Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Little Goodwill Finds

Hello World and happy Tuesday!  No Trippin' it Tuesday for the next couple of weeks.  I really do not have the time to devote to this and do it up proper.  The last couple of posts lacked a lot of tidbits that could make our dreaming just a little more complete.  I'm just not feeling it.  I don't have wanderlust right now.  All I really want to do is hunker down and have some fall air blow through here and do a mess of baking.  Anyhoo, you'll just have to dream in your heads...we are all so good at that, now aren't we?  
Today's post is dedicated to all those little finds I snagged at Goodwill for potential wall art.  Most of them needed mini-makeovers.  This is what one of them looks like now. 

 This is what she looked like before.   

There's my little helper in the background.

Remember this?




Now they look like this.


 A close up shot to see all the pretty details. 
I just need to shop the albums for pictures.





Aren't they just darling?  I love their crisp, clean look.  These little babies will be making their home in the voice studio for a gallery wall I'm going to attempt.  I'm laughing already.  Might be really great or just a plain bust.  Gotta try!  Tell me what you think.  You like the pretty whiteness?  That's it for now.  Please come back and remember to be kind to one another.

Toodles,
Kathryn
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44 comments:

  1. PamelaAugust 30, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    What great finds! Thanx for stopping by earlier! I have since stopped stressing over the boys but now stressing abt work! Ekkk! It is a lot to get use to when ya have not worked in 7 years. Even if it is part time. Love it though. COme on over some time for Treasure Hunt Thursday!

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  2. Grandma BonnieAugust 30, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Those are great finds. I like the white frames with all the delicate details.

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  3. Savannah GrannyAugust 30, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Love your finds. You are quite the shopper. Our goodwill here is the pits. Love the pic of the angel in the frame.

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  4. DebbiedoosAugust 31, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Loot loot and more loot, that is what you have. Good job, I love our goodwill too. In fact I need to get over there this week. Thanks for sharing with my newbie party.

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  5. Kim RosemaAugust 31, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Very cool Goodwill goodies! Love how you made them over!

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  6. Anu@MyDreamCanvasAugust 31, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Absolutely love your finds!! Thanks for the lovely comment on my blog. I am following you....see you back at My Dream Canvas.

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  7. TammieSeptember 2, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Wow! I have learned new inspiration from you. NEVER thought of seeing behind the obvious at Goodwill at what COULD be! Duh! Thanks so much for taking the time to post this. Thanks for commenting on my blog also. I'm your newest stalker :)

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  8. ANNESeptember 7, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Those frames are soooo fabulous, esp the one with all the detail. What a great buy!

    Thanks for visiting me!!

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  9. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Hi Kathryn! Thanks for your visit to my blog! I love finding frames - I finally just painted some that have been sitting and waiting for almost a year for me to decide what to do with them. Love how the white just brings out the details so well!

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  10. RobinSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great Goodwill finds. The last time I went to my local GW it was 50% off! Everything looks better painted white. It brings out all the texture. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a nice comment. I love your cherries!

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  11. TaraSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love them! Wish I had an eye for stuff like this, sometimes it's so hard for me to picture items re-purposed! They turned out great!

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  12. ReviSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Yes, we love the pretty whiteness! A perennial favorite, it is indeed. Looking forward to seeing your gallery wall. This is my first visit - Revi
    from www.revisionarylife.blogspot.com

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  13. Town and Country GalsSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Great finds! Love them in white, good job!
    I'm visitng from Savvy Southern Style.
    Rebecca

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  14. Tami September 7, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Great redo, love the crisp white too!!

    Blessings,
    Tami

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  15. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Thanks for linking up! Love all your ideas! Gave your cute projects a Facebook shout-out :) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bear-Rabbit-Bear-Craft-DIY-blog/147483145329051

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  16. Darleen ~ Places In The HomeSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    The power of white is stunning and the details of the frames really pop! Thank you for your very kind comment on my blog. I couldn't wait to come over for a "visit" and hope you will drop back by.

    Best regards,
    Darleen~Places In The Home

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  17. Pam@OurAdventuresInHomeImprovementSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Great finds! I am so impressed with all of the details on your frames. I love them in white! Nice job!

