Dear Market-goers,Given that it is not possible to consistently maintain the recommended "social distance" of 2 metres between us at at our monthly markets, and also given that most items at the market are handled by multiple people who will be hard pressed to wash their hands every 10 minutes, we are cancelling the April 4th Really Really Free Market at Campbell Park.We will remain optimistic and cancel only one market for now (the following one would be on May 2nd), and act according to developments and recommendations from public health authorities.Wash your hands, try not to touch your face, elbow "handshake" (remember how we did it during SARS?), and self-isolate if you've travelled abroad. Those precautions should also help protect us from most seasonal colds and flus. Take care of each other, and see you as soon as possible!-The Organizing Volunteers of Really Really Free Market Toronto West End (Campbell Park)
Monday, March 16, 2020
IMPORTANT NOTICE: APRIL 4th CANCELLATION!
Friday, March 13, 2020
DIY Project: Mirror Painting!
Hi folks!
This month I wanted to share a fun DIY project I did with artsy-mirrors I found at the market in the fall time. They had such a fun shape that I had to grab them! Unfortunately, I don’t have any before pictures of the mirrors. I scoured my phone to see if I had taken any without any luck. Nonetheless, here is the after:
When I found them, they were a stark white color with some scuff marks. My room already has a lot of white décor, so I knew immediately that if I grabbed them I would be painting them a different color. The shape reminded me of a sun with sun rays so I debated painting it a fun mix of yellow/orange. Ultimately, I went with this burgundy color so that it would match my bed sheets and really tie my room together.
On a warm Sunday, I headed to the Wal-Mart near my house to get my supplies: sand paper, paint, and paint brushes. When I got home, I made sure to lay down some newspaper so I would contain the mess I was about to create. First, I buffed the mirrors wood frame with the sand paper to get rid of any bumps. This ensures a smoother finish. Then I took some green works all purposes cleaning spray and blotted it. This helped remove anything that came off while I sanded it and got rid of some of the scuff marks. I also took the time to Windex the mirror bit. I let this dry for 30 minutes or so and then I got to the fun part: painting!
Wal-Mart didn’t have the exact colour I was looking for so I actually purchased two different colours and mixed them together. I got Apple Barrel’s Bright Red and Barn Red colour, and mixed 3 parts Barn Red with 1 part Bright Red to get my desired colour. After applying the first coat I let it sit for about an hour to dry up, and then applied the second coat!
If I could do it again, I would definitely recommend purchasing painters tape and taping up the mirror portion so as not to get any paint on the mirror. If this DOES happen, I found that wiping it up immediately with a bit of wet paper towel did the trick to get it off. As well, you’ll be able to get a better, more even coat around the inside edge. Picture below, you can see it’s a bit uneven! But, I like to think it adds to the charm.
All in all, this was a super fun project and I love the way it looks in my bedroom! Have you done any DIY projects with items you’ve found at the market? Let us know in the comments!
-Nicole
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