What was I thinking?
Seriously?
Yesterday I posted a southern table setting and gave away dishes and asked you all what you would bring to the dinner party.
And you did not disappoint.
We were on a family trip and we started reading the dish selection aloud. And sighed. And read them again.
One. by. one.
In Arkansas we read about pecan pie and homemade biscuits and corn salad. In Missouri we read about peach cobbler and homemade ice cream and ice box cake. In Tennessee we read about macaroni and cheese and freshly picked berry pie and cheesecake with strawberries.
And in Kentucky we were hungry….
….and so we stopped for ice cream.
Thanks for sharing. If you want to check out what everyone is bringing to the dinner party (there’s even some recipes posted) or enter the giveaway….you can check it out here.
In the meantime, read on to see how I painted my porch swing. 🙂
So I have this little porch swing.
Don’t you love a story that starts like that?
Oh the stories this swing could tell. It traveled across the miles and miles from the city to the country and found a new home on the porch.
But it didn’t always look like this all fancy and black and white with a ruffled center border.
Nope.
It started out life a little more like this.
Yuck.
Gray and worn and peeling paint and a few random cobwebs.
No strawberry pie for you.
First, I started with a good coat of spray paint.
Actually two coats of spray paint.
Then I let the spray paint dry.
Next, I marked a space about 8 inches in from the sides and taped off the edges with Scalloped FrogTape® Shape Tape™.
I made sure the edges were adhered and taped off the front and the back.
I wrapped the swing to make sure the edges matched.
Next, I wanted to spray paint the scalloped center, but I didn’t want any over spray on the white part of the swing.
So I covered the part of the swing that would remain white with plastic trash bags.
Not fancy.
But it got the job done.
I used FrogTape to adhere the trash bags to the swing.
Then I spray painted the center of the swing black.
I gave it several coats of spray paint and let it dry.
Then I removed the trash bags and the FrogTape.
This is the finished project on the deck of the work shop.
Here’s to a porch swing that went from drab to fab in an afternoon.
I think she really got into the “swing of things.”
Don’t you? 🙂
So pretty, KarriAnne! Don't you love turning a little "tired" piece into the belle of the decor ball? Darling!
"The best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch swing with, never say a word, then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation that you ever had." Love, love it! : )
Is there anything frog tape can't do? :) I received the BINGO stencil yesterday and made some BINGO pillows last night Used frog tape....love it! Have a great weekend!
I love this KariAnne! You are so incredibly talented. Now I need to find out where to get a cute swing like this to paint for my yard. Blessings, Patti
Patti, when you find one I hope you find one for me too! Sharon
So cute. What a great idea!!
Beautifully creative! Wish I had a porch wide enough for a swing. That is the perfect place to drink some lemonade and watch the sun rise. Happy day, Karianne!
So cute!! We have a swing that needs some lovin', but not enough room on the porch for it. I may have to make room and shove the rockers down a bit:) Thanks for making me rethink it all!!
LOVE this!
You're toooo funny!!!
What a great idea! I love it. Really an eye catcher!
She definitely got it right! Love the swing. Very fanciful, welcoming, and inviting. Thank you for sharing this painting project.
It is absolutely lovely! The pillows are perfect! Thanks for posting the 'how to'. I didn't know Frog Tape came in shapes. Neat!
Your swing is so pretty. I love it. Mine is just sitting in the back yard wanting for a makeover so it hasn't even been hung yet. We've had rain, rain, rain here all summer. You've inspired me though. I think a trip to the store for Frog tape is in order.
Here's something good to have while you are on your swing swinging.... No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream 2 1/2 Cups heavy whipping cream One 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1 t. vanilla 2 Cups fresh ripe strawberries (quartered and at room temp). In large bowl beat the whipping cream until stiff peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Add milk and vanilla. Beat just until combined. Add strawberries and beat until the berries break up a little and all is combined. Put in freezer safe container with lid. Freeze at least 8 hours. Overnight is better. Ice cream will be very hard. Let sit out about 15 min. before serving. (from on sutton place web site)
Miz karianne.....I wish I had your talent, your energy, your youth....hahaha...I wanna be you when I grow up, the second time around!
Fabulous! What a great idea using the Frog Tape.
I love your swing. Have to get some of the frog tape. Did you paint the back the same as well or??? Thanks, Rowena
Awww, she's so cute!
LOVE IT! You are so talented. :)
It's lovely my friend, a great transformation! I invite you to share this post at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. You can link up through Saturday at midnight. Hugs!
Say what??? There is actually scalloped-shaped Frog Tape??? I must be living under a rock or something...I never heard tell of this before! I wish I had an old storied porch-swing to try it on...I am just all agog with awe and wonder at how your beauty turned out! Thank you for sharing her with us! I'll bet the sweet tea will taste extra sweet while sitting on your beautiful porch swing!
That's adorable! It looks so sassy too:D
Hi Karianne, this turned out beautifully. Amazing what a little paint can do, right? I have to say, I especially love your locale. The rich, wooded greens in the background are just so pretty and relaxing. I know you must love sitting outside (when it's not too hot). Enjoy your weekend, Lisa
wow karianne i can just picture you swinging on this , super lovely!!! and you have such gorgeous forest around you, i am green with envy!! =) xoxo
Luv!!! Been trying to decode how to redo the front entry bench... I think I found what I want. Daring with the Mr. I see a brown and cream version coming to Chez Newbanks! Happy weekend pretty lady! Hugs, Gee
Saw a swing hanging from a tree last week and have been on the hunt since to find one. Now I REALLY want one with the scalloped edging. How cute!!
KariAnne, just love this porch swing. It's a dream swing. A dreamy place to sip some ice tea,and let your thoughts justfloat up into the blue sky and fluffy clouds. Close your eyes and just swing away. Ahh...☁️☀️
What a great project!!! The swing is adorable!!! I never knew tape like that existed!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!! Have a great weekend!!!
I am definitely digging the two different colors with this awesome pattern! What a great conversation starter, and the pillows compliment it so well!
Pretty imaginative porch swing and love the details and like many of your followers, you have me thinking of possibilities. I sure could picture me on a swing with a chilled glass of ice tea with a sprig of mint, my pug at my feet, listening to the morning chatter of song birds, squirrels scrambling down trees and waving to the many walkers in our community. I could see it all happening, even with a bowl of that strawberry ice cream from a shared recipe here in your comments..oh yum! What a fun way to dream on a very hot afternoon. Maybe one day...but sure can picture you and your family doing just what I am dreaming with little Bonzai taking a rock next to you. Enjoy KariAnne and your weekend♡
I love what you did with the porch swing KariAnne.... paint is so versatile. I often change the colours of some of my things..... Hugs.. Barb xxxx
A-frickin-dorable!