Distressed "Paris" Dining Table

I love the distressed tables that I've seen on Graphic's Fairy and Pinterest, so I was very happy when I found an old, pedestal, table that turned out to be perfect for this project.

The table was solid wood with a very dark stain.  As anyone with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint experience knows, there isn't any need for sanding....just slap the paint on.  Actually, for the first time ever, I let my husband do the "slapping" of the paint.  He's much faster and neater than I am. 

We applied two coats.  It dries very fast.  I used sand paper for the "distressing".  As I've learned in many Youtube videos, you sand the edges and corners so that it looks like it has been, naturally, abused over the years.

I found the "Paris Wreath" graphic on Graphic's Fairy, of course, then had it enlarged at the copy store.  It was transferred to the table with carbon paper, then I used acrylic paint and a very tiny brush.

After the design was completely dry, I sealed the entire table with Annie Sloan Clear Wax.

Have a wonderful day!!

Peace,
Cyndi

Distressed Coffee Table with Graphics Fairy Design

Since I haven't posted in quite a while, I'll show you what I have managed to accomplish in the interim.

I bought this, little, table last year, along with several other pieces. 

Originally, brown stain, I brushed on two coats of Annie Sloan, Old White, Chalk Paint.

Then, I found the Hotel Perrine graphic at my favorite sight, The Graphics Fairy, made a copy on my copier, but couldn't get it large enough, so I made the copy at the copy store.

Unable to find my carbon transfer paper in black or dark blue, I had to use yellow.  It, of course, was very hard to see so I went over it with a pencil.

 

Then painted the letters with black acrylic paint.

 

I used a little sanding block to distress the edges, then applied a coat of Annie Sloan Clear Wax.  I ran out of wax, so the legs aren't finished.  This, of course, gives me an excuse to buy some new Annie Sloan colors with my wax order.

I'm pleased with the way it turned out.

My sister has gotten into the Annie Sloan paints.  I'll post some of her things in the future.  She's actually doing an entire dining set (way to big of a project for me).  She's also painted her bathroom cabinets and they look great!

Peace,
Cyndi

 

Cute, Cute, Cute - Dresser Makeover

Let me tell you, there are some really talented people out there.  Yesterday, I showed you the beautiful kitchen table by Diana at Dreams Factory.  Look at today's piece of brilliance created by Deanna from It's Just Me -

 

Is that gorgeous, or what!?!  I love the way she painted the sides of the drawers and mod-podged paper to the insides.  Check out the post to see what this piece looked liked before the makeover.  You won't believe it.  Actually, check out Deanna's blog.  She has tons of great things to envy - I mean look at.  I get so inspired when I see pieces like this. 

 

Peace,

Cyndi

Sunday Blogger Problems - I'm SO Happy and SO Bummed!

I am really happy and really bummed. 

First, I'm really thrilled because The Graphics Fairy put my Distressed Painted Box up on their site in their "Reader's Projects". http://thegraphicsfairy.com/painted-box-french-typography-reader-featured-project/

I have subscribed to The Graphics Fairy blog for a long time.  It's really a wonderful site.  Since they put up the post, I have received so many comments from such lovely people.  I have to say that it feels really great when people acknowledge something that you have created.  I really enjoy making things, and for someone else to see it, is like icing on the cake.

Secondly, I'm bummed because Blogger isn't working properly for me right now.  I am not able to reply to the comments that I have received on my blog.  It says "Reply" right under each comment, but when I click on it, nothing happens.  Evidently this is a common issue for Blogger.  I have visited several Help Forums, but none of the temporary remedies that are mentioned, work for me.  Lots of people say that Blogger is aware of this problem.  It's not an issue on everyone's blog, but, it's definitely hit me right now - and, it couldn't be a worse time.  I'd like to thank all of the nice people that took their time to comment.  Some of them have asked questions and now they are going to think that I am just rude.

I'm going to try to not get too freaked out about this.  If anyone has any ideas about this computer glitch, I would love to hear them.

Peace,
Cyndi