Thrifted Apothecary Jar Re-do

One day a few months ago, I ran into our local Goodwill just to browse and saw this little lady.  When I saw the price tag, I scooped her up quick.

Yep, $1.97!

 

Then I had to wait and wait for weather warm enough to spray paint.  I had several projects lined up to complete that I had collected over the winter months.  Finally it came one day in February - some of the other things I spraypainted that day can be found here and here.  I got out my Rustoleum Heirloom White and went to town.  Unfortunately, my first time spraypainting did not go as planned for this particular item.  The curves made it a little difficult, and apparently, people are serious when they say you have to let the paint dry in-between coats.  The result was a not so great paint job with lots of bumps and drips.  And then the weather turned cold again, so there was no fixing it.  Finally, one day recently it was warm enough to try again.  I sanded all the bumpies and was left with this...

 

For attempt number two, I was determined to take my time.  It took several more coats, but finally I had this....

 

and I love it!  Here is is lid-less, bringing a touch of spring to my dining room table...

Thrifted Apothecary Jar:  $1.97
Can of Spraypaint:  $2.99 (and I only used a partial can, so less!)
Total:  less than $5!

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