Sunday, October 30, 2011

Copper Tub…Copy Cat Challenge #3

Happy Halloween Everybody!  Hope you all had a fa-boo-lous weekend. 

Debbie at Debbiedoo’s is having her 3rd Magazine Copy Cat Challenge  and I thought I would join in for my 2nd time.  My inspiration for this challenge came from the 2011 Fall catalogue of Through The Country Door.   I love this catalogue. It is full of all kinds of ideas and inspirations.

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One of many things that I liked in their catalogue were the copper tubs they have.   

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BUT at $129.99 I thought I would make my own cooper tub especially since I already had a tub stashed in my shed.

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I spray painted the galvanized tub black and then painted it with Folk Art Metallic Antique Copper paint.  Here is my copper tub filled to the rim with fall.   

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I only applied one coat of the Metallic Antique Copper paint because I really liked how a little of the black was showing through.   

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I love the look of the copper tub when the sun is shining through the door. 

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I filled the copper tub with fall things that I had left-over except for the corn which I purchased about a month or so ago. 

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  I’m really happy with how my copper tub turned out and I love my price even more…..nothing because I had everything already! 

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Thanks Debbie for being the gracious host you are! 

As always, thanks for stopping by.  I do appreciate all my followers and I always love your comments. 

Gail

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47 comments:

  1. This turned out SO great, Gail! Looks better than the original...and perfect stuffed with fall goodies...great job!

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  2. OMG, Gail, I love the paint job. That looks just like the very expensive ones. I am so glad you shared how you achieved the look. One coat is all you need. It does looks good with the undercoat of black showing through. Now I know how to change something I have been wanting to do for a while.

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  3. How awesome Gail! That looks just gorgeous! Thanks for sharing with the copy cat challenge. My link will be up around 6ish.

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  4. WOW! That looks awesome. I have had my eye on a few at a shop here in town, but can't bring myself to spend that much.
    Love all the fall pretties in it too!

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  5. Gail -- you are very clever!! I just may have to do this too :)

    Blessings!
    Gail

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  6. That looks fabulous Gail~! wow, you did great.. I can hardly wait till the party and too see what everyone has come up with. Love the tone you created on your pot..

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  7. Now how fun and clever is this idea. I love the tub and painting it is so smart. Your vignette is fabulous. Love the corn, I need to buy some next year. Great idea and so pretty. Hugs, Marty

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  8. I totally agree with everyone here! It's perfect! ($129.99? yee-ouch!)

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  9. How clever and terrific this is! It's perfect and even better!!! Congrats talented lady! I also have a copy cat post, although I didn't do it myself, but it's worth it!

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  10. This tub turned out perfectly!! We have a copper tub that was given to us by my late Aunt years ago and I treasure it to this day.

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  11. That turned out great, Gail! You've reminded me that I have a tub very similar to this. God only knows where it is, but I love it filled this way for Fall. I'll have to go look for it now!

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  12. Gail that's a great copy! LOVE those gorgeous shots you took! Martina

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  13. Gail, looks great! The perfect fall accent!

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  14. Gail, what a great copy!! You did an awesome job!! And you can't beat FREE!! How's that for a challenge?? What a talented lady you are!!! Love all the harvest goodies tucked inside...well done!

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  15. Gail that is so pretty! I love how you copied the colors and made you tub even prettier then the magazine. Great photos with the light hitting the tub also. Fabulous job!
    hugs, Linda

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  16. It looks amazing Gail, the tub looks just like cooper. You did a fabulous job painting it and arranging the contents...love it!

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  17. Love how you painted the tub! Thanks for the tip on how you achieved this look.

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  18. That looks so good, Gail! I have an old tub up in my attic. I can't wait to try this!!!!

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  19. Fabulous job! The black undercoat gives it such depth and a beautiful look of aged patina.

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  20. That is just so pickin' cool! Perfect for fall decor.

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  21. Love it! looks better than the magazine!

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  22. Gail, that paint is perfect! What a great idea and I need to get on the list for that catalog, it looks awesome! Great Copy Cat!!
    Debbie

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  23. That looks just fabulous, dear lady! I love it, you are SO creative. You always challenge me to do better, your inspiration is always needed.
    Hugs, Cindy

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  24. What a genius idea to spray paint a tub to get a copper look. I love them too and finally found one at an antique store for a great price and bought it, but could have had one much sooner if I'd thought of spray painting. Your display looks fantastic and very welcoming.

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  25. Spray painting.....WOW. Great job!

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  26. Just beautiful, I like yours better! Great copy cat job!

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  27. Your tub looks like the real thing and how nice to save all that money. It made a perfect container for the pretty fall things that you so artfully arranged. Love it!

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  28. Wowso! That looks so beautiful and what a great job you did!
    I love your idea of spraypainting and then the copper color added, looks like new!
    Cindy

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  29. What a great job you did painting the tub to look like copper. Love the fall arrangement inside as well.
    Barb

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  30. OH my gosh--this should be on the cover of a magazine, Gail! Happy Halloween!
    XO
    Cindy

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  31. This really turned out so perfectly! I like your copy better than the original. Super job!

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  32. These are so very pretty! I think its time for me to go after my own galvanized tins! What a great job...beautiful! P.S. thanks for stopping by hating martha!

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  33. Looks great Gail...hop over and share it at NTT!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  34. Great knock-off, Gail! It's a good idea to paint that tub copper!

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  35. Love the copper tubs. You created a wonderful copy cat rendition. Sometimes what we create is actually better. Happy Halloween! Linda

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  36. You did a fabulous job creating a faux copper tub...it is beautiful!! Looks great with the Fall gourds as well. Where has the summer gone? I recently posted my new (antique) copper boiler that my husband purchased for me. It came with relatively few dents considering the age and use these boilers served in everyday living in "the olden days" as they are often referred as. I hope you will visit my blog and view it. I don't want to restore it, I have left it original and I would love to fill it with potted mums when I can. Here in Canada it is past time for those. I have filled it with white blooms for the time being. I have joined your followers list and invite you to join my followers list; as well,I hope you will grab a blog button. Hugs, Gayle
    http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com

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  37. Gail, you did an incredible job. I love your version. The paint treatment and the display are just stunning. Way to go!

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  38. Your painted tubs look so prety, Gail. I love the copper look...Christine

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  39. Your copper tub is gorgeous. I love hoe your paint technique turned out. And it's so much cheaper than the originals.

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  40. HI Gail! What a great little catalog! Yours is even prettier than then ones in the mag! Your vignettes is gorgeous and should be in a magazine.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  41. Gail, your tub looks just like the pricey ones!

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  42. Gail, this looks FABULOUS!!! I painted a metal container black, but I LOVE it with the metalic paint over it! I am going to have to add another layer! lol

    Thanks for sharing!

    Lou Cinda

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  43. Wow, Gail ... you did an AMAZING job! I'm truly impressed ... I'll think twice next time I see a galvenized bucket, for sure! Thanks for sharing.

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  44. Your tub turned out amazing. I have an old tub that I've been meaning to do something with. Thanks for inspiring me. I'm your newest follower, I would love a visit when you have a chance. http://decoratingwcents.blogspot.com

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  45. I've been wondering about metallic paints. Looks like this would be a good one to try! Thanks for linking up to The "Autumn Décor" Talent Scouting Party at WhisperWood Cottage!

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  46. Love this! What an awesome job.

    - The Tablescaper

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