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| In the beginning there was a vintage maple table that needed a makeover! |
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| Now, it's perfect for a side table, but it still needs a little graphic. |
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| I chose this graphic from: http://www.graphicsfairy-diy.com/2011/12/charming-french-bird-tray.html. |
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| First, I tried a Lacquer Thinner transfer, but it didn't work even though I used a toner based copy. Then I wrote the graphics with a Sharpie paint pen. I painted the bird with acrylic paints. I clear and dark waxed the table and graphic after distressing. |
45 comments:
Betsy, I love your "new" table. What a fantastic job you did on it. All the talk of transfers was clingon to me.LOL. You must be some kind of art genius. Smiles to you, Susie(She Junks)
Turned out great.Love the graphics that you chose too.
The graphic turned out great even though you had trouble at first. I have yet to have that part go smooth either, but one of these days....
~Bliss~
I love any type of bird graphic. Everyone always seems to find such nice ones from The Graphics Fairy but for some reason I have had a hard time with it. Thanks for sharing, it's truly a beautiful transformation.
I love any type of bird graphic. Everyone always seems to find such nice ones from The Graphics Fairy but for some reason I have had a hard time with it. Thanks for sharing, it's truly a beautiful transformation.
So cute! I would love to sit there with a glass of iced tea and a good book!
Your table turned out sooo cute. I love it next to your chair.
I'm your newest follower and hope you'll drop by.
Mary Alice
This is super cute! LOVE the graphic.
Your table is gorgeous, Betsy. I don't understand why the lacquer thinner doesn't work- I haven't had any problems with it. But you made it beautiful anyway, and in a much more artistic way. :)
Hi, Betsy! Your table is adorable! I'm pinning how you did the transfer for future reference. ;) Thank you so much for stopping by Bella Nest. I'm your newest Linky fan as well. Blessings to you!!!
the graphic turned out so well!
Hi there! I just read that you had trouble with transferring your graphic for your table. I struggled with toner-based copy transfers not working (so frustrating!!) until I read online that Kinko's (Fed-ex) copies won't work because of some kind of new technology they use in their printers. I got new copies at the library, and it worked! Just wanted to tell you in case this was what happened to you, too. Happy transferring!
FANTASTIC! I can't even adequately express how much I love the table. You are amazing.
Lovely!! Now I can't remember how you got the image transfered to the table. I see you traced over it with a sharpie, but how did you get the image on the table in the first place? I guess I need to go back and read your previous post again.
Your table turned out amazing! You did a fabulous job on it.
Hi Betsy,
Love the table with the graphic.
Don't ya love the ASCP!!!
I signed up to follow both ways.
Rhonda
The graphic looks awesome! See....I KNEW you would do something incredible with your paint!
blessings,
karianne
Thank you for your kind comments! I appreciate each one! Anonymous, I appreciate your suggestions! I'll try this! When I tried the Lacquer Thinner it left a wet looking ring around my graphic that never dried! I had to repaint the table top. I hope you all have a wonderful week!
I was just looking at the lovely graphics the graphics fairy has, when I saw you had become my newest follower. So glad you found me...I adore your blog and your table is super cute! i'm followin...
You see those little vintage tables out there frequently, and I think you have done a fabulous job of giving it a 2nd chance at another 30 years of beauty!! Great work!
Perfect. I love your table, how fun. Looks wonderful in your room. Thanks for joining TTT. Hugs, marty
That table turned out great!
That little table turned out so great, Betsy. Congratulations on your give-away win of the AS paint. Lucky you!
I'm following you via LF, too!
CAS
I think your Abby & my Abby should meet. They may be distant cousins!
Awesome job, Betsy. The blue against the white give this table a whole new personality. So much better. Thanks for following my Linky. Following yours.
Thank you for the kind comments and follow!
Oh my! It all turned out so cute!! That graphic especially is just so sweet! Thanks for sharing!
Your table turned out great....love the graphic!
~Des
Great table makeover!!!
Love it and what a great place to relax :)
Debbie
Wonderful redo. Love the graphics you chose.
Your table redo looks terrific. Love the graphic.
I think I missed this one, Betsy! I love the graphic you put on the top of this! I'm hoping to find a piece at some point that I can do a graphic on the top of, too.
What a fabulous makeover. It looks great as a side to the chair. The graphics are great too. I'd like to have you link to WIW as well, we'd love to have you join the party!
Hugs,
Patti
Love your table Betsy! Thanx for coming to the party!
what a gorgeous transformation...looks amazing! I'm your newest follower. Hope you will visit Magnolia Cottage.
Lisa
Such a sweet little side table, it came out just lovely! andrea@townandprairie
The table really looks great! I love the graphics. Thanks so much for stopping by, and for the follow! Im returning the love and look forward to many more visits. My door is always open to new friends..................Bonnie
Your table turned out great Betsy and I love the graphic you put on top. Gotta love ASCP!!! Thanks for your visit and I am now one of your newest followers. Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Gail
What a beautiful Cinderella moment for this piece! I am getting my AS paint this weekend...can't wait to use it!
My husband and I visited a local thrift store and saw some furniture that he want to redo.
Thanks for the inspiration. Now I know we can do this.
Thank you for your comments! You really made me feel special!
Love your "french chalk" makeover! I'm your newest linky follower-stop by for a visit!
Thank you, Claire. I'm on my way to your blog.
My grandma had a table just like that and I had no idea what to do with it, but now I wish I had it! This project would be perfect for our new linky party featuring "Transformations" called Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal, I know our readers would love to see it too! (It starts Friday, March 2nd 2012 at 7:00 am MST and reoccures every 1st and 3rd Friday)
Thank you! I'n out of town and will stop by when I return!
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