Oh, how I loved her.
A pink with lavender blue undertones.
A pink easily distressed.
Prissy or primitive - Sweet Pea got the job done.
When I discovered to my horror Rust-Oleum was replacing her with Candy Pink, I bought a dozen cans.
I was quite sure they would see the error of their ways and bring back Sweet Pea.
Sweet Pea was a gentle lady.
Candy Pink? A brassy chorus girl.
On Saturday I treated myself to a day with the last 2 1/2 cans of Sweet Pea.I had to make them special.
First up was the wooden case.
Nifty little feet.
Perfect for Sweet Pea's primitive side.
Or maybe her prissy side.
At this point I was unsure.
I decided against primitive handles for this piece.
(Make sure you use a good quality permanent ink pad over the paint. Otherwise it will wipe right off!)
The damask pattern was perfection for Sweet Pea.
The square tool caddy was sprayed and then stamped with a script stamp, a nest, and a dragonfly.
The projects are now both prissy and primitive.
A handwoven basket with a hand-planed handle was sprayed with two coats and then stamped with the script.
I plan to use it for small linens at the store.
Here is their family photo.
So long, Sweet Pea.
You will be missed.
I have a guy in the paint department trying to match you perfectly.
It is that lavender blue undertone which is giving him trouble.
I promise I will not cheat on you with Candy Pink. She is not a primitive type of girl.
See y'all!
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This is a lot of fun folks. All the guidelines are here!
Last week I swapped my tiny elephants for some rusty keys.
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I so love the colour,I can see why you are sad to lose her. I really like what you have painted with her. I wonder why things get changed instead of adding to a range.?
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that script stamp! It's perfect for sweet pea. I've been looking for something like that. I had in mind putting script on an outdoor fabric wrapped rocking chair. Wonder how that would work?
ReplyDeleteLove how the tool caddy came out
ReplyDeleteI agree. Candy Pink is no substitute for Sweet Pea! And I do like that stamping effect!
ReplyDeleteIt is sad to see sweet pea go. Such a fabulous pink! I love how you've stamped over everything... especially the script stamp. Where do you buy your stamps?
ReplyDeleteI love the colour! I hate when something I love is stopped.
ReplyDeleteSweet Pea is a lovely color! Too bad they discontinued it. I hate when that happens...:( Maybe your paint guy can get close with a match! Your projects all turned out so pretty. Love the stamping you did on them...so creative! You amaze me...:)
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Vicky
What a great color - to bad they are taking it off the market. All of your items look great. Sounds like you had a great time painting.
ReplyDeleteMary
Oh this may be my favorite makeovers you've done yet!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Donna - where do you get those inkpads - I need to use them instead of transfers - they're perfect - LOVE !!!
XOXO
p.s. I've pinned them :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your visit! Since I have been called Pinky since birth and my Mom always dressed me in pink, I came to hate it!!! But your transformations are beautiful, love the pattern on the stamped box especially.
ReplyDeleteA Brassy Chorus Girl - Hahahahaa! So funny, but I know what you mean. When you love something, you are true to it. why companies can't figure this out is beyond me. Glad you had some of your favorite stored away. That was clever!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Donna I so enjoyed reading your post - love your writing style and sense of humour! I'm visiting from the Share Your Cup Thursday party. I love the graphics you put on your pieces - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteMarie @ The Interior Frugalista
I really love the color you chose and the script stamping.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on everything Donna ... the stamping really makes them look special. I need to look for that French script stamp. It looks so good on your box tote.
ReplyDeleteAudrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures
What a gorgeous color! So sad! I have been wanting to get into painting items and never thought of spray paint. It looks fabulous on your items!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, change is hard sometimes. I have faith that you will find the perfect replacement colour though. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with~
ReplyDeleteHappy Pink Saturday, Donna. And, goodbye to Sweet Pea. She was a good friend.♥
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to Sweet Pea. It's so sad when they discontinue things we love. You made her proud though and I hope you find something complimentary to her soon.
ReplyDeleteRobin
Donna, just the name makes me love this color. Sweet Pea is what I often call my grands. I really feel deprived to never even have got to use it. lol! Sure is pretty and I love the stamps that you used! Thanks for sharing wit SYC. I love your swap. I need to try and put something at the bottom of my post I do in the morning. Have to see if you're interested.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
So glad I found a new blog to read, I like the lavender/pink baskets with the script
ReplyDeleteThe script is what makes them so fun
I found you on Tarnished Royalty swap
Did you find a taker for your bottles yet? I should dig around to see if I have anything in my hoard you might like...give me some hints. Hey - Try lightening up a magenta paint to get the right shade...hope it works! Your family turned out adorable. Thanks for sharing it at Revisionary Life Thrifty Life Thursday. :)
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