great tute! I get the gist of it, but I am curious about the translucent page that you have laying on it. Leave a comment below and add to the conversation! Mirrored doors in the linen cabinet make small spaces look expansive and add a convenient full-length mirror into the bathroom. The paint is then chipped away along corners and edges to create, the signature look of Heritage Paint. Thank you Jilly! Nancy. Hi, It is a 3M 9075 model. You can check the website asunfolded.com to see if there is a retailer close to where you live. With your help I have decided I am not a bad painter, just a bad translator, occasionally! You can see our home tour now, here). Did you fill it in with wood putty or remove all of it and how? Featuring this in my weekly wows tomorrow. Do you think that painted furniture it dead? No longer is furniture painting about just adding a couple coats and walking away proud. The blue grasscloth added texture and interest. Its beautiful now! Wow, this is amazing! We just got back from a week of funand a little bit of work. I began turning to more creative outlets like learning to make stuff with power tools so that I could expand my creativity beyond just painting thrifted furniture. a little bit of a booger. Read blogs. Thank you so much for sharing at my blog! The bathroom has evolved from its purist utilitarian roots to a more intimate and reflective sanctuary in which to relax and reconnect. Dear Nancy, just got amazed by your lovely work!!! Ive done quite a few pieces like this. :) Wonderful small piece that can go just about anywhere! Love your blog! I'd like to receive the free email course. Thanks so much! I cant tell you how many times my pieces speak a foreign language to mehaha! It was a little rustic to say the least. Have fun!! ), Thrift Shop Shakedown (99 makeover and a new video series! Your piece is just stunning! OH MY GOODNESS!! Navy with gold harware is hot right now. You did a great job! Such an inspiration to me as I have a very similar piece except mine is a little taller with drawers under the double doors. xo. But the doors, sides, legs, back piece, etc. Thanks so much. Amazing!! You are my furniture painting hero. The homes antiqued chandeliers & light-fixtures, along with the repeating hues of red & navy offer a formal tradition. I also learned that sometimes you dont have to paint a piece of furniture to make it beautiful. Nancy. Many would think this is tedious. Absolutely inspirational.could you estimate your proportions on the Graphite/CoCo mix? Understanding Wood: 7 Things You MUST Know Before You Refinish or Build Your Next Project, eat-in kitchen table makeover using Beyond Paint, you can use any one of these furniture paints, 20 Surprising Things I Learned in Carpentry Class, Recessed Lights and How to Retrofit with Clips for LED Downlights, Pantry Shelves and DIY Can Food Organizer With Hidden Storage Underneath. Thanks. I agree, I think I got it right this time. Fantastic job! My goodness this is beautiful! Nancy, Nancy, I love this so much! Hi Rose! I didnt see it in the remake. Hi Char! That was really a sad little piece.. You have such a good eye for potential! I think I saw this post a couple of years ago. Thats beautiful, and thanks for sharing! Thank you! Dont know what or where its going, but Im excited about this project (finally). such as how to use dust of ages and wax to age furniture. Little Bit, Its just beautiful! Love it and what a perfect use for that little cabinet! We came across an estate sale and I found this sideboard. Love how your sideboard/bar turned out, Nancy. Coordinating bath furniture from Duraa Supreme brings all the details together with your choice of beautiful styles and finishes. Have a wonderful week and enjoy your gorgeous bar cabinet. Hi Ali, I also love to use paint on the body, but keep the tops natural, like this eat-in kitchen table makeover using Beyond Paint. And mostly clear wax with only a touch of dark on the rest. It was a fun piece!! gail. You hit the nail on the head so to speak with the final transformation! I found my projector on Craigslist and it is a 3M 9075 model. Now go check your email for those freebies! Watch you tube tutorials. If any is left bubbling Id remove that too and just fill in and sand. I was unsure of what I wanted to do with it so it stayed this way for about 6 months. Dura Supremes artisans hand-detail the surface to create the look of timeworn distressing. Visiting from Miss Mustard seeds link up. HA!). The transparency I got from OfficeMax. I would love this piece in my dining room. Have FUN! Im definitely NOT an artist and wondered what kind