Sunday, 17 June 2012

New from Old

Hi you all, it's been wet and windy  here up till now - what a summer! But today I woke to SUNSHINE! It's still a bit windy / cloudy, but how nice to see the sun!
Today I want to share my freshly painted and grunged sewing table. This week I want to start on a bookcase, but it will just be painted white. After adding the rose rub-ons to the drawers I aged and crackled them with a 2-component crackle varnish, and then gave them a bit of colour with green ink, some black paste and a little Inka Gold. I quite like the way it has turned out, and if I don't like it some time, I can paint it again!






Have a good Sunday, take care, and thanks for dropping in!

26 comments:

  1. Wow Valerie, this is absolutely gorgeous, you've done a grand job! Have a nice day. xx

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  2. Looks great, I knew your table 'in the old days' and must say that it looks really good now! Hugs, Sarah

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  3. Valerie this is fabulous, I love those rub ons and the handles are just a perfect match. So glad the sun is out and hope it stays a while for you ! Can't wait to see your next makeover.

    Marie

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  4. You have done a fantastic job x

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  5. Oh Valarie this is gorgeous. Fabulous work you have made a real treasure. Enjoy the sunshine XOXO Zoe

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  6. Wow, its looking gorgeous. Love the roses, I wouldn't want to paint over this , its a real gem.
    Yvonne x

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  7. Valerie, your altered sewing table is just stunning! I couldn't imagine wanting to change it either as the shabby chic, vintage style is so gorgeous.
    Hope you have a good Sunday too and our weather here is the same as yours - just as well as I have yet more washing out!
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  8. Absolutely lovely Valerie, I really love what you've achieved here. You can display this table proudly, Gay xxx

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  9. This is so pretty Valerie - I love it!
    You've done a great job.
    Enjoy the sunshine!
    Hugs xx

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  10. oh now this is VERY pretty!!!!
    enjoy the nice weather!
    xo

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  11. Oh, this is gorgeous, Valerie!

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  12. Well done there you!! LOVE how beautiful this came out!!!.. Hope you're enjoying this gorgeous weekend! ~tina

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  13. your painting is Sooo lovely...and goes wonderfully with your sunshine today!

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  14. It is so satisfying painting/decorating furniture.
    This is gorgeous and I could happily see it in my home.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  15. Oh this looks so pretty. Love the decoration on the drawers. x

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  16. Wow! This is stunning, I am not surprised you are pleased with it, really beautiful
    Lindsay xx

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  17. spectacular valerie!just love this table you painted.take care, gerri

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  18. Val this is beautiful. I would have liked to see the before, do you have a pic of it? You are one incredibly multi talented woman. You will get much pleasure out of this now. Enjoy, Lesley
    PS thank you for stopping by
    It is still warm and humid, I can try to send the heat but it just won't leave right now. ARGH

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  19. I love the roses.... that is so pretty and useful too :)

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  20. Love this, Valerie!
    What fun... looks beautiful.
    There is something so rewarding about, transforming old pieces of furniture. :]
    Wonderful job!

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  21. Valerie it is beautiful ! and would grace any home :)
    Von x♥x

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  22. Oooo! This looks lovely Valerie. You have done a great job.
    Hugs
    Florence xx

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  23. Positively delightful, you must smile every time you look at it! The drawer pulls match perfectly too! Love the dainty gold trim accents too. Really outstanding Valerie!

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  24. What a stunner this lovely decorated table is amazing Sandra XXX

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