Thursday, October 11, 2012

Two Old White Makeovers

While I had the Old White open recently, I decided to paint two additional pieces I had picked up.  One was the little tote from GW that I shared.

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The other was a small round wood board that I found at the local antique mart and which I have no before picture of.  Both got a couple of coats of the Old White chalk paint.

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I was going to leave the tote plain and maybe add a graphic at a later date, but I thought that might be a problem to do after waxing.  So I found this graphic I had saved on my computer {I think it is from Debbie at Confessions of a Plate Addict.  Correct me if I’m wrong}. 

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I added the graphic to each long side.  Then did both clear and dark wax.

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The round board got a French label graphic from The Graphics Fairy and clear and dark wax.

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I love these wood boards in vignettes on a kitchen countertop. 

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This one would also work great as a base for a cloche.

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The tote is coming with me to the Holiday Market, but the wood board is already in my Etsy shop. {SOLD!}

 

26 comments:

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Kathy,
I love your pretty creations. That little tote is adorable. How did you transfer the graphic onto the pieces?

hugs
Sissie

Sonny G said...

I love both items. you are so creative..

Ivy, Phyllis and Me! said...

Good morning Kathy, Normally I love wood which isn't painted, but you have transformed the tote and wooden board. They look stunning, especially with the graphics. I think I am going to have to re-think my approach to wood. Best Wishes Daphne

Michele M./ Finch Rest said...

Very well done, Kathy- looks awesome, per usual - you are always such an inspiration.

I am getting quite a collection of things to one day paint - I don't paint so am a bit nervous, and have never tried graphics...one day perhaps I can attempt it!

Have a great day!

Sue said...

Too cute- love the round as a cloche base! Wait til you see my latest cloche base- Debby thought I was absolutely nuts when I bought it at the barn sale last week. I'll have to post it after I get back from NC. :-)

Okio B Designs said...

Ooooooh, love that little tote!

Jeanine

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Both are so cute. How fun. Love the transfers you used too. Hugs, Marty

Pamela said...

They turned out great Kathy!

Always Nesting said...

Adorable and your before and after creations are always so creative.

Little Miss Maggie said...

These are both wonderful, Kathy. I especially love the round piece as a base for your cloche. I would have never thought of that. And, of course, I never met a tote or caddy I didn't have to revamp. Love the graphic. I saved it to my computer.

Jen said...

Love it!

The Tuscan Home said...

Love it Kathy, it looks gorgeous! XO ~Liz

Blondie's Journal said...

These are two great pieces and it looks like you had fun with them! They look great!

XO,
Jane

Sandra@Beneath this Roof, Within these Walls said...

Just precious! You always make the cutest things.

Anonymous said...

Kathy, these two pieces are so much better! I love the tote and the wooden board is so cute! Perfect choice of graphics!

Unknown said...

Kathy, I truly love the rabbit pictures you added above your mirrors in your eating area. It was just what the space needed! I always leave this wonderful place thinking, "I must attend to my own home!" Beautiful as always! E

DIYbyDesign said...

Great job. I love the graphics. The second one is my favorite graphic lately.

Gail said...

I love them both Kathy! You have been one busy bee!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Gail

This N That said...

You certainly have a knack..Love them both..

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Kathy, these are fabulous pieces, I have been passing up those circle boards for 100 years...I am picking them up now!

Carol

Shabby chic Sandy said...

Love your projects!

Patti @ Pandoras Box said...

Great projects! Great graphics and they are perfect on these wooden accent pieces!

Sherry @ No Minimalist Here said...

Hi Kathy, Both pieces turned out wonderful and I love the graphics! Have a great weekend.

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Everything looks better once you touch it!

Yes, I like those wooden rounds in displays too.

Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ said...

Oh Kathy I can't keep up with all your fantastic work. I love both the makeovers.

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

I must say that you are definitely the transfer queen!..I so love the box!!...You certainly did your magic on the two projects!!

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