It's so fun to transform something besides the usual furniture, this time it was a vintage rocking horse
The owner of Orange Tree Antiques gave me this poor little pony, she thought maybe I could do something with it....Giddy up...
....Oh yes I could, I painted it with homemade chalk paint in heirloom white...She already feels better....Oh yes, she's a girl pony for sure!
Then I sanded her a little and used Annie Sloan dark wax to age her and applied water slide decals of roses on her legs.
How to make water slide decals can be found HERE.
I have had a lot of requests to make flower water slide decals to sell and I promise you, it is on my list to do after my son's November wedding.
The horse's mane was upholstery fringe I already had and the pearl eyes were from vintage earrings
And there you have it......Meet...."Abby Rose"
OH, I don't think it's ever a good idea to name your projects.....
....If I had a girl this would be staying right here. Can't you see this in a little girls room or a nursery?
"Abby Rose" galloped over to my booth at Orange Tree Antiques where I priced her at $45.00
I love doing transformations, but I have to tell you....Some are a lot more fun than others!
Happy Creating!
Carol
Wow! I would have walked right past that ugly old horse without batting an eye. You took it and did your magic. It is so charming and wouldn't it look adorable in a baby girl's nursery.
ReplyDeleteYou blow my mind, sister. Connie :)
Abbey Rose is just so adorable!!! Loved the way you transformed her from a ugly piece of rocking wood to a charming and elegant creature!!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Nadya
I have my son's rocking horse in storage...I keep saying I need to do something with it!! That little horsey will be GONE in no time!!
ReplyDeleteCarolo è il mio progetto preferito tra tutti quelli che ho visto finora.... così shabby e chic...
ReplyDeleteUn abbraccio dall'Italia
You took that pony right from Yee Haww to beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought painting it white was enough of a difference...very cute! But the roses are just beautiful! Great job! I love pretty things like that in my home, like any 'little' girl! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful transformation!! You did a wonderful job. Abbey Rose will find a new home right away I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Love it,love it, love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute, Carol! You really did a beautiful job on this transformation ~ from her head down to her gliders. : ) Love the fringe mane and the roses on the legs. I'm sure this will wind up in a nursery!
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again, Girl!! Who would of thought it! It'll look good in anyone "Shabby Chic" home, doesn't
ReplyDeletehave to be baby's room ('course that'd be nice too)! You may be wishing you had it back one of these days. ha
Great job, my friend as always!
Hugs, Maki
Oh, she's much more beautiful now and the name is so fitting! I hope she finds a home soon.
ReplyDeleteLOL oh Carol you can make anything beeeee you tee ful !
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Oh Carol! I love it. It's so cute. So shabby...
ReplyDelete...it makes me think of my kids and the littles on my knee.
"Ride a horsey into town;
to get a sack of peaches.
Watch out horsey don't fall down;
or skin Carol's knees to pieces!"
...love that Abby Rose! Pat
That transformation is amazing. You still blow me away!
ReplyDeleteAbby Rose is so sweet! You sure know how to make "ugly" into pretty!
ReplyDeleteI hope a little package has arrived at your home!
Warmly,
deb
You should totally make Miss. Abby Rose a Unicorn!
ReplyDeleteYou totally did to something to it...Abby Rose is sooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have a little dapple grey that belonged to my boys and needs to updated for the new grand-daughter...thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute for a little girl. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAbby Rose is beautiful and I would be proud to have her in any one of MY rooms. You really do have an eye for taking sad forlorn homely pieces and making them beautiful and ever so treasured. Abby Rose ROCKS!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Abby Rose is as gorgeous as her name! Connie is so right--what you do is truly *magic*!!
ReplyDeletexoxo
That is so fun--how adorable! Looks nothing like the before. TFS!
ReplyDeleteThe Orange Tree owner gave that hobby horse to the perfect person. Abby Rose will go galloping out the door very soon!!! Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol, Oh I can see this rockin right out of the mall in a hurry!! Simply awesome. It turned out wonderful
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend.
Celestina Marie XO
Oh how cute Carol. I wish I still had my little pony, I loved her. This is a cutie pie. Enjoy your son this weekend!
ReplyDeletei had one almost exactly like that. painted a pale blue, put in the old type of eyes. deco a pic of a horse with roses on one side. never did sell, so ended up giving to granbabe. hope you have better luck. im sure you will. maybe i should've named her....:)
ReplyDeleteLookd like something that you might ought to save for a grandaughter!
ReplyDeleteBetty
Yee Hawl, way to go girl. You've inspired me AGAIN. I was given a butt ugly carnival horse a few years ago. When I picked it up it had the saddest fake flowers coming out of it's head where the handles use to be. I'm going to dig it out, paint it white and distress it.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS!
Carol, that is one of the best projects ever! Miss Abby Rose is beautiful and delightful. I would think any little girl would adore her.
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Pat
P.S. My gdaughter is an Abby too ~
Abigal Madison. :)
Charming little pony! So cute!!
ReplyDeleteShe turned out so beautiful!! Love it and wish I had one to do for my granddaughter...so upset I got rid of the old one a number of years back...before I learned how to make things better. Love the decal!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie :)
What can I say??? So Very cute!!!
ReplyDeletechris
Abby Rose is such a treasured keepsake now after your lovely re-do. Such an amazing transformation, I love it! xoxo's Pam
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! I little birdie told us you are having a "no big deal day" today..... :) I am always going to remember this cuz it's my sisters b'day too...yay!
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Carol, These last 2 projects of yours are just adorable! I have got to try the raised stenciling, too cool!! How are you doing with all the Loot you picked up at last week end's Estate Sale?? Absolutely gorgeous Lot! Well I thought I would wonder over here as I didn't receive your last 2 posts in my email. :( Wedding coming along good? Seems like you already have most things done!!
ReplyDeleteHave a Great Week end Carol!!
Huggs, Nancy
Abby Rose will soon be galloping out your shop I am sure as she is so adorable!!! What a great transformation friend!!!
ReplyDeleteToday is Honey Harvest! Wonder how much honey those hard working bees made for me this year!
bee blessed
mary
You are a master! What a brilliant transformation! Im so in love with this horse! :D
ReplyDeleteHugs,
You're not a crafter, you're a miracle worker! That was one ugly pony you started with and now she's a doll.
ReplyDeleteYou are just too clever. I love the way you transformed Abby Rose. Using earrings for the eyes and upholstery fringe is perfect. I'm sure she won't last long before she finds another good home.
ReplyDeleteThat looks soooo pretty!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable.
ReplyDeleteGreat job as usual Carol! Lovely! Perfect for a lucky little girl.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. Love the rose decals. PERFECT TOUCH.
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