Old items with a new look
photo: http://www.joycescreativecountry.com/products-page/tinware/mill-coal-bucket/
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Repainting old furniture pieces
Ellie paints on a variety of furniture, especially children furniture such as step stools, benches, foot stools, coffee tables, chairs, tables, nightstands, youth chairs, desks, kid's rockers, armoires, beds, high chairs, mirrors, bar stools, bookcases, TV Cabinets, headboards, screens and more...http://ellies.com/hand_painted_furniture.htmlFunky Furniture Factory is a mother-daughter painting team! We live on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and sell online and at local arts & crafts shows. http://www.funkyfurniturefactory.com/
Art Deco Dreamcatchers & Jewelry - Adirondack chairs and tables are made from rot and insect-resistant white cedar wood. Each chair is sanded smooth, primed and artfully painted with colorful original designs by one of our three artists. http://www.cynaunltd.com/painted_adirondack_chairs.html
The Artful Home - functional Art by Laura.
Hand Painted Furniture - Unique Accessories - Customized Gifts - Statement Jewelry.. http://www.theartfulhomedomain.com/
Just look at what you can do

Easy Dresser Makeover, Bold bursts of color take this boring dresser from simple to simply stunning.
http://www.bhg.com/decorating/makeovers/furniture/easy-dresser-makeover/
Art Deco Dreamcatchers & Jewelry - Adirondack chairs and tables are made from rot and insect-resistant white cedar wood. Each chair is sanded smooth, primed and artfully painted with colorful original designs by one of our three artists.
http://www.cynaunltd.com/painted_adirondack_chairs.html
Wood Art Expressions, intricate designs on wood pieces and furniture. http://www.woodartexpressions.com/index.php?page=store
Gourds
This is a good project for the kids

Buttermilk Hill, Handmade, vintage, made in America. http://www.buttermilkhill.com/ilovecats.html
Gourds by Jeanie, Gourds are Mother Nature's Works of Art and her Palette for the Creative Artist.
http://www.gourdsbyjeanie.org/dyswis.htm
AND even rocks
Kids will love this also

These started out with my classic red & black ladybug design and gradually evolved into the many shapes and designs I do today.
http://www.suzybug.com/whimsical.html
She said "I hand-painted these pebbles/rocks that we found. http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/
Chrissiegrace.blogspot.com... http://chrissiegrace.blogspot.com/2009/03/some-eye-candy.html
Art for all ages and for all themes using simple and cheap materials to create a masterpiece. This arts and crafts are best from projects and decorations in your home. | painting | accessory making | collage | furniture making | vase designing | flower arrangement| paper machete | etc | ..http://artsining.blogspot.com/
Mailboxes
Make your neighbors jealous with a decorated mail box

Artistic Accents - Hand Painted Mailboxes. http://www.hand-painted-mailboxes.com/html/flowers_decorative_mailboxes.html
Red Tail Crafts -Bird Houses, Bird Feeders, Wreaths, Bows & Cedar Wooden Mailboxes. http://www.redtaildesigns.ca/wood_products.html
Bick-Lane Creations
Hand Painted Mailboxes, Trash Cans, Glassware and More! http://www.bicklanecreations.com/
Vintage items you have hidden in the attic or garage.

My name is Jackie and I have been a decorative artist for over 20 years. I have a love of antiques and vintage items (suitcases, etc) that are a bit time worn, but just need a little tender loving care to bring them back to life. http://www.timekissedtreasures.com/store/products/details/?product=HPHD4
Vintage Style Organizing: See-Through Vintage Storage Solution
We're kicking off 2011 with some unconventional ways of organizing with vintage. Up first is our contributing editor Elizabeth Holcombe with a great idea using vintage glass jars! http://vintageindie.typepad.com/vintage_indie/2011/01/vintage-style-organizing-see-through-vintage-storage-solution.html
Altered Items, Lunch Tins, & Paint Cans. http://www.feliciasscrapbooks.com/gallerycategories.php?galid=24&PHPSESSID=cdc56a207fe5bf807bebcb6b51b0320f
Now who'd a thought to paint those clay pots??

