More Crowns and An Award ~

In my latest run to TJMaxx where I picked up my now Heirloom White crown, I also picked these up.

They were also in the clearance aisle - normally $12.99 down to $11.00. Not a huge sale, but I just loved them. I found myself looking around at the other shoppers wondering why we weren't all fighting for them! Luckily there was no brawl, but I was amazed that they walked right by these...but now that they are home with me, I am a little stumped. Should I paint them? Add a base? or just leave them alone...maybe they can play a role in my Master Bedroom re-do...

I want to thank Cori over at Starview Sonnet for awarding me with the Kreativ Blogger Award. I am thrilled that she thought of me - I was smiling from ear to ear. And it is always nice to meet a fellow Washingtonian - yes, that is a word! Since I was so lucky to be awarded this last week, you can look here to see who I nominated. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

Crowned Heirloom White ~

I picked this crown up at TJ Maxx for $5.50 last week.

Now normally I turn for my can of black spray paint, but I decided to try something a little different. So I pulled out a can of Heirloom White that I used in my daughter's room...

I sanded down the edges and turned to a little Ralph Lauren Glaze (thanks to the ladies over at Shanty 2 Chic).

I wanted to add a little detail to the bottom, so I tried this first...

But then switched the paper out to this for a bit more contrast.

I made a little tag and added a few jewels.

And here she is...

But she was still missing something. I picked these up at a thrift shop yesterday for $1.99 each.

So I painted one Heirloom White and

added a little glaze.

I put the two together and ta da -

From this to...

This! I really love the finished product - although I keep thinking, "what would it look like in black?"

I linked this up to Trash to Treasure over at Reinvented.

Linked up to Get Your Craft On at Today's Creative Blog.

I added this project to Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Chic Cottage.

I also linked this up to Funky Junk's Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors. Tons of great ideas - be sure to check them out!

Just linked this up to the Rust-Oleum Revamp Party at Shanty2Chic. I am lovin' all my Rust-Oleum cans lined in my garage - how about you?