Monday 4 August 2014

For Our Grandson...With Love

Yesterday I had a very successful craft fair at the Embassy Theatre in Skegness, not as big as usual, and less footfall than previous occasions there but enjoyable none the less.  I did take on an order for a vintage wedding but I will not be able to show you any of the work as the bride to be doesn't want to share it until the big day, a brides prerogative.

The chest of drawers is now finished for our Grandson Bertie so time for the big reveal.  It will match the other pieces of furniture done for his bedroom and off course all the bedding that I made for him.





Drum roll please.


I hope he will enjoy it as much as his Granny and Grandad enjoyed working on it.
 
What are you working on at the moment?
 
See you soon.

26 comments:

  1. Wow! What an amazing transformation! I'm sure Bertie is going to love that wonderful chest of drawers xx

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  2. Wow! I am impressed, it looks nothing like what it did before. Love the cowboy theme :)

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  3. That looks amazing mum. Bert will love it!!

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  4. What a fun dresser and I'm sure your grandson will love it. The quilt you mad is very pretty, I like the button accents. Have a great day. Heather

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  5. I am glad that your fair went well. The drawers look beautiful!!! I love the green handles as well! xx

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  6. How completely adorable! You did a fine job on that chest. I know it will look great in your grandson's room. I'm so glad your craft fair went well for you. Wish you much success!
    Beca

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  7. Lovely, is it wallpaper? do you varnish it after? I neeeeeeeed to know lol x

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    1. Thank you so much for your interest. The paper is wallpaper from the Cath Kidston range which is a little thick for decoupage you should use thin paper really. We stuck it on with PVA glue and then used bees wax on the paint and the paper to give it some protection and to age it Hope that helps. It looks good now but how long it will last for a 2 year old remains to be seen.

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    2. Thanks M, I did an Annie Sloan upcycle for my DGD for Christmas last year, you would be horror struck to see the glued up, glittered, makeup smeared piece of furniture it has become but you know what, she has used it and loved it and that's all that matters x

      Thanks for the explanation, it is beautiful.

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  8. That is fantastic. I love it x

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  9. Wonderful. What a great job you both did

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  10. C'est tout simplement magnifique! La transformtion est magistrale! BraVO!

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  11. It's fabulous! I should show my young son the dresser because I know he would love it :) Well done on an amazing dresser!

    Happy Monday to you!

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  12. Such a terrific transformation! What great fun for your grandson. You did a beautiful job!

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  13. What a work ! I'm impressed ! so much patience ! Awesome ! Beautiful ! he'll like it for sure ! take care !

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  14. What a transformation you and hubby have brought about and your grandson is certain to be mesmerised by it; I've never seen anything like this before and think it's 'top gun'! Well done! Also, glad to hear you had a good fair …. xoJoy

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  15. That is fantastic. I'm sure Bertie will love it for many years. I thought I recognised the CK wallpaper. Great transformation. X

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  16. Hello M

    Thank you so much for your comments on my blog and for following me.

    Such beautiful work, and what fun for your grandson.

    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  17. The chest of draws are amazing and just love your patchwork quilt, how fab to add those buttons for little fingers to explore colour and texture...really love the idea...a lot. Well done both.

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  18. Wow, the chest of drawers is stunning! It's perfect for a little boy's room. I really love how it came out. The quilt is lovely too, the buttons are a very clever and cute touch.

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  19. I am so impressed you can do that kind of stitching!

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  20. oh wow, I just love this! - the dresser that is~!

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  21. Oh my goodness the chest of drawers looks amazing! Your grandson will love it for sure. What a transformation.
    Marianne x

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  22. I love the chest of drawers refinish! I'll bet Bertie loves the cowboy theme.

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