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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

~Projects With The Paintbrush and Simple & Sweet Fridays~

I have seen so many blogs that have displayed ladders in their homes or in their gardens. Painting them different colors and placing flowers, books or collectibles on them.
Someone was going to throw this one away, so I rescued it from the trash and brought it home. I took out my Annie Sloan "Old White" Chalk Paint and dry brushed a coat of paint on it.
I really liked how the paint gave it a vintage look. 
I put it inside first, to see if I liked it.
Then I tried it outside, next to our old screen doors.
I had painted them with Annie Sloan "Duck Egg" Chalk Paint.
I love the old glass door knob. 
I'm still deciding which spot I like the best.
I wanted to share with you this next idea. I thought it would be a great afternoon project for  kids.
I bought a galvanized watering can and painted it with some white paint.
Then I took a marker and just sketched on the can.
The kids could draw anything and then have
 their own watering can for the garden.
A Simple Fun Project!



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Jann will inspire you with her beautiful craft room. You'll love how she organized her cupboard wit numbered baskets. So creative!

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Suzy makes the most amazing banana cake in a ring tin. She decorates it with icing and pecans. So Delicious!
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Go check out Thimbles, Bobbins, Paper and Ink's DIY Faux Chalkboard Garden Signs!
Jennifer shares her idea of using an old picket fence and chalkboard paint to create whimsical garden signs. I love her free hand veggie pictures!
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38 comments:

  1. BEARKISMay 30, 2013 at 12:47 AM

    Happy thursday to you,Jody!!!

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  2. Linda WalkerMay 30, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    I love the ladder and the flowers. No matter where you place it, it will look lovely.
    Linda
    mysewwhatblog

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  3. AnnMay 30, 2013 at 5:20 AM

    Nice rescue! The ladder looks wonderful with its simple brushing of ASCP. I love it with the screen doors.

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  4. Penny @ Penny's Vintage HomeMay 30, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    I love your ladder with the beautiful flowers on it.....pinned it to my garden board! Thank you for featuring my flag display on the clothes line! Have a great week end...hugs, Penny

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  5. hidden art of homemakingMay 30, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Can't believe you just posted this. I found 2 ladders in our storage barn while we were cleaning it out Monday..I am trying to think of where I would like them best...thinking of some sort of trellising in the veg garden...love your use of your ladder and the paint too...
    Love, Mona

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  6. Leslie Anne TarabellaMay 30, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Your ladder is fabulous! What a great find. Thanks for the link party!

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  7. Christine at Little BragsMay 30, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Jody and Stan, thanks again for hosting each week!!! Christine from Little Brags

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  8. JennyMay 30, 2013 at 9:28 AM

    I love the old ladder but where did you find those heart shaped stepping stones? I really love those!

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  9. Judy at GoldCountryCottageMay 30, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Jody and Stan. I'm so happy to meet you both. Thank you for following and I'm doing the same. I somehow have missed seeing your blog and it is nice now that I can catch up with you. I love what you've done to the ladder and just showed it to my hubby and he said "yeah, he knows where one is" so hopefully I can put one in our garden. The fairies would love to climb on it. Thanks for inviting me to your party, you showcased some great features..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  10. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasMay 30, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Jody and Stan,
    Thanks so much for hosting each week!! Great features!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  11. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com May 30, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    I love what you did with your ladder! Leave it outside for now...bring it in when the weather gets cold ! :)

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  12. DianeMay 30, 2013 at 12:39 PM

    Thanks so much for featuring my farmhouse whites! Your ladder looks so pretty propped up against the door frame in your garden! Thanks for hosting each week.

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  13. Christine at Little BragsMay 30, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    btw I LOVE LOVE LOVE the rescued garden ladder

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  14. Butterfly 8)(8 Bungalow May 30, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Your ladder is beautiful!

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  15. debMay 30, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Love your ladder, gorgeous with the flowers!!

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  16. JunkchiccottageMay 30, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Hi Jody,
    Thanks for hosting. I did enter my post but for some reason the picture did not come out. Sorry not sure what happened there. Probably something I hit wrong. I love the ladder in your garden so so pretty.
    Kris

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  17. Christy @ Our Southern HomeMay 30, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party!!! Lots of wonderful ideas!
    Christy

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  18. Debra@CommonGroundMay 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I have an old ladder just like this that I've been wanting to do something with. just linked up, thanks so much for hosting us!!

