Sunday, September 20, 2009

Ashley's Vintage Bowling Set

Happy Sunday friends! I am so excited about my recent transformation. This particular find has been transformed 2 times already and I am finally satisfied!

I found this cool "bowling pin looking thing" on a Shanty Shopping Spree with Whit a few weeks ago. It wasn't the right color and I wasn't sure exactly what it was but I thought it was cute and would be even cuter painted....
I painted the red stripes with Spa Blue acrylic and glazed it all over with Ralph Lauren Smoke Glaze. I was satisfied with the way she turned out....

Until our Shanty Shopping Spree to Waco. We visited a place called Spice. This is a wonderful store with very creative knick knacks although they come with a hefty price tag...needless to say I bought nothing there but we came away with MANY great ideas. We fell in love with these black vintage-looking bowling pins so I decided to transform my transformation once again. I painted her in 2 coats of Behr Forever Black Satin.



She was a little boring all black so I decided to personalize her a bit with my Cricut. I dry brushed with a "T" stencil (initial of our last name) using Antique White acrylic and a stencil paint brush.



Ahh....that's much better...I wonder how she'd look with some twine....



I have a quick confession to make ~ I have never owned a glue gun in my life ~ I always wing it with super glue or whatever adhesive I find around the house but I found this cheap-o glue gun at Hobby Lobby for $2.50 with my coupon so I caved and bought it. Whit made fun of my new "tool" but she works like a charm! Ha!





I put a dab of glue at the top of the pin and started to wrap the twine tightly around the top. I repeated this step every full wrap around to the back.



Now for a little extra ~ I have had 3 of these decorative balls for years and wasn't really sure what to do with them....

I decided to make them a part of my bowling pin project. I started by painting them with 2 coats of Behr Cozy Cottage Satin.

I then made number stencils (random selection) with my Cricut and dry brushed them on with Lamp (Ebony) Black acrylic using a stencil brush. I glazed them with RL Smoke Glaze and added twine to these as well ~ why not?
To add the twine I repeated the steps I used on the pin.
My finished vintage looking bowling set!





I will be posting this on Between Naps on the Porch for Met Monday! Go check it out!
http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/2009/09/welcome-to-36th-metamorphosis-monday.html
I will also be posting this at Twice Remembered for Make your Monday! Go check it out!
I will also be adding this to The Shabby Chic Cottage for Transformation Thursday! http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/2009/09/master-bath-becomes-beauty.html
I will also be posting this at A Soft Place to Land for DIY day! http://asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/2009/09/diy-day-and-giveaway_23.html and The DIY Show Off for her Surprise Party! http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2009/09/youre-invited-to-surprise-party-diy.html

34 comments:

duchess said...

Very cute. Not sure which one of you did the cute dice but I saw some this weekend at Garden Ridge & let's just say they were way more expensive than your cute set.

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Melanie Elissa said...

Oh, I LOVE them!! I would have never thought to paint the decorative balls..Thanks for the inspiration!!

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

Oh so lovely!!!

Heidi said...

ok, that SERIOUSLY looks like something we'll be seeing in a PB catalog or something. Too Cute!

Kammy said...

Very cool - I have never seen a vintage set before !
Kammy

From the Old InkWell said...

That's really unique and COOL! LIKE IT!

Unknown said...

Is there anything you girls can't do? I love both projects...and yea, that twine is a perfect addition. Thanks for all the neat ideas you share!

Nancy

Anonymous said...

How creative! Who would have thought to do something like this! I love them all.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Tricia said...

These turned out so great, I love them!

bj said...

Well, this is the cutest thing I've ever seen and now, don't cha know, I am looking for a bowling pin...this is waaaay cute.

Becca said...

Hello cute girls!Just blog hopping and found your adorable site!Just fell in love with your latest project!

I'll be back for a little blog browsing!

All my best,

Becca
Blue Cricket Design

The House Creative said...

I would have never thought that was a bowling set! It looks amazing! Great job!

Barbara Jean said...

awesome!!

barbara jean

Julie said...

Hey... It turned out so cute...
xoxo
Julie

Niesz Vintage Home said...

Very cute idea!
I would never have thought to paint the balls, but they look great and tie in perfectly.

Kimberly :)

Gail said...

The two of you are soooooo creative! Love your blog and all you do. I'm defintely a fan.

Gail

P.S. I want a Cricut!

Anonymous said...

Oh what a cute idea!! I just love your blog. Always full of fun ideas.

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Tammy@InStitches said...

That's awesome... T for Tammy ! ;)
Thanks for stopping by.

Marla said...

Amazing transformation. Love your sense of style. Marla

Embellished Bayou said...

What an interesting find and a cool transformation. You've got some really unique accessories now, great job!

Miss Mustard Seed said...

What a great transformation! The stripes were cool, but now the set is amazing. Thanks for commenting on my blog and I just signed up to follow you. I can't wait to see what new creations you come up with! Thanks for the inspiration.

Katie said...

Oh wow, I love it! I'd never have seen such possibilities for a bowling pin! The monogram display is ingenious!

Room to Inspire said...

Okay, so I was at Marshalls today and I saw these pins, I had them in my hand and then thought "self, what are you going to do with these?" and of course I put them back. But Aha! You have come up with a great idea - I think I am back to Marshalls tomorrow!

Chelsea

Sharlotte said...

Too cute! I love the pin after your last transformation the best! Love the twine! You two are super talented! I love visiting!

Leanne said...

They look great! Very creative! Thanks for sharing.

Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine State said...

How neat! Love the T!

Kim @ Twice Remembered said...

Very neat idea! I would have never thought to do that...I just love the vintage feel of it and the lettering on the front. Great job!

KellyH said...

Very Cool!

Candace said...

Clever, clever! Love it and I especially like the little jute twine addition.

Michelle Hughes said...

very cool! I love black and white!

Smiles!
Michelle

Sandy and Joe/rhubarb reign said...

Great job! But how do every find time for a nap? xo

Jill@Barnes Yard said...

Really, really, really cute!

cherry said...

Very cute! Love the stripes..first time here...great blog! came from kims cherry

Proper Prim said...

Very nice... love the black transformation... but I do everything black...

I have the antique ones I found at a garage sale for 1.00/pr... then I found another one later... they are my absolute fav pieces...

 
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