Happy Friday!! The weekend is here and the sun is out!! The boys will be heading out camping with Dave on Sunday and I will have the house to MYSELF!!! One whole day of relaxation coming up!
I have been spending some time lately doing some much needed decorating in our piano room {more on that to follow}. Although I have bought a few new pieces, many of the items have just been taken from other areas of the house. Isn't it always fun shopping around your own place?
Well, I kind of stole the centerpiece from our dining room table and things were looking a little bare. So I did a little more house shopping and came across a wooden box in our garage that my Mom had given me over a year ago {they can be found at Jysk for $4}. Perfect for a little makeover!
I painted the box with a couple of coats of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in pure white and sanded things down a bit.
I found this French wine label on Etsy at Antique Graphique and transferred it on to the box using a simple wax paper transfer method. I must add that I had more difficulty printing the image out without it smudging this time than I did on my first project. I have no idea why but I kind of like the imperfections anyways.
I then gave it all a coat of wax and one final sanding, added some tropical plants {that are easy to keep alive!} and it is all good to go!
Has anyone else been doing some good house shopping lately?
I hope you all have a fabulous weekend! See you soon!!
I linked up with Thrifty Decor Chick, CRAFT, The Shabby Nest, Tidy Mom, At the Picket Fence, Delightful Order, The 36th Avenue, Not Just a Housewife, Liz Marie Blog, Stone Gable, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Uncommon, Lil Luna, Savvy Southern Style, A Bowl Full of Lemons, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Today's Creative Blog, Skip to My Lou, Coastal Charm, Under the Table and Dreaming, Craft-O-Maniac, The DIY Showoff, Natasha In Oz, Positively Splendid, I Heart Naptime, Be Different Act Normal, Young and Crafty, Funky Junk Interiors, Tatertots and Jello and 30 Handmade Days.
I linked up with Thrifty Decor Chick, CRAFT, The Shabby Nest, Tidy Mom, At the Picket Fence, Delightful Order, The 36th Avenue, Not Just a Housewife, Liz Marie Blog, Stone Gable, The Shabby Creek Cottage, Uncommon, Lil Luna, Savvy Southern Style, A Bowl Full of Lemons, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Today's Creative Blog, Skip to My Lou, Coastal Charm, Under the Table and Dreaming, Craft-O-Maniac, The DIY Showoff, Natasha In Oz, Positively Splendid, I Heart Naptime, Be Different Act Normal, Young and Crafty, Funky Junk Interiors, Tatertots and Jello and 30 Handmade Days.
8 comments:
Omg i love it but...Tropical plants is that a maidenhair fern I have never ever and I am a gardener been able to keep one of them alive I am green with envy.
Hi Jenn--This winecrate with the beautiful graphic is just beautiful, and I want to try making something like this--so pretty! Thank you for the helpful tips, because I am new to working with transfers.
This is really pretty. I love the graphic you chose.
That looks great, Jenn! Love the graphic and the greenery you added. It is the perfect touch. I haven't tried the wax paper method yet; I'm still working on perfecting the Mod Podge transfer method! :)
It looks really great, love the imperfections, too! They make it perfect!
love it!!! I think you just inspired my next project! Stopping by from Stonegable.
I absolutely love this! Love wine crates in decorating but have not run across one for cheap. How clever to DIY!
Gorgeous! Enjoy your weekend alone, I'm jealous.
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