out to lunch.

Published on by Quandie

I’m sharing another of the brand new 2019 Summer release transfers from Prima Marketing’s Re.design line today.  This one is called Delicious Menu.

This is definitely another one of those transfers that you can use on a ton of different projects, much like one of my other favorites, Everyday Farmhouse.

Just think of the possibilities!

In fact, I’ve already pulled together three quick and easy projects using this one, so let’s get started shall we?

First, I picked up this vintage metal picnic basket at a garage sale last year sometime.  I love these old metal baskets.

This one was in kinda rough shape though.  A bit rusty and crusty.  Which is probably why it was only $2.

Initially I thought I would just sell it ‘as is’ as a planter (because obviously, how cute would this be filled with red geraniums?), but after I received this transfer I knew I could add a little bit more.

It was super simple to cut out the sections I wanted to use and rub them onto the basket.

Next, I added some holes to the bottom of the basket so that it would have good drainage for plants.  It’s easy to do this with a drill, if you have one, but you can also just pound a nail in which is just as quick (or even quicker if the battery on your cordless drill is dead).

Then I just filled the container up with some potting soil and some pretty annuals.

I see a lot of people online asking whether or not the transfers will hold up outside, and also wondering whether or not you have to seal them with something.  I don’t like to give advice on that sort of thing without testing it first myself.  So, I’ve decided to keep this basket now and see how it holds up over the summer.

Oh, who am I kidding?  I’m keeping it because it’s frickin’ adorable.

I can already tell you that I’ve had this outside since the end of May and so far so good.  I didn’t seal it with anything.  In my opinion it’s more likely that the basket itself will rust out and fall apart sooner than the transfer comes off.  But we’ll see.  I’ll keep you posted on that.

But my philosophy is this.  I paid $2 for the basket.  The section of the transfer that I used on it would be about $2 too (assuming you use the rest of the transfer on other pieces).  So I’ve got a whopping $4 invested in the container.  Meanwhile, I spent about $30 on the annuals I planted in it and I know they are only going to last a year.  Therefore, who cares if the transfer doesn’t last?  Or if the metal rusts out?  I can toss the whole thing at the end of the season.

Next up is a super simple makeover.  I just added ‘Fresh Roast’ to a vintage enamelware coffee pot.

Doesn’t that just seriously add a lot more character?  And so quick and easy to do.

Last is another really quick and easy update.  I added the word ‘CAFE’ to this straw dispenser.

As it turns out, not so easy to capture that word on a curved surface with a two dimensional photo, but you get the idea.

I used this transfer on one more really cute piece that I’ll be sharing with you guys next week, so be sure to stay tuned.

Thank you to Prima Marketing for sharing the Delicious Menu transfer with me.  If you’re wondering where to buy it, check out Prima’s ‘where to buy‘ page.

20 thoughts on “out to lunch.”

  1. Great upcycle on all your pieces. I love the green metal basket and it is freakin adorable! These transfers will be so very useful, thanks for showing them to us!

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  4. Because of you and your inspiring ideas, I am just getting started on using image transfers. Thanks for all the cool ideas! Can’t wait to start spiffing up all kinds of stuff!

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  5. Very versatile transfers. The coffee pot really shows how it went from drab to fab. This will make it easier for people to picture items you may not normally take a second look at…and jazz them up considerably. Another win/win…

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  6. Prima Marketing is rolling out some good stuff! Who better to show us examples of what we can do with them than you! 😁 I collect those metal tins/picnic baskets. I pack them with snacks when we are on a road trip.

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  7. And this is why I love your blog. Cuteness personified! My daughter would absolutely love that straw dispenser particularly with black polka dotted straws. I need to keep my eyes peeled for one of those. I may actually have to purchase some transfers. Isn’t it amazing how much personality and they add?
    Love both the metal lunch box turned planter and the coffee pot! Charming!

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    1. Hi Ann! Good to hear from you, and I’m so tickled that you are still reading my blog 🙂 Do you have any fabulous travel planned for this year?

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