Thursday, April 12, 2012

Sewing Drawers and Tags

I can't tell you how many projects I have going on right now. Not to mention everything I'm unearthing while I Spring clean.  I have more vintage sewing machine drawers than I thought.  So, I've been working on a few.  The two here have the same design, but I gave them a different paint finish.



I stenciled the side of this one, and distressed the lettering to a fade.  I decided not to paint the interior.  I love the ornate details on the handle.




This one doesn't have as much distressing, and no stenciling.  I painted the interior.  Plus, I added a little texture to the paint, for more of a layered look.




Both drawers were finished with paste wax.





I made tags with the image from  my vintage guardian angel postcard.  I copied it onto photo paper, and bonded it to thick card stock.




The reverse was decoupaged with vintage sheet music.  A little vintage lace ribbon, and it's done.



 I'll have more to share tomorrow.


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30 comments:

  1. What a talented girl!
    Great work as always.
    Lovely shots and pretty white.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  2. I have a *collection* of these drawers, too...I have a hard time getting rid of drawers...they are so sweet..yours turned out beautifully...love how they are a little bit different!
    Rene

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  3. I love the drawers and I think the different paint finish is awesome. Love the white (of course) :)

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  4. Those sewing drawers are beautiful. You are so talented. God bless x

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  5. I love the sewing drawers! I have made so many tags.....I have nothing to do with them....LOL

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  6. I love these sewing drawers to use for organizing, Rosemary. These are so pretty and I like them both ways. I saw one recently at a antique mart that I've got my eye on.

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  7. Those look so nice! I love using things like that for organizing! Keep cleaning...never know what you'll find!!
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  8. I use to have some of those little drawers and know I sold them at my yard sales.

    I went through this phase of shabby chic and paint everything i own a few years ago LOL and have gone to to I don't know what phase now LOL

    your stuff always looks so good

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  9. I won one of Rosemary's sewing drawers in Giveaway #7. It's beautiful, and it is being used as a very charming and elegant music CD holder by my CD player.

    All of the items in my gift box are *perfect* <3

    Pamela
    pennsylvaniafrench

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  10. There are a myriad of uses for these drawers. You can place them side by side on a shelf and store ribbons, scraps, art supplies, cards etc. Great job Rosemary!

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  11. Your sewing drawers turned out so nice! I have several that I need to re-purpose. Love that you used white.
    Your tags are pretty too!

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  12. Beautiful, I love the drawers and tags. Wish I had just a fourth of your talent! Hugs, Lynn

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  13. Those drawers are great for organizing and showcasing...I can see those adorable drawers go quickly in your sale...How big is your abyss?

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  14. Your drawer is so beautiful and functional! I love the tag!

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  15. So pretty Rosemary. They're just the perfect size to hold little treasures and to use for displays. Love the sweet tag too:-)

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  16. You've come up with some great ways to make over those drawers! They'll make wonderful storage for whoever buys them.

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  17. This is my first time visiting you!
    You are so talented and creative! I also love your Etsy shop!
    Great job!

    Happy creating!
    Angela

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  18. I can't really say which paint finish I prefer. I'm leaning toward the textured one. Decoupaging both sides of the tag is a great idea! ~ Maureen

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  19. Beautiful ~ as usual! Love the little tags too.

    xo
    Pat

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  20. Beautiful ~ as usual! Love the little tags too.

    xo
    Pat

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  21. The drawer detail is spectacular but I really, really love your tags.

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  22. I may have to paint my sewing machine drawer. I love yours!

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  23. Beautiful! I love these tags, too! You are so talented! XO, Aimee

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  24. Pretty Pretty Pretty!!!! I really want to start using wax instead of stain. I went to Lowes and couldn't find any with colors. Where do I get it?

    Amber

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  25. You continue to amaze me with your knowledge of paint techniques and crafts, Rosemary. You should teach somewhere, girl! lol!

    oxo laurie

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  26. You SHOULD teach somewhere. Maybe an online video or something. Hmmm. :) I love the sheet music on the back of the tags and I love how rustic the first drawer is.

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  27. Beautiful tags. I love the postcard image and the sheet music with the lace tie. Very sweet.

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  28. These have come up so beautifully!

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  29. I painted mine pale pink, papered the inside with flowered paper, and drilled holes and used crystal knobs as feet.

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