Friday, October 5, 2012

Latest works...


Spent a good portion of this week painting these pieces with many coats of paint and sanding.
Highlighted with gold paint and the chair has been reupholstered.

I liked them so much, I decided to keep them for myself. :)

In progress...




You can see the bedroom pieces in their before look.

A while ago, my cousin who is a professional organizer gave me a bunch of furniture from a woman that was downsizing.


 and a dollhouse...


and a box of furniture to make, though, some of it is missing.

With how busy I was this past summer, I think I forgot to share all of this. 


I painted this buffet or console table to have an Asian style to it and it's been distressed to show age.




I don't often venture outside of 1/12th or one inch scale, but I did for this little bed. 
You can see it's before look in the group photo above. Bed measures less than 3" wide.


Painted, sanded, aged, and distressed.


New floral rose print has been combined with two vintage fabrics, one featuring hearts, the other polka dots. Fine vintage and antique trims and lace have been used to embellish the bedding and pillows.



Country, cottage, shabby chic.


Before.


In progress...




 The bench has been embellished with pink, blue, and yellow roses, it's also been distressed. Upholstered with a blue floral and rose pink pleated trim. The pillows are all loose and filled with a material that makes them appear real, along with a folded "quilt." Rag rug is braided from a yard each of the fabrics used.


 I didn't forget about the series for the Denver show, Part II will be coming soon and so will a giveaway.

Stay tuned! :)

19 comments:

  1. I love that braided rag rug, Dale! It's so pretty! xo Jennifer

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    1. Thank you, Jennifer. I'm considering making more in different colors. :)

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  2. I really love it all so much Dale! You are on a creative roll- just turning out so many beautiful minis!! The bench is my favorite♥

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    1. Thank you so much, Kim! I have been on a roll! ;)

      I just went through all of my furniture seeing what can I paint next. :)

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  3. Beautiful work Dale! There is nothing more rewarding than remaking something.

    Hugs,
    Victoria

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  4. wow!!!they became so beautiful!!so good work!!!kisses!

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  5. Love the Asian style cupboard and the tiny bed! Isn't it wonderful to just be given a box of stuff that turns out to be more than just 'usable'.

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    1. Thank you, Idske! It is definitely turning into a little treasure trove! :)

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  6. Isn't it amazing the difference a little paint makes!

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    1. A little bit of paint and a lot of sanding! lol

      I love it! :)

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  7. What a difference you have made to these pieces. Great work

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    1. Thanks, Janice! It is quite the transformation. :)

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  8. This furniture was lucky to have come into your hands - you brought them to life. Great job!

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  9. Adoro tus trabajos!
    Los muebles negros son muy interesantes y finos
    El banco transformado es una hermosura
    Y el mueble asiático con ese espejo de caracoles,,, todo me gusta
    :D
    Un abrazo
    GRACIAS por no tener palabra de verificación

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    1. Gracias, Rosamargarita! Me alegro de que le gustó la transformación y los espejos de conchas!

      No hay problema para deshacerse de la verificación de la palabra, no tenía ni idea de lo que es un problema que había sido para algunos. : (Feliz de hacerlo, me encanta saber de usted :)!

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  10. I like your makeovers, especially the bench and I too love the rag rug, great idea using all the fabrics combined.

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    1. Thank you so much, Margaret!

      While I was creating the bench, I realized it needed just a little something more and the rug was the best thing to add to it. Glad you liked it. :)

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