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  19. Laurel StephensMay 30, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    I don't think a person can have too many ladders, and I love the flowers hanging on your new one. Thanks for hosting today, Jody and Stan. Have a great weekend!

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  20. Two Cottages And TeaMay 30, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I may have to borrow my DH's ladder! I wonder if he would notice if I painted it! Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend
    Nancy

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  21. suzyqMay 30, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Hi!! I just love how your ladder turned out! Thank you so much for featuring my banana cake this week. Love your party...
    Suzy

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  22. JP May 30, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Hello Jody...I've been a lover of using ladders in my home forever and have dry brushed them for as you have done. Still whenever I see one, such as yours I swoon! Enjoy it wherever it ends up it will look great...half the fun is moving it around or just find more!
    Thanks for hosting...I'm back to posting again, after our big move!
    JP

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  23. Patricia @ ButterYumMay 30, 2013 at 6:32 PM

    Hi Jody - thanks for inviting me to join your party - what fun!

    Take care,
    Patricia @ ButterYum

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  24. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonMay 30, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    Hi Jody, I love old ladders! I have two in my garden. Have a small one I want to add to my craft room. Love yours painted white with the dried flowers. Beautiful inside and out! Love the features and feel honored to be among them!
    hugs,
    Jann

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  25. Heirloom treasuresMay 30, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    ooooh,I love it in the garden how you displayed it with the gorgeous dried roses and the screen door. The glass knob is lovely. :)

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  26. janice15May 30, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Helo,I just love it in the Garden, It looks so nice with the blue screen doors.. It was a great idea... they all turned out great... Happy weekend with love Janice

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  27. sweetbriardreamsMay 31, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Your ladder looks fabulous! I think inside for winter and outside for summer. The arrangement you have outside with the door, along with knob and key, are inspirational. Chel x

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  28. Stampin' VMG206May 31, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Hi ~ I just found your beautiful blog and am now following via GFC. I linked up my DIY Tiered Kitchen Basket. Thanks for hosting! I hope you get a chance to visit my blog sometime, too. I host a project link up on Tuesday and a blog link up on Fridays.
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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  29. Jeannie and LindaMay 31, 2013 at 6:32 AM

    Jody,another beautiful Friday party with beautiful features! Thanks for hosting! I love your ladder makeover!
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Peace,
    Linda and Jeannie at The French Hens Nest

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  30. An Oasis in the DesertMay 31, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    What a wonderful combination of the old door and the ladder -- tough decision on where to showcase it. I really like the dried flowers hanging from it! Thanks so much for hosting!

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  31. Treat and TrickMay 31, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    What a fabulous idea! Thanks for the party and have a beautiful week...

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  32. Krystie May 31, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I just became a new follower, left comments and saw your pics of the 1960 Olympics, must of been amazing! Thanks for hosting this great party!

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  33. AnonymousMay 31, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Lovely blog! Thank you for inviting me to link up. I can't wait to browse around your place here.
    Blessings,
    Anna of Anna & Co.

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  34. Art and SandMay 31, 2013 at 11:21 PM

    Thanks for hosting and sharing such great features from last week's party.

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  35. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I LOVE those ladders. We have one that is modern, but too worn out to use. I call it the death ladder, ha ha, because it is dangerous to climb on. Perfect for decor, though. I didn't know about that chalk paint - that will be perfect to repaint mine. Thanks for hosting the party. -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin

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  36. MarshaJune 1, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Boy! You scored on finding the ladder! It will be fun to watch and see the many ways that you will use it the the future.

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  37. curiositaellyaJune 1, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Thank you so much!
    Have a wonderful week end.

    Ellya

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  38. The TablescaperJune 1, 2013 at 5:06 PM

    I host a weekly link party called "Seasonal Sundays". This week, in honor of my fourth blog-a-versary, I'm having a giveaway of a $100.00 gift certificate to HomeGoods/TJ Maxx. I'd love to have you join the fun!

    - The Tablescaper

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