Only part of the poem is visible- but this lovely French Poem as translated into English: Look at the boughs, Works well. Knowing how hard my own pocket book has been hit by the huge increases, I've lamented raising prices in the shop. Thank you Dria!

great job. Luckily, even if youre working on a tight budget, theres still plenty of ways you can create a warm and inviting home that makes you We love Furniture with character. Want it a different color- no problem! I feel like I have more control over the lettering with that one. This buffet is so stunning and beautiful! Plus, Get My FREE ebook, "Creating Fabulous Finishes"! :) And right back at ya!! I love all the details you added too. Thank you :) The projector came from Craigslist. YOU can choose what color if you purchase!

Plus a bit of randomness thrown in for a little fun & whimsy! Many would think this is tedious. Beautiful wood detailing embossed and emphasized with distressing that has been done. I agree, I think I got it right this time. ;) Your information will *never* be shared or sold to a 3rd party. ;) Cant wait to see yours finished! Thanks Cyndy! Thanks so much for your great posts. I really think I need a big projector! a little bit of a booger. Aww thanks Laura! haha Another great project for me to pin! 21W x 26L x 20.5H $20 obo. Thanks for the pin !! On top of it all, there was really cute furniture and decorative items for sale. And thanks so much for the FB love :) I used a small artists brush to apply the paint. I painted everything else Old White. Such an inspiration to me as I have a very similar piece except mine is a little taller with drawers under the double doors. 40 Wide X 12 Tall, *** $325 Old Violet Provincial Dresser with Vintage Typography. Nancy, Lovely. Yes, you can. Drawers are lined in a funky coordinated print! Sorry, its anniesloanunfolded.com (not asunfolded.com).check there for a retailer near you. Like icing on a cake! Once its transferred with the help of the projector I hand paint it in. Just beautiful Nancy! Thats absolutely STUNNING! Graphics Fairy is the best. I hope it turns out as beautiful! p style=text-align: center;>ITEMS BELOW ARE SOLD! Who knew, so crazy but so glad we found each other out! Painted in Anne Sloans Provence Chalk Paint and Barcelona Orange. Now I only use that brush to get into the nooks and crannies well (where details in the wood are). I love the graphic, and The Graphics Fairy. Click here to join & receive updates - For Email Newsletters you can trust. Nancy its gorgeous!! Wonderful small piece that can go just about anywhere! Visiting from Miss Mustard seeds link up. *** $625 French Country- Whimsical Cottage Chic Dresser/Buffet. The piece was finished with a clear wax and some slight distressing- which REALLY enhances all of the architectural style not found on pieces sold today! Love this transformation, great job! . Really love the way this turned out, and I am not usually a white person as anyone would quickly see if they visit my blog. Your typography projects always blow me away :) What an amazing job you did. Are you an extremely artistic person? That should take care of the too much problem. :), Hi Nancy love this make-over and the graphics you chose are perfect for this piece. Embellished with an innocent Cherub who is waiting patiently for his wings while sitting on a soft set of heavenly scrolls in the upper left corner. are all so similar. Sanding Chalk Paint Before OR After Waxing? :) lol) I found the projector on Craigslist for around $40. How did you get that image onto the transparent sheet that you have on top of the projector? Its snowing flowers! Now in case you are thinking- but my other pieces dont match. NO WORRIES!!! This child size rocker would make an excellent present. I had to actually paint some of that part freehand as I thought they should look because it had gotten a bit muddled up. Solid wood, 5 dove tailed drawers and priced at $680 Repainting is my best friend :). That piece is so beautiful ! (as in Marie Antoinette- who was the queen right before the French revolution & who was famous for her let them eat cake.. and then sadly for losing her head but we digress) And then to vamp up on the couturewhat is more romantic than France? But to strategically do the lay out of them with out the handle ruining the view will be the fun part! I dont have a website and cant attach a photo here, but you can see it on my facebook page Lavender Fields Studio., Hi Debbie, Dear Nancy, just got amazed by your lovely work!!! Fantastic job! Thanks! It is a 3M 9075 model. LOVE it!!!! Dimensions of this piece are 63 long x 20 deep x 29.5 tall, *** $99 Vintage Gold Gilded Mirror with Antique Glass. I guarantee it will be a showstopper!!!!! You did a great job. great photos! I then traced the lettering/graphic onto the piece from the projected imageand painted it in by hand. And I love it therefunny how things work out. Steel Wool- Make Your Piece as Smooth as Glass. :) Nice to have a blogging buddy so close!! Where did you get that nifty little projector? It is fairly large. I am thrilled to have found your wonderful blog. Knot Too Shabby Furnishings 2022. Im sure it will be fabulous! Thanks! I cant tell you how many times my pieces speak a foreign language to mehaha! I use a pencil and then go in with a brush. I noticed the veneer on the first picture is chipped and missing some. Hi Allison, Are you a (re) painter like me? This magnificent piece was painted in Annie Sloans Graphite Chalk Paint and then to highlight the detailing kissed (dry brushed) with some pale Metallic gold which really showcases all of the unique lines. . Antique Table Refinished (2-8 Chairs), Wanted: I LOVE THIS PIECE and I guarantee this will be a showstopper for lots of oohs and ahs in your home!!!!!

