The Angel Who Almost Got Away
Someone once told me we’re creative because we’re made in the image of God, and God is the ultimate creator. We are all creators of something. Some of us create homes for our families, some create ideas for others to execute, and some of us create trouble! And sometimes we re-create, expanding on someone else’s original idea. Recently I found an angel at the thrift store that I thought would look better with a little enhancement. Here she is after I had some fun giving her a makeover.
I chose a soft, monotone look for my new angel.
She looked like this at the thrift store. I almost passed her up.
Her face looked a bit cartoonish to me.
She’s solid wood and about 2 feet tall. I wasn’t crazy her, but saw potential.
An angel should look softer and more statuesque, in my humble opinion.
I first gave her a base coat of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Paris Gray …
… and left the wings untouched. Next step was to bring out some definition.
Next came a white wash of half-paint, half-water. I wiped about half of it off.
A little bit of sanding lent an aged appearance.
To think I almost passed her up. But I kept going back to the aisle where she sat.
I wasn’t convinced the detail of her face would show up after aging her a bit.
But at $6.99, I finally caved in and snatched her up. I’m glad I did.
Now I feel she looks properly statuesque as opposed to a cartoon character.
She looks so much better painted the way you did.
Jennifer,
What a pretty makeover.She is beautiful! Glad you did not pass her up!
xx
Anne
Love it! Oh how angelic she is now! Great makeover.
Holly
She’s beautiful, NOW. Love what you did it. It was a perfect choice. Soft and sweet.
Wow, Jennifer!! I would never have the vision you had!! I will keep my eyes peeled for ugly statues from now on!!! She looks beautiful!!
Have a great week!
Her makeover is truly heavenly! I love her new look.
Nice job!!! She is so beautiful now!!!
I actually didn’t mind the original look too much, but I definitely like yours better! I love how tall she is! When I’m thrift shopping I always pick up whatever I think I MIGHT want so that no one else can get it. (Bad me.) Then I put back anything I end up not wanting. That way I (hopefully) don’t have to kick myself TOO much when I get home:)
She is so pretty. You had a great vision for her.
Wow…I love the transformation. I agree her look needed to be softer.
She looks beautiful, a perfect makeover.
i really love this version of her,jennifer:)
Great makeover…I will usually pass things like this by when I see them…I need to remember a little paint goes a long way!!! Super job!
The angel turned out great. I would have never thought to do that.
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I might have passed her up too, you are right a little too cute. However she looks wonderful painted!! She looks like expensive folk art. Will start looking at those items with a new eye. Thanks, Laura
Jennifer – what a beautiful transformation! From cartoon to tres chic! She almost looks like she’s made out of aged cement now. Great job, girlie!
xoxo laurie
What a beauty! Great job and she looks so pretty in the garden.
Every garden needs an angel and so does every home. She’s darling!
The garden angel is gorgeous, what a great idea. Visiting from TT&J
The angel looks lovely! I am hosting a Giveaway to win a 50 dollar gift card to the store HomeGoods. It would be great if you stopped by and entered. Thanks Anu
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