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.

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

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

DIY Nautical Night Light...

The beach vibe continues with today's nautical DIY,
which is a super quick and easy to create night light.

All you need is:

 a bottle cloche with a base stand

 fairy light mini buds with a clear cord

a focal piece with a rope hanger- I used an anchor for a beach theme

And some dry mini star fish to place on the base below the anchor

some thick twine and scissors.

 The focal I'm using is from  Farmers 'Tilly & Home' range.

On sale at just $4.50.

Thread the battery fairy lights from the top into the bottle.

 (The Bottle Cloche was sourced from The Warehouse also on sale @$18)

 Then place the focal ornament like the anchor inside with the string hanger in the top of the bottle neck.

Pull the string up and thread twine through it.

Wind the twine around the neck of the bottle and tie a knot to hold. 

 Rearrange the lights around the anchor.
Place some dry starfish onto cloche base before place bottle back on it.

 Nautical and  rustic fairy light fun!

 You could use a starfish as a focal inside instead of an anchor.

Or another nautical inspired piece.

But I think this anchor look rocks!

#fairylights #diy #beachdecor #nightlight #nautical