Monday, 1 October 2012

Rocking Elephant!!!

Dear friends,

 I miss you terribly!
But instead of blabbing about WHY I haven't posted recently,
I am going to show you my latest project!

 My husband's family is in town and we have a 2-year old grandaughter.
I could not resist when I saw this wooden rocking elephant on Craigslist!!!
My friend Jeff gave him new rocking legs!!!

Can you see "KAMRON" written above the tail?
Awwww... I wonder where is Kamron now!

Since I was painting it put in a little girls room, I gave it a coat of ASCP Paris Gray...
Then a coat of ASCP Antoinette...
Then I distressed quite a bit, because I wanted the grey to show underneath. and I gave it a coat of Cece Caldwell Satin Finish.
Asha LOVED IT! She jumped right on it when she saw it! 
I will try to get a picture of her on it to show you!
Yesterday she noticed the elephant had a boo-boo...
The nose is broken! I just noticed this after I had bought it.
And here is what she did:
Can you se the Band-Aid??? LOL!!!
She is adorable!!!
I was thinking of repairing it, but it looks great with the Band-Aid, don't you think?
I will be writing more posts SOON!
Hugs galore to all my readers!
I am bringing this Pink Elephant to party at:

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21 comments:

  1. Unknown1 October 2012 at 22:14

    Hey I've missed seeing you Claudine!!!
    What a gorgeous unqiue one of a kind piece - perfect colors - she must have been thrilled -
    And I'm loving the boo boo :)
    Big Warm Hugs,
    Suzan

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca4 October 2012 at 11:35

      Dear Suzan!!! Thank you so much!
      I know, I even thought of keeping it mostly grey!
      I have been crazy with the Business Plan. Did I tell you I am changing my business name
      to ReStory Furnishings? About my pieces living a new story in my clients homes.
      What do you think?
      I know, I am not sure I can repair the boo-boo now, lol!
      Hugs
      Claudine

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  2. Michele M./ Finch Rest1 October 2012 at 22:34

    That's so cute! My daughter has collected elephant things all her life- she'd get a kick out of that rocker for SURE!

    Glad your gbaby loved it!!

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca4 October 2012 at 11:37

      Thank you, Michele!!!
      I thought that was such an interesting piece, too! Asha was so funny riding it!
      She kept saying "Asha's room!" So we new we did it right!
      Thank you so much for coming over and commenting!
      Claudine

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  3. Heirloom treasures2 October 2012 at 00:10

    Claudine,it is so nice,and quite different from the usual rockers. I bet someone made that with love for that little boy.
    Thank you for visiting and for your nice comments about my cooking.:) I find it so handy to fill the freezer,especially when the family pop in unexpectedly.:)

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca4 October 2012 at 11:46

      Hi, Jeanet!
      I appreciate you coming over, too!!n
      Yes, the elephant is different from anything I have seen! ANd quite sturdy (I found out, LOL), too!
      I need to get my act together with the food ASAP! My plan is to make a few lunch options for my son to take to Universitiy. I am taking a course (in how to start my business) in the same University and the food is expensive and not so tasty (never mind the calorie content)!
      I will be visiting you more often for ideas!

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  4. Sunflowers With Smiles2 October 2012 at 05:01

    Claudine, the rocking elephant is adorable, never saw anything like it.

    And I love the added touch of the band-aid on it! HA!

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca5 October 2012 at 09:06

      Hi, Kelly!!!
      Thank you so much for coming over and commenting!
      I know, she is so cute!!!! (About the Band-Aid)

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  5. Country Gal 2 October 2012 at 08:20

    So cute ! Ya don't see many rocking elephants ! Wonder how many kids had fun on that and how old it is , I bet it could tell some good stories ! Have a good day !

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca5 October 2012 at 16:21

      Hi, Elaine! I loved your profile picture, haha!
      I live in North Vancouver BC, and I got this elephant from a lady in North Delta (close to Vancouver). It was a long drive but I could not resist it! SHe said she found it in her mothers attic! They have no idea when it was built I guess it was put there before her mother moved there? I would love to know more about it!
      Thank you for coming over!

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  6. SImple and Serene Living2 October 2012 at 12:09

    So glad you are enjoying your family. I think the bandaid is the perfect touch. :)

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca6 October 2012 at 08:43

      Dear Laura!!!
      I miss you! Now I am going to start blogging more frequently.
      We haven't stopped since June, really.
      Yes, it was great to have the family over! Asha is growing so fast, she is 2 and a half years old. They left yesterday, so I am slowly catching up!
      Hugs!!!

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  7. Kathryn2 October 2012 at 19:37

    Claudine,
    it's very cute! I love the band-aid!! What have you been up to lately??

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca6 October 2012 at 09:03

      Dear Kathryn!
      Thank you for coming over!!! We need to meet for a coffee!
      I decided to change my business name to ReStory Furnishings.
      I am writing a business plan, getting website ready, new blog, etc.
      So i have been busy!
      I am in a self-employmet program so i go to school full-time.
      But classes are finishing in October.
      I will be atThe Olde Farmhouse Christmas market in November.
      Now, you tell me about yourself!
      Hugs!!!

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  8. Anita at Cedar Hill 10 October 2012 at 06:22

    What an adorable elephant, and your paint transformed him, I mean her.

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca11 October 2012 at 09:10

      LOL! Yes, I guess it is "her", as she put a tiara and a bracelet on the elephant before she left!
      Thank you so much for coming over, Anita!

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  9. Kelley12 October 2012 at 17:40

    Miss you so . Your elephant is So sweet with the band aid !! Hugs Kelley

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    1. Claudine from ReStory.ca13 October 2012 at 22:18

      Dear Kelley!!! I miss you, too!!!
      Where did the Summer go???
      Yes, Asha loved her elephant!
      I guess it will be sold with the boo-boo...
      Thank you so much for coming over and commenting!
      Hugs!!

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