Shabby Chic; Volume III

uropachild

Hi everyone. I lurk here, but don't post usually. However, i just had to share the cute dolls crib i got from the charity shop for DD. I have ordered some lovely little strawberries fabric to make a cover and i am going to paint it white. It will be the first thing i have attempted, but i figure i should start small.

Bibbitybob

That lampshade is gorgeous PinkTiger! And uropachild that crib is cute, it will look fab when you've finished it

anguk

That dolls crib is beautiful, I remember having one like that when I was little.

danemi1

uropachild wrote: »

Hi everyone. I lurk here, but don't post usually. However, i just had to share the cute dolls crib i got from the charity shop for DD. I have ordered some lovely little strawberries fabric to make a cover and i am going to paint it white. It will be the first thing i have attempted, but i figure i should start small.

gorgeous!!!

danemi1

danemi1 wrote: »

oh bibbity I always really love your makes - totally in awe - can I come and live at yours - it always look so homely - so cosy!

BIBBITY - are you being shy or didnt you see this - lol. Dont know where you get your inspiration from but seriously do love your makes - in fact I just sooo love coming on here and seeing what everyone has been up to - makes me want to do more! I have said when we get a new kitchen later this year - I am going to get a raw one and paint it myself - am I mad???? Have I taken on too much - will it be realllllly hard I am wondering now - will I get it done if I take a week off work - in between the school runs - aaaagh I must be bonkers - lol!!!

annie-c

littlereen wrote: »

My x2 layers of primer have yellowed in certain areas - any ideas why this could be? Is the yellow likely to show through the eggshell? It seems to have occurred in the same places - ie the legs. I sanded everything well yesterday, with coarse medium and fine paper so I'm a bit confused!

What was the original finish like? Some stains and varnishes can seep through unfortunately. If you have any still unpainted sections to do, the Dulux Trade Supergrip primer is excellent for covering old varnish. If it is already painted then, unless you fancy sanding it back off, all you can do is keep on adding coats of undercoat until it stops showing through.

elaine373

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I got a lovely cast iron magazine rack this morning, from my local car boot sale.I asked how much it was and was told it was free as the man was packing up!! Bless him.I will make good use of this:)

danemi1

sadly elaine cant see your link as access not allowed - think we have to be partnered up to you to see iyswim

says photo is "private"

tiff

Yes, I just clicked the link and it says the photo is private. You will need to change the setting of that photo.

tara747

pinktiger - LOVE the lampshade, and the bigger the photo the better imho! Where did you get it??? It really is fabby doo.

uropachild - what a beautiful crib, your DD is a lucky girl xo

elaine - can't wait to see your magazine rack, I do love a freebie!

I have had a brilliant weekend of charity shopping; amongst my bargains were (I have used eBay pics for illustration only):

Orla Kiely vase (this one http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORLA-KIELY-STEMS-VASE-/310326711196?pt=UK_HG_Crockery_RL&hash=item4840e9d39c) for just £2 :beer:

Celia Birtwell plastic tray (this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Celia-Birtwell-Mademoiselle-design-printed-tray-new-/220797792106?pt=UK_Kitchen_Accessories&hash=item336892ef6a) for 50p!

Jack Vettriano framed print (this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/JACK-VETTRIANO-DANCE-ME-END-LOVE-FRAMED-/160605889602?pt=UK_Collectables_Photographs_MJ&hash=item2564db6442) for £3.50!!! :eek:

Mason Cash pink sugar pot (exactly like this but with 'sugar' written on it http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MASON-CASH-PINK-9-5cm-BASIL-STORAGE-POT-/260433022708?pt=UK_PotteryPorcelain_Glass_PotteryPorcelain_China_SM&hash=item3ca3048ef4) for 99p

I love charity shops...