I read SO many blogs that seem to start their post sounding so smart
yet I sit here just not knowing what exactly to say.
I'm the first to admit that I'm NOT a brilliant (and that's a stretch) writer.
I tend to write like I speak. Sometimes, not very well, lol.
So, when I sit here I think to myself.
"what would I say if Ms./Mr. Reader were sitting infront of me?"
Then I just start typing and to me I sound like an idiot.
Today is no different.
I will just start by saying that this is a table re-do.
What I do best.
I picked up this lil' table at the shop about a month ago.
Apparently it had been there for awhile and never sold
so they wanted me to re-finish it and re-list it.
The moment I saw it, I saw a very primitive piece.
Although, when I started the process it developed into something a lil' diferent.
Yea, I'm ok with that.
So, without sanding or priming it I painted it a soft white color.
Because it wasn't sealed before, I wanted the color of the
stain to come threw after distressing.
Lots of beachy yummy-ness.
But, of course it's going in a different direction.
So I found this awesome graphic from Graphics Fairy.
I enlarged it then did my technique of coloring the back with a pencil.
You can check out how I enlarge my images here.
You can check out how I enlarge my images here.
Then I trace around everything which leaves the print on the table
and I use Elmer's paint pens in Black to color everything in.
After some sanding and some Ralph Lauren Glaze in Smoke
it's ready to be sealed with wax.
Yup, I love how it turned out.
See, not too bad once I get it started : )
I'm partying at:
Graphics Fairy
Primitive and Proper
The Romantic Home
Type "A" Decorating
Dittle Dattle
Under The Table Dreaming
Savvy Southern Style
My Repurposed Life
Serenity Now
The Shabby Nest
Perfectly Imperfect
Thirty Sixth Avenue
The DIY Showoff
The Romantic Home
The French Country Cottage
C.R.A.F.T.
Stuff & Nonsense
PRIMP
Thrifty Decor Chick
Lemon Tree Creations
The Shabby Creek Cottage
Graphics Fairy
Primitive and Proper
The Romantic Home
Type "A" Decorating
Dittle Dattle
Under The Table Dreaming
Savvy Southern Style
My Repurposed Life
Serenity Now
The Shabby Nest
Perfectly Imperfect
Thirty Sixth Avenue
The DIY Showoff
The Romantic Home
The French Country Cottage
C.R.A.F.T.
Stuff & Nonsense
PRIMP
Thrifty Decor Chick
Lemon Tree Creations
The Shabby Creek Cottage
75 comments:
Love the table, the paint jobby and distressing are perfect!
that looks awesome- i love the overly distressed top- i think it was perfect for this table and treatment!
I'm speechless...what a beautiful job you did! I will follow your blog!
This is beautiful! I love it. You did an amazing job.
I love love love it! I used the same graphic on my "postcard table," but with a different technique. I love how worn yours looks.
I'm totally in love with your table. I actually got the wood for a new table top...I am wondering...how on earth do you get that pattern enlarged that big??? Or maybe I should be asking, how big did you make it??? Or...If you arent going to use yours anymore, can I purchase it from you.lol. Can you tell, I'm super excited!
You did a super job! I love the graphic you added.It is perfect for the table! I'm going to give it a try. And by the way, your directions were great.
I LOVE this! You did an amazing job!!
Love it! Turned out perfect!
GIRL!! this is beyond fabulous - every single little part of it...the base the rustic the distressing, the graphic, everything! could you share how you printed it out so big in order to transfer?
That is uber cool. I do have a question. When you say you "enlarged" it, how did you do it?
Feel free to stop by my blog at
www.thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com
Fondly, Tami
I love it, absolutely beautiful:-)
Very nice project, the result is so different from the original table, and of course I like these French markings!
it's amazing! i love how you transfer the image, so easy and smart. thanks for teaching me something new and for partying with me!
Wow! I love it! That is pure awesomeness. Thanks so much for sharing it at WUW.
That table is beyond yummy! I love the technique, will definitely be trying that soon!
I love it! Love the graphics and the distressing is fantastic. You did an awesome job!
Martha@katesalvage-katecreativesalvage.blogspot.com...
love the table, the technique came out perfect. All you do is rub the back and it transfers to the table? great distressing also.
You did a great job.
Following your blog, come and follow mine,
thanks
Hi:
Beautiful job, just amazing,
you did a great job,
martha
Gorgeous!! You are very talented. :)
Hi! I followed you from The Graphics Fairy! Just had to see what the writing was all about! BTW, your opening posting is VERY refreshing and makes me feel VERY comfortable. I've put your blog on my "FAVS" list and will enjoy your redo/renew projects. The table "rocks". Thanks for sharing! Did the table sell yet?
Ok, now I like it! The table looks primitive with an added touch! Love the graphic you chose too! Visiting from Savvy Southern Style!!
that table is really amazing. i love it.
Wow Deanna,
That table is gorgeous, you did a fabulous job!!
Love your blog, I just found you through "My Romantic Home", and I'm so happy I did!!
Hope you have a beautiful day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Absolutely positively SPECTACULAR redo! WOW!!!!
WOW! Girl... you are good!
