A friend of mine called a few weeks ago with this offer: she had an old rocking horse her dad had made which her boys had outgrown, and it was on its way to Goodwill, but she knew Baby Girl was crazy about horses... would I like it for her? Would I? Just the kind of challenge I love, and I had carte blanche to redecorate it however I wanted. It was sturdy and had good bones, but was in need of a makeover... Started out by removing the old mane, tail, and bridle But after some plastic surgery... The jigsaw gave it a new profile Fresh make-up... Quite a few coats of white paint A soft new 'do... And some tasteful accessories... Hot-glued braid bridle, modge-podged gingham fabric accents She is ready and waiting for an almost-3-year-old's birthday. And the best part? With most of the supplies already on hand, this one put me back just $3.50 in fabric and trim.
