11 April 2010

Going Postal

So I have an ugly mailbox.  Which is fine - my self-worth is not defined by what my mailbox looks like.  But it has been bugging me.  I'd love a mailbox made out of stone with a little spot for the mailbox itself (you know the ones).  However, I have about $5 in the budget for a mailbox renovation so I didn't call the local mason for an estimate. But I did run up to my local Wal-Mart and grab a can of this:

Have you used this stuff?  No sanding or priming and it works on plastic, wood, metal, etc.  Perfect!

Here's the ugly mailbox before (notice the rusty post):

I taped up the little "take my mail" flag with painter's tape (see how faded it was?):

I sprayed away:

And here's the finished mailbox:
Much better.  What have you spray painted lately?  I'm linking this up to some of my favorite linky parties this week, go and check them out!

16 comments:

  1. That looks so much better, sometimes the littlest things look soo much better!! I need to do mine also!!

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  2. Nooo, why?
    It was so shabby chic.
    Wasn't it? ;)

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  3. What a great idea! My mailbox post is in need of a good coat of paint, and that Fusion looks great for just that. Sanding and priming is for the birds!

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  4. Looks sooo much better. You've inspired me to do mine, now, too!

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  5. we painted our mailbox like this last spring. it makes such a difference. :)

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  6. Hey Becky! I am going to try that paint out on my son's headboard! I bought different spray paint, but I think that is what i need! Thanks for a great post!

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  7. Oooh la la! Too bad my mailbox is a mini version of my house, that's crooked. I love how spray paint can fix everything. Found you via Sumo's Sweet Stuff party.

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  8. It's amazing what a little paint can do, isn't it? The price can't be beat!

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  9. I did a very similar project last week! Great minds think alike!
    http://thethriftress.blogspot.com/2010/04/thrifty-finds-monday-window-pane-mirror.html

    Have you thought about vinyl numbers? I am planning a giveaway soon so come back and check it out!
    Sarah

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  10. Oops...this is the link
    http://thethriftress.blogspot.com/2010/04/special-delivery-mailbox-face-lift.html

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  11. OH, I love it! I wanted to stencil/paint the house numbers on the mailbox but someone objected :) Love the idea of the vinyl ones!

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  12. I've been thinking about doing the same thing and adding vinyl from my Cricut machine! I glad to see it comes out great!

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  13. Is that the same mailbox? Really? Wow! Great job!

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  14. What a great, easy transformation... don't you just love paint!

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  15. This is great- I have never had a postal box in any place I have ever lived (just realized that RIGHT NOW).
    Anyway you did a great job-
    Nice to meet you!

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  16. That looks great. It is a great alternative and a lot cheaper!! Thanks for sharing at 'Look at me, I'm SO Crafty!' at Fun to Craft.

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