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Bus Roll Makeover Just had to have one

I got this idea from Melinda and seen as I wasn’t the lucky winner of her giveaway I thought I would be a copycat and attempt my own vintage bus roll frame. The frame well that was a thrift store find last week for $5. I could not believe it when I got the frame home and the buss roll fitted in like a glove. Painted the frame in antique white and wella. The whole project very inexpensive a fraction of the price for much the same look as an original.

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February 28, 2010
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    My Yellow House

    March 2, 2010

    A job well done! How did you do the lettering -in case now we all want to copy you! 🙂
    Sarah

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    brismod

    March 2, 2010

    Ha! The before is a classic. Even I would have trouble loving that retro number!! Definitely a good re-use of the frame.

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    McCarthy Designs

    March 2, 2010

    That turned out so well Sandy, what a perfect fit for the frame! Looks great above that lampshade.
    Nellie xx

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    Deb

    March 2, 2010

    Well done! The black & white looks gorgeous hanging on your wall next to the b&w lamp shade!

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    Tina

    March 2, 2010

    Looks fabulous!!! Great job Sandy, as always. Love that frame ~ you always find the best treasures !! ~ Tina x

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    chair up

    March 3, 2010

    Lovely Sandy! What a great frame. I was wondering where you got the bus roll from too?
    Angex

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    chandelier magic - beach house

    March 3, 2010

    Love it – looks so good!

    Come on, tell us how you did it, please. The font, the size, the reverse black background – the whole shebang.

    Thank You –
    Marsha

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    Anna

    March 3, 2010

    Looks Fantastic Sandy…and what a bargain on the frame..did the same thing with mine today…( but not as lovely as yours) will post a pic..I soooo love it! x

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    The Pink Poodle

    March 3, 2010

    Hi Sandy….

    I just love these signs/images…

    (i actually did my own..in reverse colours a few blogs ago)…DONT laugh if you look at it..!!

    But it does look pretty good in my kitchen..

    love yours with your re covered lamp…

    also loved Mondays pics of your house..

    xx andrea…ps..say hi to Mel…

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    Ness Lockyer

    March 3, 2010

    That looks great Sandy! It goes so well with your lamp and I love that you brought that 70's frame home and made it look chic. Lovely.
    Ness xx

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    Pearl Maple

    March 3, 2010

    Fabulous do over!
    All the more fun when the place names are your local stops.

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    Toni

    March 3, 2010

    I just popped in after following your link on another blog. Yes please tell us how you made your bus roll! It's looks fantastic, I love it and love the frame, good find!

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    Alison Gibbs

    March 3, 2010

    Looks great Sandy.
    Wonderful makeover
    Alison

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    The Design Notebook

    March 3, 2010

    Looks brilliant. Let us in on your secret. How did you do it??

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    daniela rota nodari

    March 3, 2010

    HI Sandy,
    Wonderfull blog!!!!
    Très très Charmante!!!!!

    Kisses 🙂

    Daniela "DREAM SHABBY CHIC" from Milano Italy

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    Beach Vintage

    March 3, 2010

    Hi Sandy, what a great result. The frame at $5 was a steal!Looking forward to catching up on your blog.

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    Anonymous

    May 10, 2011

    Pretty interesting place you've got here. Thanks for it. I like such topics and everything connected to this matter. I would like to read a bit more soon.

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