Chunky Knit Blanket 'Bling' Fixer Upper....

Don't you just love it when you stumble across a major BARGAIN!!!
And that is exactly what I found with this throw at Briscoes a few months back.
It was everything I love in a throw....
It looked like a hand knit in its heavy chunky gorgeousness.
It was creamy white.
(Even though I LOVE colour - I also LOVE neutrals)
And the price was outstanding -  
$159.95 - marked down to 59.95!!!
But there was just one little problem with it...
The bling metallic stripe was rose gold and my living space has gold accessories!

But I bought it anyway.
So you can see the problem here...
Gold and rose gold.

 So I foraged in the lace store box and found this pretty crochet style lace.
How perfect was that.  

 I stitched it on via the sewing machine...

And now have the perfect throw 
- with a little bling still showing through the lace.
Just enough to avoid the Rose gold and gold clash problem I had before.

PS:
Cushion also a bargain - sourced from Harvey Norman $10 Sale Bin.



#nzbloggers  #crochetlace #blanket #throw #homedecor #upcycle #fixerupper





The Kingfisher & A proud Artist Moment...

My world of art this year thus far,
 has been amazing.  
A few awards...
 goals achieved...
creativity challenged...
and a satisfaction all that hard work was worth it!
Recently I was featured at 1340ART International.
And I am so proud to have been so.
'Kingfisher'
Acrylic on canvas

For those who are following my art journey,
you can visit the link to ART1340 HERE.



#newzealandart #contemporaryart #birdart





Trolley Table Upcycle with Reverse Image Transfer...

Meet my 'Trolley' table rescue turned French Country Upcycle.

Here's the before photo.
It was destined for the rubbish pile...

But I just loved the circular design.
And I knew I could upcycle it to fit my decor...

 The top level detail bars were missing.
So I used a filler to plug the holes.

Squeeze filler into holes... 

 Then scrape over with a knife.

Once dry sand lightly.


Then using chalk paint (I chose 'Pure White')... 


 give the table two coats.
After a few days drying time, 
we are ready to transfer a reverse image onto the top of the  table.
Use scissors to cut around the image. 

To apply the transfer using Mod Podge.

1: Brush the mod podge onto the printed side of the reversed image label....

(there are plenty of these available free via Pinterest - just search 'reversed images')
2: Smooth it onto the surface gently pushing out air pockets.


3:  Then leave it to dry for 24 hours.


4: After 24 hours, wet the paper of the transfer with a sponge or cloth.


Then 'carefully' rub to roll the paper layers off.

Note: Mod Podge is available from most craft and stationery stores in New Zealand.
Or you can buy via Amazon.


To brighten the chrome - gently rub down with a steelwool pad.
The final step to the Trolley Table Upcycle is to coat the table with a coat of wax.

Viola!  I'm loving this transformation.


This table is movable and the perfect size for a side table.


It has created a new favourite spot to sit in my chair
 and journal in the winter sun.


You may also like to visit me at Fine Art America for fabulous home decor and gifting ideas:


                    Oceanscape                    Ciao Means Hello               Fractured Feather
                                     Finch Fun                                       Fuchsia Funk

                                  Blue Seascape                               Forever Grace

  Vintage Still Life Weekender Tote Bag   

#upcycled ##shabbychic #frenchcountrystyle #diy #chalkpaint #decor #howtotransferimages #reverseimagetransfer





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