Seriously.
I had to.
I have been dreaming of flames on my minivan for three years now, and this, I believe, is as close as I’ll ever come (unless my husband surprises me one day. . . ).
After reading one of my favorite, most creative bloggers and seeing how she re-vamped a mini-coupe herself, I had to do it. Mine is much less cool, but it works for us. I like to think that Xzibit, Mad Mike, and the crew would still be proud.
Cora and I worked super-hard together to try to surprise Maddy and Owen early this week while they were at camp:
- Pimpin’ Our Coupe: A super-fun and silly summer morning was spent with Cora, first cleaning–no, scouring–our dirty, sad coupe that was handed down to us a few summers ago from some kind neighbors.
our blue coupe before (yes, those are wood paneled sides)
Tiny Cora is a super coupe-scrubber!
I spraypainted. . .
. . . then spraypainted some more. This time, lightening bolt style.
I was not very careful. I moved quickly because (honestly) the rain clouds were fast approaching.
our finished, stylin’ coupe
I think, today, I became Owen’s hero. He told me over and over that he loved me and he thought I was a great painter and that I made the old car super-fast. He wanted me to spray paint everything, and I just might in the next few weeks, if it makes him this happy. . .
Cora still zips around the yard in this baby; now, she’ll be doing it in style. Thanks again, Pink and Green Mama for the inspiration!!
Maybe tomorrow I’ll retain my senses and focus on some learning around here. . .
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Jenny Hendrickson says
June 11, 2009 at 2:13 amIt looks AWESOME!! I think Xzibit would be blown away by your pimped-out coupe! haha
Pink & Green Mama says
June 11, 2009 at 2:58 amHA-HA-HA!!!!! I LOVE IT!! Fantastic. I'm starting a new northern VA revolution to just say no to ugly plastic kid toys and get those spray paint creative juices flowing!! Great job. And Owen is right, he DOES have the best mama (and big sister) in the world. 🙂
xoxo MaryLea (aka pink and green mama)
Pink & Green Mama says
June 11, 2009 at 2:58 amHA-HA-HA!!!!! I LOVE IT!! Fantastic. I'm starting a new northern VA revolution to just say no to ugly plastic kid toys and get those spray paint creative juices flowing!! Great job. And Owen is right, he DOES have the best mama (and big sister) in the world. 🙂
xoxo MaryLea (aka pink and green mama)
dana says
June 11, 2009 at 11:44 amomg–to quote my son (and rhino from bolt) that is be-awesome!!!
Denise says
June 11, 2009 at 1:56 pmThis is the coolest thing I've seen! I need to hit some garage sales!
Allie says
June 11, 2009 at 2:00 pmI am speechless, that is the coolest ride ever!
Smiling Mama says
June 11, 2009 at 3:20 pmWow! That is awesome. My son would have freaked out with joy as well.
BananaBlueberry says
June 11, 2009 at 10:59 pmwow- that is incredible!!
I never would have thought of that –
GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!
Tech Savvy Mama says
June 12, 2009 at 1:06 ameOh this could totally be on the kiddie version of Pimp My Ride! You've inspired me to rehab our cars this summer!
mary kilpatrick says
June 12, 2009 at 2:53 amAmy!!! This is crazy awesome! You totally earned your flames!
Sweet Serendipity says
June 12, 2009 at 6:36 pmThat rocks. My kids wou;d love doing that 🙂 TFS