Shabby Chic; Volume III

chalkysoil

jools002 wrote: »

Hi, I've been restoring/repurposing furniture for years now but thought I'd try using wallpaper inside the drawers of my next project. Does anyone have any recommendations on what sort of glue to use please? I'm thinking a spray adhesive or decoupage glue but not sure if it would work.

I tried to line a large wooden box with self stick lino tiles, and it didn't work. I think the wood has to be primed or treated in some way first.
I line drawers with wallpaper and just lie it in loose, it flattens out with the weight of my junk.

supersaver1000

chalkysoil wrote: »

SS something like this with writing on hung from the handles maybe?

Perfect. Thank you. :T

Seakay

supersaver1000 wrote: »

I've stuck post it notes on DDs chest of drawers to try and get her to put stuff away in some kind of order (rather than scooping it off the floor and stuffing it in anywhere there is a space!). And labelled them E.g 'Tops' ,bottoms' etc.

I was wondering if anyone could think of something a bit more shabby chic than post it's? I'd rather it wasn't permanent if possible. They are cream painted wooden drawers with pine handles.

I guess I could use pinking shears and pretty paper but still don't know how to stick them on. (Post it's keep falling off).

Any ideas at all would be gratefully received. =QUOTE]


Brown parcel labels tied to the pine handles eg

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/350912884003?hlpht=true&ops=true&viphx=1&lpid=95&device=c&adtype=pla&crdt=0&ff3=1&ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95&ff19=0

camelot1001

chalkysoil - can't wait to see what you do with the wardrobe, it really is a lovely thing.
I bought this today, it cost me a whole £10. Not sure what to do with it though, it has a few dents and scratches on the top. I think I might like to paint it but not sure what colour - do you think an off white would suit it?
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/k577/camelot1001/IMG_1523.jpg

sillyme673

Have been reading this thread for a while now and getting lots of hints and need some advice. Have made some bunting with airdry clay and now want to paint them, do you how I seal them? If paint will it make them soft?
Thought would be easier than sewing(because cant sew) now not so sure.
Thanks in advance if anyone answers.

chalkysoil

I'd guess people use acrylic paint, but have a look on here..


http://www.pinterest.com/eshanascraft/clay-not-only-4-kids-2-play-with/

jumblejack

Hi, I made a quick upcycle with a candelabra today. Sooooo easy to do

http://pinterest.com/pin/425168021044367235/

jumblejack

I discovered the best way yet to make quick bunting for the garden.

I used leftover oil cloth again but this time I crocheted them together which meant no slip together on the chain!!!!


Garden is beginning to feel ready for outdoors entertaining soon.

ALL the bunting is gonna be replaced with crocheted triangles eventually as the ones that I made that have hung outside since last summer are still looking lovely after a machine wash
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/425168021044379309/

moonbabe58

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Hope this picture works! Have had this dresser hanging around for nearly a year now! Took off the top half as we have nowhere for a full height dresser to go, painted it up and stuck some sanded scaffolding boards to the top. Now it is our new tv unit Only fail on our behalf was not checking that the electrical bits we wanted to fit in the top section would fit! So they are now living in the cupboard below!

Athome1

Utterly gorgeous Moonbabe - well done!!:T