:) Yes, some of the veneer was chipped. I have to say this is the perfect piece for that spot and your artwork looks fantastic. I really enjoyed this one! We do excellent work to bring your used furniture Great solid wood accent piece in excellent condition. But the doors, sides, legs, back piece, etc. What a fun little piece of furniture! Yes, I love when I come across these great bargains! I love that style! One not so goodand one SO good. (if you didnt already figure it out, I am a mixer). Hi Peggy :) Thanks so much! LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing, visiting for Graphics Fairy, so glad I came by! All Rights Reserved. I want one of those! Thanks so much! YOU HAVE THE TOUCH! Fun & Funky is one way to describe it. Try doing it with the paint a bit watered down and do thinner coats, drying well in between. :) Thanks for hosting such a great party! What a transformation! :) Im sure it will be fantastic.I love The Graphics Fairy (Karen and all of her graphics :) ) I snatch em up for sure! Ha! I can get the best detail and better control of the image with that. Peruse through some stunning examples of our treasured projects. I collect furniture! gail. ;). Thanks so much Karen! I have never tried doing transfers and see you have to be what looks to be an old projector, found on CL. The Graphics Fairy has a page on her site telling about the different ways to transfer. What type of wood filler do you use to fill in where some of the wood chipped off in the first photo at the bottom of the base? Take care and thanks again!!! xoxo, Sharon. You are just so creative. And the sky reflects Thank you, Colette! So yes, it sat for a bitbut clearly not long enough. Hi Nancy, Nancy. ;)

Among the collection of beautifully refurbished furniture are a wide range of vintage oddities, handmade accessories by local artisans and upcycled products created from re-purposed materials.

Your work is fabulous and Im eagerly going through your posts, thank you :-), Hi Helena, I love history, health and just anything creative Artsy Chicks Rule is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.. (and it sure didnt start out that way!! Dimensions of the piece are 27 tall X 18 wide x 18 deep. Estate sale sideboard with chalk paint was a definite win for $20! But I went ahead and finished it anyway. I have it on my Facebook page as a feature, too. Thanks so much Jacqueline! Nancy, LOVE this!! Shown below is a beautiful VINTAGE dresser that is ALL WOOD. | If you are in need of assistance, please call us at, Re-Design by Prima Decor Transfer - Postal Birds, Juniper Forest Wallpaper by Rifle Paper Co.-COMING SOON, We offer shipping USPS Priority Flat Rate, Decorating on a Dime: 15 Tips From the Pros to Achieve a Gorgeous Space for Less, How to Give Your Home Furniture a Makeover. I enjoyed seeing this transformation. Hmm, not sure because I do not speak French. Thanks! The details of the wood work and thin legs make it Professionally restored and painted. Thats beautiful, and thanks for sharing! Thank you! Cant believe the transformation. Hi, I own Cinders Chalk Paint Design And More, where I like to take any kind of Furniture Piece that needs to be refinish to have a second chance of life. Either way- this is stunning and compared to furniture store selections and pricing- AMAZING ALL THE WAY AROUND! (sorry, I dont know the exact oneIve had it awhile) Its a thin, long bristled brush. Such a clever idea with the projector! I also painted the inside this color. Hi Bronwyn, It was just .too much. You are welcome! Pinning this! Yes, the second time is a charm. Thanks Cynthia :) I take those breaks sometimes toobut then I get sidetracked terribly.

:) Nancy. OK, I think Im getting brave enough to give this a try! Think dining room, hallway, foyer, master bath (have a vessel sink added!) And of course being sure the paint is fully dry before sanding. It has a second lower shelf add a fun basket or a vintage tin box to help hold and organize items. http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/04/161th-inspire-me-tue-frenchyfarmhouse.html, Thanks so much! Thanks so much! *You can see more about it in this post here. Cortne. Im bad about that most of the time. :) I created a transparency of the graphic, projected it onto the dresser. I hand painted it in a perfect shade of CoCo which lends itself to being both masculine and feminine. This dresser is a tank! fairly massive and HEAVY! *** $375 All Hail to the Union Jack, Baby! I have to find a projector hips! Sometimes I will do a coat of clear and then go back with the dark.

I took at look at your piece. And can you give more info on the grey top (LOVE! Visit our store or shop here online! I wanted that varied look as you see here.

