Have you guys noticed all these decorative animal home accessories that are out lately? Like this…
Or this one from Target that I have been eyeing for the past month…..
Well, I couldn’t spend $30+ on one of these when I knew I would probably get tired of it soon. So, I decided to make my own decorative horse accessories.
When I bought these little guys at the 127 yard sale months ago, my friend, Lindsay looked at me like I had gone bat-shit crazy.
I had a plan, though. They would become something magical. That was in August. So, it only took 6 months for them to become something magical. Whoops.
First, I spray painted them metallic gold. Gold makes everything magical.
I cut some old 2x4s we had into small rectangles. Then, I took that fabulous wrapping paper from Target that I put in the back of my liquor cabinet, and wrapped the 2x4s in it.
I used hot glue to seal the wrapping paper around the wood. I wanted it to stay put. Then, I just glued the horses on top. Just a dot on each horse’s foot.
I thought about using them as bookends, but when I tried that, they were just too small against the books, so they just sit on top of the books now.
By the way, these babies cost a quarter each, the wood was just lying around our house, I already had the spray paint, and the wrapping paper was $0.50 a roll and I barely used any of it for this. So less than $1 for both of these studs!
Magical, right?
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Carol says
What a great project idea! I look forward to following you blog.
Smiles,
Carol
Jenna LaFevor says
Carol, thanks! They were super easy and super cheap! So happy you are following along!
Thrifty Crafty Girl says
I love them! I have that same wrapping paper from Target, now all I need is some yard sale horses… 🙂
Jenna LaFevor says
Don’t you just love that wrapping paper?! It was such an awesome find! So happy you stopped by!
Selene Galindo says
You’re amazing! I am so going to be on the lookout for some cheap horses that I can transform! Thanks for the idea!
Selene @ restorationbeauty.com
Jenna LaFevor says
Selene, you are too sweet! Thank you! These are super easy to do!
Gretchen says
LOVE those! I can’t believe how much more sophisticated the horses look painted gold!
Jenna LaFevor says
Gretchen, I know, right?! The gold totally changed the entire look of the horses! I think I am currently painting everything in my house gold now! Haha!
brusheswithaview says
Love those ! I think you can make anything beautiful ! That paper would look great on the back of my bookshelves ? Does target still have this ?
Jenna LaFevor says
You are too sweet! Unfortunately, I doubt Target still has the wrapping paper. I bought this right after Christmas. But, keep your eye on the dollar spot there. That’s where I found this and they usually have some every now and then!
Mel@Mellywood's Mansion says
Awesome! Less than $1 is just amazing!
Jenna LaFevor says
I know Mel! So frugal!
Lizbeth McGow says
Too cute and love the price! thanks for sharing! came hopping over from the Thriftiness Miss weekend party! have a great weekend! Oh btw..I started following your blog on GFC!!! can’t wait to see your next post!
Jenna LaFevor says
Lizbeth, thanks so much! So glad you stopped by and are following! Yay!!
Lindsay Donohue says
Not batshit crazy! I was just concerned you were relying on too little sleep as a result of booger butt and not sure what you were buying. 🙂
I love that picture of us with the sign that says “This isn’t a useum. This is junk!”
Perfect.
I love this idea. I want that horse from Target but was waiting for clearance. This is much better!
Jenna LaFevor says
You looked at me like you might call the asylum right then! haha! I so need to put that picture on here! Love it!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
Very cute & creative!
Jenna LaFevor says
Thanks so much, Diana!
Ladies Holiday says
Wow- you fooled me! So well done and convincing…and affordable.
Thank you for linking up on Photo Friday- we hope you join us again next week and in the meantime, have a great weekend!
Jenna LaFevor says
Haha! Thanks! Love linking up with you ladies!
Kelsey Poofy Cheeks says
Great idea! These look so timeless – who would have though!?
Jenna LaFevor says
Kelsey, I love that description – “timeless” Thanks so much!
Sarah says
Brilliant! My love for certain home decor trends waxes and wanes, so I love projects like this that don’t require a ton of commitment or time. I just discovered your lovely blog…and am glad to now be following along.
Jenna LaFevor says
Sarah, I am the same way! I don’t want to put too much $$ into something I might not like in a month! So happy you stopped by and are following along! Yay!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
Ah how fun! Love these! Thanks for linking up this week to a Frugal Crafty Home! By the way I love the new blog header super cute!
Jenna LaFevor says
Amy, thanks so much! And thanks even more for your sweet comment about the header! I did the design myself, so that means a lot! Love linking up at your blog!
Emily Thompson says
fun!!! I love how you re-made those horses. Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays @ Nap-Time Creations. So glad you stopped by! Emily
Jenna LaFevor says
Emily, thanks! And thanks so much for hosting your party! Love linking up at your blog!
