Sunday, April 18, 2010

Blue Monday~Music Stand

Happy Blue Monday Everybody! For all of you who love the color blue,( Is there anyone who doesn’t?) Smiling Sally has a weekly event where the party-goers post their blues and hop to each blog visiting the others. Click on the picture of the bird to get to the party.

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I found this music stand at a little shop for 44.00. It is an older piece and was originally a dark color. I thought it was an interesting piece with 3 different shelves, a drawer and a lip on the lid to hold your music up. The lid can also lie flat. I grabbed my can of aqua spray paint and went crazy spraying. After letting the paint set for a bit, I took some rough 60 grade sand paper and rub off some of the paint on the edges.021 022 This was a quick and slick transformation and I really like how it turned out. I just put one of my books on the stand because I do not play any music. I guess I could put some old music books on the stand anyway; now I have to look for some!020 This view shows how the lid props up.019 Here is a picture I’ve had since my children were little. It had the dated gold frame which I just painted a crisp white and distressed slightly. That helped freshen up the style but now I see a shiny gold trim under the glass framing the picture.(Ugh). There is a good bit of blue in this picture.018 024 Thanks for stopping by; I sure love having the company and I will be visiting as many of you as I can as well. Have a wonderfully happy and joyful week!

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your music stand looks very nice that color.

Ann said...

What a wonderful little stand. The blue looks great on it! Also, I think the white on the frame really makes both the picture and mating pop!

Martha said...

What a great stand and a great blue!

SmilingSally said...

I like your little music stand; what a nice find. Your pictures are pretty too. Happy Blue Monday.

xinex said...

Very pretty music stand! Love the picture too....Christine

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. Gwen is my cousin and sister of my heart. I love your little music stand makeover. That color of blue is gorgeous. I must do more spray painting. Loved all your pink posts too and the lovely gifts you received from Sue. I hope your kitties are getting along better now. Our Jingles is scared of everything. One time she hid for days and we could never figure out what spooked her. Yesterday I rescued 7 kittens and have taken them to a friend's for fostering as she has more help available to her. I will go with the boys in the afternoons after school to help feed them. Sending good wishes your way and many blessings for your week. :) Tammy

Beth said...

Cindy, Love your music stand and the artwork is lovely. I like the distressed white frame. Have a lovely week and a Happy Blue Monday!
Blessings, Beth

Baba said...

Good morning Cindy, This music stand is great..your pictures look wonderful with the mating and frame.

Gwendolen Elaine said...

Great makeover! I love how it turned out:)

Becky K. said...

A very fun music stand. I don't know if I would have recognized it as that in passing. Good eye!

Becky K.

Momgen said...

They are all pretty. I have lots of shell too...Happy blue Monday.

Mine is here

❀~Myrna~❀ said...

Both of your blues are wonderful ! I love the music stand !
Blessings,
~Myrna

Sarah said...

Cindy, what a great find this is. I can see multiple uses for this piece, and you've done a terrific job painting it. Great color!
Hope you have a terrific week! ~ Hugs, Sarah

Anonymous said...

Happy Blue Monday! I didn't know music stands came that way - that's neat. Must've been a fun and neat find for you. I love music and instruments. Wouldn't mind a music stand like yours. I'll have to think about that. Maybe get my husband to make me one? Oh, but where would I put it? And, I love what you did with the picture - I was pondering old frames the other day - I have a batch - and I was thinking paint them or something. Thanks for the encouragement by having done it! Hope you can open the frame easily to rid the brass surround of the picture - if it bothers you too much. But it really looks fine. Jenn

Victoria said...

Wow...soo Beautiful!! You are so fabulous..you create soemthing so charming every time! yay..gorgeous! I love the blue!
Have a fantatsic day!!
Kiki~

Marice said...

what a lovely stand! we used to have a stand similar to that :)


u may view mine here

joyh82 said...

How neat, love the shade of blue you chose and the candle sitting on it too.