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!
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21 comments:

  1. Shannon@shabbytochicqueencreekOctober 20, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    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

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  2. BrookeOctober 20, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Awesome! It looks great, too.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 20, 2011 at 12:46 PM

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

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  4. Ann @ makethebestofthingsOctober 21, 2011 at 8:55 AM

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

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  5. AnonymousOctober 21, 2011 at 9:12 AM

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

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  6. Just WedeminuteOctober 21, 2011 at 6:26 PM

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

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  7. VeronicaOctober 22, 2011 at 4:20 AM

    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

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  8. Kelli @ The Loss CauseOctober 22, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Great job! Got to love craigslist.

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

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  9. M Mommy to 4October 23, 2011 at 9:31 AM

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

    myhoney-dolist.blogspot.com

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  10. Elegant EconomiesOctober 23, 2011 at 11:48 AM

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

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  11. JillOctober 23, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    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/

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  12. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops}October 24, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Looks great! What a cute little bed :)

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  13. Elisa at home sweet nestOctober 25, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    Good for you! Makes nap time more profitable too!

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  14. DIYbyDesignOctober 25, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    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.

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  15. Heaven's WalkOctober 25, 2011 at 3:36 PM

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

    xoxo laurie

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  16. Trish @MomOnTimeoutOctober 25, 2011 at 3:55 PM

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

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  17. ErinOctober 26, 2011 at 5:10 PM

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

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  18. RuthOctober 27, 2011 at 8:08 PM

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

    Ruth

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  19. Melanie @ bear rabbit bearOctober 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM

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

    Melanie
    bearrabbitbear.blogspot.com

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  20. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    $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

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  21. JamiOctober 30, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    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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