Maybe it's because I finished my little bench yesterday! Remember this piece that I posted about here...
I'm done! And I'm quite pleased. This is the first time I have used a glaze--thanks Karie for helping me learn about how! I painted the bench white and then coated it with a soft pink glaze. It suits me so much better.
It might become my new photo prop station to replace my other mini white bench that I got at the thrift store, too. Remember this one...that's my Puffy Patch Quilt on it, by the way.
I'm off to the thrift store today--come on, just say it. I know you're thinking it. "AGAIN?" Yes. Again. It's one of the things my daughter and I love to do together. Looking for a desk for my son and any other little treasures I can rescue.
Like this vintage milk-glass bowl and stapler.
By the way, if you missed the picture on my Felted Button Facebook page I worked up a little cowl with some Lion Brand Amazing yarn and my Paintbrush pattern. I'm hoping I won't need it any more--at least until next fall. But I like it--very much!
I'm off! Have a terrifically, splendiferous day!
{On the Board} -- Those who move forward with a HAPPY SPIRIT will find that things always work out. --Gordon B. Hinckley
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the bench looks amazing! did you do a lot of prep work before painting it? what kind of paint did you use? i have an old baby dresser that was my mom's, that has many layers of chipped paint on it. i've tried sanding it down, such a huge and never-ending task. thinking about just painting it and letting the (paint)chips fall where they may! any advice? thanks!
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ReplyDeleteThanks! I just sanded it down--with a small hand sander and a foam one for the spindles. It is time-consuming but necessary to at least rough it up if you want the paint to stick. I used a satin rather than semi-gloss because that's what I had on hand. I am far from an expert in this department! I think the dresser with layers of paint chips could be fun--even distressing areas that might show different colors could be cool, but I like the shabby chic look. And it's less stressful! Good luck!
Susan it turned out so so pretty!
ReplyDeleteYou are having way too much fun!!! :) Carry on! penny x
ME ENCANTA ESTE PUNTO DE COLORES...ES PRECIOSO.
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Love your bench! I have a telephone bench to paint too. Been wanting to get going on it for a while. You've given me some motivation! LOVE your cowl too! It looks great in those colors and hummm, where did that great pattern come from???? lol
ReplyDeleteI love how your bench came out!!! really nice!!!
ReplyDeletethe cowl seems so soft.....!!!!!
xxxxx Ale
I love thrift shopping too. Hubby and I have our dates this way! That bench looks absolutely darling with the pink stain.
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