of brush you used to paint after you penciled in your lines. Do you have anything written about the projector you used and how you actually use it? Ha yes, thats what I shouldve said to this one! Yes, do it! You did such an amazing job painting on the graphic! Thank you Debbi :) I still want a large sideboard but have not come across one..not that I have anywhere to put it at this point! Hi Nancy! I hope it turns out as beautiful! You are talented! Your email address will not be published. I hear you agreeing with me! And it makes me smile every time I see it. She even put up these awesome shutters to hide her food pantry! Beautiful job Nancyeven if you had to do it twicethe end result is fabulous! Buy some cheap side tables at a garage sale and test things out. Beachy and some of the other trends may be dead but there is always still SOMEONE who loves it. You never really know with me but I do love this piece quite a lot. Do you use a pencil to first transfer? Just beautiful Nancy! I cannot believe you painted all those little details! This home is a custom home built by Homes by Tradition located in Lakeville, MN. I painted everything else Old White. (if you didnt already figure it out, I am a mixer). One of the great things about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint is you can paint right over the wax of a finished piece! Project completed in conjunction with Royce Jarrendt of The Lexington Group, who designed and built the custom home. We are all guilty of that a time or two (or three! I love history, health and just anything creative Artsy Chicks Rule is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.. ;) Oh you will have fun with that projector!! :). How do it get it to look like yours in the future? Project Features: Double-Tiered Cabinets with Glass Doors and Stainless Steel Library Ladder; Hammered Stainless Steel Countertops with Rivets; Custom Hammered Steel Hood; Two Cabinet Colors; Custom Distressed Finish; They always have them in the listings around here!;). and then started slowly with a couple of pieces. http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/04/161th-inspire-me-tue-frenchyfarmhouse.html, Thanks so much! We used a variety of stones, millwork, wallpaper, and faux finishes to compliment the large spaces & natural light. xoxo, Sharon. It looks a lot like the flour canisters I recently put on my blog. Things have changed around our home since this post. Really love the way this turned out, and I am not usually a white person as anyone would quickly see if they visit my blog. Architecture by Eskuche Architecture Fun & Funky is one way to describe it. :) xo, Your email address will not be published. I enjoyed seeing this transformation. We chose furnishings that emphasize clean lines and a traditional style. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a5690ddae312eed8ff5ac4aa3a87fa9a" );document.getElementById("d77b09630b").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *. I used acrylic craft paint. Take care and thanks again!!! You are welcome! Beautiful! Select the most inviting and luxurious materials to create a relaxing space that rejuvenates as it soothes and calms. Im just about to finish my first piece and Im hoping it sells. I started this blog when we moved into our old 1973 house and it needed fixing up and rooms filled. Tonita @ http://www.ShabbyChicTinyRetreat.blogspot.com, Hi Tonita! If its a large area however, Id probably just remove all the veneer and sand the wood smooth. But I admit that painted furniture was beginning to bother me. I dont have a website and cant attach a photo here, but you can see it on my facebook page Lavender Fields Studio., Hi Debbie, xo Its nice when they speak correctly the first time but it doesnt always happen! I love it!!! Great job from the color to the graphics choice. I wasnt excited about it at all but the second time I couldnt wait to finish it. Thank you! I plan to do some furniture but sadly not with AS its too expensive so home made which should be fun. Ive got the low down for you right here! Because my love of natural wood has grown (check out Understanding Wood: 7 Things You MUST Know Before You Refinish or Build Your Next Project), Ive been doing many more projects with wood. HA! Finishes are layered to emulate the look of furniture that has been refinished over the years. So impressive and such a great idea. Plenty to inspire you. