Thursday, February 9, 2012

A Few Projects

I've been painting and altering all day.  Just wanted to share a few of the projects I finished today.    "Old World" finishes, "Splendid Transfer", and "Dimension" paint seemed to be the theme.  I gave this chandelier (including the light sleeve) an old world finish with a grey undertone and gesso wash.











I made more raised relief tags with my dimension paint and stencils.








I decoupaged the flip side with vintage paper, added a fleur de li, and washed it with gesso.





This Paris Chandeliers sign I designed is a combination of methods.  I added dimension designs to the corners of a piece of masonite I cut.  I followed up with an old world finish, and applied the image and lettering with my splendid blender pen.  I gave it just a hint of dry brushing over the image.




I think I'm done for today.   See ya soon.

Sharing With:
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The Delectable Home: Show and Tell
Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special
Remodelaholic: Remodelaholics Anonymous
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French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating: Flaunt It Friday
The Shabby Nest: Frugal Friday
At The Picket Fence: Inspiration Friday
2805: Potpourri Friday
The Shabby Creek Cottage: Transformation Thursday
These Peas Taste Funny: Link It Up Thursday
Ivy and Elephants: What's It Wednesday









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68 comments:

  1. Connie @ Sensible-RedesignFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:28 PM

    My you have been busy!! It all looks amazing. The tags are SO pretty

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  2. Rani EngineerFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    Truly amazing!!!! I am in love with the chandelier!!!! So beautiful! I so need tips on transfering images on various surfaces.
    Rani (lamaisonjolie.blogspot.com.au)

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  3. Little City FarmFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:45 PM

    You HAVE been busy. Good for you. Everything looks amazing.

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  4. shabbyechic.blogspot.itFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Rose how are you all is ok?? you are alwais fantastic!!!!!

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern NestingFebruary 8, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    WOW you had a busy day Rosemary!! That chandy turned out beautiful!

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  6. ScribblerFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    I wish you could bottle and sell all that creativity -- meantime, I am so grateful you share!

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    My goodness you HAVE been busy! Loads of "goodies"! Thanks so much for sharing all of your creativity with us!

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  8. DeseraeFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:20 PM

    Wow, you have been VERY busy!!! The chanelier is gorgeous!!! Love it all....
    ~Des

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  9. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Love the chandie!

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  10. Katie @ Wildwood CreekFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Lovely!

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  11. Ivy and ElephantsFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Gorgeous Rosemary!
    Especially the Paris chandeliers sign.
    Love it! Don't forget to link.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  12. KellyFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Love that chandelier! That's such a great finish on it.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    Looks great!!
    patti

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  14. Lavender and LinenFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    You're amazing! It's so lovely!

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  15. SusanFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Rosemary, you have been busy my friend! All your alterations turned out beautiful. Very talented lady you are.

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  16. Poppy @ With a Dash of ColorFebruary 8, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    So beautiful,Rosemary! That chandelier looks soooo lovely and romantic and french chic! I just love all your projects... the tags look so timeless...love the finish on them. Thanks for inspiring us. I'm following you now through LF. Would love you to follow me back. Have a wonderful evening!Hugs~Poppy

    http://withadashofcolor.blogspot.com/

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  17. Shanon at Vintage Sparkle ChicFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    So beautiful, Rosemary. I love the chandelier especially, it is just gorgeous.
    I am now following you on the new linky tool! :)

    ~Shanon

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  18. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Wow!! You really are busy!! Love it all!!

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  19. foreverdecoratingFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    Just seeing this beautiful chandy makes me want to do this to one of mine! Hmmmm, so beautiful! I joined again with Linky...hope you do the same. I also have a giveaway.

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  20. ReneeFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    You are in a productive mood!! I never heard of Dimension paint, but it's now on my list.

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  21. Our Hopeful HomeFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Love the chandy and the sign! I still haven't gotten around to my Splendid method project yet....you are always my inspiration.

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  22. Jan@southernjunkin'February 8, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    You've had a very creative day!! Love the results! Really love the chandy!!

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  23. OliveFebruary 8, 2012 at 9:57 PM

    Adore those TAGS:)

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  24. Mary AnneFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:07 PM

    Y O U A R E A N A M A Z I N G
    W O M A N!

    Love all that you do! I have been trying to do a frame with the addition of a gold rub. . . . . there it sits! You have inspired me to get it going!!!

    Mary Anne

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  25. DebbiedoosFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Loving those tags Rosemary. You are a busy little bee!

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  26. Mary AnneFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    P.S. That chandy is like a speciman of ice pulled from the snow!! Beautiful Rosemary!

    m.a.

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  27. PauletteFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    As always everything is lovely.

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  28. Barbara JeanFebruary 8, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I am so green with envy, not just of the beautiful work you do, but of your energy.
    I seem to be in a 'funk' now, and for awhile. Not getting much of anything done.

    At least I can come here and enjoy your sweet work.

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  29. Shabby chic SandyFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I love your chandelier-your finish looks fantastic on it!

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  30. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    You come up with the best projects. I gotta get me some gesso!! Got any spare talent you're not using? Lovely; just lovely.

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  31. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Love the chandelier sign and the actual chandelier, Rosemary! I would love that chandelier in the main bathroom here {which is grey} or what a great master bedroom chandelier that would make. Very romantic looking!

