Back in 1994, I remember being so excited to have these magnolia prints framed but now their reddish cherry stain didn't seem to work anywhere in my house or with my plans to replace the flowers with prints from the West Indies.
Inspired by Janell of
Isabella and Max's use of Smart Strip I slathered up the frames and scraped off all the reddish finish. This stuff is really great! Then I used a walnut stain to get it to the color I was looking for.
Another project hanging over my head with this frame which had a long-ago discarded print in it. A card and a cover sheet torn from a book was combined with a Clarence House remnant that I've had since the mid-90's. Two notes on that: it feels great to finally do something with that and horsehair is sharp!
Here it is in my bedroom, my side.
Another remnant (still have 1 left) was used with a print from a book to hang on my husband's side. As you can see, there's still one more framing project to go. Fingers crossed that doesn't take years.
Back in 1994, I remember being so excited to have these magnolia prints framed but now their reddish cherry stain didn't seem to work anywhere in my house or with my plans to replace the flowers with prints from the West Indies.
Inspired by Janell of Isabella and Max's use of Smart Strip I slathered up the frames and scraped off all the reddish finish. This stuff is really great! Then I used a walnut stain to get it to the color I was looking for.
Another project hanging over my head with this frame which had a long-ago discarded print in it. A card and a cover sheet torn from a book was combined with a Clarence House remnant that I've had since the mid-90's. Two notes on that: it feels great to finally do something with that and horsehair is sharp!
Here it is in my bedroom, my side.
Another remnant (still have 1 left) was used with a print from a book to hang on my husband's side. As you can see, there's still one more framing project to go. Fingers crossed that doesn't take years.
noigeThese are great ideas!! it must take you forever...
ReplyDeleteHow FAB dahhling..loved all your framing projects but it seems a seat for a chair might be more pressing no?
ReplyDeleteabsolutely adored the green chinoiserie fabric in the photo, gorgeous!
I love the fabric backing, so brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pair of lovely transformations. I really appreciate how you consider all of the small elements in a room, down to the stain on a frame, to get beautiful results.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job. Isn't it nice to get these little projects done. Looks great, Michelle!
ReplyDeleteI am forever "stripping" pieces of furniture and will keep this product in mind. I usually use the "orange stuff". BTW, I love the chair in the first pic, though it is in need of a seat! Great lines. Did you strip it also?
ReplyDeleteWow, they look amazing. I have starting mixing walnut with my magnolia stain if I am refinishing a piece.
ReplyDeleteYou have motivate me to get busy, Michele.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Teresa
xoxo
And aren't those cool round metal sculptures the most chic things ever!
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Doesn't it feel good to get something finished!!! It all looks great Michelle!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time off, Michele. Will see you as soon as you light up on my sidebar! Lucky you to be headed to St. John! We all need a break at times.
ReplyDeleteHappy trip.
Teresa
xoxo