HELP!!! You nailed it the second time around!! Wow, this is amazing! LOVE this! Great tutorial, especially on the graphics. Oh thats awesome, Sue! Next, its just as simple as painting in the lines..the grapes and leaves in the middle were I am naming her Isabella! If any is left bubbling Id remove that too and just fill in and sand. Ill definitely be back. Your email address will not be published. Not sure if youve seen that. Im definitely NOT an artist and wondered what kind of brush you used to paint after you penciled in your lines. So impressive and such a great idea. It is a stunning transformation. Things have changed around our home since this post. I dont have a steady hand and am afraid if I tried this it would be a crazy mess! So glad it is helpful. The one I use is an old basic one that I got off of Craigslist for around $40. I would love this piece in my dining room. It's 2022 and its time for a change! Don't miss a thing! How white they are, Nancy. No press board!!! Want it checkerboard style? It was really a little too large for this space so this worked out well. And lastly- to make this empress even more richer- a CoCo wash over it all. This is soooo cute! This looks fabulous. :) If you do, Id love to see it!! I love sideboards and buffets. Dimensions of the piece are 34 tall x 31 wide x 18 deep. Im not sure that itll turn out, but Im doing it anyways! So pretty, I had to laugh when I saw it because I am knee deep into one of my own I actually just got up off my knees from painting to stretch and take a bit of a break! Ive got the low down for you right here! What a gorgeous transformation! Solid piece of furniture Top is dark walnut stain and bottom is painted is white chalk paint 42 long by 24 tall by 18 wide Pickup Bayview and little. Wow, I could spend many hours here. Thanks so much for making time to address everyones questions here. The wax just doesnt come out as even as some of the samples that I have seen.. I have used AS Paint many times, and with great success, but I dont know anything about the overhead projector. This FUNKDified piece is painted in Annie Sloans Chalk Paint- colors Napoleonic Blue, Emperors Silk and Pure White. Thank you Rhiannon! I didnt see it in the remake. Thanks, Thanks Denise! And I really wanted to do something fun and funky with it! Either way- definitely Purple Painted Lady Perfection!. And the dragonfly Hi Allison, I save the images to a thumb drive and take it to OfficeMax and have them make a transparency for me. Hope you have a great day and thanks for taking the time to comment!! Like everyones comment before mine, I love it, so Im pinning it for inspiration. Yes. Love that:) Nancy, Hi Nancy :). Love the mix top. :). I will have to look into that :). Thanks so much :) Yes, so funny, we do sometimes dont we?? I can do it! Google, Google Play, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. Lovely coffee table white and gold. Not too heavy to move. Q: what wax do you use? The transparency I got from OfficeMax. If you dont use enough wax it wont be able to get down into the paint well or evenly. You have the beginnings of a gorgeous room!!!! Thank you sooooooooooooooooooo much for the literal step by step guide, its brilliant :-) I would love to redo them but dont know what to do with that dang veneer. Nancy. Thanks! You have catapulted me into the Graphic Fairys site! And truly, interaction is what its all aboutand sharing of knowledgeboth ways! I think I paid around $40 for it. You can use acrylic paint too for the same look. The hardware I chose was a perfect heavy rustic metal. You did a great job! LOL! Hi Allison, I didnt write it down, sorry! (they are not staying that color). Thank you so much for sharing at my blog! * $250 The dresser below is named Winston! If its a large area however, Id probably just remove all the veneer and sand the wood smooth. Thank you so much Linda! Do you wait till night to project or do you have a dark room in your home to do your projects? The top is a mix of Coco and Graphite Chalk Paint. You are so creative and I love how you wait for a piece to speak to you before deciding. Karen, Hi Karen :) Our emails include an unsubscribe link and you may opt-out at any time. Dark wood that could easily be painted to update. Painted in Annie Sloans Antoinette Chalk Paint and then detailed out with a fun whimsical pattern it is just waiting for more detailing! Use our tool, How To Use a Projector to Transfer an Image, Painting a Union Jack with Chalk Paint- Correctly, Difference Between Annie Sloans White Chalk Paint Colors, Differences in Annie Sloans Grey Chalk Paint Colors, Emperors Silk Chalk Paint- Tell Me All About It, Mint by Michelle Wholesale Terms and Conditions, The Purple Painted Lady Chalk Paint Mixer, See all Chalk Paint Colors Mixed One to One with Each Other.