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. .Who used her own brand of vibrant lacquer spray to make her bathroom POP.. Hi Jeanette :) Thanks so much! Thanks so much for stopping by!! Its probably best to do a little bit of sanding first though (nothing major, just a quick run over). It turned out gorgeous! And she designed and built these oak dressers, too, and used liming wax on them to bring out the grain, keeping them natural. You may not have heard of her, but shes the Amy behind Amy Howard at Homebrand of furniture paints. Krista. Success! Two tall linen cabinets in this two-tone bathroom add vast amounts of storage to the small space while adding beauty to the room. ;) I have to order my chalk paint online because there is no one close by me that sells it. This buffet is so stunning and beautiful! Thank you! What a transformation! Kitchen Perimeter Countertops: Soapstone I just inherited a projector and wondered what to do with it, now I know. Cortne. Hi Norma, Thank you! Good luck with your dining set! Once its transferred with the help of the projector I hand paint it in. Hi Allison, I didnt write it down, sorry! Great job! You can use acrylic paint too for the same look. I told you Im addicted to signs and graphics! What a bargain with that unit and what a wonderful job you have done ! They seem to work best without leaving marks I dont want after. This is gorgeous! Terry. Ive done that a couple times but luckily these colors mix so well I was able to salvage by mixing in some other colors. The fabrics are all kid friendly and the rug is an indoor/outdoor rug by Stark. Build a DIY Bathroom Vanity Part 3 Creating the Partitions, How to Create Landscape Beds For a Patio Makeover, The Reason Why I Get Up at 4 a.m. Every Day : Thrift Diving Blog, 5 Reasons Creative People Should Be Proud of Curly Hair : Thrift Diving Blog, How to Use Dust of Ages and Wax to Age Furniture - Thrift Diving Blog : Thrift Diving Blog. Plus Get My FREE eBook "Creating Fabulous Finishes"! It just might sit longer before it sells. I wont be happy until I tackle this!!! Featuring your gorgeous sideboard at the PoPP Party this week!!! Love this transformation, great job! The acrylic craft paint is just typically more rubbery (cant think of a better word to describe it right this second). Oh my word, this piece is totally beyond amazing. Claudia Its an easy fix if you plan on painting the piece! How did you get that image onto the transparent sheet that you have on top of the projector? Nancy. YOU HAVE THE TOUCH! Aww thanks Laura! Thanks so much for the sweet words! I took at look at your piece. Her bathroom was equally gorgeous. Hi Nancy, Do you wait till night to project or do you have a dark room in your home to do your projects? Bath cabinetry from Dura Supreme offers myriad design directions to create the personal harmony and beauty that are a hallmark of the bath sanctuary. She has a plethora of graphics that she so graciously offers for free! With amenities that pamper the senses and design elements inspired by luxury spas, bathroom environments are being transformed from the mundane and utilitarian to the extravagant and luxurious. I used the AS Graphite color for the graphics, watered down just a bit. I am not patient which could be the problem First I used too much and now I wonder if I dont use enough. OH and I didnt use corks on the knobs but I love the idea! Sort of therapeutic, quiet minded work. Im bad about that most of the time. Each chip and dent tells a story of its history through layers of paint. Are you a (re) painter like me? They will make transparencies for you pretty cheaply! I have noticed that much of the painted furniture looks the same, so my gut has told me to paint pieces with no distressing or aging techniques.just crisp, clean painting with interesting uses of color. Im not sure that itll turn out, but Im doing it anyways! ;) Nancy. I love the 2nd incarnation. Immerse yourself in our expansive palette of finishes and wood species to discover the look that calms your senses and soothes your soul. A refreshing spa-like environment offers a brisk welcome at the dawning of a new day or a soothing interlude as your day concludes. Thanks, Thanks Denise! (not what I was going for on that particular project but something that is usable down the road on something else, kind of thing) Its become so popular that even places like Home Goods have been biting off of the DIY furniture look. It was funny how she kept saying the house was little and is the transition house while she and her husband build their farmhouse because the house seemed big and spacious to all of us! Yes, bad translator. Photographs by Kelly Keul Duer and Virginia Vipperman, Elegant bedroom photo in Minneapolis with yellow walls. Hope you have a great weekend!! Pretty soon, it all just started