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Oh, what a can of spray paint will do! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe I’m cheap, or maybe it’s just too much fun to spray paint things, but I gotta admit, most of my garden decor comes from the thrift store. Now, it didn’t look this way on the shelf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most objects are dusty, grimy and…well…nothing you’d want to put out in the garden. Actually, I’m kind of glad most people skip right over it because that leaves it for me! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But lurking underneath that discarded home decor item is one-of-a kind garden art ready to shine. It just need a coat or two of spray paint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding garden art at the Thrift Store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In its past life, this was brown metal wall decor <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So, what exactly should you be looking out for? Anything that reminds you of the garden, from an old watering can to a critter, be it plastic, wood or metal; though metal really holds up well in the outdoors. Keep an eye out for bunnies, butterflies, frogs and owls. And mystical creatures associated with the garden like fairies or elves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kitchen iron trivets are great. Interior decor (like the wall art above) transfers beautifully to the garden. Look for a sun shape, a heart shape or even something that’s just abstract geometrical design. Don’t worry about the color! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can always embellish something, too. In the round metal wall art piece, I glued blue glass beads to the centers to give it some sparkle in the sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Would you believe this gorgeous little butterfly was an old, brass knik-knak? It was kind of greasy when I picked it up. But it was still pretty in a way. I didn’t have any particular scheme in mind when I grabbed a few cans of spray paint. Although it is small, it’s one of my favorite garden decor pieces that I put out every summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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grimy brass butterfly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Bigger things to Spray Paint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

How about a bicycle? Nothing is more sweet in a country-cottage garden than a bicycle with a basket of flowers. You can almost always find an old bike for a few dollars at the thrift store. It doesn’t even have to function. Wash it up good, choose your favorite color and spray paint your way to charming garden art!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Charm your socks off! Great focal point, too!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Old Tires<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Old tires are FREE! Check your local buy\/sell\/trade Facebook Marketplace. Then follow this wonderful tutorial from DIYjoy.com<\/a> and spray paint your way to a tea party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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