Totally easy-peasy! :) And thank you SO much for featuring it!! For over ten years, I've absorbed the increasing cost of goods as well as Hannah Tan A key component tomaking a house feel like a homeis outfitting it with decor that showcases your personality and style. And thank you for the invite :), Hi Nancy, absolutely beautiful job. Very haute! He really is a handsome piece all on his ownsolid wood front and back- no press board or luan on this guy .and he is in excellent condition. I mixed up some Graphite & Coco Chalk Paint and came up with a really great color for the top. Dont forget to stop by tomorrow to check out this weeks features. - The Graphics Fairy, Brag Monday - Chalk Paint Server and Mixed Media Art Fairy - The Graphics Fairy. The tiny fish wriggles If you love whimsy- you will love this tall boy. If yes- you are going to love this piece too! Leslie. Well, maybe more like Paris. Beautiful transformation. positioned onto the cabinet. :) Yes, it was so sad when I found it!! 25 x 25 x 21 inches 64 x 64 x 54 centimeters. Yes, the wax does take some time getting used to. Finished in Annie Sloans Clear Wax for durability and slightly polished. Matching end tables and coffee tableperfect condition. Thanks for sharing at Give Me the Goods! ;) I did end up hand drawing some of the grapes area because it was hard to see with the projector. and then started slowly with a couple of pieces. The light projects very well, even in daylight. You never really know with me but I do love this piece quite a lot. You are my furniture painting hero. Its pure colors, Great job from the color to the graphics choice. So great you took your time to figure out the best use because it now looks like a $1200 piece of furniture. :). Hi Cortne, Thanks so much! Absolutely gorgeous ! I LOVE THIS PIECE and it is not even done yetstill! Could you give me a little more info how you actually transferred it using the projectorpencil?

Thanks for linking up. ;) The Union Jack is going to look great. Hope that helps!! this is so fabulous! Right?? I am wondering how you transfer the graphics to the transparency film to use on that projector? Quite often I say No Comprende (and I dont speak Spanish, HA). LOVE the graphic, and love Graphics Fairy! * I am loving this little table below. Just gorgeous. Now is that just perfectly perfect or what!!! Estate Sale Sideboard with Chalk Paint Graphics (2nd Times the Charm), Ive got the low down for you right here! Gorgeous piece. That stuff is going to be the death of me yet. I am a long time do it yourselfer BUT I think that I need some advice. Hi Vickie, Wish me luck! (Be sure to follow me on Instagram I post most projects there long before I get to writing the posts about them. I find that I have better control with the wax that way. Thank you Jilly! Please go to the HOME PAGE AND CLICK ON THE LINK, Opening the Lids off Litres of Chalk Paint, When To Use Shellac: Water Stains, Wood Tannins Bleeding, Raw Wood (Video Link). We are all guilty of that a time or two (or three! Love your blog! Scoffing at the rain, I think I saw this post a couple of years ago. XO, And a great tutorial too. Oh yes, Im a repainter like you. Im sure the homemade will work great for you too! :) They seem to work best without leaving marks I dont want after. Hope that helps! The body of this adorable piece is painted in the perfect shade of purple by Annie Sloan Chalk Paint called Emile. Love the graphic and colors you have choosen.such a transformation! I love the way you finished off your sideboard. Found you over at Tuts and Tips. I am sure any projector will work. I love painted hardwareon the right piece, of course. I use a soft cloth (old tshirt type material) for the smooth flat areas. This is gorgeous! Over all- a very nice piece. You are talented! I hope you dont mind if I use it for inspiration for a project Im starting in a few weeks. Much better. Are you into French Country or Shabby Chic? Is there one on Amazon that does this? Tall Boy Dimensions are 53.5 Tall X 38 Wide X 18 Deep. Come on in and have me add the name of your princess across the back. I love the way this turned out. I have to get one of these. to scream .. nice job with the paint Sloan and above all I like the simplicity of the method of transfer .. I just inherited a projector and wondered what to do with it, now I know. :), LOVE YOUR SIDE TABLE AND I WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE IT, IF THAT WOULD BE OK PLEASE LET ME KNOW, So, come and visit her (meaning this sweet dresser) at The Purple Painted Lady. Its an easy fix if you plan on painting the piece! Is that correct? I am not understanding how you got the graphics onto the sideboard. In the violets

Oh my gosh, that is adorable! ;) Nancy. :). I would love to also use Annie Sloans Dark Wax on this piece- but am holding off for the customer to decide! I would love for you to link up to my Inspire Me party that is ongoing, this is definitely inspiring. The buffet still needs a bit of whimsy painted on top and then a rooster will be painted on one cabinet door, and a hen & chick will be on the other. This piece is listed for $325. Sign up to get the Weekly Newsletter! Hi Nancy! I mean I really love that because my creative moods change with the wind! I found this projector on CL for about $45. Need these items 34" w x 17.25" d x 42" h Please view my other posts for more vintage, antique, furniture & home decor items like this. Nancy. Lettering is not a stencil- it was all hand painted in a color called Graphite. Find him at The Shops On West Ridge starting Thursday, August 9th. Sign-up for one of our many in-store workshops. ;) Oh you will have fun with that projector!! ;), Great work. :) Two of my favorite places too!!! Did you fill it in with wood putty or remove all of it and how? When I find the perfect piece Im gonna steal your idea.



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