Shabby Chic Thread?

ANNEGEDDES

i need some advice off the pro's!:rolleyes:

i have *found*:rolleyes: a wooden nest of tables and want to paint them a creamy color to go in my french antiquey/shabby chic-y living room

i need
ideas for types of paint
colour suggestions
and an idiots guide!!!

how do i make sure i dont have brush marks?


also did anyone else get the crown samples today?...............how rubbish i thought it would actually be paint!!!

tia xx

mary43

Got my free paint samples today as well............I was expecting little pots of paint.................lol Oh well, maybe I'll be able to use the bits of card in my card making............lol What a disappointment though

ANNEGEDDES

mary43 wrote: »

Got my free paint samples today as well............I was expecting little pots of paint.................lol Oh well, maybe I'll be able to use the bits of card in my card making............lol What a disappointment though

i know!!! thats the only thing i thought i could do with them!!

poppett

Kisto, today I saw a cabinet very similar to the one you posted a pic of on here except this one had a wooden panal down the middle. I could've cried though as it was lay broken up in a skip in town. What a waste.

lindens

Seakay wrote: »

Bargain if you have transport and space in the area:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pine-Corner-Unit-Pine-Dresser_W0QQitemZ160223801079QQihZ006QQcategoryZ101429QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

oh no you shouldn't have shown me that, its not far from me.....

OH wouldnt be pleased, we won a pine dresser on ebay last week and a butchers block this week. i think a 3rd would be pushing it....lol

toozie_2

Seakay wrote: »

Georgeous wooden high chair converts to a table and chair - I reckon it would be great in a shabby chic style nursery

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-wooden-high-chair_W0QQitemZ250231432842QQihZ015QQcategoryZ2986QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I've got one of these in my attic, which used to be mine 45 years ago. Used it as a high chair for my girls, then it went back to the attic, I expect I'll just keep it in case of grandkids now!

jamtart6

http://libertycottage.blogspot.com/

Put some new piccys on my blog!! Importantly, I have found some gorgeous material and need some ideas for it! :money:I really would appreciate any help

vintagepleasure

maypole wrote: »

Vintage, you always know the right things to do, have you studied or done some sort of training in this craft or do you just have a natural flair?

I am all self taught but have learnt so much from all the great craft blogs.If you ever want to learn something just google it with the word tutorial and a whole craft school will open up to you!
I do hope to go to college soon and learn dressmaking.I really want to make childrens clothes like these.http://www.flickr.com/photos/kinchimama/ using some of my vintage fabric stash.

dizzy_lizzie

vintagepleasure wrote: »

I never thought to add tutorial, I always put online. Just had a go now re: patchwork and found a lovely site. Thanks.
Luvz Dizzy x

kisto

poppett wrote: »

Kisto, today I saw a cabinet very similar to the one you posted a pic of on here except this one had a wooden panal down the middle. I could've cried though as it was lay broken up in a skip in town. What a waste.

What a waste *cries*.

I've emailed the seller offering him a tenner. I've not heard back from him yet though.