MONDAY MAKES

BURLAP SACK RUG

I have had a trashy weekend so wanted to share what I have been making today... We had a few problems with the bathroom revamp so as much as I wanted too I cannot share pics just yet... well everything can't go smoothly and to top it off all 3 boys have been struck down with a tummy bug..YUK.. Today they are still off school but well on the mend so I have been able to do some crafting.. Like I said in my last post the boys new room decor is going to be simple, country with a vintage twist.. Hard to explain really but I can see it in my head LOL.. . I have a few vintage burlap sacks in my stash and wanted to make a simple rug.. I trawled the net looking for a tutorial and found the perfect one.. Here is the link  http://maidenjane.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/unique-coffee-bag-rug-tutorial.html?showComment=1334858406866
I contacted Jane to ask if I could share her tutorial and she sent back a lovely email with a great tip.. The rugs can be very light and slippery on hard floors so she suggested putting some non slip underlay beneath the rug.. I actually glued that to mine with spray adhesive which gives it a heavier feel and now makes it non-slip..

My rug turned out fantastic and I know it will look wonderful in the new bedroom.. Next on my list was a few more grubby cream painted boxes.. These will be on their way to new homes soon..

Last but not least a sweet simple hanging heart which I made to cheer a friend up as she was having a bad day.. She is not really into prims but I know this will look lovely in her home.. It is nice to just put a smile on someones face and let them know you care..

that's all for today and I had better get my nurses outfit back on and look after these boys..hope everyone has a great week *~*Blessings*~*

CHAIR 2

*JUNK SHOP MAKEOVER CHAIR 2*

I have finally getting around to finishing off my MAKEOVER CHAIR 2.. I started by painting the chair black and then applied a crackle finish using a mix of white and burnt umber paint and when it was all dry I sanded it in places and generously rubbed in some antique wax.. I had a piece of vintage linen and used this to cover the seat pad.. I love how it has turned out and will be putting it in my bedroom.. it has a lovely romantic antique worn look...

I am having a well earned holiday this week and the renovation work in my home is coming together nicely.. The best bits for me this week will be choosing my bathroom + the flooring and thinking about the decor.. It of course will have a country prim finish LOL.. I am looking forward to sharing pics with you all..

I have a few stitchin' projects on the go and have been working towards a big bear and bunny sale which will be on my selling blog soon.. I hope everyone has had a wonderful time this Easter...*~* Blessings to all*~*

 

 

 

JUNK SHOP MAKEOVER

*A REAL PRIM VINTAGE LOOK ON A SHOWSTRING*

Whilst out doing my normal day to day shop I often pop into my local charity/junk/thrift shop to see if they have any potential goodies in.. I spotted right at the back of the shop a couple of wooden armchairs.. As we are remodelling quite a bit of my country home I thought these would be fantastic with a MAKEOVER of course in my new family sewing area (will share pics of this soon).. I made the purchase a mere £5 around $7 each and loaded them into my car...

I must admit these were very grim to the untrained eye..

Off came the brown velour seat and I got right down to painting on 2 coats of black acrylic paint..

Whilst waiting for that to dry off I hunted out one of my vintage coffee sacks to make the seat cover..

Finally I sanded back the black in places that would have shown natural wear and tear and then rubbed in some Antiquing wax and buffed...

Lastly I replaced the seat and screwed it back inplace and added one of my most favourite Cinnamon Creek Bears..MAKEOVER COMPLETE.. Now this can be placed in it's new family sewing area..It looks perfect..I still have another one to do but have different ideas for that one LOL..

I hope you liked my armchair makeover with the vintage twist..*~*Have a great week and blessings to all*~*