new toy to old truck with a tree
If you are a Harley-Davidson fan, turn away now, what you are about to see just might be too much for you…
I was at the good old Hob Lob last week when I spotted this guy in clearance.
I always wanted one of those cute,red toy trucks with a tree hanging out of it, and I saw an opportunity staring me in the face.
(Now you do have to remember it’s estro-fest over here, so no one thinks twice about defacing a boy toy. In fact, I bet Polly Pockets has a cool new ride now.)
I picked up a can of red spray paint and a bottle brush tree and taped off anything I didn’t want bright red,
and sprayed away.
Isn’t it cute? I used regular acrylic paint to make the tires white.
I love all of it’s redness. So much better than that orange and black! It makes such a cute truck with a tree!
I might have to attack the matchbook car aisle next!!!
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what a fun project!!
Love it!
I have a wooden truck we got in a gift basket one year, it’s was one of those things in the Christmas box that just stays among all the Christmas that I dont use. I’ve never used to or even thought to throw it out, and boy am I glad I didn’t,,, how cute will it be to paint the body red and leave the bed of the truck the wood, Thanks for the inspiration!!
Very cute! I’m hoping to snag a firetruck to do this with as a craft with the kids on Thanksgiving day.
What a wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing. I am on the lookout now!
I love this, Jen. What a sweet addition to your Christmas decor. I hope you do find more. Deb
Oh my sons would love it as the Harley. Hugs, marty
Love it! What a wonderful and creative idea!
What a great and fun truck. Love it.
Kris
Super duper cute!
What a great idea! Any truck or motorcycle in our house is a good truck or bike. Thanks for sharing.
Lisa
Fantastic idea!!! Luv it.
Oh I love this Jen! I’ve wanted one of those trucks too but haven’t found one for the right price… I will now! 🙂
LOVE it, Jen! I might just have to do this if I can’t find one {at a good price} already done. I never would have thought of this. I just commented on another blog recently that I’ve got my eye out for one to put a bottlebrush tree in the back for the holidays.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! I’ve been looking for an old red chevy for ages and can’t find one. Now I know I can broaden my search! Thanks so much for this!! 🙂
LOVE this! I ask Santa every year for an old red pick-up… maybe I’ll just create my own miniature!
Oh, how cute! I love what you did and I could do it too. I’ve always wanted a vintage truck to decorate with but could never find one. Yay! I may be on a trip to Hobby Lobby.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia 😉
Beautiful imagination! Love it – I hope there’s more – my husband is restoring an old truck that looks similar – it would be cool to get one and paint it the color he’s thinking of – the original sky blue!
Loved this!
Kathy
This is the cutest project ever!! I love it 🙂
xo
Such a great idea! I’ve been on the lookout for a red truck. Doh! Paint is the answer!
How cute! Such a great idea! Now I’ll have to take a trip to Hob Lob!
So cute!
Love this Jennifer!! So adorable!!
This is adorable! What a great idea!
Hugs,
Jamie
Adorable! Wouldn’t this also be cute with a miniature wreath on the front grill of the pickup?
I’m obsessed with red toy trucks this Christmas, and I love that you created your own. It’s SO CUTE!
Ha ha ha Estro forest Polly Pocket’s got a brand new ride! Cracking up as we have two daughters-and now a granddaughter! Thx for the paint idea…here comes my turquoise Xmas tree truck!