to look the same and I wasnt as inspired anymore. I will have to look into that :). Found you over at Tuts and Tips. Thanks so much! Thank you so much Linda! A refreshing spa-like environment offers a brisk welcome at the dawning of a new day or a soothing interlude as your day concludes. OK, I think Im getting brave enough to give this a try! The light projects very well, even in daylight. It needed something. I love the way this turned out. I just went around and removed all loose pieces and filled them with putty and sanded it smooth. :). Hope that helps! Thanks for mentioning the response to comments! Hope you have a great day and thanks for taking the time to comment!! (My favorite products from her line are the liming wax, spray lacquer, Dust of Ages, and the zinc antiquing solution. Style Four offers 10 different configurations (for single sink vanities, double sink vanities, or offset sinks), and multiple decorative toe options to coordinate vanities and linen cabinets. I left feeling like I could now do something more than just paint furniture, but I could really make it look extraordinary. YES. PS. Are You Embarrassed About Your House, Too? I have never tried doing transfers and see you have to be what looks to be an old projector, found on CL. Wow. ink? Ive found that light grey and tan or crram also sell well. I am not understanding how you got the graphics onto the sideboard. Pinning :), What a perfect transformation- Love the graphics and the hardware you chose. Coordinating bath furniture from Dura Supreme brings all the details together with your choice of beautiful styles and finishes. I really enjoyed this one! This beautiful 2 story kitchen remodel was created by removing an unwanted bedroom. Yes. I have also downloaded some graphics and borrowed a overhead projector (that no one uses anymore) to transform my IKEA coffee table in the same manner! Yes, you can. Ive decided Id rather have a mix of old and new, and tie them together with accessories to keep things updated and interesting. I couldnt love this more! I love the way you finished off your sideboard. I can get the best detail and better control of the image with that. Hi Lisa, This fabulous laundry room is a favorite. I use a pencil and then go in with a brush. Quite often I say No Comprende (and I dont speak Spanish, HA). See what the stores are doing (Home Goods doesnt sell a lot of painted looking furniture now: most of it looks like aged wood like driftwood type natural wood looks). :), LOVE YOUR SIDE TABLE AND I WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE IT, IF THAT WOULD BE OK PLEASE LET ME KNOW, We hope you party with us again next week! Nancy. Wow this came out amazing! Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. I was going to use this little sideboard cabinet as a bar cabinet so chose Going more modern may work for you. The top is a mix of Coco and Graphite Chalk Paint. What a fun little piece of furniture! With millions of inspiring photos from design professionals, you'll find just want you need to turn your house into your dream home. Hellonew follower here! Im sure it will be fabulous! :), Love that youre hearing voices they obviously know what theyre saying! Congrats! I have to get one of these. Wooden floor made of white lacquered oak aging. I consent to Thrift Diving Blog collecting and storing the data I submit in this form. I snatch em up for sure! And thank you for the invite. Thanks so much for stopping by Heather!! Beautiful transformation. Rock on friend! Oh my gosh, that is adorable! Hopefully so, much cheaper that way! I loved the first transformation you did, but this one is perfect! Build by Stonewood, LLC are all so similar. The one I use is an old basic one that I got off of Craigslist for around $40. Check it out! .and it is finally finished being transformed. It needed to be a different color and some pretty graphics. Hope that helps! >>>. I think home should be affordable. And will stay this way foreverI think anyway! Christy. ;) Cant wait to see yours finished! I love the wine bar.. :). Francine, Thank you so much, its one of my favorite pieces~ Nancy. Wow! They work great with the chalk paint and leave a really beautiful, lustrous finish. Painting things several Thanks for sharing, visiting for Graphics Fairy, so glad I came by! Mine have wooden drawers on runners inside the doors, which Im using elsewhere since the stereo equipment needs the whole cavity. nancy, looks absolutely amazing!! ;). I have glued down loose veneer before but if its already chipped away by the time it gets to me Ill usually glue what I can and fill the rest.