Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Two Carriers, Two Looks, and Another Bottle

I finished two carriers today.  Each has a different look, but they both involved white gesso.  This first one was just a simple wood carrier with a metal handle.  A little too simple.  So, I added appliques, gave  it multiple layers of gesso, lightly distressed it, and applied a numeral.  I thought about doing a heavy distressed look, but changed my mind.  It seems happy this way.











This next carrier started as a sewing machine drawer.



I dry brushed gesso on this one, and attached vintage handles.  The interior was given a grey wash.  In the area of the missing knob, I used filler, and inserted one of my numbered tacks.



The applique was already there.  The wash brought out the details.






I found the handles in my stash.  They fit perfectly.






Yes, I made another Christmas bottle.  I used the same technique seen here, but distressed this one a little.



Two carriers, two looks, and another bottle.   I show you what I did with the teaser from my last post next time.



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47 comments:

  1. Beautiful Rosemary! I love that you turned the drawers into carriers- so clever!!

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  2. Love that laurel wreath, very classy and so pretty, and what a great idea for the sewing drawers!

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  3. The drawer is beautiful and the bottle is just good gravy:)

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  4. love them all, esp. the first carrier with the wreath and number-way too cute, rosemary:)

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  5. do you put your creative brain to bed at night or does it stay awake all day?? lol! Oh my..you never cease to "inspire! "

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  6. great projects! thanks

    blessings
    barbara jean

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  7. You did a really good job. I am a first-time visitor to your blog.

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  8. Pretty, as always! You do beautiful work!! I never get tired of seeing your designs!

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  9. They both look great - but that sewing drawer upcyle is incredible. Love the handles, love them! The paint makes the pattern just pop. You are so talented.
    -Joy

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  10. Rosemary you are amazingly talented

    Have a great day!!!

    xoxo
    Kate

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  11. Love the applique carrier. :D It looks like Scottish thistle!

    I like this bottle, too.

    xoxoxoxo,
    RJ

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  12. I love what you did with the sewing machine drawer especially, very pretty!

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  13. oh, these carriers look darling..I can see red geraniums in them for summer on a porch or deck..very pretty..
    best,
    maureen

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  14. You come up with the neatest things! Why is it no surprise that those handles you already had just happened to fit perfectly? I bet you have some in every size in your "stash". Ha!

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  15. I love sewing drawers and the handles are genius!

    Carol

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  16. So Lovely- Love the aged look and the extra detail.. Your Bottles are wonderful as well..
    Such a Great Blog
    Karryann

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  17. The first one is my favorite. Love the applique, wish I could find ones like you do! I broke down and bought a few appliques at Hobby Lobby (I know) to add to a project I'm doing. Hope I can somehow make it look half as good as yours!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  18. Hi Rosemary,
    Love the old sewing drawer, what a lovely raised detail. I could fill it with notions and the carrier with fabric...
    I like the new bottle too!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  19. These are beautiful. Found you at Wow Us Wednesday and I'm now a follower.

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  20. Love both of the carriers. Each has its own personality.

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  21. Beautiful transformations! You brought out the beauty in both.

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  22. So inventive and wonderful as always m'dear! Vanna

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  23. so gorgeous! my favourite is the white carrier.
    x

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  24. Looks really cool! How did you put the text on the first carrier? Is that a stamp? I really love your, bottle of Joy! :D

    xoxo
    Myric

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  25. Rosemary, I swanee (that's a southern term...LOL) you must stay up all night(exclamation point). Every time I see something you made I just say "ooooo, pretty". How cute are those bottles and these carriers Glad to see your Etsy shop too

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  26. Beautiful Rosemary!! I NEED to try the gesso!

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  27. Love, love, love the sewing drawer! Just perfect!

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  28. Two great looks is right! Both turned out lovely. My favorite is the second one. A sewing machine drawer...I never would have guessed.

    Kris

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  29. Gorgeous as usual. Love the whole package with the dried flowers and the NOEL bottle. Very nice

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  30. Absolutely beautiful, as always:-)
    Hugs, Biljana

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  31. ooh - I always love how you mix your materials and combine disparate items into a cohesive "like it was made that way a long time ago" piece. That sewing machine drawer is totally wonderful!
    -Revi

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  32. Wow! Rosemary, I love everything you do....you are a genius, girl!

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  33. Love it! Of course!! I need to beef up my stash!!

    Lou Cinda ;)

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  34. These are so pretty! Thanks for the gesso tip - will have to try that one next time!
    -Jill

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  35. Let me just say, stunning...
    Michele

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  36. Second note to self: "Dig out old drawers in the basement." hehehe!

    xoxo laurie

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  37. Very, very pretty! You make the most lovely things.
    Cindy

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  38. Hello:

    I'm a new follower, your boxes are so cute, love them, please follow my blog, I would love to see more of your work.

    kate

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  39. Very cool! I have one of those sewing machine cabinet drawers and I simply love it -- it is now holding my collection of cookie molds :)

    CHRISTmas Blessings!
    Gail

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  40. Just beautiful! I love those, Where can I buy one on your Etsy!! :)

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  41. ooooh I just love that yummy crackly finish from the dry brush gesso technique! ~Lili

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