Saturday, March 3, 2012

Gold and Bold: Refurbished Thrift Store Clock (and a Spray Paint Giveaway!)

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I don't know if you know this about me, but I am a fan of metals. Especially gold, brass, and copper. Can't get enough of them! To me, they are warm and earthy. When I was offered the opportunity to try out Valspar's spray paint, I opted to go gold and bold!


Now, what to transform? I found this clock at Goodwill and decided it was a good candidate for some goldness.

{SPRAY PAINTING TIP FROM RON: Suspending the object from a wire puts the object at eye level and allows you to get all sides and angles without having to touch it or move it! Mint!}

I started by taping off around the clock face.


Then I taped a piece of a plastic shopping bag to cover the center.

 
BEFORE                                                      AFTER

BEFORE                                                      AFTER


From white and old to gold and bold! Thanks, Valspar! Two thumb's up for Valspar's Perfect Finish! The metallic gold is amazing. The coverage was quality and the quick dry time was super fast. No wonder it was named 2012 Product of the Year! I would definitely use this paint again!

Twist-and-Spray Cap

Did I mention the twist and spray cap? So innovative!


Here it is all "did up" in the master bedroom.



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Want to win your own Valspar spray paint?

GIVEAWAY RULES:

PRIZE: 2 cans of Valspar spray paint will go to 1 randomly selected winner.
DATES: Enter now through 6 pm, Tue, March 13.
4 WAYS TO ENTER (leave a separate comment for each):
  1. Leave a comment below that tells about what project needs spray painting at your house.
  2. Pin a photo from this post and leave a separate comment below with a link to your pin.
  3. Like Valspar on Facebook and leave a separate comment below that you did so.
  4. Follow WhisperWood Cottage via GFC or Linky Followers and leave a separate comment below that you did so.
WANT MORE CHANCES TO WIN?

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See more Valspar projects and enter to win at It's So Very Cheri, 504 Main, and The DIY Showoff.


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58 comments:

  1. Cassie BustamanteMarch 6, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    i love this! i just got a thrift store deer that needs some spray painting! i love the shape of your clock.

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  2. Cassie BustamanteMarch 6, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    i like them on fb already!

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  3. Cassie BustamanteMarch 6, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    i am a follower!

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  4. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.March 6, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Cool clock! I have some frames that need painting!

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  5. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.March 6, 2012 at 7:55 AM

    Like them on FB!

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  6. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.March 6, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    I'm following along!

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  7. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Wow that looks so pretty! I recently bought a thrift store lamp that I need to spray paint for our bedroom. Once the weather gets nice!!

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  8. Korrie@RedHenHomeMarch 6, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    I have a cute little jewelry box that has needed to be painted--since last year!

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  9. Korrie@RedHenHomeMarch 6, 2012 at 8:57 AM

    I follow through GFC.

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  10. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMarch 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

    I love how the clock turned out. I have several frames and a wicker plant stand that need to be spray painted.

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  11. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMarch 6, 2012 at 10:15 AM

    I am a long time follower.

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  12. Apartment LifeMarch 6, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    My mom and I are going to paint her dining table so free spray paint would be awesome!

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  13. Apartment LifeMarch 6, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I pinned a picture http://pinterest.com/l1ndz4y/for-the-home/

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  14. Apartment LifeMarch 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    I already liked Valspar on Facebook

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  15. From G2BMarch 6, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Your bedroom is amazing! love it! I have a zillion projects n my need to be painted pile- one of which is a clock!
    xoBecca

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  16. NanaDianaMarch 6, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Well,it looks good. However, I will say that just about everyone else buys them gold and paints them white! I like a gal that knows her own mind! It looks great! xo Diana

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  17. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    I need to paint wooden trays I have picked from Goodwill .....smiles

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  18. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 1:11 PM

    Pinterest-http://pinterest.com/pin/144959681725964445/...smiles

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  19. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Liked FB account too...

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  20. KristinMarch 6, 2012 at 3:22 PM

    Great giveaway! I've been wanting to spray paint some diaper boxes to make some organizational bins and have also been wanting to revamp some old picture frames.

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  21. KristinMarch 6, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Pinned

    http://pinterest.com/pin/110690103311416577/

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  22. KristinMarch 6, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Already like Valspar on FB!