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  32. Ika Verunica February 9, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    All your works are wonderful!!

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  33. Amy ChalmersFebruary 9, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    THe chandy is a copy of the one I hung in my living room! I love how it looks Rosemary. I have a grey chandy for sale in my etsy that is not moving~it is a lovely bird cage style..I think I might try your old world magic on it!

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  34. SherryFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:28 AM

    Rosemary, I absolutely love the chandelier!

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  35. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️February 9, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Hi Rosemary,

    I love these cool projects!!!

    Dee

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  36. Little City FarmFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing at our LInk It Up Thursday party.

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  37. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Love everything...the tags and the Masonite board the most.

    Now following you on Linky...hope you do the same..thanks.

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  38. CindyFebruary 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    Another gorgeous post filled with charming finishes. I love that chandelier, I want one like that!
    Hugs, Cindy

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  39. GailFebruary 9, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    I just so admire your work! You are so talented. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  40. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereFebruary 9, 2012 at 1:35 PM

    Beautiful, Rosemary! You have such a talent for transforming these pieces. Hugs, Sherry

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  41. UnknownFebruary 9, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    your creativity knows NO BOUNDS! sigh...

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  42. Sunflowers With SmilesFebruary 9, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I like your finish on the chandelier! BEAUTIFUL!

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  43. Donata @ DK's Craft CafeFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    What a great job you do with gesso, Rosemary!
    And you really made me want to try dimensin paint and stencils!
    Thanks!

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  44. Southern Belles BoutiqueFebruary 9, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    I want {must have} that chandelier! L-O-V-E it!!

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  45. SImple and Serene LivingFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Wow, you have been busy, Love it all. Could you please send some of that energy my way :)

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  46. CharFebruary 9, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    You are amazing. What beauties you have created. I love the tags!!
    Char

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  47. chateau chicFebruary 9, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Oooooh, really like how our chandelier turned out!
    Mary Alice

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  48. lvroftiquesFebruary 10, 2012 at 1:08 AM

    Well I love everything (As usual) Rosemary.....But my favorite is definitely that chandelier! FAA! *winks* Vanna

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  49. farmhouse-storyFebruary 10, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    sweet looking tags and i LOVE the chandy and the paris plaque, rose mary:)

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  50. Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of SuburbiaFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Gorgeous my friend!!!!!
    Have a wonderful weekend :)XO
    Kristin

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  51. Curtains in My TreeFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    The chandelier looks wonderful and I love a chandelier in any room, wish I could get one in my bathroom

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  52. Patti @ Pandoras BoxFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Lovely chandelier - love the painting technique you used - so pretty

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  53. Lynn BFebruary 10, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    I just found your wonderful blog. I joinned you as a follower. I look forward to looking at all your wonderful projects. Hugs, Lynn

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  54. MicheleFebruary 10, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Your blog has been such an inspiration to me. I just recently started my own. Michele

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  55. Honey at 2805February 10, 2012 at 7:46 PM

    So pretty, Rosemary! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!

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  56. Jen Lossing, Artistic Abode DesignsFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    Wow, it all looks so lovely. You have the finishing technique down!

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  57. Classy ClutterFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    That chandelier is amazing!

    Hope you'll come link this up at our first ever linky party!
    http://classyclutter.blogspot.com/2012/02/spotlight-saturday-1-our-first-linky.html

    Mallory @ Classy Clutter

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  58. Kim @ Too Much TimeFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    That chandelier is just gorgeous! I seriously love it and am so glad I found you over at funky Junk! I am Linky Following you now too!

    I would love for you to come share at my link party going on till Monday night!
    Kim
    http://too-much-time.com/2012/02/get-schooled-saturday-9.html

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  59. Ruth @ White WhimsyFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Love the chandelier!!!! Have been a GFC follower for awhile but now I'm also a linky follower. Yay!

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  60. miss flibbertigibbetFebruary 10, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    The chandy is my fav but the tags are great too! Hail to the gesso queen!LOL
    Lorraine

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  61. Confessions of a Plate AddictFebruary 11, 2012 at 7:14 AM

    Beautiful! Love the chandy! Have a wonderful weekend!...hugs...Debbie

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  62. Courtney ~ French Country CottageFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    Love Love Love!! Gorgeous chandelier and those tags are darling~thanks for sharing them at FNF! :)

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  63. aimeeFebruary 12, 2012 at 5:16 AM

    wow rosemary, love the chandelier i have a new linky party starting today i would love it if you could link up http://twiggstudios.blogspot.com/

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  64. Divine TheatreFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Looks like something from a dream!

    xoxo
    Andie

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  65. Tisha ClappFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I love the chandelier too - are you keeping it or selling it? And I always love all your transfers. So inspiring! Thanks for linking up @ the Delectable Home!

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  66. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Rosemary, these are gorgeous! I love everything you paint! You're so talented! I'm now following on Linky Follower!

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  67. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    All projects are look so beautiful.Gesso wash really increase beauty in the projects work.It look so pretty.

    find song by lyrics

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  68. arrielle_pFebruary 27, 2012 at 3:37 AM

    That is a lovely chandelier and I think it is fit for my condo. :)

    condominium makati

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