Painted Trophies

I have a lot of trophies from when I younger: softball, basketball and some for actual academics.  They're in a box in the bottom of my closet, the same place they've been for years.  I don't want to get rid of them, but also don't want them sitting out.  I saw this online today and can't wait to pull them out and make them home decor!  How good of an idea is this?!

Photo and idea via Whorange.net

Found through Pennyweight