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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59 comments:

  1. 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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  4. Cool clock! I have some frames that need painting!

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

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

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

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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. I need to paint wooden trays I have picked from Goodwill .....smiles

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

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  20. Liked FB account too...

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  21. 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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  22. Pinned

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

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  24. Follow Whisperwood on GFC and Google Reader too

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  25. It looks amazing...love the transformation!!

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

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

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  30. I liked Valspar on Facebook.

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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. Pinned on Pinterest:
    http://pinterest.com/pin/186758715767586625/

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  34. I like Valspar on Facebook

    shel704 at aol dot com

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  35. Following you with GFC (shel)

    shel704 at aol dot com

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

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  37. I liked Valspar on Facebook :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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  38. Following your blog via GFC :)

    sally.puckett@yahoo.com

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

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  41. I like Valspar on facebook! Thanks! ~Lori

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

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

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  44. Like Valspar on Facebook
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

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  45. Follow WhisperWood Cottage via GFC
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

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

    http://cinnamonpink.typepad.com/

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  47. I have some shelves that need sprucing up!

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  48. 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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  49. I follow this blog

    Bernadette
    www.b3hd.blogspot.com

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  50. I I liked them on Facebook.

    Bernadette
    www.b3hd.blogspot.com

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  51. 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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  52. 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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  53. 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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  54. I am a new follower on your fabulous blog.

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  55. I [already] like Valspar on Facebook.

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  56. New follower via Linky Followers!

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

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  59. I also just liked Valspar on Facebook!

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