Shabby Chic; Volume III

jumblejack

No, the wheels are lovely and don't scratch at all.

Nicnax

jumblejack wrote: »

I have dresser envy!!!!


My latest project is complete.

An upcycled blanket chest:

http://pinterest.com/pin/425168021042070737/



Bought another one nearly identical last night with even better detailing and handle but I underestimated the size if my summerhouse so now I have no room til I get rid of it. :,(

That's gorgeous jumblejack, I saw a very similar one recently, can't remember if it was on fleabay or the local hospice shop, I look at so many things lol, but had no space in the house for it.

deborah007

jumblejack wrote: »

I have dresser envy!!!!


My latest project is complete.

An upcycled blanket chest:

http://pinterest.com/pin/425168021042070737/



Bought another one nearly identical last night with even better detailing and handle but I underestimated the size if my summerhouse so now I have no room til I get rid of it. :,(

I have blanket box envy! :rotfl: Beautiful!!

D x

smurph67

Seakay wrote: »

There are specialist glass paints in craft shops.
If you want a translucent effect then old nail varnish will work.
If you want it opaque then I know that chalk paint will stick and that you can varnish that paint to make it tougher.

Thanks Seakay, I'll call in at my local craft shop

jumblejack

Another revamping that took less than an hour this afternoon:
http://m.pinterest.com/pin/425168021042077131/

Florenceem

jumblejack wrote: »

Another revamping that took less than an hour this afternoon:
http://m.pinterest.com/pin/425168021042077131/

Looks great - do you use plaster of paris for the chalk paint? I can only find the Anita's sachets of pop on The Range website - I thought it was a big bag. Also does it keep after being mixed or do you make fresh each time?

jumblejack

Yes, plaster of Paris.

If you go in the range, they sell 2.5 kilos for £5.99

It keeps in a jam jar til you need it again

jumblejack

My second afternoon project complete:

http://m.pinterest.com/pin/425168021042077260/

pm04gn

Thanks for the kind comments on the dresser. Unfortunately after the waxing it started to show up brush marks and a little of the underneath colour.


Should I leave it or go over it? It's not everywhere and I suppose will be less noticeable when all my junk is on it. Stupid wax, it was perfect prior to that.

hmo

jumblejack wrote: »

My second afternoon project complete:

http://m.pinterest.com/pin/425168021042077260/

you are whizzy quick at these projects aren't you?

well done they both look great, and I have to say very posh car cushions too. they are lovely they would definitely invite me to sit.