Wednesday 23 May 2007

shabby chic furniture




I have been sanding a little table given to me by my aunt many years ago. This is it's third reincarnation. I have primed it and intend to make it look a bit shabby chic. I will then decoupage lots of Victorian butterfly's on it. I got these from Past Times in Chester, UK, many years ago. I saved them for a special project. That time has finally arrived.



It took hours and my arms were sooo sore afterwards. I have managed to stand off part of my fingerprints! I am a little perplexed as to what colour and type of paint to use for the top coats. I want a smooth finish also. I am currently hunting internet sites for ideas on this. I found a lovely site about...well you will have to read it yourself! http://parisparfait.typepad.com/paris_parfait/2007/01/index.html



Well I must return to the internet slog and then to my painting techniques!

1 comment:

blushing apples said...

wow that look great, how creative! :D

Boys Quilt

Boys Quilt

Love Quilt

Love Quilt

Close up of dads quilt

Close up of dads quilt
You can clearly see all the detail from each of the pictures

Quilt for dad!

Quilt for dad!
Detail- isn't it pretty

Dads Quilt

Dads Quilt
Detail of dads quilt

Quilt for Dad

Quilt for Dad
Given to my dad for his birthday