Saturday, June 20, 2015

Mr. Scrumble's Turquoise Day


distressed painting, gate, vintage ladder
Meet Mr. Scrumble.

He is my favorite go-to brush for quick paint job on rough surfaces.

Recently Mr. Scrumble and I had a turquoise-y day.







I bought this "gate" on the Peach Tree 23.

 At least the seller told me it was her "gate".

 No hinges and no latch.

 But in good shape.






Placed it backside up on a painting frame.

Flipped it over to paint the front.

 Mr. Scrumble is an expert in getting paint into the cracks.












Since the surface was rough, I sanded it smooth.

 Distressing it a bit more in the process.

 Mr. Scrumble rested in the shade while I worked.









Very pleased with the result - I can see this "gate" inside or outside.















Another ladder - it wanted to be turquoise, too.

 Mr. Scrumble and I agreed.

 We were not picky about full coverage of paint.

 Just slapped it on there.






Turned out to be a turquoise beauty.

















Both the gate and the ladder are available in Booth W-10, Riverfront Antique Mall.

 Mr. Scrumble had a luxurious bath in shampoo and conditioner.



He will be ready to tackle another paint job soon.

See y'all!













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19 comments:

  1. Vicky HuntJune 20, 2015 at 6:56 AM

    You crack me up funny lady! I guess when you spend as much time with a paint brush as you do, you gotta make it fun! Mr. Scrumbles may need his own children's book series. Imagine the tales he could tell...:)

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  2. AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaJune 20, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    I agree with Vicky! Too funny! A book about Distressed Donna and the Adventures of Mr. Scrumbles would be great! Turquoise looks great on an old gate and ladder!

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  3. Tania PelletierJune 20, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Mr. Scumble sounds awesome! Love how both the gate and ladder turned out!

    Tania

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  4. ThrifterSistersJune 20, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Turquoise and aqua are my favorite colors to use when doing projects so the ladder and gate look perfect to me. Oh, and I will need to find myself a Mr. Scrumble. He looks to be a very hard worker.

    Erica

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  5. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel VintageJune 20, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    I need a Mr. Scrumble too. Love the turquoise, especially on that ladder. Gorgeous!

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  6. Linda @ A La CarteJune 20, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Love that color!!!

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  7. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 20, 2015 at 2:48 PM

    Hi Donna, You are the only person I know who has a name for her paintbrush, but it seems only fitting. I think we all have our favorites and mine have seen better days but keep on chuckin along! Love that color and that Gate!!! It won't last long.

    Wish I had a good place to paint. My family gets on me about the garage...and it's too hot outside! Looks like I'll have to sneak some stuff to the back bedroom!

    Hope you are staying cool.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  8. Sheryl Red Tin InnJune 20, 2015 at 8:36 PM

    Girl..I love the gate...Love your post! And so glad to see that you have not melted in this SC heat....take care...Sheryl

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  9. BenitaJune 20, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    Love Mr. Scrumbles....he has done a great job on everything he touched!!

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  10. Deanies StashJune 21, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    I am loving the adventures of Mr. Scrumbles. I hope he will make another appearance.

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  11. EMJune 21, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    I think I'm in love with Mr Scrumbles.

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  12. CherylJune 21, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    Love Mr Scrumbles and that turquoise color.
    You have such a way with words my friend!

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  13. HelenJune 22, 2015 at 9:08 AM

    I am inspired to rummage about for an old gate out here in Bend Oregon!

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  14. MelissaJune 22, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    I ADORE that color!

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  15. Jillian's Bella Rosa AntiquesJune 24, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    I like Mr. Scrumbled! The ladder is really a stand out now ! Great job.

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  16. Tea in the LibraryJune 25, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Hahah! You and Mr. Scrumble do great work. Love the color.

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  17. Magali@TheLittleWhiteHouseJune 27, 2015 at 7:00 AM

    So nice of you to take such good care of Mr. Scrumble after such a hard day of work!

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  18. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 29, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Love them both Donna and love Mr. Scrumble! I think they will fly out of your booth! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  19. Debra@CommonGroundJuly 1, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Mr. Scrumble has excellent decorating taste!!

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