Here's another quick and easy transformation.
In anticipation of my downstairs remodel, I have been re-doing a few pieces.
I think my decorating style is ecclectic. I like a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I just can't choose one style! I like mixing rather than matching and I hope I can achieve a look that is coordinated and not all over the place...LOL!
The remodel is still a long way off, but I reckon I might as well get an early start.
I've had this little fleamarket found bench for a while and finally got some inspiration for its new look! This little bench has so much character with all its dings, nicks and surface scratches!
I decided to adorn it with farmhouse scene silhouette images. I went to Knick of Time and The Graphics Fairy for my images. Thank you Angie and Karin for helping us on our journey of creating special memories!
For the transformation I used Evolve paint. It is a new line of paint available from Builder's Warehouse and it is 100% lead free. There are some gorgeous colors in this range from neon greens to bright oranges, soft pastels and grounded neutrals.
I gave my bench a layer of 'Stone Washed Jeans' and when it was dry I slapped on a layer of 'Old Boot'. While this layer was still wet, I dragged an old credit card through the wet paint making sure the paint was settling into all the nooks and crannies!
I also distressed it with the credit card to create that chippy paint effect!
I used the graphite transfer method to transfer the images and then I filled them in with acrylic paint. The rooster and birds are from Knick of Time and the little girl playing with a sweet lamb is from the Graphics Fairy!
I distressed through the images here and there, and applied some clear and dark wax all over!
I love the transformation!
On a nother note, I'm excited to share a recent purchase with you....2 larder cupboards in true shabby chic farmhouse style. I will use one of the cupboards in my new kitchen and the other in my new utility room which is going to be built onto the existing kitchen.
I bought these beauties through the folks at 'Moving On'. They help people sell their unwanted stuff! I paid about $300 for both! Can't wait to have them delivered!
Don't you just love them???
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such a sweet little bench, sumaya:) and the cabinets are SO wonderful--great finds!
ReplyDeleteThank you Lynn, I could not let those cabinets slip through my fingers:)
ReplyDeleteLove the graphics you chose for the beautifully distressed bench. I hope those wonderful cabinets are what we call pantry cabinets and not cabinets to store lard! I once spent three months trying to remove decades of pork renderings (lard) from a primitive cupboard. Finally I had to give up, cut out the bottom and add a "new" old piece from another cupboard. Good luck on your cabinets.
ReplyDeleteHello Donna, Thanks for popping over. I've only seen pics of the cabinets and to me they look like cabinets made out of salvaged wood, so I hope I don't have to do any work on them. I will let you know once they've been delivered:)
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Your bench is really cute, Sumaya. I can't wait to see how you use those cabinets!
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Thank you Jeanette. I am so excited for the re-model, but its the start of winter here and I would probably be wise to wait a couple of months:)Right now my washing is getting soaking wet on the line as it just started raining!
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Love your little bench Sumaya, looks really cute with the silhouettes on it.
ReplyDeleteWE used to make those in a few different styles. Still have a few we brought with us from MT then to KY then to CO. Still using them, they hold up really well out of just plain old pine. When we went to craft shows the benches were one of our best sellers, that and the little country signs I made with leftovers from making the benches. My husband made a bigger one I used for a coffee table, now it's used in our room to put our shoes, on etc. I've painted that one a few times to go with whatever room I had it in.Wish I'd had hubs put a shelf on bottom also. He'll be making more this summer so will have him add the shelf then. An extra shelf is always handy.
Love your new cupboards, lucky girl. Think my style is pretty eclectic also. I like different things at different times.
So you are very crafty!! I love the idea of a shelf at the bottom. You must send me some pics of your nest. I love to see how my friends on the other side of the big pond live!:)
DeleteThanks for keeping in touch. I enjoy our little chats through this itty bitty blog of mine!
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ReplyDeleteSorry I had to delete the first comment, some words doubled. I love your bench, the paint and graphics are a perfect fit for it. Your cupboards are great, I know you will enjoy them. Have a Blessed day, Trisha
ReplyDeleteNo problem Trisha, Thanks for coming over and have a blessed dat too!:)
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