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
I always thought I'd have so much more time on my hands as I got older, but it hasn't happened here, so far! I think I do more! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteI think a craft is supposed to be relaxing. I keep telling myself that as I race through them. lol The table is really cute and you'll get faster at it in time. ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteThe table is beautiful you did a great job as ususal!
ReplyDeleteCynthia
With every post I realize more and more how much we are alike. After raising 5 kids on my own I don't know how to relax either always doing a million things at once, and I have no patience either. My first stenciling didn't turn out the way I wanted either, just takes practise I guess. Yours looks great and remember Kristy has been doing this for a while. I think you are being to hard on yourself, it looks great. As for menopause it sucks big time. I am just one big sweaty mess, been 33 to 38 degrees here all week, and I have been the bitch from hell lol.
ReplyDeletehugs
Tobey
You are so funny! I wish you'd come visit...I would teach you how to slow down. I'm a pro at it! Seriously, it's important to do that from time to time. A couple years ago my d-i-l had a business trip to Stanford, CT. My granddaughter and I went along but we spent each day in NYC. LOVED it! We would return to Stamford late afternoon to have dinner with d-i-l in the evenings. The weather was so pleasant that we would walk to dinner...d-i-l on a mission and I was behind, trying to absorb the beauty of the area, flowers, landmarks, etc. It was very difficult to slow her down "to smell the roses".
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great! Perhaps a glaze on it? That might make you feel better about it. I think you're too critical my friend ~ you are extremely talented!
xoxo
Pat
P.S. 106' here ~ you would slow down. LOL
ReplyDeletePersonally, I think it looks great. :-) I must do something like that for England, and North Yorkshire specifically. Hmmm. For me it's not impatience, it's procrastination. lol So I'm wondering, are you an early riser? With your determination and speed, I bet you get a lot accomplished in a day.
ReplyDeleteOh- I did something very similar today,, SuzyQ! Yours looks a lot better than my own did. I used one of those paint pens to do the whole thing- I will post about it later in the week. I think you did a marvelous job- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI see you are at it again with another fabulous piece! Seriously I love it!!! You could be talking about me with the never stopping! Especially since school has started back, it's really cutting into my crafting time!! LOL
ReplyDeleteXOXOXO
lol! You are too funny, Suzann! You're certainly not alone with your manic-momma-ness. lol! I'm taking the ride with ya, girlie! lolol!
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great, too! Super job!
xoxo laurie
Suzan, I have changed my profile in Dashboard. Let me know if it worked. Thank you for taking the time on this. I appreciate it !!
ReplyDeletepatty
This is a cute project! I want to do something similar, but I can't stop distressing things. :P THat's how I cover up my mistakes....make it look like it was on purpose!
ReplyDeletelovely project. I think it worked and it's great to have a go and see what you end up with. I'd be happy with your coffee table :)
ReplyDeleteGreat project, I semi-retired but still don't have enough time to get everything done.
ReplyDeleteTransfer with Mod Podge takes time, Suzan. Time is that thing you keep running after, but can never catch. I have slowed down since I retired, but still must have numerous projects going at once. I had a heart attack at 47 - that stopped menopause in its tracks and made me realize that time is real, not just a concept.
ReplyDeleteLess seriously, I purchased some TAP - transfer artist paper. You are supposed to be able to iron images directly onto wood. I will let you know if this works!
Take a chillax pill!
You did a great job for the first time. I really like the simplicity of the black and white and as you see by the many complements others do as well. Like Tobey pointed out I have been doing this awhile and there were trials and many errors in the beginning. You have also reached out and utilized resources to achieve a one of a kind piece which many can't say they have done. We all have issues with our own work, even me, but plz take pride in what you can achieve. And try to find some extra patience for the next transfer, the more you have the more intrique you can make it. Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteKristy @ 4 the love of WOOD
I've used a Sharpie marker with great success but it is time consuming. If you haven't seen the mod podge transfer method you should google it. It seems to give similar results with very minimal work! I still need to try it myself! Got to find the perfect piece first!
ReplyDeleteI so can relate to you right now - hubs and I are stenciling a wall, a staircase wall - you know it goes up on an angle - not a good wall to choose for a stencil! I'm using every bit of patience, which I don't have much to get through this! I think it's pretty and like it. We look at our own work to critically! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best – you helped make the party a success! PS - I thought I was following? but now am through linky!
ReplyDeleteI'm just like you, no patience at all! I think yours turned out lovely! At least you can free hand. I can screw up stick people LOL! Thanks for sharing at the party this week ♥
ReplyDeleteOh and I featured your project on my facebook page :-)
ReplyDeleteYour table looks great. Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
I think your French table is pretty. I haven't done any transfers yet, but am tempted! What I learned from your post today is that I better start with a small project first. Take care--have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteHey, Love your dresser!! Just popped over from Kathe With an E! Glad I clicked on your link, nice blog!
ReplyDelete~Theresa
very pretty! love the lines on those legs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, congrats:)
ReplyDeleteI really like it. We are smack in the middle of re-working our bathroom. Something like this might work on the vanity! Thanks for the idea! -Marci
ReplyDeleteNo reply blogger!!!
DeleteThanks so much Marci - I think it would gorgeous on a vanity!
Hugs,
Suzan
Hey...you did it! Things always looks so easy online don't they? We think it looks terrific, so keep up the good work :)
ReplyDeleteSuzan, I personally think it looks great!! I have little patience for this kind of thing, too, so I totally understand what you mean! Hope you're having a great weekend!
ReplyDelete{HUGS},
kristi
You did better that I could do! I think it looks great! Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again on Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteIt all looks wonderful to me! I've never even tried transfer projects!
ReplyDeleteI actually really like it! I haven't attempted this, so you get kudos for even trying :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the party at Keep Calm and Link Up! Hope to see you again next week!
Barbara @ Chase the Star
I think it looks great Suzy. I get so excited I forget to take before pics most of the time. Thanks for sharing at Totally Transformed Tuesday. Hugs, Peggy
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty - love all your Frenchie things!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Stacey of Embracing Change
I really like the table and all of that takes time...great job.
ReplyDeleteHi Suzan,
ReplyDeleteI really like the transfers and stenciling. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/08/tangerine-toner-and-wednesdays-adorned.html
Hope to see you there.
Debi Bolocofsky
Adorned From Above
www.adornedfromabove.com
Hi Suzan.
ReplyDeleteScusa se ti scrivo in italiano ma non conosco bene l'inglese!
Spero potrai tradurre!
Adoro il tuo comò, in questi giorni ho ripatinato i mobili della mia casa e mi piacerebbe capire come posso farli diventare come il tuo comò.
Tu vendi i ttransfer e gli stencil?
Se si li spediresti anche in italia? Grazie per l'attenzione, Claudia.
You can't compare your stuff to Kristy's because she has the golden touch and everything she does is fantastic, so having said that I say if you're feeling it looks a little blah...... glue an ice cream scoop on it. Worked for me!
ReplyDelete~Bliss~