Shabby Chic; Volume III

hmo

anguk wrote: »

I'm feeling a bit inspired by hmo's fabulous wreath and started thinking about Christmas, I'd really love shabby chic decorations this year instead of the bog standard tinsel draped everywhere. Has anyone got any tutorials or websites where I can get some ideas?

oh, great i inspired someone:) i made some bunting the other day just a shortish length in red and white felt, heart shped and did a very small amount of hand stitching and used buttons i havent taken a photo yet so will do when i get time.

i made it to hang on my mirror in my kitchen at christmas but it could be hung anywhere maybe across a fireplace or even on the tree.

chalkysoil

talking of bunting I saw this on Amazon - too dear for me but so pretty

£5.80
Utterly Scrumptious Bunting

pheeni22

xxvickixx wrote: »

Are you looking to find a use for the structures as is, or break them down to make something?
You could use the wood to make some nice planters for the garden or window boxes.
I'm sure the wood would come in handy. Have you thought about selling on ebay? They seem to hold their value quite well.

Apologies for the late reply. I would like to find a use for the structures but open to suggestions.

Many thanks!

chalkysoil

driving along and saw a new The Range shop that's opened in Canterbury, alas 5 minutes before they shut ... lots of goodies in there!

5.99

4.99

4.99

memo board 2.49

99p

Hantsgal

HMO i totally love your wreath :T. I love alot of the furniture people have done too but i do not have the right tools to be able to create lovely things like that yet. HMO did you use wire to create the circle?

Hantsgal

chalkysoil i always forget about The Range and those items look lovely. Just looked and you can buy them online too:D

chalkysoil

I'm painting a biscuit tin - anyone seen any posts on here about tins?
So far have put difficult surfaces primer on it, it'll take 4 hours to dry so am now looking to see if anything I have will do as paint without going shopping. It's for the xmas mince pies.
thanks

hmo

Hantsgal wrote: »

HMO i totally love your wreath :T. I love alot of the furniture people have done too but i do not have the right tools to be able to create lovely things like that yet. HMO did you use wire to create the circle?

it was a 12" rattan wreath shape i bought in hobby craft and i just wrapped the fabric around it.

hmo

i am making two of these for teacher gifts but could be used in a shabby bedroom?

they have 4 pockets on the front, the pink isnt ribbon its bias binding along the top of the pocket details on my blog

shirlgirl2004

chalkysoil wrote: »

I'm painting a biscuit tin - anyone seen any posts on here about tins?
So far have put difficult surfaces primer on it, it'll take 4 hours to dry so am now looking to see if anything I have will do as paint without going shopping. It's for the xmas mince pies.
thanks

I think emulsion will be fine but you'll need to varnish or wax it afterwards to make it durable. I assume it is only the outside so it won't come into contact with food,