Sunday, May 26, 2013

Milk Crate Planter and a Save Your Weekend Graco Paint Sprayer Giveaway!




 


 


I found this milk crate at a garage sale last year.  It was filthy, really, really filthy!!  But I scrubbed and scrubbed it and got it presentable looking. 
 


 
Last weekend we were in Sandwich, Illinois for a wedding.  We were able to steal a little time before the ceremony and do some shopping.  We saw these great old boxes at The Sandwich Antique Mart and loved the dark color.

 
 
 

 
 So we decided to stain this one using Natural Stain.

 



 
So that the dirt and plants wouldn't fall out, I lined the bottom with two layers of burlap.  I filled the box with Miracle Gro Potting Mix and planted away.  I put it on my front porch and love it!







Now on to the Giveaway!



 
Graco is going to give me a paint sprayer to give away to one of my readers. What a great giveaway!
 
 

The giveaway is for the Graco TrueCoat Plus II Paint Sprayer

 
 
 

 
Did you know that applying paint with a paint sprayer is up to 10x faster than brushing and up to 4x faster than rolling?
 
There are no messy trays or rollers.  Setting up a paint sprayer takes only minutes.  Cleanup is fast and easy too!
 

Your smooth, flawless project lasts longer and looks great. Graco is the brand the professionals pick—U.S. painting contractors prefer Graco 7 to 1 over the nearest competitive brand, according to the Frost & Sullivan Paint Contractors Choice Award for Overall Best Brands.



 

 The Graco TrueCoat Plus II Paint Sprayer:


 • For small projects that require 1-2 gallons

• Sprays a variety of materials such as stain, acrylic, enamels, oil-based primers and latex

• No thinning required—simply pour your material into the cup

• Available at your nearest home improvement retailer


 

 

Ok, so here's how you enter:  You can enter four times--one time for each item below.  Be sure to come back and leave a separate comment for each one.

 ***Jessica is the winner of the Graco Paint Sprayer.***
Thank you to everyone who entered. 
Congratulations Jessica!

  1. You must be a follower of my blog.
  2. Follow Graco Paint Sprayers on Twitter @GracoPaintSpray 
  3. Tweet about an upcoming weekend project or completed project using #SaveYourWeekend. 
  4. "Like"  Graco Paint Sprayers on Facebook

 
I will be choosing a winner via Random Number Generator on Saturday, June 1, 2013.
 
 
Thank you for your visit!  And good luck with the Giveaway!
 
Pam
 
 
I am linking to the following parties:
 
Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home
 


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41 comments:

  1. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 26, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Pam,
    Lovin' the idea that you had with this old crate...looks wonderful on your porch. Thanks for a chance to win this sprayer. As you know...I follow your blog.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. Linda@Coastal CharmMay 26, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    I like GRACO PAINT SPRAYERS on facebook.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  3. RachelMay 26, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    I've been a follower of your blog for awhile and I would LOVE to win one of those handy little sprayers. :) Thanks for a chance!

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  4. RachelMay 26, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    I also liked Graco on Facebook. Thanks!

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  5. CathyMay 26, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Great way to use the crate. I have been a follower for a while also. Wow could I use that sprayer, I have just retired and it would help with all the projects on my list. Also liked on facebook.

    Hope you have a great weekend.

    Cathy's Cupboard Calamity

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  6. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateMay 26, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    I love the way you repurposed the crate, Pam! How creative!
    Please enter me in your Giveaway.
    I am a follower of your Blog!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  7. Sandi @ The Primitive SkateMay 26, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    I liked Graco on Facebook.
    Thank you for the chance to win.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  8. Something Nice and PrettyMay 26, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I liked Graco Paint Sprayers on FB..

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  9. Something Nice and PrettyMay 26, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    Love the milk crate and how you stained it! I've been a happy follower for a while now!

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  10. Grammy GoodwillMay 27, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Oh, boy, could I use this spray painter. My son wants help painting a new apartment. Yes, I'm a follower. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  11. Christine @ Rustic-RefinedMay 27, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Love your garden project of using a milk crate, it turned out gorgeous!

