us for a tour at some point when you're done.
I love tole pieces, too. I have several, including a piece like yours with a handpainted cardinal on it. Sort of crudely painted, which makes me love it even more. I love what you did with your piece.
I have two little trashcans I've been wanting to make over and this has inspired me to get started soon. I love that yours is so personal and not cookie-cutter, my kind of style!
Hugs!
Judy
That is very cute! Have fun working in your shop! So exciting!
Living it up at Lakewood,
Cindy
Oh that is so cute… I love it… very pretty blue and your freehand painting makes me so envious… it's stencil only for this girl…
Good luck with your shop… I am so excited for you and I am sure it will be a great success…
Hugs… Deb
Tons of personality on that cute little tin now! And a great idea for incoming mail. I never seem to have a good place for it.
You also have me VERY intrigued about the prize for FFF…
Donna
how exciting about your new shop! Can't wait to see pictures. This little piece is adorable.
I've been in awe over your blog for the past couple of weeks. You do amazing work! I'm always so excited to see what you've created next
So cute. You're so talented. I can't wait to see what you do with the butterflies. I think my mom has some of those in her china hutch.
It's an antique, tole bedpan! No, just kidding.
Well whatever it was, it sure looks cuter niw. Have fun with your mom!!
That is too cute! Love what you did to it. Have fun today and don't work to hard. Can't wait to see your shop.
Very cute and I agree that it having a purpose makes it easier to sell, but I have a very soft spot in my heart for black/tole painted items of any kind.
Janet @ Housepeepers
So clever! And what a lovely shade of blue.
Love what you did with it. Perfect!
I'm so excited for you about your shop! Can't wait to see more!
R
i love this
i love the piece but i think i love the word wonky even more – that made me laugh out loud!!!
We love how it turned out! Full of personality!
It looks wonderful! Now, if I could just keep my mail all in one place it would good.
Wow This is a great way to catch the mail! and you do great free hand!love it!