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a little bit of furniture makeover ...

30/5/2019

well, this is going to be last post in may :)

just before going away to my sister I decided to go ahead with some long time ago purchased general finishes milk paint in super sunny yellow.

just had that feeling that the one solid wood shelve unit I have need something.

I decided it needs a lot of yellow :)

one of my airplants will be blossoming! Soo excited!

a have not done furniture painting for some time now and I felt like I have lost some skill but hey!! little bit of head scratching and it was not so bad.

I glued scraps of wallpaper on the back plywood and covered with clear top coat I had bought general finishes as well.
I needed couple of coats of zinsser primer and many many coats after of yellow paint

pfuu, I have forgotten that yellow is difficult colour to work with. it requires many layers of paint to cover nice and smooth.

anyways, that's done now! i'm delighted I did it and now just have to wait for perfect place to have it!
for now it will emit light in our bathroom! it is indeed shining yellow light.

Cherio
Dace

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YAY YOU!!!

22/1/2019

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You just look at this! I'm back!

Internet is slow again but I got my footstool pictures on my PC. Just to tell you that internet services in Ireland are VERY VERY poor! Don't believe any promises.. I have not seen 3G ever on my brand new galaxy S8 not event dreaming of seeing 4G ..ha ha

Na, after a bit of rage ...

As a result from Upholstery workshop I attended a week ago I would like to present my made from scratch footstool! Thah daa!

That was a wonderful Sunday! Full of craic and learning new skills. It was organized by Aileen from Shabby.ie and Annette one true professional in this area. Follow this link and you can find out Workshop Tour 2019 and many many more ....

So now check out what I have made myself with my own hands :)

Picked fabric. Thought it to be striking pattern and retro kinda feel fabric.

Painted grey washed stain for feet. Not sure it's 100% but knowing myself there will be a moment and I'll just grab a paint and do the thing. :D

Ohh and so many things I am able to make with skills I've learned. Cannot wait for Spring and outdoors to give it a go.

Want to say it again. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you Aileen and Annette! Your enthusiasm and knowledge are priceless!

Cherio
Dace

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Modest makeover of 80's side table

15/6/2016

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When I got it I didn't want to change it a lot. I really didn't know what's going to happened with this piece, just new - don't destroy the good woodwork of the masters from 80's.

How do I know it's 80's. Because it is written on the bottom of the shelf - CROWN PRODUCT January 1981.

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And I didn't know what to do with this kinda glass kinda ceramic top with marks of knife cuts and dents.

Well, at the end it worked out lovely and quirky.

I just had this sudden flash - the blackboard top would be very cool!

The idea made me smile so that's a good sign.

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It's some time I have been quite curious about General Finishes products what Aileen from Sew Darn Pretty Vintage Home stocks in her online store www.shabby.ie

So I ordered a tin of Java Gel Stain as that seems to be most popular. Sanded the little table and off I go.

As I said on my previous post there was a little struggle of what the stain is going to do and if I will like that.

I applied it with sponge and wiped it down with kitchen towel almost immediately but then I saw that streaks of stain in some way suits the table better. An old but contemporary look. I applied and wiped it down few times till I liked what I see.

The recommended drying time needs to be adhered.

I purchased few lovely mouldings for this project and for few future ones from Shabby.ie and as a real crafter/hoarder I have a good stash of drawer pulls and millions other "useful" things in my storage boxes.

Moulding and metal drawer pull was painted and dipped in black paint. Left to dry and attached to little drawer at the end. I brushed antic gold acrylic paint over the moulding to highlight it a bit more.

And I think I am done with this lovely piece of furniture.

The purpose of it, you ask?

It is perfect as a sewing machine table.

All the best
Dace
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Year ago

10/6/2016

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Can't believe it was just a year ago when I started my wooden wall decor adventures.

It was sunny and dry day and I just returned from shopping trip for more paint and other important crafty stuff.

Nothing much has changed. I still enjoy making my wall decors. I still don't have a workshop. I use any spare clear square meter in this little household. I still enjoy my makings and I still buy more paint and napkins only my buys and findings become a little larger in scale. And clear square meters are more complicated to find.

This 80' s little side table Richard got from his friend (look I'm not the only hoarder in this family!) is finally next in line for makeover. I will try to keep it as authentic as I think I will.

I was curious about General Finishes gel stains everyone was talking about and admiring in crafters and makers community. So I ordered a tin of Java gel stain from Aileen's shop www.shabby.ie and few lovely mouldings as well ( for future projects ;)

Little bit of struggle from beginning to figure out what I want to achieve with it but at the end I'm quite pleased for the look. It was an old table and I made it even older looking.

Today I will have to decide which drawer knob I will use and ruin the last bit of the table (that's how my husband described my activities), the top. I have some ideas in my think thank for it. Just wait till you see!

Then another photo shoot for D Craft Affairs history books and that's that!

Have a lovely weekend
Dace

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Recipe for today

8/6/2016

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I'm behind few posts of what has happened in DCA workshop.

Hot weather makes me lazy. Lazier then I am usually ;) I'm just a human!

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I have finished couple of rustic country cottage style key holders. I have used my all times favorite rooster and a little message in the bottle. Cute detail that will catch your look every time you walk by. This time instead of string I attached proper hooks for hanging on the wall.

This one job completed it is like a drop of water in ocean in comparison to what's listed in my note book.
Pfuuuu.......

I'm divided between garden tasks and my dear wood works. Garden must be the first as weather is unusually glamorous for this part of the world.

Just yesterday I made a quick summer wreath for our back garden sitting area. Sorry that had to use plastic flowers but I have used a real Irish straw as a base for my decor.

Today it's going to be this little table revamp which will take longer time because I will be using General Finishes Gel stain which needs 3 days to settle.

Do you see our cat in the background?

I'm teaching him to love camera which he ignores tremendously and professionally. Just wait! I need cute cat pics on my Instagram, don't I!!

All the best
Dace

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