Fall is around the corner but for now I’m hanging on to summer. I’ve been into yellow lately – it’s so bright and cheery and I’ve added little pops of yellow here and there in my kitchen.
The yellow splashes started last spring when I painted my hutch. After the paint was dry, I used yellow accents to mix in with my white dishes and knick knacks. I’ve since changed to blue, aqua and sea shells but lately I’ve been drawn back to the cheerful burst of yellow sunshine.
I recently saw this photo from Design Dreams by Anne. She was showing off her new beautiful bathroom when I spied that blue colander on the top shelf. I loved it and the little towels and goodies stored in it. I had to have one and I happened to have a few extra colanders. One was outside on my potting table but it was red. Time to break out the spray paint.
I didn’t have yellow spray paint on hand but I did have a A Martha Stewart Spray Paint Kit. These kits are so handy for small spray paint jobs. You mix Martha Stewart craft paint with the solution provided and add the spray paint nozzle. Easy!
I taped off the handles and the metal areas and then started spraying. It took several light coats to cover the red and achieve a nice smooth finish.
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Awww aren't you sweet to give me a shout-out?
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn! Love that bright yellow, and aren't those colanders such a fun decor element??!
xox
Awww aren't you sweet to give me a shout-out?
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn! Love that bright yellow, and aren't those colanders such a fun decor element??!
xox
Awww aren't you sweet to give me a shout-out?
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn! Love that bright yellow, and aren't those colanders such a fun decor element??!
xox
Awww aren't you sweet to give me a shout-out?
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn! Love that bright yellow, and aren't those colanders such a fun decor element??!
xox
I love yellow and this is such a cute DIY! I have an old silver one too, maybe I should enhance it! :) (ps found you on the linky party: http://snapcreativity.com)
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It looks beautiful! I love the bright yellow. Now I remember I have one colander with broken handle, I should paint it and use it as the storage bowl!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I paid to get a red colander years ago, but never thought to paint my own. I’ll definitely have to use this tip sometime when I’m looking for a pop of seasonal color, but don’t want to get spendy.
ReplyDeleteOooo, I've never thought of painting my colander! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love it! It turned out perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo bright! Love it :) Mine is red and doesn't match our kitchen, I'd never thought of painting it!
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ReplyDeleteI would never think to spray paint the colander - thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI love yellow so all your white and yellow shelves are right up my alley.
oh I love how gorgeous that turned out Carolyn!!
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Have a great rest of the weekend!
Wow! I love how festive and cheerful those colanders look as decor!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!!!
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Very cheery and pretty Carolyn! I love the shade of yellow that you chose!
ReplyDeleteLove the burst of yellow! I'm loving colanders right now ... I have a bright orange one full of cutlery on my kitchen table.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I'm currently in the process of moving all my upper cabinets to open shelving, and am thinking this would make a great addition to my shelves. I am however wondering how the paint will stand up against use...
ReplyDeleteHi Ricki, I think it would depend on what type of use. Mine is purely decorative and will hold towels so it won't get any use and should last. Thanks!
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Good job, you have pointed out some excellent points, I as well believe this is a very superb blog. thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how much brighter a kitchen looks with just a little pop of yellow!
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