The stencilled lettering is the same as the one on my butcher block island -
I'm really not sure how I feel about it - looks a little blah, right? Missing something-something?
Especially when you see this from Kristi
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and makes it sound easy - so take a look at her dresser one last time - the details on that image are amazing
and then my itsy bitsy laurel wreath again
I need practice - and as much as I love doing what I do, I am not, alas, a very patient person - in fact I have very little patience period - I get an idea in my head and I want to get it there pronto - ( that's why I always take photos before my furniture is completely finished - always - I can't wait for the paint to dry ) and this process takes patience, believe me.
I can't think of a single thing I do leisurely really - I whip through the house cleaning - I prepare my meals quickly - I paint quickly - I even read an entire book in a ridiculously fast amount of time. When we go for walks - I don't know how to "stroll". I've mastered multi tasking down to a complete art and don't even understand the concept of stopping to smell the roses. I can't "lay" in the bathtub and absorb that luxury - I jump in while the water is running and am basically ready to jump out once it's filled. I'm wrapping a towel around me while bending down to get the Vim out to clean the tub.
And though I was always in a hurry - menopause seems to take all your vices and magnify them ( not your virtues unfortunately - they seem to diminish during this process ) so I'm like some sort of manic mama -
And really, aren't you supposed to slow down as you age?
For me? I think I'm best to stick to free hand and stencilling for now, lol
Unless I can figure out a way to transfer the image with one hand - and wax or paint another piece with the other...............................
Both images are from the incredible GRAPHICS FAIRY - where there are tons and tons of free transferable images................
Paint colors used ASCP - Paris Grey - and Pure White
XOXOXO
Suzan
Partying!
It's so very Cheri
http://itssoverycheri.com/2012/08/12/its-party-time-8-12-2012/
I should be mopping the floor
http://www.ishouldbemoppingthefloor.com/2012/08/mop-it-up-mondays-29.html
My 1929 Charmer
http://my1929charmer.com/sundays-best-42-par-tay-2/
Homemaker on a dime
http://www.homemakeronadime.com/2012/08/creative-bloggers-party-hop-72.html
Under the table and dreaming
http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2012/08/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-114.html
DIY Home Sweet Home
http://diyhshp.blogspot.ca/2012/08/mmm-72.html
Keeping it Simple
http://www.keepingitsimplecrafts.com/2012/08/motivate-me-monday-135.html
Jam's Corner
http://www.jamscorner.com/2012/08/marvelous-mondays-link-party-7.html
Coastal Charm
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/nifty-thrifty-tuesday-no126and-giveaway.html
The Dedicated House
http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.ca/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-10.html
Our Delightful Home
http://www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.ca/2012/08/live-show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-27.html
Kathe with an E
http://www.kathewithane.com/2012/08/youre-gonna-love-it-week-17.html
Kammy's Korner
http://www.kammyskorner.com/2012/08/trash-2-treasure-tuesday-and-fun.html
Cedar Hill Ranch
http://cedarhillranch.blogspot.ca/2012/08/cowgirl-up-linky-party-28.html
Home Stories A to Z
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/2012/08/tutorials-tips-link-party-73.html
Knick of time
http://knickoftimeinteriors.blogspot.ca/2012/08/knick-of-time-tuesday-47.html
Not just a housewife
http://www.notjustahousewife.net/2012/08/show-me-what-ya-got.html
Homework
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-inspiration-board-link-party-63.html
Primitive & Proper
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.ca/2012/08/poww-101-furniture-link-party.html
P J H Designs
http://pjhdesignsoneofakind.blogspot.ca/2012/08/totally-transformed-tuesday-5-features.html
Shades of Amber
http://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.ca/2012/08/chalk-paint-link-party_14.html
The DIY Dreamer
http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/08/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-29.html
Savvy Southern Style
http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-79.html
Simply Done Wright
http://simplydonewright.blogspot.ca/2012/08/all-stars-block-party-week-11.html
Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.ca/2012/08/the-creative-headquarters-blog-hop-2.html
Domestically Speaking
http://www.domestically-speaking.com/2012/08/139th-power-of-paint-party-painted-shades.html
We like to learn as we go
http://weliketolearnaswego.blogspot.ca/2012/08/what-i-learned-wednesday-20.html
The Life of Jennifer Dawn
http://thelifeofjenniferdawn.blogspot.ca/2012/08/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-6.html
Adorned from above
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/pink-honey-beeswax-lip-balm-and.html
Family Home and Life
http://www.familyhomeandlife.com/2012/08/wow-us-wednesday_15.html
52 Mantels
http://www.52mantels.com/2012/08/thursdays-are-your-days-plus-75-shabby.html
Embracing Change
http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.ca/2012/08/creative-inspirations-linky-party-27.html
Common Ground
http://commonground-debrasvintagedesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/08/vintage-inspiration-101-town-and-prairie.html
Chase the Star
http://chase-thestar.blogspot.ca/2012/08/keep-calm-and-link-up-2.html
Craftionary
http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2012/08/heres-my-first-feeble-attempt-at.html
Miss Mustard Seed
http://missmustardseed.com/2012/08/furniture-feature-friday-a-link-party-4/
One More Time
http://suzyq-vintagous.blogspot.ca/2012/08/heres-my-first-feeble-attempt-at.html
Addicted to Decorating
http://www.addicted2decorating.com/addicts-not-so-anonymous-link-party-29.html