Link up this one too...and I have one word for you: STICKER!
http://www.thirtysixthavenue.com/2011/07/sticker-and-party-time-12.html
I am back!
I just want to let you know that I'll be featuring your table tomorrow on my blog... Feel free to visit and button up ;)
Thank you so much for sharing!
I was just working on a project just like this. I thought I was the only one who did the pencil on the back of the paper....(an old trick I learned back in school)
That table rocks...
Stopping by to say hi from your newest follower...would love if you stopped over some time.
You did a remarkable job on this piece! It's fabulous!
I. Love. That.
So creative. Did you take the image to a print shop to have it enlarged? Fabulous job. Did the store you did the painting for love it too?
lovely. absolutely lovely.
This is brilliant. I couldn't do it the same way you did in PS but I did my own version. I like this was much better then using a projector ( which I don't own)
xx
Carole
Love how this came out- what a charming table now!! The super distressed top is perfect too! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
This project is outstanding!
Looks like a million bucks!
I am your newest follower.
*hugs*
mo
Beautiful! How creative; you did a great job!
Oh so wow and seriously gorgeous! I would love to have this piece. I am in love with that graphic and now need to see how you enlarged it!
Megan
http://1funkywoman.blogspot.com
Absolutely Gorgeous!!!
Wow, this is a beautiful table! I transfer writing the same way, but have never done something as complex as this. It's wonderful!
I love everything about this! Nicely done!
Thanks for the inspiration, I've been wanting to do transfer print onto a table but was unsure how. Your tutorial really helped!!
Sylvia
I'm so crazy for this wonderful project. Thanks for showing us how it's done!
Warmly, Michelle
Ahhhh MAZING!!! I'm in love with this table!
Gorgeous! This table went from sort of blah to show-stopping. Great job.
(I totally use the pencil trick too.)
beautiful--thanks for sharing!
Oh wow ... oh wow oh wow. Hands down the most beautiful table I've ever seen. Incredible!
I LOVE this!! I want to try it!! Thanks for the inspiration and easy technique.
Hugs, Sherry
http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/08/highlights-from-party-27.html
Love this too! Beautiful!
I love this! It turned out awesome!!
Maureen
http://www.releasemecreations.com
Thanks for sharing! Love it! And I've gotta get myself some of those paint pens!
Rachel
xoxo
That is a wicked cool table..love it!
Stacey of Embracing Change
...and thanks for the tute as well!!
This turned out fabulously! Great idea! Thanks for linking up with Lemon Tree Creations today!
Love this table! Thanks for sharing the process....I will try this soon!
This table is delicious! It's the best one I have seen in blogland. Don't worry about the writing....your creativity makes up for it. :) Lisa~
Oh my! you gotta know I'm catching this!
What a fabulous re-do. I love it!
way to go!
gail
Oh my! you gotta know I'm catching this!
What a fabulous re-do. I love it!
way to go!
gail
Wow I don't have words! I am totally smitten with this piece. Now I'm off to find out how you enlarge them! I hope you will come show this off at my VIP Party today. http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/08/vip-party-22.html
Love LOVE LoVe the table. You are very inspiring. I am looking to see where you purchased the ELmers Paint Markers. I have looked at all my local craft stores and have had no such luck. I see I can purchase online but hoping to buy locally. Your help is appreciated. Thanks!
Fabulous!
love love the table, what type of paint did you used??? just beautiful,
kate
I WAS LOOKING FOR THIS ENTRY! :) THIS IS WHY YOU'RE ON MY BOOKMARKS. I'M A BIG FAN.
HUGS FROM NEW ZEALAND! :)
Gorgeous!!!!
I love it and I try it myself. We don't have your pencils in our country, so my letters are not so distressed as yours. Have you've got an advice for me? Thanks in advance, Gr. Lia
You're my hero! Love love it!
You don't sound like an idiot at all. I think it's nice to hear how you really talk-it makes me feel like I know you.
The table came out WONDERFUL!!! Such a good idea :0)
Jennifer
This table looks awesome! You mention at the end you used glaze, when I went to the paint store (in Australia, so I am assuming you are in USA) they just looked at me blankly and said they don't sell glaze and they don't know what it is. Does it not exist in Oz or is it called something else??
This table is totally owesome. I wish I made that to my old table.
Especially liked painting with pens. So clever.:)
This is amazing, and simple.
How do you distress? Just sandpaper?
It came out perfectly.
Love your blog.
This is amazing, and simple.
How do you distress? Just sandpaper?
It came out perfectly.
Love your blog.
I LOVE this thank you so much for showing me how to do it. I would have never thought about the pencil deal and I didn't even know Elmers made paint pens:)
I LOVE this thank you so much for showing me how to do it. I would have never thought about the pencil deal and I didn't even know Elmers made paint pens:)
I LOVE this thank you so much for showing me how to do it. I would have never thought about the pencil deal and I didn't even know Elmers made paint pens:)
Where'd you buy your pens and did you use wide, med, fine or all?
Love the table!!
Awesome! This is exactly what I've been wanting to do to my coffee table so it was super exciting to find your post via Pinterest. I canNOT wait to get started! Thanks for the tutorial!
What a beaty! Must try by my self!!!
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