Shabby Chic table......... My first venture.....

Hi Everyone,

I hope you're keeping well,

Last friday I took my son to get the keys for his new house,

While I was waiting for him,

I discovered a lovely shop.

Shabby Chic Interiors.

Curiosity got the better of me, So I ventured inside......

I'm so glad I did, I met the owner, A lovely lady named Louise....

She was so helpful & friendly,

I could have stayed in there all day.

She doesn't know it yet, But she inspired me to paint a small table...

This is the result,

I hope you like it.

This is how the table was before I started.

It was in a sorry state.

I removed the varnish with sandpaper,

Then Reg took it in the shed & applied paint & varnish stripper.

(Thanks Reg)

The next stage was to apply an undercoat.

Then I gave it two coats of paint,

When it was completely dry, I sanded parts of it to give a worn look.

Items used.

Sand paper.

Varnish remover.

Rust-oleum, Chalky finish Furniture paint.

Chalk white.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,

I really appreciate your comments.

Lots of love,

Sylvia x

An altered box.... For the Craft Fair...

Hi everyone,

I hope you are all enjoying a crafty day,

This is my latest creation,

I'm involved with a craft fair, Taking place later in the month,

This is one of the items I'll be selling,

I would value your opinions.

This is how the box looked when I bought it.

My first job was to remove the hinges & clasp,

Then I got rid of any loose pieces with sand paper.

Then came the fun bit... Decorating...

I started by gluing a piece of wallpaper on to the lid, 

Then I coated it all with Gesso.

I then applied a coat of paint,

Once this was dry, I finished with a coat of Modge Podge.

Finally, I added the pretty bits.

Items used.

Box (The Range)

Gesso.

Acrylic Paint.

Mod Podge.

Sand Paper.

Wallpaper (I wouldn't be without it)

Lace & Flowers (From my stash)

Thank you so much for visiting my blog,

It means so much to me.

Lots of love,

Sylvia x

Happy crafting.