Painting actual script on furniture - as opposed to adverts or labels - wasn't my idea. I first saw it here and stole it !
I love the randomness of it.
So when I won 25 graphics from Antique Graphique through the Silver Pennies giveaway, I made sure to choose some hand-written graphics.
The table was £10.
I painted it in AS Off White. This is the before picture - well almost before !
It took me about an hour to get the right size on the graphic. I KNEW it was a complete fluke, the first time I enlarged something , and it only took about 10 minutes.
In the end I had six pieces of A4 taped together.
I also had loads of different sizes of script. I used these first, tracing them onto the table with carbon, and then painting them in pale grey.
I knew I didn't want the graphic to completely cover the top of the table, so I did it askew, and then did the second layer at a different angle, in a darker grey.
I added some script to the front and sides, and a little bit to the legs. Then I distressed the edges, and added clear and dark waxes.
I'm really pleased with this piece, I'll definitely be using this graphic again.
And thanks to all bloggers who think outside of my little box and inspire me.
And thanks to Heather and Danielle for the graphics.
And sorry Mrs. C - I know I shouldn't start sentences with an 'and' !!
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This is so beautiful! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou did an awesome job!! You're an artist my friend! Those handwritten messages and the stamp transformed that table! I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great Fiona! I really like the layering and that you just didn't put the script on the top but all over too!!
ReplyDeleteFiona, I love this. How did you transfer the graphics? With citra solve or a different method? Love, love, love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely! You did an amazing job on it. Love the table and I love the lamp and lamp shade too. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteDarling table! You must have a lot of patience to paint all those words!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I wish I had your skills!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the mention Fiona. I really like how your table came out. I may have to try that style myself. Very nice hand painting. Dee from My Painted Stuff
ReplyDeleteFiona, this is just a piece of art, I adore this thing you have done, the lettering is just perfect, not too much, just the right amount of letters throught the table, the white was a perfect choice, the final composition is very nice.
ReplyDeleteNice. Really like the layered texts! Your newest follower! Would love if you check me out too :)
ReplyDeleteLike like like this big stamped envelope of yours! Really, tell us, how did you transfer the graphics?
ReplyDeleteVery Inspiring! I love this. CJ
ReplyDeleteso pretty!!! the shape of this table made it perfect for this treatment i think!
ReplyDeleteAmazing.
ReplyDeleteJust love this - and may have to copy you now,lol
ReplyDeleteYour newest follower - would love to have you follow back!
Beautifully done, Fiona! I love how the script looks on the table.
ReplyDeleteYour table is GORGEOUS!!!
ReplyDeleteDee
Looks wonderful are you keeping it?
ReplyDelete~Bliss~
LUV this! LUV this! LUV this, Fiona!!! Absolutely beautifully done!!!! ♥
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Love it! So glad you found me- now I'm your newest follower :)
ReplyDeleteSusan
What else is there to say but I LOVE it!! Fantastic!!
ReplyDeleteI really love this....it's awesome!!! I think I have my idea for my living room end tables... this is gorgeous....
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY
Carri
simplydonewright.blogspot.com
This is a WOW piece! Love how you arranged graphics, it's a one of a kind table ~ Beautiful! ~Marcy
ReplyDeleteI love this so much! Especially the randomness of it. I am in the process (as I write...waiting for one coat to dry) of painting a very old ornate dresser white. I won't be adding script to it but I do plan to highlight it in French gray....at least that is the plan. Love your blog and am now a follower. :)
ReplyDeleteback again. I was studying your table and would love to ask a question. Did you use a paint pen to trace over the carbon after applying the word graphics or did you hand paint all those letters....It's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Truly unique and I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe words are beautiful. Love how you placed the text and the variety of color and even the piece you chose to do this on. Thanks so much for sharing it. I could definitely make use of this idea for a number of things I will be working on soon!
ReplyDeleteLiz
fiona, this is SO awesome! i have to try this sometime!-tfs!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful idea! And it looks great. I love it! Thanks so much for linking up at the All Star Block Party.
ReplyDeleteHolly
What a unique project, your hard work paid off! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did to this table! The French script really makes it.
ReplyDelete~Shanon
It is so perfectly French - love it!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you'd consider sharing this at my Shabbilicious Friday party where we share all things shabby, French and vintage ~ http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/shabbilicious-friday-156.html
This is so cute! Francine
ReplyDeleteYou have far more patience than me. I love your table. I hope this is one you are going to keep for yourself!
ReplyDeleteThis is a Stylish Version of what my G-Kids have always thought looked great on my furniture! *Winks* Loving the Script you chose... but I am fairly certain, that if I adhered Stylish Script to any of my furniture, that that would give the G-Kid Force Carte Blanche to add to it??!!! *LOL*
ReplyDeleteBlessings from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The Bohemian
Love this table, nice job. I love anything with script on it. I hope your spider problem will go away. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I love it!! The stencil is so delicate, you did a great job.
ReplyDeleteThat little table is sooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Fiona! You really come up with some terrific projects. I hope this one is a keeper!
ReplyDeleteFiona, this is WONDERFUL!!! Just perfect. I must copy.
ReplyDeleteI'm just playing catch up in reading and find you have made this wonderful table. Of course, I love it! ~ Maureen
ReplyDeleteLovely! I'm so glad I found you! I'm your newest follower.
ReplyDeleteYour demi lune is swoon material!! What a pretty little vignette you have arranged on it, so welcoming and warm!
ReplyDeletePoppy
la pintura que utilizaste es al agua o sintetica? o sea, no se como la llamas tu... latex acrilico o esmalte sintetico?
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