All New Shabby Chic Thread!

artydoll

cherisong wrote: »

Sorry just edited my post, this is what I won http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250629095901&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_500wt_1182
I was thinking along the lines of what you said artydoll but I just went back and looked again and realised it is only 41/2 inches high HAHAHA!!!! I am so stupid. Oh well we live and learn! :eek:

This looks like 12th scale dollhouse miniature ,would have been lovely bigger.

MrsMoo2U

Oh dear, never mind. You could still paint it though and use it more like an unusual ornament. Is your niece into cats or dogs? A little miniature sleeping cat/dog perched on top would be nice. Oh and maybe a scrap of pretty fabric underneath for a blanket

Thanks for that idea Lily Lou and welcome to the thread

This looks like 12th scale dollhouse miniature ,would have been lovely bigger.

Yes that is what I think too. Well she does have a dollshouse that my grandad made for me when I was her age so maybe I can shabby chic it up anyway.

jcr16

i am so mega chuffed, spent the afternoon at parents in law with the family and my mil showed me how to do patchwork. i've now made a really beautiful cushion for in my lounge. i'm gonna buy some material now to make some more. i loved making it , and it only took couple of hours. was so relaxing doing it. i'll post a pic up tomoz . i'm just so proud of it.

CraftyDeb

Wow love all the bits shown - love the cups and saucers.

Have thanked those who commented on my dresser on your posts - don't want to clog up this thread with thanks to you all

I am itching to get crafting but sadly work and life gets in the way

I belong to a shabby chic forum and the girls on there are so clever and inspirational - lots on there are really good at sewing which is one thing I can;t do

goodgodthatonesevenbigger

well i might not be able to get my hands on the welsh dresser yet but im watchin some nice old school deskd for my young uns bedrooms, will look loverly painted up in pink for DD and blue for DS's

MummyOfTwo

bit of advice needed! i have a mexican pine dresser but i want to shabby it up (bored with pine!). i am going to sand it back first, but what kind of paint is bext to use? am i right in thinking eggshell?

goodgodthatonesevenbigger

I use normal emulsion and then put a coupkle of coats of varnish on but you could use eggshell

MummyOfTwo

whats the difference between them tho?!

goodgodthatonesevenbigger

Eggshell, is more hardwearing than emulsion. i think the varnish is more hard wearing than eggshell but not sure i only use emulsion cos i "borrow it" from relatives lol. Plus i got a big tin of clear varnish for reaaly cheap.

im sure that what ever u use, as long as you prep the item well and take care painting it it will look good and wear well

jennieshrew

I'm also having trouble painting a table. I sanded it, used two coats of primer/undercoat and then a couple of coats of acryllic eggshell. Its wearing off really quickly though. Every time I put anything on it the paint chips and you can see the dark brown wood beneath. Do I have to varnish it and if so do they make matt varnish as i'm not sure I want it to be shiny. Have I done something wrong for it to be coming off so easily?