    Have a great day!
    Pam

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  18. UnknownSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    The frames are beautiful in white. Great find and great idea!

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  19. Sandi~A Cottage MuseSeptember 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Hi...thanks so much for visiting!
    Loving all these frames...I collect them too!
    Your little helper is adorable!

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  20. LesleySeptember 8, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    What great finds! It's nice to have your little helper be interested, too! Mamma's teaching her right!!

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  21. PamelaSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Loving the rehabs! Funny what a little paint can do! Thanx for joing the party!

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  22. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    What pretty frames! My Goodwill has not had very good stuff lately. I'm jealous of your finds...thanks for sharing at my party!

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  23. Love Of QuiltsSeptember 8, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Yes the white is a good look. I like that angel too. Trish

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  24. Alison AgnewSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    amazing how
    a group of formerly boring objects
    can turn so fabulous
    when painted white

    love how they turned out
    and
    thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded!

    alison

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  25. MarieSeptember 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Wish I had a Goodwill in Utah! Love the all white! Thanks for linking up with us at Show & Share!

    Marie
    mylilpinkpocket.blogspot.com

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  26. Ann from On Sutton PlaceSeptember 9, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    Gallery walls are a challenge but you've got great bones with those frames. Thanks for linking up to Open House Party!

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  27. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    This wonderful post totally rocked the blog party's success! Thanks for linking up at Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :)

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  28. abeachcottageSeptember 9, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Great finds and lovely make-overs, they are now prettified :) Thanks for linking up at Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays.

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  29. Jazmin @ My Little Memory JarSeptember 10, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Soooo pretty. :o)

    ♥Jazmin

    Found you on for the love of cupcakes.

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  30. Dear Sweet HomeSeptember 10, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Great finds - I am a GW lover myself! I have been on the lookout for matching wall shelves like the one you found:) ~Kim

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  31. JCSeptember 10, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I am a new gfc follower from a wednesday blog hop. Smile.
    http://www.savingwithsaveone.blogspot.com

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  32. RoeshelSeptember 11, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Awesome finds, Kathryn! I love all of the frames! ;)

    Roeshel

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  33. DawnSeptember 11, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    You found some great items:) Love the painted transformation.

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  34. pcbSeptember 11, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Love them in white. I always tend to paint with black, but the white does look so fresh. Fortunately, spray paint doesn't cost much!

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  35. CeciliaSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Have just joined your blog as a follower, love what you have done with these frames. Thank you for sharing

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  36. Chef in TrainingSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    LOVE these! Great job! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again with more great projects!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  37. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageSeptember 14, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Isn't it amazing what a little paint can do? It turned your Goodwill finds into fabulous treasures.

    Thanks for linking to Time Travel Thursday, Kathryn. I would love to have you join me each week. Be sure to come by tonight to see yourself featured.

    By the way, I'm your newest follower. ;)

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

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  38. The Charm of HomeSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Your makeovers are perfect! Love the little helper. Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  39. Courtney ~ French Country CottageSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Your finds are so sweet!! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  40. Good Time CharlieSeptember 15, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Great redouxs! Thanks so much for linking up!

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  41. ~ DarleneJanuary 3, 2013 at 6:54 PM

    Like your finds!! Found you at Sewing Barefoot...I am your newest follower...
    come see me at www.stork1.blogspot.com

    Thanks!

    ~ Darlene

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  42. ChristineJanuary 8, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    Oh WOW!!! Everything looks sooo pretty in white! Great job! Such a clean and crisp look.. love it!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! I can't wait to see what you link up this evening!

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  43. Heidi@OneCreativeMommy.comJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Doesn't it must make your whole day to get a great deal? Your transformations are amazing. I'm going to have to learn to look at shapes and ignore colors. You really found some good finds. I'm so happy that you visited and linked up at One Creative Weekend at OneCreativeMommy.com. The next party starts tonight at 8:00 PM MST. I hope you'll be back.

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  44. Jeannie and LindaMay 3, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Great finds and even greater after your beautiful treatment!

    Peace,
    Linda at The French Hens Nest

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