Already happier, right? I also decided to paint the little black cap on the top of the umbrella pink too. It unscrewed easily, took a few coats of paint, and went back on.
To up the happy quotient of my umbrella I thought it would be really fun to add a pom-pom trim around the bottom. (What’s happier than pom-poms?) So, when I was at the fabric store I went over to the trims, found some trim that would work perfectly, and… sighed heavily. Eight bucks a yard! Boo – I needed at least six yards, which would mean nearly fifty bucks for pom-pom trim. Wah wah. Sooooooo, I decided to make my own.
Comments + Project Love
Elizabeth Joan Designs says
The umbrella looks great and I absolutely love the ghost stripe too!
Amy W says
This is so adorable, Alexis! Pinning now.
Trisha D says
Wow girl, you totally lucked out on that happy spray paint accident!! Who could have planned it any better?! <br />That pom-pom trim looks amazing and totally worth it!<br /><br />And guess what?! Your updated umbrella looks waaay more awesome than a store bought one! Off to go pin!
Amy Lee Scott says
Oh man, that pom pom trim is worth every minute you spent making it! I love the flair it gives the umbrella (and that awesome pink accent). I'm always so bummed that pom pom trim is so expensive but I'll have to see if I have the patience to make some the next time I need yards of it!
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
I love every single thing a bout this. The over-spray has got to be the happiest accident ever. I'm going to have to use that technique!
Sara C. Walk says
love this umbrella redo!! so dang cute!
Carmody Tisdale says
This is a fantastic place to dine! Love the umbrella,
For My Love Of says
This has got to be the happiest and cutest umbrella EVER! I love it and cannot wait for your pom pom trim tutorial! Thanks so much for teaming up with us for this blog hop!
Abby at Just a Girl and Her Blog says
LOVE THIS! It totally looks so much happier! Awesome job, Alexis! Pinning!<br /><br />~Abby =)
Ashley Mayes says
Love how it turned out (and it's exactly what I thought it was)! =) You definitely had the better idea to spray it!
Christine Graves says
I really like the extra special touches you did with your umbrella….very nice!
Vanessa says
LOVE the way the extra spray looks! I probably couldn't recreate it if I tried! Thanks for including me in the blog hop.
Vanessa says
LOVE the way the extra spray looks! I probably couldn't recreate it if I tried! Thanks for including me in the blog hop.
Sara Lorton says
Super cute!
Crystal S. | Apples & Sparkle says
I love the umbrella! The pom-pom trim caught my eye right away! : )
Lauren Lanker says
Oh my goodness – – I had to pause from stumbling to tell you how absolutely adorable I think this is! We have an old umbrella that we've been debating replacing, and now you've inspired me to consider just giving it a face-lift!
Jenna LaFevor says
So adorable!! I love the pink and the pom-poms!
Creative Dream says
Very cute idea! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
Jennifer BNHblog says
So fun! Looking forward to the pom pom tutorial. I love using those things! Thanks for linking up to The DIY'ers : ]
Colleen says
Those pom poms are so much fun! The ombre effect is a very happy mistake 🙂
Kimberly Lewis says
I love the umbrella! Pinned. Thanks for being a part of our party. We are always thrilled to have you. Please stop by tonight at 7 pm and party with us. It's a thrill to have you!