Sunday, November 11, 2012

ANTIQUE CHAIR MAKEOVER


This old chair was dark and tired and screamed for a makeover.

So, I gave it a couple coats of pure white paint.
Then, added some freehand flowers in pinks, mauves, and lavender.


Add green leaves and a curl or two.


Let a blue ribbon wind and twine among the flowers.


A little distressing and a little antiquing with stain to bring out the detail......



Then, after the stain has had time to dry, brush on two coats of water base varnish.


And, wha la, finished, all bright and cherry.....a pretty place to sit upon or just sit a plant upon.

What cha think?



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37 comments:

  1. The Polka Dot ClosetNovember 11, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    This is gorgeous! You are right, so bright and cheery and a great decorative painting job!

    Carol

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  2. Heirloom treasuresNovember 11, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    I think it's just adorable. I have a chair just like it only no pretty flowers. love this. x

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    1. CandyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:33 AM

      Thanks Jeanetteann. I wish I had at least 3 more to make a set. 8-)

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  3. Maureen WyattNovember 11, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    It's simply wonderful! Oh, what I would give to be able to paint like that! ~ Maureen

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    1. CandyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:33 AM

      You could, Maureen. Just pick up a brush and PLAY. 8-)

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  4. LilacsNDreamsNovember 12, 2012 at 2:20 AM

    Adorable project that was well done! Thanks for sharing this!:)

    Kim
    LilacsNDreams

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  5. Shabby chic SandyNovember 12, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    That chair is beautiful! Love it :)

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    1. CandyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:34 AM

      Thanks so much for always stopping by and commenting, Sandy. I appreciate cha. !!!! 8-)

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  6. JennNovember 12, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    I love it!

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  7. AnonymousNovember 12, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Candy, your artwork is AMAZING! I can't believe you free-handed this! Truly, you have quite a talent. Blessings on you as you move your shop. I'm sure that's quite a stressor.

    Thanks for the visit over to my blog and sweet comment. You have a great site here!

    -Lauren

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    1. CandyNovember 12, 2012 at 10:53 PM

      Thanks so much for the sweet comment Lauren. Please visit often.

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  8. BiljanaNovember 17, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    So romantic and beautiful, I love it:-))

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  9. Art From The heartNovember 19, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Beautiful painting on a charming chair.
    Happy Thanksgiving !

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  10. CandyNovember 19, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Nice meeting you too, Holly. I'll be checking back often.

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  11. UnknownNovember 28, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    It's beautiful! Thank you for linking up at Doodles & Stitches :)

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  13. Cathy @ My 1929 CharmerDecember 12, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Your artwork is amazing, gosh I sure wish I was half as talented. The chair is so pretty, and really love the flower design on the chair, and you free handed it. I couldn't get it to look nearly as good as this even if I painted by numbers. sorry you are under stress and hope the move goes well. Thanks for liking my front porch!

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    1. CandyDecember 15, 2012 at 7:22 PM

      Ahhhh, Cathy, thanks so much for your kind words. Things are starting to calm down for me. Gotta get back to blogging soon.
      Thanks again.

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  14. LoriDecember 16, 2012 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. I'm going over to the pinning party now. I love the chair and Christmas cactus plants are one of my favorites too.

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  15. AngieOuellette-TowerDecember 16, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    You have a wonderful blog!! I'm your newest follower from the “Social Sunday” blog hop - this is my blog if you wanted to follow back: godsgrowinggarden.com
    Thanks
    Angie

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  16. ConnieDecember 18, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    WOW!!! this chair is amazing. I see that you have not blogged for a while.
    I do hope that every thing is going well and that you are in good health.
    Happy Holidays. If you read this, please come over and visit and enter my Give-Away.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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    1. CandyJanuary 1, 2013 at 5:00 PM

      Thanks so much for the encouragement, Connie. It has been too long since I've blogged.........just lots going on. I hope to get back with it soon.

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  19. Patty December 25, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Hi Candy,
    I hope you are getting settled and enjoying the holidays. Just stopping by to say hello!
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    Wow, the chair looks amazing! I love it!! Thank you so much for stopping by and following my blog. So thrilled to follow you. Can't wait to see more.

    Have a wonderful day!
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