my first attempt at "crafts" whadda ya think?

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my step mom didn't want a present, when I insisted she thought she could use a door stop for her new sunroom as the door won't stay open



so I found this at the thrift store



and re-worked him.... whadda ya think? is he done? missing something? or good to go?

[Digit]

1. Wow, I am impressed

Your mom will be thrilled!

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4. i hope so, thanks! n/t

[Longhorn]

2. Wow, I think it looks great!

The metalic finish on the pole and stand -- the floral saddle and beaded reins! She'll be thrilled! Well done!

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5. i'm hoping the roses match her upholstery. in her pics it looks like

it will

and since her room is white wicker and brass/gold it only seemed logical

I'll take some pics over Xmas when it's in place and post em

[eleny]

3. Your adaptation sure beats the original all to blazes

I like the eyes much better. The mane is so much prettier than that boa deal. And the metal paint makes it look like a real one on a carousel. This is an amazing transformation!

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6. thanks eleny! it took me hours to unwind all that yarn, but I'm sure

pleased with the results

the EYES! :argh:

they were the biggest challenge, I'm not sure, but Mr Ketchup says they are fine so it's nice to get your approval too. they were a.... well you know... :shrug:

[eleny]

7. Yeah, I know.... They were a PITA!

:rofl:

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8. pretty much, and getting both sides to be the same size and the

same spot......


:banghead:

and you only get one shot...

but they're good enough for a freaking door stop!! :rofl:

we're shipping him in two boxes and glueing him to the base in LA. and adding some felt squares where the door will hit the crosspieces

it should hold the door OK hehehehehe

[SW FL Dem]

9. What a difference

You did a great job!

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10. thanks! doing all these things around the house and HGTV gave

me courage :bounce:

[Lorax]

11. You did such a nice job

and it is going to match perfectly with that room.

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13. thanks! and welcome to DYI

:hi:

[Warpy]

12. Enquiring minds want to know...

How the hell are you going to wrap it?

(it is beautiful, by the way)

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14. s'OK. it's not attached to the base yet, so we'll take it apart

and I have some cheapo styrofoam coolers that I will make slabs out of to go around the legs and the pole

then bubble wrap and "popcorn" within an inch of it's life. The glue gun goes in the box with the base for final assembly in Louisiana

from the hooves to the top of the pole is less than 3 feet so it will fit in a box fine

and SHE gets to take it out of the shipping box. If I'm feeling like a smart aleck, i'll stick a bow on the FedEx box :evilgrin:

[wildeyed]

15. Nice!

Looks like it will match the decor perfectly! I bet your MIL will never guess what it is, either.

I always wanted a pony for Christmas when I was little. Still do, actually. :sigh:

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16. LOL ponies are overrated

NOT!!!

and tis my stepmom. Dad died last November (a year ago) and it's really her first holiday without him. It was too fresh last year to sink in I think and her sis and mom were there. her mom died in May

she's had a rough year, poor thing! so we'll be there this year with a pony!!! hehehehe

[wildeyed]

18. Sounds like she could use a pony.

Tough year :(

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19. yup and inbetween Dad and her Mom, she lost her 18 yo poodle

she's had a hell year

[Deja Q]

17. Damn, nice job!

A+++

:yourock:

You'd make a bundle doing that for a living...

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20. Don't I wish!! n/t

[Stinky The Clown]

21. Wow! That gets a gold star for effort and creativity!

You did one hell of a super terrific job there, AZDD!

And in reading the story of who its for, it is even more special.

I can feel the love all the way across the country. You're a wonderful person.

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22. :blush:

thanks H2S

She deserves it! and she'll be paying me off in Shrimp and Prime Rib :evilgrin:

[Kingshakabobo]

23. Wow!! Nice job! n/t

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24. thanks! and welcome to DYI

:hi:

[Lugnut]

25. That's beautiful!

I'd call that a great success. Thanks for posting your pictures. :)

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26. no, thank YOU! you've been a real cheerleader for this project

and it was so FUN! :bounce:

[Lugnut]

28. There is nothing quite like it

When you tackle something you've never tackled before and it turns out so well it does wonders for your psyche. Seeing your concept take shape and turn out so beautifully has been a blast for me. :)

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29. i just re-read the other thread and it did come together just as I talked

about (sans ribbons which just looked too much)

I ended up dry brushing his gold hooves with the saddle brown and they came out great (and one less color paint to buy)

[AlCzervik]

27. WOW!!!! You do some good work!

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30. thanks! i'm pleased with my first foray into the crafters world n/t

[housewolf]

31. He's adorable!

What a clever woman you are! I'll bet she'll be charmed and thrilled.

Hope you have a happy holiday visit

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32. thanks HW! seeing you last night on the starter thread inspired me

to make bread today

it's on it's first rise now......

[mourningdove92]

33. That is so beautiful!

You did really great. I am sure she will adore it.

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34. thanks! and best luck on your lotion bars too! n/t

[fortyfeetunder]

35. Awesome!

That is lovely. Excellent work!

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36. thanks, I miss him already, I shipped him yesterday n/t