Singer embossed treadle cabinet drawer upcycle

 First I apologize for not getting Pictures!  This will be a quick share.

I recently found an old Singer treadle machine case at a great deal.  It had some water damage on one side however the right hand side of drawers was in nice shape.  These drawers with the runners are so easy to remove Simply 4 screws hold these to the bottom of the treadle case top.  They with little effort make great table top storage.

I had some barn boards with great saw marks on them.  I married all of the pieces together and added a little dixie bell chalk paint and wax .

Happy hunting!

sheryl

Vintage Shabby Chic suitcase upcycle

 

You can find these suitcases fairly inexpensive and although they make great storage alternatives and decor a little paint and some rub-ons never hurt any body! 

A little worse for the wear and these suitcases are still fairly sturdy . A good Cleaning and spray paint (white primer) on the out side to get started. I did not tape off latches or hinges it all got a coat of paint.  I also removed the interior silk it was pretty dry rotted. I did not get that on camera but it is self explanatory.  Make sure you get as much of the loose padding out so that your decoupage interior will be some what smooth.

I chose IODS transfer "Joie Des Roses" for the exterior.  I rubbed it directly on to the primer paint, sanded a few edges and latches to distress it and then sealed the whole suit case with matte clear coat and let it dry for hours before handling it.  The interior was covered roughly with sheet music using matte Mod Podge.  I did not worry about wrinkles just made sure all of the surface was covered.  

It had a vintage unused luggage tag attached and I cleaned it up and put if back on it matches the colors in the transfers.

She is ready to be decor with storge or just decor.  I guess you could use it but not sure how well the rub on would hold up to travel.  

Happy Up Cycling!

Sheryl

 

Shabby side table upcycle rub ons, dark wax and and milk paint

 This little table was too cute and well "cheaply Priced" to not take a chance on.  I cold see the potential if you like shabby French style.  The little table had clearly stood the test of time well worn with a few more years still left in it.  I started by just cleaning it well and giving it a light sanding.  

I mixed a small amount of Miss Mustard Seed type writer black milk paint applied it then rubbed it back. It sat and dried over night.  I did not paint the card board back I have a plan for it.

After it was completely dry I applied a combination of clear or natural Min wax with Annie Sloan dark wax.  

Here is a tip that works for little shabby projects that perfection is not a must.  I put a chunk of clear wax in my dark wax container. 

This makes mixing very easy.  I find that dark wax mixed with clear is a lot easier to blend.  If I do not want a lot of dark I just load my wax brush from the clear island.  

This technique came in very handy to finish the brown paper backing I put on the bottom back of this piece.  

Simple application with modge podge on the back and a brayer to smooth out the bubbles.  When it completely dried (overnight)  I applied waxes and the paper feels like leather and will accept rub ons.  

Perfectly imperfect!

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Sheryl

The Power of paint on furniture and fabric and décor.

A quick recap of my favorite transformations using paint:

Metal Military cabinet 

Using Krylon spray paint.

Small Bench

Little bench using Annie Sloan Emperors silk and dark wax.

China Cabinet

Using Country Chic chalk paint and clear wax.

Kick step Stool

Using Rust-oleum Oil rubbed bronze.

Kitchen stool

Using Rust-oleum Oil Rubbed Bronze

Burlap wall art

Using Silhouette cameo cutter with butcher paper and Annie Sloan Graphite chalk paint.  Applied to burlap.

Wooden small cabinet

Country Chic paint with clear wax and decoupage .

Metal Cabinet

Annie Sloan Paris Grey with clear wax.

Homemade pillow covers

Using Silhouette cameo cutter with butcher paper and Annie Sloan Graphite chalk paint.  Applied to dropcloth.

Cutlery organizer

Using Annie Sloan Graphite chalk paint and antique white

French Style Settee.  Fabric and frame painted with Annie Sloan Old White chalk paint with Annie Sloan white wax.  Finished like leather. 

Small Dresser painted with Country chic paint and clear wax.

Small Buffet painted with a custom mix of Country chic chalk paint and clear and dark combo. wax.

Chest of Drawers

Custom mix of Annie Sloan old white and COCO with clear wax original hardware left aged.

Ladies writing desk.

Country Chic chalk paint with clear wax.

Old large Barn Screen

Sealed with Rust-oleum matte clear and stenciled with Annie Sloan old white.

  

The power of paint to transform on many surfaces!  Hope you have been motivated to create !!

Sheryl