Shabby Chic; Volume III

lokitty

Not sure if this is the right place but found this and thought I would share.
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2013/03/recycling-containers-with-crochet.html

Really cool idea that I know you crochet wizards will be able to make your own.

ukmaggie45

lokitty wrote: »

Not sure if this is the right place but found this and thought I would share.
http://www.filthwizardry.com/2013/03/recycling-containers-with-crochet.html

Really cool idea that I know you crochet wizards will be able to make your own.

Wow, thanks for that! Might have to try crochet again - not done any for around 40 years! Last thing I crocheted was a bright turquoise shopping bag for a Christmas present for my Gran! It wasn't the most successful thing I've made as it stretched ridiculously as soon as you put anything in it, changed from being shopping bag size to Santa's Sack size! But I still have it somewhere, when I think of it might make a good laundry sack!

jumblejack

Thanks lokkity. I've pinned it on Pinterest for easy reference.

Wimbledonpark

Hi all, been looking at the posts for ages and not done anything
I am not at all creative but would like to have a go at something. Anyway have just aquired a small dining chair that i would like to shabby for a bedroom. The wooden bars under the chair are all loose and need to be stuck. Should i stick them first and then rub down or visa versa? I want to paint the chair white or cream, will just rubbing down with sandpaper be ok? Thank you for reading, Linda

emma_kate

Wimbledonpark wrote: »

Hi all, been looking at the posts for ages and not done anything
I am not at all creative but would like to have a go at something. Anyway have just aquired a small dining chair that i would like to shabby for a bedroom. The wooden bars under the chair are all loose and need to be stuck. Should i stick them first and then rub down or visa versa? I want to paint the chair white or cream, will just rubbing down with sandpaper be ok? Thank you for reading, Linda

Hi, It doesn't really make any difference if you glue the bars before or after you give the chair a sand. If you use the chalk paint we all go on about on here, you don't need to sand at all. Just sugar soap it and paint. There are recipes for home made CP on here and work out MUCH cheaper than buying it. Good luck!

lokitty

ukmaggie45 wrote: »

Wow, thanks for that! Might have to try crochet again - not done any for around 40 years! Last thing I crocheted was a bright turquoise shopping bag for a Christmas present for my Gran! It wasn't the most successful thing I've made as it stretched ridiculously as soon as you put anything in it, changed from being shopping bag size to Santa's Sack size! But I still have it somewhere, when I think of it might make a good laundry sack!

:rotfl::rotfl:
You must have seen my crochet then. :rotfl:
I have a granny blanket that I did for my mum many years ago and when she laid it on the bed it had a big hill in the middle. She loved it though and it stayed on her bed for many years and I have it still.

I am not sure what containers I have that I could use for this but it looked like a cool idea and I think that even I could manage to do a few lines of crochet and the handle.
I thought that it might make a good basket for an indoor plant if I added some decoupage roses to the outside of a white plastic pot.

btw I love this thread, you guys have made some amazing stuff. Thanks for telling me about it jj.

jumblejack

Its a source of inspiration to me, lokitty!! :j

You must tell Jude to nip in and share her awesome makes!!!! X

chalkysoil

Ronseal Outdoor Varnish CLEAR SATIN 750ml

Anyone else used this?

I bought this as clear. I was a bit concerned to see the varnish was dark brown in the tin but assumed something would happen in use, the way the milky indoor varnish becomes clear.

I have tonight coated a cream painted wooden item which has turned BROWN.

Any advice on a clear matt or satin waterproof varnish that really is clear. I expect things to darken but it's coffee coloured now.

Seakay

could the particular tin you used be faulty?
Every description I've read emphasises the clear aspect, and on the product website it specifically says it won't darken wood
http://www.ronseal.co.uk/products/outdoor-varnish

perhaps you should contact the company to double check?

deborah007

a great website: knockoffdecor dot com

I think that was posted some time ago but I thought people might find it interesting so worth posting again. I have been on there for hours following links to other peoples blogs etc so be warned

HTH

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