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Transforming Thrift Store Finds

October 7, 2015 by Hearts&Sharts 22 Comments

A couple months ago I went back to Texas to visit family and did some digging around in an old house that is on their property. It was actually my great grandparents home but has become a kind of storage unit.

If you need me, I’ll be in here. #pickin #fridayfunday #HeartsAndSharts

A photo posted by Dena (Holley) Stormer (@heartsandsharts) on Jul 24, 2015 at 5:52am PDT

There are so many great things about this house. I mean, I know some of you are looking at it thinking it might look a little creepy, but those of you who are on the same wavelength as me are looking at those fabulous windows, all that wood, the stone steps… Sigh. It’s even better on the inside. Check out these Hop-A-Long Cassidy floors! These floor coverings are so rare and I’m dying to get my hands on it and frame a piece or two.

  Look at these floors!!! #pickin #hopalongcassidy #vintage   A photo posted by Dena (Holley) Stormer (@heartsandsharts) on Jul 24, 2015 at 6:10am PDT

Those you who were thinking “creepy” – you might have squealed at what was under the bed – I sure did.

Creepy baby head under the bed. Also, I think there’s something alive in here with me. #pickin #fridayfunday #HeartsAndSharts A photo posted by Dena (Holley) Stormer (@heartsandsharts) on Jul 24, 2015 at 6:21am PDT

Okay, so, I guess you’ve figured out by now that I didn’t pick up this little guy at the thrift store, but I think you get the point. Transforming and re-imagining thrift store (or road side) finds is super fun and so easy. I think not over thinking it is key.

Here’s what I started with:

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Normally this kind of thing is not something I would have in my house – I mean, I’m not a bull rider. And, at a foot tall, it’s a bit too large for a paper weight.  Even though I drove it all the way home from Texas, I gotta admit that I was thinking of dropping it off at Goodwill but inspiration struck while I was waiting for paint to dry. Hold on, that’s a lie – I was watching Housewives of Orange County, anyway – this was quick and easy.

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

I used foil to create the inside of the balloon, to save Sculpey and to keep the balloon light weight.

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

I used the Sculpey tools to smooth out the balloon because I wanted it super high gloss. High gloss paint makes every.single.bump show on anything you are painting, so if you’re going the high gloss route, make sure you’ve got a smooth surface.

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

I used some scrap wire to create the balloon string and poked a hole in the balloon top and then made the little balloon tail, stuck it up in there and then re-poked the hole. I took a pic of the balloon hole but after looking it, it kinda looked obscene. The last thing I need on a blog called “Hearts & Sharts” is something that resembles a butt hole, amiright?

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

I used some of the other Sculpey tools to make the little pucker marks on the bottom of the balloon, then I baked it according to the directions on the Sculpey box.

I used E-6000 glue to attach the wire to the cowboy and to attach the balloon to the wire. Then I put a grocery bag over the balloon and sprayed the cowboy and the wire with Satin White Rustoleum. His hand is a little bit goopy but I broke his thumb off several times, as well as his whole hand. I’m sure that’s nothing compared to all his other bull riding injuries, though.

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

After the handsome dude was dry, I covered the cowboy and the wire with the grocery bag and sprayed the balloon with Lemongrass Rustoleum Spray and then followed that with a Rustoleum’s Clear High Gloss Spray.

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Now this is something I would keep in my house – the only thing that would make it better is if the balloon was a light and this whole thing was a lamp. Housewives isn’t long enough for all that, though.

Transforming Thrift Store Finds with Sculpey and Rustoleum || Hearts & Sharts || heartsandsharts.com

Less is more but I keep thinking I should paint one other thing on this Balloon Bronco – the bandana?

For some other Sculpey projects, check these out:

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Comments

  1. Sheryl Mcdonald says

    June 9, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    I hope that was not a Remington?

    Reply
    • Hearts&Sharts says

      June 29, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Nope. Completely plastic, made in China.

      Reply
  2. Lynn says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:14 am

    First of all, I love the old house. I’m with you 100%. I can see the magic. It’s gorgeous. I also love what you did with your thrift store find. I would love to feature this on my blog http://www.BoothCrush.blogspot.com Just let me know if that’s okay with you. Thanks!

    Lynn

    Reply
    • Hearts&Sharts says

      January 27, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you, Lynn! Sure, you’re welcome to share it, thank you!

      Reply
  3. Anna says

    October 14, 2015 at 6:36 pm

    I LOOOOVE stuff like that!! I need this sculpture in my life! I need to add that baby head to my collection! Want some of that floor!! Arrgghhh!

    Sincerely,
    #shatneringmyself

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      Hhahahahah!

      Reply
  4. darlee says

    October 14, 2015 at 10:01 am

    neat Dena…….love ya darlee

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:30 pm

      Love you!!

      Reply
  5. chris aka monkey says

    October 13, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    dena lmao this IS freaking awesome and i would put him in my house in a new york minute xx

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Hahaha! Thank you! You have good taste!

      Reply
  6. Sally says

    October 13, 2015 at 2:51 pm

    Excuse me, spell check, I said bejeebers! Out of me…not mr! Thank you for your patience.

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Dang auto-correct gets me every time….

      Reply
  7. Sally says

    October 13, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    That picture of the dolls head about scared the bejeweled out of mr! I wasn’t expecting that. Good one!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Ha! Me too! I was pretty certain there was something alive in there with me… glad it was daylight. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Christine says

    October 13, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    Don’t you ever get tired of being awesome?! I totally love this!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Awww, thank you!

      Reply
  9. Behind the Big Green Door says

    October 8, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    Wow how creative!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says

    October 7, 2015 at 7:56 pm

    This is AMAZING!!! Very Banksy-esque 😉

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 17, 2015 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you, Caitlin!!

      Reply
  11. Brynne@TheGatheredHome says

    October 7, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Hahaha – I freaking love this! Just the right amount of whimsy! You rock!

    Reply
    • Hearts & Sharts says

      October 7, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Hahaha! Thanks, Brynne!

      Reply

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