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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Spring Horse Transformation


I love to repurpose things, don't you!
Years ago, I used to buy old  spring horses and transform them into carousel horses to sell in my booth.   My daughter was a teenager then, and she also made some to sell in our booth.  She had this horse that she had made into a lamp for my oldest grand daughters room (she's now 23 years old)   So, this horse had been around awhile....lots of scrapes...had been colored on by little 2 year old....pretty bad shape!
I decided to rescue this horse from my daughters shed ......
paint her....
and bling her up!!

Look at her little face with all the pen marks on it....made by my little angel grand daughter!
I used a snow fake to cover the hole where a pole ran thru her for the rider to put her feet on.  I also added some snow flakes to her hooves....or is it hoofs?
I painted her saddle to match the Christmas theme where she will be displayed this year.
H had to take the lamp fixture off as it was in really bad shape...he painted her body white, and also the gold pole.   I did all the detail painting....it was a team effort!
This is a photo of a horse that is similar to mine that I got of the internet.   

She's been galloping around the house all day...she is so happy to be out of that dusty shed!


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31 comments:

  1. Hello, I love carousel horses! I have a Pinterest page of them. I love what you did with this! They just make me all happy inside, do you collect them? I have a carousel horse lamp and am about to redo her, as well. Thanks for sharing it, I love it!

    Cathy Chapman
    Cathyology@aol.com

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  2. Thank you for linking up with us on the Foodies and Crafties Soiree Blog Hop and Linky Party! My grandmother had an entire bedroom decked out in carousel horses- this post reminded me of her. Thanks for bring back some good memories.

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  3. Wow she looks great and so happy to be joining you for Christmas! Tanks for linking to TTF!

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  4. I love her! You guys did a great job giving her new "life." I'd call that a galloping triumph! Susan

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  5. Oh my! I am in love with her! Thank you sharing this and giving me such inspiration. I am now on the look out for me a hobby horse to remake!

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  6. Beautiful!! I was wondering where you found her but then you showed us what type of horse she was before you transformed her into such a show horse!! Lovely!!
    My LR is done for Christmas except for the Tree and Platform/ I am doing the Powder Room today...

    Hugs,
    Deb

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  7. I love her, Penny! Beautiful and ready for many more days of joy! Can't wait to see her in your Christmas display.
    Cecilia

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  8. My goodness that's amazing! Love the details you added. This is really precious!

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  9. What a great idea!! Came out so lovely.

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  10. Wow, what a great horse!
    Thanks for sharing at Foodies & Crafties Soirée!
    Gosia | Kiddie Foodies

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  11. Penny, you are very creative! I love your sweet and pink horse.
    Kisses
    Alessandra

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  12. You make such pretty horses. I collect carousel horses. Many years ago my son found one made from a kids riding horse at the curbside. It was all painted and detailed and had plastic jewels and in pretty good condition except the pole had to be tightened. I still have it and it is one of my favorite horses. Take care, Darlene

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  13. How fun--my brother in law made one of these once :)

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  14. oh my gosh how wonderful! I would never have imagined such a transformation! I love it!

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  15. What a very creative and beautiful transformation. Hugs Judy

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  16. Oh does that ever bring back memories. I used to make those horses too. I think I still have one up in my attic! LOL
    Thanks for entering my giveaway Penny and best of luck
    Hugs Lynn

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  17. woow. I really LOVE it :)
    and do not miss...

    SATURDAY SHOW OFF

    it is FUN :)
    WELCOME
    Håkan ( The Roseman)

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  18. So pretty.

    Wonderful to have you at Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  19. Your horse's "facelift" turned out beautifully. Great to have you share this at the We Call It Olde Link- Up, hope you'll join again any time you have a post about something that is vintage, historic, or an antique-that's what it all about :) Take care - Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com

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  20. What a wonderful idea, I love carousel horses, and I am actually fond of those old spring horses, the perfect mix! Love how it turned out!

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  21. Oh, the horse is gorgeous, Penny! What a wonderful idea and what a lovely job you and your hubby made of it! Thanks for sharing at my HOME and enjoy your day.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  22. You are so so amazing my friend! You are the cottage queen! How fabulous does this sweet rocker look...FAB U LOUS!!!!! sending hugs!!!! and so you know...I was going to combine Junkin Joe with the Mason Jar Linky Party tomorrow...but decided to post Junkin Joe on it's own...you guys deserve your own post and I don't want you to have to miss a week...so make sure to look for a new JJ tomorrow! : ) hugs...

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  23. Wow! She looks great. Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays! x

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  24. Your horse makeover is nothing short of amazing! How fun and how creative are you? Thanks for linking it up this week :)

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  25. Looks amazing, I love this :) so much so I'm featuring you again this week and pinning at Creative Mondays. I could read your blog all day its amazing. I'm stopping by tomorrow for a catch up when I have a little more time :)

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  26. Absolutely charming Penny - we had one of those when we were little - my sister loved getting the horse to rock back and forth - she was quite daring - I was more cautious :) LOVE your transformation!
    I do appreciate you sharing with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  27. Thanks for linking to What'd You Do This Weekend.

    Linda

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  28. Very beautiful....nicely done! Thank you for sharing at Twirl and Take a Bow on Tuesdays! ~Tammy

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