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  23. KristinMarch 6, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Follow Whisperwood on GFC and Google Reader too

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  24. designchicMarch 6, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    It looks amazing...love the transformation!!

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  25. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalMarch 6, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I have some outdoor metal planters that need so oomph for spring!

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  26. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalMarch 6, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Also, I follow you on GFC.

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  27. Jen@1196sqft.blogspot.comMarch 6, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    I used that valspar gold on a metal bamboo patio side table and turned it into an ottoman! I love that gold! It has a lot of dimension. NowI have a wood side table that need freshening up with some valspar paint.

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  28. ruthieMarch 6, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    I love the contrast of the gold clock on the rustic wall. Great job!

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  29. EmilyMarch 7, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    I liked Valspar on Facebook.

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  30. EmilyMarch 7, 2012 at 3:53 PM

    There is an ugly lamp sitting in the dark corner of my garage just waiting for a makeover...this would be the perfect start!

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  31. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM

    I bought an army green file cabinet off Craigslist that needs a fresh coat of color

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  32. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Pinned on Pinterest:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/186758715767586625/

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  33. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    I like Valspar on Facebook

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  34. UnknownMarch 7, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    Following you with GFC (shel)

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  35. SallyMarch 7, 2012 at 10:29 PM

    I have a stack of picture frames that need some spray paint!!!

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  36. SallyMarch 7, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    I liked Valspar on Facebook :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  37. SallyMarch 7, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Following your blog via GFC :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  38. Drama Mama LoriMarch 8, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    I'm dying to add a few new frames to my all-black gallery wall! Thanks! ~Lori

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  39. Drama Mama LoriMarch 8, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I pinned your gorgeous goldness!

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  40. Drama Mama LoriMarch 8, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I like Valspar on facebook! Thanks! ~Lori

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  41. Drama Mama LoriMarch 8, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I follow Whisperwood Cottage via GFC and Linky! Thanks! ~Lori

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  42. UnknownMarch 8, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    I have a lamp I need painted
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

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  43. UnknownMarch 8, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Like Valspar on Facebook
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

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  44. UnknownMarch 8, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Follow WhisperWood Cottage via GFC
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

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  45. darleneMarch 9, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Great Giveaway - I have a little footstool that needs spray painting.

    http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/

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  46. MJ @ 517 CreationsMarch 10, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    I have some shelves that need sprucing up!

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  47. Bernadette Merikle, M.EdMarch 10, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    What a GORGEOUS gold color. I loved the Valspar paint before but have been shopping around to see which ones have the best coverage and ease of use. Looks like I might have to give Valspar another try!

    Bernadette
    www.b3hd.blogspot.com

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  48. Bernadette Merikle, M.EdMarch 10, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I follow this blog

    Bernadette
    www.b3hd.blogspot.com

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  49. Bernadette Merikle, M.EdMarch 10, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    I I liked them on Facebook.

    Bernadette
    www.b3hd.blogspot.com

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  50. Bernadette Merikle, M.EdMarch 10, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Pinned this http://pinterest.com/pin/52846995597452762/
    because the paint is just too shiny to not oooh and ahhh over.

    Bernadette
    www.b3hd.blogspot.com

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  51. Bernadette Merikle, M.EdMarch 10, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    I have a whole collection of vases I've been collecting that I want to go a bright yellow to hold all my sunflowers this summer.

    Bernadette
    www.b3hd.blogpsot.com

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  52. DoreenMarch 11, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I have so many projects waiting patiently for a new look with spray paint. The first one is a vintage side table...gotta get it out of the garage!

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  53. DoreenMarch 11, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    I am a new follower on your fabulous blog.

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  54. DoreenMarch 11, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    I [already] like Valspar on Facebook.

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  55. ErinMarch 11, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    New follower via Linky Followers!

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  56. ErinMarch 11, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    I have so many things that need some spray paint love! An old coffee table, a side table, some crown moulding shelves, an outdoor bench. What to choose, what to choose...

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  57. ErinMarch 11, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Pinned it at: http://pinterest.com/pin/68609594293211986/

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  58. ErinMarch 11, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I also just liked Valspar on Facebook!

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