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  12. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    Happy Memorial Day Pam! I hope you're enjoying it with your loved ones. This is such a generous giveaway - thank you! I love old crates too and your crate planter turned out lovely.
    I'm a long time email follower and love your blog.

    Hugs...Tracy @ Cotton Pickin Cute
    cottonpickincute(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    I'm a Greco follower on twitter as @tracysuz.

    Thanks again...
    cottonpickincute(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  14. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/tracysuz/status/339043445257678850

    Hugs...
    cottonpickincute(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  15. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    I also liked Greco on facebook. Boy do I have a ton of painting to do and this would be such a huge help.
    ocm
    Thanks for hosting and giving me a chance to win.
    cottonpickin(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  16. HeatherF1May 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I am a follower of your blog!! Heather

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  17. Cait ThroopMay 27, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Oh Pam, I love using that crate as a planter! I would not have thought of that and I have an old one in the barn...have to go look...Of course I could certainly use a paint sprayer! YAY for Greco and you for a give-a-way!

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  18. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMay 27, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I love it....I may do that with my new crate this Fall. Right now in AZ....it is just too hot!!

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  19. Weather TamerMay 27, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    You are so creative pam and I really like your work. Anyway Pam if you are interested to link my blog to your blog I am very interested or do a guest post just Pm me. Thanks.

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  20. DawnMay 28, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    What a perfect planter. It looks great filled with flowers:)

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  21. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 28, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    I am a follower! I love your milk crate planter.

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  22. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 28, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I liked Graco Paint Sprayers on Facebook.

    I need to paint the outside of my home. The Graco Paint Spray would really come in handy. It would save me so much time and energy.

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  23. One More Time EventsMay 28, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    Love this I too have a milk crate I plant in....love this look ! Would love it if you came by One More Time and share it http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/05/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_26.html
    Hope you can make it... if not this week I host every Sunday...Hope you can make it some time.
    Tammy

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  24. bjMay 28, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    Hi, first off, I love your wooden box. Looks good on your porch.
    I am a follower of your blog...
    I don't Tweet
    I did LIKE them on their FaceBook.
    Thanks..I would LOVE this spray painter.

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  25. m'linMay 28, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    I am a new follower. Great tips

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  26. m'linMay 28, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    I liked grayco on facebook. Melin

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  27. m'linMay 28, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    I am a new follower. Great tips

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  28. JessicaMay 29, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I follow your blog via rss feed

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  29. JessicaMay 29, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I Follow Graco Paint Sprayers on Twitter

    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  30. JessicaMay 29, 2013 at 6:38 AM

    I "Like" Graco Paint Sprayers on Facebook


    jessicarwarfield at gmail dot com

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  31. MacMay 29, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    The box is really cute. Yard sales have the best stuff.

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  32. BrandiMay 29, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    I love your wooden crate, Pam. It gives your porch a rustic feel.

    I would love to be included for a chance to win. I am a follower through GFC.

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  33. ChristineMay 30, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    I just followed your great blog and would love a paint sprayer for my post-Sandy reconstruction!

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  34. ChristineMay 30, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    I liked Graco on Facebook!

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  35. ChristineMay 30, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    I followed @GracoPaintSpray on Twitter! Thanks!

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  36. Mamawj's Moment AwayMay 31, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    New follower of your blog on GFC publicly as J. Cutshaw mamawj
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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  37. Mamawj's Moment AwayMay 31, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    I follow Graco Paint Sprayers on Twitter @GracoPaintSpray as @itsallnew2me
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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  38. Mamawj's Moment AwayMay 31, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    I "Like" Graco Paint Sprayers on Facebook as Julie Cutshaw
    https://www.facebook.com/julie.cutshaw
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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  39. Mamawj's Moment AwayMay 31, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    my tweeted project is
    https://twitter.com/itsallnew2me/status/340464856924844032
    thank you for the chance to win this great product :) loved your review & project pictures
    sewitupjulie@gmail.com

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  41. Adam AllenAugust 1, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    I recently found 4 old milk crates, I imagine they are from the late 1930s, early 1940s at a Yard sale in Ohio. I was able to use a low powered pressure washer to get some of the mold off of them. Not sure if you tried that or not, but it kept most of the same finish.

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