Copper Paint

You know what color I really love? The warm color of red copper. Although I'm not one who follows all interior trends (I prefer things in my house that I like myself, not things other people say I have to like) I can't withstand the red copper trend that's going on in The Netherlands (or maybe in the whole world). 

After buying a tiny vase for a peacock feather I wanted more copper colored things. Just to my luck my local craft store sold copper colored paint, so now I'm scanning my house for things that can use a make over. 

So, I draw some stars on a little glass jar and painted the jar with copper paint. Love it!

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Comments

  1. baby barefoot sandalsNovember 10, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    It looks like real copper

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    1. LizNovember 10, 2014 at 9:52 PM

      Yes, it does, doesn't it? I really love this paint!

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  2. Donna WilkesNovember 11, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    I have loved the look of copper fro years. Thank you for sharing the jar with us at Make It Monday.

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    1. LizNovember 11, 2014 at 10:00 AM

      Yes, it's a beautiful, warm color. I only like the red copper.

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  3. UnknownNovember 12, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    ohhh looks good! I love the color of copper (except when it turns green which can be cool too) and the shine!

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    1. LizNovember 12, 2014 at 6:21 PM

      It's not real copper, so I only have the nice look, without the polishing! Thanks for visiting!

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  4. UnknownNovember 12, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    I've been tempted to paint a pendant copper for my dining room lately. It seems like a cozy color for Fall. What kind of paint did you use? I'm hosting a link party on Saturdays at 8 PM called "Found & Foraged"- please stop by! Laura, www.averystreetdesign.com.

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    1. LizNovember 12, 2014 at 6:29 PM

      I think it's an acrylic paint. I bought it in a craft store.

      Love your blog! I'm a new follower on instagram. Can't find your party, though.

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    2. UnknownNovember 20, 2014 at 6:24 AM

      Hi Liz!! Great, thanks for the info- I'll keep an eye out next time I'm at the craft store (which is all the time it seems, right!?). Thanks for following on Instagram- I will make sure to find you! IG is so fun, and I love getting to know bloggers through it, so thanks. And I'm so glad you found the party!! For next time, I added a graphic on my right sidebar that will direct you to it more easily- it's a wreath logo about half way down the page that says "Found & Foraged" and I'll have it link to the current party each week. I do hope you'll come back!! Thanks again!

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  5. Kyla @ HouseOfHipstersNovember 13, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Wow! And copper is sooo in right now! Thanks for sharing! I think it would be great for my new linky party starting this Saturday at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com

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  6. annies homeNovember 14, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    love it I can think of so many great uses
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  7. UnknownNovember 18, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Love copper! Thanks again for stopping by our linky party! Have a great week.

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  8. UnknownNovember 20, 2014 at 6:30 AM

    Eep! I can't find you on IG...let me know your handle. Thanks!

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    1. LizNovember 22, 2014 at 8:51 AM

      It's nalonui. Thanks in advance for following me!

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