Jenna LaFevor says
Kendra, thanks so much! I have to check out your plaque jewelry rack! Headed your way!
Jenna LaFevor says
Oh and sooo happy to have you following!
Jenna LaFevor says
Ang, thanks so much! So happy you stopped by!
Jenna LaFevor says
Kristin, thanks! So happy you stopped by and are following! Yay! Headed your way!
Jenna LaFevor says
Thanks so much!
Jenna LaFevor says
Kayla, thanks for the invite! I would love to see your zoo animal project when you get finished! So happy you dropped by!
Katy@TheOpenDoor says
My 2 year-old daughter is so into horse right now, so now every time i see something horse-related, I’m interested. I love how some simple gold spray paint turned these once kinda creepy looking toys into chic decor!
Jenna LaFevor says
Katy, isn’t it great how spray paint can transform something! So happy you stopped by!
Bridgett Shepherd says
Jenna these are fantastic! I am loving that you chose gold! xo bridgett @ osiemoats
Jenna LaFevor says
Thanks, Bridgett! I’m lovin the gold as well!
Carissa Rasmussen says
very creative! i prob would’ve stopped at the gold (because everything gold is magical) but the wrapping paper is genius!
Jenna LaFevor says
So glad someone else thinks everything gold is magical! Haha! So glad you like them and stopped by!
Keep Calm and Decorate says
Those horses are awesome! I am loving the gold and the wrapping paper.
Jenna LaFevor says
Thanks so much! Glad you stopped by!
Tara @ Suburble says
Love it! I’ve been panting over some horse figurines (similar to your Target one), and haven’t figured out how to “hack” it. I have to find myself some of those plastic horsies! Thanks for the great idea!
Jenna LaFevor says
Tara, thanks so much! Love “hacking” pieces! So happy you stopped by!
Gail Wilson says
great job Jenna! love the horses!
gail
Jenna LaFevor says
Thanks so much, Gail!
Kathy Moody says
They look awesome! Love them.
Jenna LaFevor says
Thanks, Kathy!
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
Great idea! Beautiful 🙂 My aunt loves horses and now I know what to make her for holidays 🙂 Thank you for sharing and I hope to see you again tonight, at the party 🙂
Jenna LaFevor says
Lyuba, thanks so much! I’m glad I could give you a gift idea!
Jenna LaFevor says
Thanks, Jennifer! I’m all about frugal!
Krystie Bohmer says
I would of never guessed in real life they were plastic horses! they look great!
Jenna LaFevor says
I know, right?! Thanks for stopping by!
Jenna LaFevor says
Awesome, Ashley! Thanks so much!
Michelle says
There will never be enough plastic animals in the world that we can give a new life by a spray of paint! I love the gold they really do look fantastic. Sitting them on the blocks is a great idea too. Me likey 🙂
Kathryn Ferrie says
So fun! I love it! Cheap and Chic!
Ellya Brill says
So creative. Next time I see animal plastic toys I am going to do the same. Thank you for sharing. Have a great sunday!
Ellya
Krista thehappyhousie says
They are fabulous Jenna! I think that horses are adorable and add such a fun touch to a room. I took my boys garage saleing on Saturday and my five year old picked out an old ugly 70’s horse head book end… it looks adorable now with a fresh coat of white spray paint!! It will look perfect in his new bedroom (currently under construction…).
Kelly says
You would NEVER know those started out as toys! They are SO fab! Thanks for linking ’em up to Ditto DIY!
Kelly @ View Along the Way
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Those are great! xo Kristin@ Bliss at Home
My name is Rita says
Love these! I need to spray some plastic animals. Thanks so much for linking up.
Kit says
Wow your ideas are fabulous and you are a WAY better spray painter than I am!
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Kit! I love to spray paint! You get better as you do more!
Amy @ StowandTellU says
These are adorable, Jenna! I really love how you mounted them, that’s a great idea! Pinned and stopping by from Throwback Thursday, by the way ~ Amy
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Amy! It was a fun and easy little project!
Susan @ SunfowerHugs.blogspot.com says
These are SO great! I got a pair of plastic deer heads I spray painted white and mounted on pine wood plaques. The whole project was about $1. Everything was from garage sales.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks! I am so jealous of your deer heads!
Paula@SweetPea says
You are so smart to create your own inexpensive version of an expensive decorating item.
Thanks so much for sharing your project at Throwback Thursday.
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Thanks, Paula!! And thanks for hosting!
April Hoff says
Love these, Jenna! Thanks for linking up to “Get Your DIY On” link up party! I’m featuring your project on Sunday! Bring your chalkboard project if you have any! 🙂 -April
Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof says
Awesome, thank you so much, April!