Découpaged Photo Hanging Frame

Photos are an important part of most peoples lives, they act like memories so that we don't forget what was.  Our children at a younger age, a deceased family member or just happy occasions that make us smile so its an added bonus when you come across a pretty way to display them.

I love the idea of this découpaged and painted photo frame with string and pegs to hang your favourite pics.

You can choose any pattern, design or colour that you like and the beauty of this one is you can very easily change photos from one day to the next.  Of course it's so pretty as it is that you wouldn't have to hang any photos on it and could just use it for little notes to yourself (or others); reminders, shopping lists, or quotes for positive thinking and wellbeing - the list is endless!

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Pine Bedside Lockers - Revamp Completed

I'm delighted to finally post pics of the finished bedside lockers.  I decided on a deep red for the drawer fronts and couldn't find the right red.  Eventually, I mixed a deep plum with some fire engine red and came up with this colour which is exactly what I had in mind.

I thought long and hard about what to do with the drawer knobs, I thought about découpaging them like I did for the Chest of Drawers revamp which really turned out great but in the end I decided to do something different  and hand paint a design onto them - a very steady hand was needed for this and let me tell you, I don't have one!!   To say the least, it was quite a challenge, so they're not perfect but I think that just adds to their overall finish rather thank taking away from it.  I used a pencil to outline the design and then filled it in with a very small paintbrush.  I suppose I could have used a marker but it would have felt too much like cheating.

For the finish I used a dark French antique wax.

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Bedside Lockers - Painted

I've painted them! I had to mix up four different beiges/creams to make up enough to cover both pieces as I didn't have enough in any one colour and when I am in the mood to paint I need to do it right there and then and not wait around for paint to be bought.  Again, I added my usual mix of Plaster of Paris to make up a nice chalk paint.  I've left the drawer fronts as I'm doing them in another colour like I did with the Chest of Drawers.  I think they look better already!

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Red Mirror - Painted & Distressed

A quick and easy job to this old mirror gave it a new look and saved me a few dollars on buying a new one.  It looks great in my little boy's room against a navy wall.

I used red chalk paint that I made myself and then distressed and waxed it for the finish you see below.  I have posted the 'before' picture below for anyone who missed my previous post.

Thanks for looking, make sure to drop back soon for my next project.

Red Mirror

I always like a little change in between finishing one piece of furniture and moving on to the next and since I've just finished the Chest of Drawers I'm going to do just that.

I love working on small projects too and have plenty to choose from (there's a queue of stuff in my work area).  Right now though, I'm in need of a red mirror for my son's bedroom and can't find one in the shops that doesn't cost a week's wages so this little baby is my next victim.....

It's a horrid old 'mahogony' mirror that's been lying around the house for years - well, now it's getting a makeover and when completed will be looking a lot more funky to suit a little boy's room.