French Blues With SK
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SK on Elderberry
(IC: professional)
This "little" multiple project was a joy to create. The old, rickety chairs, little desk and bedside table had seen better days.
We approximated the little desk to be from the early 1900's. The bedside table was built around 1945.
We approximated the little desk to be from the early 1900's. The bedside table was built around 1945.
Most older pieces have a distinct "old" smell. After sanding the table and little desk, I set about revitalizing them a pretty French blue.
The drawers was sealed and then covered in pretty paper. Each drawer side has a different paper inside and out. This makes for a pretty little surprise when they are opened.
I used a water based poly to glue the paper onto the wood. Then I coated each surface with a coat of poly for durability. I sanded the paper back then painted a soft coat of blue on the edges. I wiped it off leaving just enough to soften the look.
The old knobs had to go. I picked out pretty china blue knobs from Hobby Lobby.
Each flat surface was decorated with graphics from The Graphics Fairy.
The Graphics Fairy
http://thegraphicsfairy.com/typography-iron-on-transfer-hotel-sign/
The Graphics Fairy
The old chairs were the next challenge. My client wanted this entire set to have a very light and feminine feel.
I painted them a soft French blue, very close to robin egg blue. I used my white wax to bring out the pretty convex design on the top of each chair.
The old fake leather seats were removed and new under bottoms attached. I then cut a piece of wood which would fit into the hollow. I cut them a bit smaller because, I knew I would need room for the added fabric.
The blue rope was stapled in place before I attached the fabric seats. This chenille fabric is difficult to find, so I save every little scrap I had for any future projects.
With a bit of scrap fabric I created orange potpourri sachets for each drawer. A final sweet.
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Published August 19th, 2014 12:25 PM
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Anne-Marie Chiasson on Apr 21, 2015Just simply BEAUTIFUL !!!!
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Aspadistra Pronk on Mar 25, 2016So pretty! I'm in awe.
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SK on Elderberry on Apr 08, 2016@Aspadistra Pronk Thank you Aspadistra. They are well loved.
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