Reveal: Worn-Out Tricycle Makeover!

By: Alicia Jul 11, 2011

This month, Krylon is sponsoring a series of thrifty, creative DIY projects:
credit: A reminder of what the trike looked like before we got our hands on it.
In Friday's post, I told you all about the process we used to transform a tragically trashy tricycle from the garage-sale "freebie" pile into a custom ride for our toddler.

Using three cans of Krylon Dual spray paint (in white, purple, and watermelon), some custom decals we created using a Silhouette cutting machine, and a new set of wheels, we made a one-of-a-kind tricycle that our daughter adores. Check out the transformation (and scroll down for the video reveal!):

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Ayla's pimped-out tricycle - after its makeover

Alicia carefully peeling up the decal to reveal Ayla's logotype

credit: We did three logo decals; two on the main tube, and one on the 'trunk'

Here's Ayla riding her new trike in our neighborhood Fourth of July Parade. It was a real hit, and we were stopped by numerous fans who inquired about where to find a trike like it.

credit: Ayla riding her 'new' trike in the July 4th parade