A Little Fun in the Sun - 30 minute Makeover*

What sort of paint did you use please Pansypotter? I have two terracotta pumpkins that are in much need of repainting and I do not know what sort of paint to buy to do the touching up job.

Brilliant... I too am interested to know about the paints, please ...
you've painted Albert and the robin very nicely :o)

What a pleasing and pleasant way to spend some time in the sun - great results too.

thats brilliant ~ well done you ~ very impressive painting

Oh,I just love these two..and they don't look miserable to me,Carole..you have done a smashing job there..but who could spruce me up ? Take more than a paintbrush for that..and a job lot of paint ! Lol...by the way..you had sun today ?? not here we didn't ..freezing !

Well done PP a good job done there. they look ready to face another hot summer !!!

What clever painting, PP, they look as good as new. I see that you are using paints in a tube - are these oils or acrylics please and I suppose you mix the paints to get the right colours ?

What a brilliant make up artist you are PP, you can give me a make-over anytime.
Like others would like to know what paints were used.

Thanks everyone so pleased you enjoyed my make overs, it was fun and very relaxing sat in the sunshine, Sandra it was cold and dull here today, I did the makeovers on Saturday!
Most of you are interested in the paints I used they are oil paints, over4yrs old, I used four colours and just mixed them to get the right shades its that long since I did any oil painting, pastels or watercolours, used to be so passionate and managed to sell quite a few paintings in a local gallery, dont ask why I suddenly stopped, I dont really know, I would love to start again but never get round to it. Thanks once again ;0)

They look perfect Carole as good as new are you another secret artist ? what made me think of 'one foot in the grave ' when I saw Alberts sulky face ...LOL...

Lol Amy I love that programme!

Clever you Pansy, what a perfect job you've done. I have a faded heron and 2 faded ducks that need dealing with if you get chance :). Lol

WOW!! Well done you! I love your sense of humour too, had me laughing all the way. :))))

Carole, I've just noticed at the top there you saying that you used to be passionate about painting then you suddenly stopped, the same thing happened to me, I used to be passionate about crosstitch tapestry, now it seems so hard to pick that needle up and finish one I started over 10 yrs ago.

They look really great Carole...I couldn't believe Albert was the same tortoise! I'd never thought of re-painting my ornaments, and like you had, my Robin looks very worse for wear after the winter......will give him a make-over too.
Thanks for the good idea!

Isn't it amazing what a little pampering can do? They're both looking fabulous once more!

Brilliant blog, PP, but I daren't let my two (real) tortoises see Albert or they will be clammering to come to you for a makeover :) I have a 'plastic' tortoise which must be about 40 years old and is very faded - I wonder if I could do the same thing. Would the paint you used be weatherproof? Goodness, you don't know what you've started - we'll all be out in the sunshine with our paints and brushes!

Dawn just send your Ducks and the Heron over , will see what I can do ;0)

Pleased it gave you a laugh Michaella, strange isnt it that we both have given up pastimes that gave us so much pleasure, you never know we may both may start again, we could do a swap a picture for a Tapestry;0)

Go on do it Janey, you will enjoy it once you start!

Thankls Bernieh, could do with a bit of pampering myself, but it would be under the knife not the paint brush lol

Your 40yr old tortoise sounds as if he would benefit a bit of pampering! not sure how long trhepaint will last outdoors but I am going to give them a coat of varnish and hopefully it will last until next year;0)

what a good job youve done.. they look as good as new....

Thanks Holly looking good in the sunshine;0)

What great resturation Carole think you need Snow White to cheer that pair of grumpies up lol.

They look great ,all ready for summer :-)

Thanks Sixpence and Mavis, yes they are both a couple of Dandies now, perhaphs youe right Sixpence a female presence may put a smile on their faces, either that or I could paint one on lol

lovely bit of art work carole lol, great job i must say and they both look very smart again, well done you :o))

That would be a great idea Carole.:o))

Thanks Sandra, just passing the time on a lovely sunny day, [ couldnt't get the tops off the paint its that long ago since I have used them, but Harry did the trick with his pliers lol

Could give them a whole new look Sixpence, but think they would lose their character if I did ;0))

Very good ! They look much better now :o)

...and that tortoise reminds me of somebody, but i can't remember who.

what a great bit of diy...they look so much better for it..:-)

Thanks Hywel, Steragam,and Sandra, hey do look good at the moment but face lifts dont last long lol

As long as they don't end up with that wide eyed,startled look,Carole..Lol....and don't even think of a tummy tuck for the Robin !! :o))

Lol no tummy tuck for Robin but I wouldnt mind one!

Lol,Carole..no way..all we have to do is walk straight and tall..the improved posture will work wonders for us ! :o)

Me walk tall, I wish!

Lol Carole..I forgot you were a petite lady..see how polite and tactful,I can be,when I put my brain in gear :o))

Petite sounds so much more elegant than Titchy lol

That's a fab job PP! That wee tortoise looks brand new!
Now you've got the lids off those tubes, you should give your painting a whirl again, it's a talent you never lose! Go on, go on, go on!

Your tortoise is my favourite....totally restored after the very harsh winter, PP. His head is cocked in just the right way too as if he really is on the lookout for those slugs...lol

Loved your blog and your enthusiasm....a coat of varnish should be a help to keep tortoise and robin in ship-shape through the year...great idea. :)

Well done Pansy. Fab blog and pics. Albert is looking so handsome with the colouring, and what about Robin???? doesn't he look so handsome too with his lovely bright red belly? They look adorable. :o)))

Thanks for your encouragement Libet, If I do eventually you can take the credit;0)

Thanks Jacquie, pleased you like Albert, they have both been varnished now, so ready for whatever the weather throws at them lol

Thanks Linda they are both looking very smart now, Im quite pleased with them myself too;0)

Lovely blog Carole, made me smile. You got Alberts skin tone to a T. Do they only eat concrete snails though?

More varied BA plastic ones as well lol