venerdì 28 settembre 2012

ANCORA ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT / MORE ASCP

Buon venerdì a tutte!!!
Pronte per il fine settimana? Io SI! 
Oggi ancora un post in bianco... trasformazioni in bianco per la precisione.
Con il mio primo barattolo di vernice Annie Sloan in Pure White ho dato nuova vita ad un bel numero di oggetti, alcuni dei quali  vorrei condividere con voi oggi. Li avevo tutti ultimati prima delle vacanze ma non avevo ancora avuto modo di presentarveli. Non si è trattato di progetti importanti, ma sicuramente mi sono divertita  molto a mettere un abito nuovo ad oggetti che erano veramente anonimi e decisamente démodé.
La specchiera dorata, così di moda negli anni 80,  ha avuto il suo bel trattamento di pennello. Sorry, presa dall'entusiasmo ho dimenticato di scattare la foto del prima. Così è decisamente più attuale e meglio si adatta ai toni del bianco predominanti nel mio appartamento.


Happy Friday everyone!!!
Are you ready for the weekend?
Another white post today... actually it is all about white paint transformations.
With my first ASCP pot in pure white I gave new life to a whole bunch of pieces some of which I would like to share with you today.
They weren't actually big projects but I sure had a lot of fun with the makeovers of cheap, plain, and old fashioned pieces.
Here's what I did to a gilt mirror from the 80's. Golden frames were so much in fashion back then but look definitely out of place nowadays.
Sorry, no Before pic this time. I was so all caught up in the creating moment that forgot to grab my camera and take a picture.
Trust me, it looks so much better now, with some gold peeking through.



 Trovato in un mercatino per pochi euro questo candelabro vintage di ottone ha proprio cambiato aspetto. Ora, dipinto, carteggiato e invecchiato di cera fa bella mostra di sè sulla credenza riflettendo orgogliosamente la sua immagine nello specchio. 

Found at the flea for a few euro this vintage brass candelabrum definitely looks like a different piece now. Painted, distressed and aged with dark wax he now sits on my white buffet proudly reflecting his now charming self in the white shabby mirror.







Da brutto anatroccolo a cigno... il bianco ha dato carattere e chiccosità (si dice??????????) ad una vecchia sedia. 

From ugly duckling to swan: white paint gave character and chicness (does this word exist??????) to an old plain jane chair . 

 Avevo per le mani uno scampolo di damasco bianco che dovrebbe avere più o meno la mia età trovato anni fa nel baule di mia nonna, ed ho voluto utilizzarlo per ritappezzare la seduta.
Rifare la seduta da sola non è stato facile, ma poi armata fino ai denti di gomma piuma, sparapunti, pazienza e decine di tutorials ho avuto la meglio.

I had a scrap of white damask fabric on hand which is more or less my age. Found it in my late grandmother's chest when whe passed away and never had a chance to use it.
As I was not willing to spend money to have it professionally re-upholstered I decided to do it myself. It was no easy task for a novice but with lots of foam, a good stapler, patience and the help of great video tutes I made it! I was so proud of myself. Not bad for a first timer I dare say 






 Vi auguro un buon fine settimana!
I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!
Rita


Sharing with:
The Dedicated House: Make It Pretty Monday
The Ironstone Nest: Transformation Tuesday
Coastal Charm: Nifty Thrifty Tuesday
The Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home
Primp: Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Michelle's Tasty Creations and Crafty Ideas: Creative Thursday
Shabby Art Boutique: Shabbilicious Friday
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Rooted in Thyme: Simple & Sweet Fridays

37 commenti:

  1. Che belli i tuoi lavori sei stata davvero brava. Il candelabro è il mio preferito e mi servirebbe proprio chissà se riuscirò ad essere così fortunata da trovarne uno anch'io.

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  2. I love the transformations! I am definately going to have to try this chalk paint everyone is using. Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,
    Wanda

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  3. Absolutely beautiful transformations, Rita! A little ASCP works wonders, doesn't it? I painted my candelabra, too - and just love it!!

    xoxo laurie

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  4. Wow Rita !!..like the chair and the candle holder !!...you did a great job darling !!..the magazines and agenda are on his way to you.....love love love Ria...xxx..

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  5. che lavori meravigliosi!?!
    è tutto bellissimo...
    adoro la poltroncina :)
    buon fine settimana
    un abbraccio

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  6. Hai fatto proprio un bel lavoro... tutto veramente delizioso...
    La sedia ora ha una marcia in più!!
    un saluto Elisa

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  7. Rita, hai fatto delle trasformazioni fantastiche !!!!!!
    Complimenti
    Buon fine settimana anche a te
    Monica

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  8. Hi Rita, I'm glad to see that you are still here posting -- my days have gotten so busy since we started back to school. So nice to see that you have found time to do some fabulous makeovers. The chair turned out great. Have a beautiful weekend. Tammy

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  9. Hi Rita, it's been so long. I'm glad your still at it. You've done soooooooo much! Love the chair and the frames.

    hugs to you
    cindy@stitches

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  10. Love your pretty blog! I'm your newest follower-I'd love you to visit mine and say hi :)
    Susan

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  11. Sai che mi piace molto il tuo shabby? è fatto molto bene!!!Mi piace!
    ciao a presto Lieta

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  12. Such a gorgeous display and the chair looks wonderful!

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  13. Hi Rita! Thank you for coming by and leaving such a kind comment. I LOVE your blog and your makeover was adorable. Good job! I'm following you. I hope you will follow back.
    ~Liz

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  14. Eccomi da te Rita...
    ...ma che fantastico blog hai!? E' pieno delle cose che mi piacciono!
    Complimenti tornerò senza dubbio a trovarti!

    P.S. Se ti fa piacere conoscermi un pò meglio ho un blog più personale dove puoi venire a trovarmi & dove sarai accolta con piacere, si chiama "La cuccia di Camilla", Camilla è la mia bambina, alla quale ho dedicato il blog.
    A presto,
    Agnese.

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  15. Hi Rita,
    Thank you so much for visiting me, its a pleasure meeting you! I have enjoyed reading many of your posts. I love your chair, she is a real beauty so full of charm she is..you did a wonderful job an amazing job!
    I have become your newest follower and I look forward to visiting again.
    Have a sweet day, Elizabeth

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  16. Isn't it amazing how much better some things look painted, especially white? The candle holder looks like it has a patina about it with the wax. Really beautiful. Good eye, seeing what they could be.
    Liz

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  17. Thanks Rita for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment on my chair and tables. I think you did a great job on your chair. How special this must mean to you using your grandmothers fabric. Following back, thanks,
    Anne

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  18. Rita, I love all your beautiful projects. Each one turned out so perfect. Your technique is so creative with the white paint. Thanks for sharing on Simple & Sweet Fridays. Always wonderful hearing from you.

    Jody

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  19. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a wonderful week.
    Michelle

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  20. Amazing transformations Rita. Thank you for linking up this week at Shabbilicious Friday.

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