Saturday, June 4, 2011

Kitty Music Box

Okay, I actually let out a little squeal of delight over how adorable this music box turned out when I finished! (If I do say so myself...) I've seen lots of ceramic music boxes to paint, but the mechanism is always tired or broken - this one plays beautifully! I almost kept this one for my baby cat, Gypsy, to play her sweet music on her altar, but decided to part with it. I've just listed it on Etsy here, and I hope it makes someone smile! :)

I get a real thrill from taking something old and giving it a new life. This kitty music box had obviously been well loved, and the paint was worn off in parts.
Check out the before and after transformation:







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10 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 4, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I really, really love this, especially how even though the kitties are dead, they still maintain their original "cutesy" quality!

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  2. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    As always you did a beautiful job! Love how the litty kept it's squint and the blue pillow makes it stand out, gorgeous!

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  3. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    You have done a fantastic job. I really like it - Sue x

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  4. UnknownJune 4, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    This is amazing! They look ten times cuter after being painted! Great job! I especially love how you painted the bones. :)

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  5. PiliJune 5, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    An absolutely brilliant job! I totally love it, so much cuter after you gave it a new life!

    And I love the contrast colour the blue pillow gives to the kitties.

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  6. ShaylaJune 5, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Holys cats! THIS IS AWESOME! A total makeover too. Wow...I am shocked by the awesomeness of this.

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  7. JingleJune 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    That looks absolutely amazing!!! I so love it!

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  8. Illustrated InkJune 6, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Thanks for the love everybody!! :)

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  9. brandy-son Zen master flashJune 13, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love the AFTER!!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 17, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    i love what you did! im sure whoever bought it loves it!!! :)

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