Caren's Creations. http://www.carens-creations.com/Suncatchers-BathSalts-Chime.php
Sandras Pots. http://sandraspots.homestead.com/Hand_painted_clay_pots_cabins_shacks_scenery.html
Clay Pots Pottery. http://www.claypotspottery.com/
Crafters Love Crafts. http://www.crafterslovecrafts.com/painted-clay-pots.html
That ugly old milk can can be priceless

Did you know to paint on an old milk can all you have to do to prepare the surface for painting is these easy steps
#1 wash the entire can with soapy water. http://jusbcuz-pattern-gifts.blogspot.com/2010/05/4-painting-tips-for-antique-milk.html
Recycled hand painted metalware, Milk Churns, Watering Cans, Kitchen Scales etc. Personalized gifts, Baubles, Piggy Banks, Tree Hangers, House Names and Numbers for personal and business use. http://www.lookingforsomethingdifferent.co.uk
Painting on all types of glassware
Your decorative painting resource.comTo come up with free glass painting patterns, we did lots of research, well OK ... we spent a great day playing with various glass painting products. Some manufacturers sent us products to test in our makeshift "paint lab". We thank them very much!
http://www.your-decorative-painting-resource.com/free-glass-painting-patterns.html
How to trace a pattern for glass painting
Once you have the glass clean and ready to paint on, it is time to do one last thing to the design. You need to trace the design that you have already put on paper. http://www.ehow.com/how_2274440_trace-pattern-glass-painting.html
Plaid Creative Ideas Made Easy
Painting on glass is emerging as one of the most popular trends in crafting. Whether you want to add a stained glass look to a window or create a set of hand-painted glasses for your table top, you'll love Plaid's array of ideas and inspiration for your next glass painting project. http://www.plaidonline.com/glass-painting/dept/home.htm
Paint those plastic Easter eggs????

Just do your own thing
Featured Lenses
Paint your kids sneakers...or better yet, let them do it.

Much of my artwork (drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, paper craft, etc.) incorporate skeletal imagery and contrasting/complementary elements. I plan out the design first so that even though I used some different colors and different images, they still work as a pair because of placement. http://www.craftstylish.com/item/9241/make-it-painted-shoes
Painting Outdoor Furniture can give your yard a whole new look
Art Deco Dreamcatchers & Jewelry - Adirondack chairs and tables are made from rot and insect-resistant white cedar wood. Each chair is sanded smooth, primed and artfully painted with colorful original designs by one of our three artists.
http://www.cynaunltd.com/painted_adirondack_chairs.html
The backyard fence....
This is my favorite "recycle" link list......
- Home Made Simple
- Salsa, jam, pickles and baby food-what do they have in common? They're all packaged in glass jars. Instead of tossing these leftover containers, turn them, vintage mason jars or canning jars into space-saving home storage systems. Get started with this slideshow of not-so-ordinary organized living solutions.
(Be sure and look through all their subjects)
Really great books with designs, ideas and how to...
More pattern books
I found some more
You thought I was through, huh?
Not yet
How about some more?
Ok, Ok, so you don't need anymore.
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nico lette
Apr 20, 2012 @ 11:04 am | delete
- I like to paint in fact I am doing water colors and chalk. The only drawback with painting items is, that paint is expensive if you want to do a real great job like shown in the pictures. You need lots of small amounts in a big variety of color. So think about of how much value you want to invest - unless you happen to have lots of leftovers like in a comment below.
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FengShuiStyle
Mar 29, 2012 @ 2:19 pm | delete
- I enjoyed your lens very much. I have a lot of leftover paint because I'm an interior designer ;-) ~Jennifer
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ChinaGal
Mar 24, 2012 @ 12:21 pm | delete
- Lots of neat ideas - thanks for sharing them:)
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davespeed
Mar 21, 2012 @ 3:13 pm | delete
- I would have never thought about painting plastic Easter eggs. What a great idea. The painted eggs in the photo are amazing. I enjoyed my visit here today!
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nico lette
Apr 20, 2012 @ 10:58 am | delete
- Great idea and they don t break!!
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