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Karen - The Graphics Fairy

Blogger | Frederick, MD http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/
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I'm a full time Blogger and a former shop keeper/Antique Dealer (at Lucketts Store). My style is Vintage, I love mixing old things with new. I've always loved decorating and now that I've closed my shop space, I'm having so much fun working on projects for my own home again!

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I love decorating with vintage and antique finds!


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Furniture Revivals: I want to put some kind of French decopodge on this table but not sure how to go about it. The top measures 20 inches.

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The Shabby Chic Man
The Shabby Chic Man Apopka, FL
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
    Commented on May 05, 2013
    The Shabby Chic Man Check out my ...»
    post here http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/2012/01/12-... for 12 easy transfer methods. Number 1, includes instructions for blowing up your image to fit furniture. I hope that helps!

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Crafts: Water slide art

Go easy on me because I am new to DIY projects. I am Shabby Chicing a wood bar stool and saw some Art work in French that was on top of a stool. Where can I buy different Art work that I ...»
can use on this stool and other wood projects. I understand I think that I have to buy water slide paper to print on.

The Shabby Chic Man
The Shabby Chic Man Apopka, FL
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
    Commented on May 03, 2013
    Hi Mike, Here's a link to my French Graphics, that are perfect for the project that you ...»
    described. http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/search/labe... They are all free, and most come with a mirror image option as well.

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Michael W Jennifer@Blissfully Ever After Kristen Duke Angie@Slipcovered Grey Shanty2Chic
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  • This was my grandparent's vintage chair.  The fabric was outdated, so I decided to reupholster it.
  • This chair now has a story to tell. 1
  • With a distressed finish and flat welting.
  • Sharing history underneath the upholstery is exciting and hopefully someone will see it in the future and treasure it.
  • What's underneath your upholstered seat?
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An Upholstered Chair That Has a Story To Tell

I reupholstered my grandparent's chair. I was hoping to find a treasure under the original upholstery, but didn't find a thing. That's when I decided to write my grandparent's story ...»
underneath the upholstery. This will give the next person who reupholsters the chair some history about who owned it and a glimpse into their lives. It won't just be an ordinary chair, it will be a chair with a story to tell.

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See more at http://www.slipcoveredgrey.com/2013/04/whats...

Angie@Slipcovered Grey
Angie@Slipcovered Grey Atlanta, GA
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
    Commented on Apr 29, 2013
    What a great idea!! I love that you did this, and the chair is gorgeous!!
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Scrap Wood Vase... Easy and FREE!

I am calling this a vase, but it's actually a sleeve! I wanted to keep the bottom open so that I could decorate easily with real flowers by putting them in a glass jar and covering it ...»
with the wood sleeve. This took me around an hour start to finish and I love it! If you don't have scrap wood laying around, the cost of wood is still under $8. You can see the full tutorial at http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/04/scrap-w...

Shanty2Chic
Shanty2Chic Colleyville, TX
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
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    What a great look!
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DIY Curtain Rod for Oversize Windows

Window treatments for oversize windows can be very expensive. When I was looking to outfit the 10 foot window in our dining room, I was shocked at how expensive longer curtain rods were, ...»
so I made my own using electrical conduit, spray paint, and some vintage drawer knobs.

Check out the tutorial!

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Amanda - Cupcakes and Corndogs
Amanda - Cupcakes and Cor... Harvest, AL
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
    Commented on Apr 28, 2013
    This is such a great idea!!
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Old Estate Sale Sideboard...2nd Time's the Charm!

Yep, twice....got it WRONG the first time! Got it RIGHT the 2nd time. Come see how it started, then the first paint job, and finally ending with this.....a little chalk paint and graphics...
Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule
Nancy @ ArtsyChicksRule Virginia Beach, VA
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
    Commented on Apr 23, 2013
    Really fabulous Nancy!! I've clipped and pinned it. Gorgeous job!!
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  • I painted this crate with chalk paint and added the French Printable.
  • This is how it looked before.

Transforming a plain Wooden Crate into a French Tool Holder

Awhile back I took a plain wooden crate and transformed it into something pretty and French looking to keep my tools in! I have a Printable on my blog, so that you can make something similar! http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/2011/06/cr...

Karen - The Graphics Fairy
Karen - The Graphics Fairy Frederick, MD
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  • Karen - The Graphics Fairy
    Commented on Apr 21, 2013
    Thanks Patricia W ! Great idea about turning that wood into crates!!
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