I love animals, real and not so real.
Every now and then, they need a little help…
This guy looked a little fake, scary, the wow factor was definitely missing.
Spray paint to the rescue!
NOW, He’s magazine worthy. I’ve seen his kind around a lot lately!
Ballard Designs
(Like these from Ballard Designs-click on the photo to go see them.)
Sharing here:
Stuff and Nonsense, At The Picket Fence, Redoux, 2805, Power of Paint
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real says
February 17, 2012 at 3:15 pmI love this! I cannot believe how different it looks after! I guess now I will be on the hunt for my own! I am hosting my first link party today, and would love for you to add this along with anything else you like!
http://www.mom4realky.blogspot.com/2012/02/4-real-friday-link-party-1.html
Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
p.s. Can’t wait to meet you at Haven!!!
Suzanne says
February 17, 2012 at 9:15 amReally beautiful. Amazing what a coat of spray paint can do. Love the different variations and shadows even with just the white paint.
Christine @ Stonehouse Living says
February 17, 2012 at 7:49 amHi Debbie,
Great makeover!!!
It always amazes me what a little white paint can do!
Love it!
All the Best,
Christine
[email protected] says
February 17, 2012 at 12:14 amLooks awesome Debbie. Loving those antlers!
Mandy
revi says
February 16, 2012 at 10:08 pmChalk up another victory to spray paint! Your creature looks so stylish!
-Revi
Linda @ It All Started with Paint says
February 16, 2012 at 8:38 pmOh, yes, I’ve been seeing them around everywhere! You’re looks fabulous …
Linda
Ann says
February 16, 2012 at 8:31 pmOh my gosh. This is one of the best knock offs I’ve ever seen. And so easy. Isn’t paint wonderful? Happy Weekend Debbie!
Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says
February 16, 2012 at 6:11 pmGotta love what a little spray paint can do. 🙂 Great upgrade.
Karah
Honey says
February 16, 2012 at 5:05 pmTerrific Ballard’s knock off! Thanks for sharing you recipe at Potpourri Friday!
Honey says
February 16, 2012 at 5:14 pmExcuse me, your project!
[email protected] says
February 16, 2012 at 4:12 pmoh do I have a couple of these laying in the garage… but it’s allmost sacrilege around here to paint the beloved antlers!!
Debbie says
February 16, 2012 at 4:18 pmKim, this was plastic or something like plastic 🙂
Debbie
[email protected] says
February 16, 2012 at 4:03 pmLooks better than the Ballards one!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy says
February 16, 2012 at 3:31 pmOhhhh your spray painted version is so so soooo much better! I really like the final look :o)
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
debbie says
February 16, 2012 at 3:15 pmNice job Debbie, I like them in white so much better!
Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says
February 16, 2012 at 2:46 pmOff to get my spray paint now – love it!!
Kelly
Dolly says
February 16, 2012 at 1:24 pmLooks great! I have been a fan of Ballard Designs for quite a few years. Your creation has the look yet is one of a kind..Best of all YOU created it! Good job.
Dolly
Lucy Designs says
February 16, 2012 at 9:13 amLove this…I have a pair of antlers that are waiting for spray paint!
ange says
February 16, 2012 at 8:50 amOh the power of spray paint, how great it is! He does look less scary and definitely magazine worthy! Way to go!
Donna Lyninger says
February 16, 2012 at 8:28 amReminds of ones that David Bromstad has used on Color Splash! He uses alot of animal heads in he’s designs! And in bold colors! Love the idea!
Debbie says
February 16, 2012 at 8:57 amDonna, A bold color is a great idea! Maybe the next one 🙂
Pamela says
February 16, 2012 at 7:53 amThat looks so much better Debbie! I have not jumped on the antler wagon yet. Maybe if I find a small pair one day. Happy Thursday!