Thursday, October 20, 2011

My Weekend Project

I cannot refuse a deal, no matter what it is.

My husband was outta town this weekend and I came upon a daybed at a garage sale.  I bought the daybed for $10 and figured that I could give it a quick coat of Spray Paint, post it on Craigslist and sale it before my husband got home!  So on the way home I picked up a couple cans of spray paint.  I put my kids down for a nap and started working on this beast.  While my children where asleep I painted it, set it up, took pictures of it, posted it on craigslist and took it down (waiting for someone to buy it.) 

Here is how the daybed turned out...

Here is a picture before...
I was really proud of myself because I only had the bed for less than 24 hours and it was gone before my husband got home (thank goodness)!  I also made about $45 off of the daybed!

21 comments:

Shannon@shabbytochicqueencreek said...

Now that is how you do it! It looked so good after paint. Amazing what a bit of paint can do.
www.shabbytochicqueencreek.blogspot.com

Brooke said...

Awesome! It looks great, too.

Anonymous said...

That is fantabulous!!! Totally made me smile that he didn't even know and you ended you "richer" too!!! Perfect! :)

Ann @ makethebestofthings said...

This is great, you clever woman. Wonderful way to make a bit of money, too.

Anonymous said...

Wow! Go you! that's when you tell your hubbys it's time to take you out to dinner =-)
Visiting from LLI Linky Party.

Just Wedeminute said...

Look at you go girl! That's such a great idea. It's looks SOOOOO much better in black.
Jennifer from Just Wedeminute--

Veronica said...

Wow You are so cool and it looks great! I have always wished for a daybed with loads of plump cushions...relax to the max kinda place...Great job !

Veronica

Tassels Twigs and Tastebuds

Kelli @ The Loss Cause said...

Great job! Got to love craigslist.

New follower from Show and Tell Saturday. Come over for a visit if you'd like.

M Mommy to 4 said...

You did a great job! I wish I could find something awesome on Craigslist in MY town!

myhoney-dolist.blogspot.com

Elegant Economies said...

Looks great! You are too, too smooth.Love the black.
Audrey

Jill said...

GREAT WORK! What a fast turnover - the bed looks great and you got a fantastic profit too!

Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} said...

Looks great! What a cute little bed :)

Elisa at home sweet nest said...

Good for you! Makes nap time more profitable too!

DIYbyDesign said...

Great job on the bed. I would love for you to come and join in my Fall into Fall party that opens tonight at 8pm EST. Hope to see you there.

Heaven's Walk said...

THAT's the way to do it, girl! Good for you! You did a great job transforming that daybed! :)

xoxo laurie

Trish @MomOnTimeout said...

You did such a great job! Thanks for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!

Erin said...

Looks great after the paint!! I will have to keep that in mind!

Ruth said...

Looks great and what a quick way to turn a profit. My daughter has a daybed that I've considered painting.

Ruth

Melanie @ bear rabbit bear said...

Great idea! Thanks for linking to Things I've Done Thursday.

Melanie
bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

$10! What a steal! I wish I could find something like that for my daughters room. Nice job on the makeover!

I would love for you to stop by and link up your project for Functional Friday!

~Angela
The Not So Functional Housewife

Jami said...

Great job on the daybed project! Congrats on the quick flip! Thanks for sharing your great transformation at the Tuesday To Do Party!
Smiles!
Jami
www.blackberryvine.blogspot.com

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