White out junking a week ago I came across an old trunk.
It looked as though someone had added paper mache to it many years ago.
I knew with the texture it had potential.
I decided to paint it with Miss Mustard Seed milk paint linen.
I was hoping it would chip off a bit more to add more texture.
But it did not flake off like I hoped it would.
Still it sanded very nicely and because of the texture on this piece I still got the result I wanted.
I added a graphic from the Graphic Fairy .
It was a bit tricky on this piece as it is not even.
I wanted it to look as though it was always there.
I love that it is a bit faded …..not perfect.
If you are looking for perfection then I would not do the citra-solv method.
The lavender was a recent Decor Steals buy!
Wish I had bought more!
Next time I will!
This is what the piece looked like originally.
Bringing this to the vintage market.
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Someone is gonna snap that baby up right away. Really great old looking piece- xo Diana
Thank you Diana I hope so!
Love the trunk and you and I are on the same page with the lavender. You will see tomorrow. Great minds think alike!
Thank you Kim! Oooo can’t wait to see!
it’s gorgeous, love love love it!!
Thank you Debra!
I love it Anne, it will certainly sell, bet you don’t care though:)
Thank you Rondell! Oh yes I do want it to sell.That way I can buy more things to create
Anne,
It is another beautiful piece. Wow you are really bringing some gorgeous pieces to the market.
Kris
Thank you Kris! I will be bringing lots of cool things to my space too!
Anne,
That would be awesome I may have to make a trip there!
Kris
It looks perfectly distressed – love the lavender accent.
Thank you Donna!
Hi Anne
What a terrific transformation. I love the lavender across the top. Your vignettes are always so beautiful
HAppy Spring
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KAte
Thank you so much Kate!
Anne
What a beauty Anne!!
Thank you Sandi!
Anne
Looks like another great piece for you to sell! I really like the new look you gave it. That’s a unique piece.
Thank you Kelly!
What a curious piece! Paper mache on a trunk. You’ve transformed it beautifully! I’m sure it will get scooped up at your market.
Thank you so much Susan I hope so!
What a great look! The trunk is beautiful.
About the lavender…I so want a big bouquet like yours. If you ever see that deal again, think of me and send me a note so I can get some. (I will totally understand if you don’t remember to let me know though)
I would say you have more on your mind than lavender and me. lol
Yes I will try to remember.You should sign up for decorsteals.They will email you and let you know the deal of the day.When that comes around again you will know
Your trunk looks great!
Thank you Lynn!
Looks GREAT!
Thank you Cindy!
What a great find and it looks fantastic! Love it.
Cynthia
Thank you Cynthia!
Hobby Lobby has lavender bunches…didn’t know that, just came across them, in the back by bridal stuff…suek
Good to know Sue thank you!
Anne, that is so beautiful. What a great job you did. A wonderful transformation. It should sell right away I would think, although you are a much stronger person than I, that would not get anywhere near a sale..Happy Thursday..Judy
Thank you so much Judy! Oh yes the hard part of doing a sale is resisting from buying lots of cool treasures!
It looks wonderful, Anne. I’m sure it will be gone in a heartbeat!
Jeanette
Thank you Jeanette!
Yikes! That’s the same yellow I found under the bedroom wallpaper in our house! You’ve given that trunk a new lease on life and somebody’s going to have a wonderful new storage/display piece.
Thank you Vickie! A diamond in the rough for sure!
love your shabby distressed trunk, anne:) the lavender bunch is a charming accent, too–missed out on that one:(
Thank you so much Lynn!
I love what you have done with that trunk. More great inspiration from you!
Great job on the trunk, and I got the lavender too!! I got two bunches, but yes I wish I had more.
The imperfections are perfect! Love it
Susan
I LOVE IT Anne!!
Absolutely charming~ I love how it turned out! Sharing at the party tomorrow~ thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
You did an amazing job of the transformation Anne. It now has such a lovely old feel to it. I bet it is snapped up quickly at the Vintage Market.
What a beautiful transformation! Love how the graphic is just barely there. I’m sure this will sell quickly!