I love this idea of things on castors. (Not that I have anything so beautiful to put on castors - but I'm tired of carrying a bulky ottoman around when I rearrange the living room, and you have given me a new idea!)
I came over from Design Sponge yesterday and I browsed your DIY archives for hours probably, to the chagrin of my hubs :)
I love, love, love your painted rugs the very most. I can't afford to purchase the gorgeous things I see on most decorating sites, and so the idea of painting a rug fills me with much optimism. I have a chair which I have considered painting the fabric on. That sounds icky, but I just don't have the wherewithal to have it reupholstered. I can sew new cushions for it, but all the places nobody's clothes or skin would touch, I have considered painting.
Do you have any tips? Do you have time to answer random questions? I read your tips on priming and mixing a little bit of glue into the acrylics before starting, and how to finish (a rug, anyway). Just wondered if you think painting fabric on a chair sounds gross or promising :)
Annyhoots! Thanks for a lovely site chock-ful of inspiration!
Sarah, everything you do is just so incredible! Do you go out with ideas in mind or do you wander about and let inspiration strike you? I've always been a planner, which I think makes me miss things that might make great additions to my home.
Brandi - I wander. A quite aimlessly. Sometimes I pick up stuff and have no idea what I will do with it - it sits in a closet or at the farm for months. Although you're a planner Brandi - you have a good eye. I just pick up things I'm drawn to, and don't think about what I'll use it for until later.
Ester Jean - since I can't find an email address for you to respond to your questions, feels free to email me at sarah[dot]wandering[at]gmail[dot]com. I have received a ton of DIY questions over the last few months and always have time to answer for fellow crafters. And about your chair - there are fabric paints on the market [available at some craft stores and fabric stores] that are softer and pliable and well, designed for fabrics. I've also heard that watering down acryllic paints and applying several layers will do the same trick.
It looks wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea of things on castors. (Not that I have anything so beautiful to put on castors - but I'm tired of carrying a bulky ottoman around when I rearrange the living room, and you have given me a new idea!)
ReplyDeleteI came over from Design Sponge yesterday and I browsed your DIY archives for hours probably, to the chagrin of my hubs :)
I love, love, love your painted rugs the very most. I can't afford to purchase the gorgeous things I see on most decorating sites, and so the idea of painting a rug fills me with much optimism. I have a chair which I have considered painting the fabric on. That sounds icky, but I just don't have the wherewithal to have it reupholstered. I can sew new cushions for it, but all the places nobody's clothes or skin would touch, I have considered painting.
Do you have any tips? Do you have time to answer random questions? I read your tips on priming and mixing a little bit of glue into the acrylics before starting, and how to finish (a rug, anyway). Just wondered if you think painting fabric on a chair sounds gross or promising :)
Annyhoots! Thanks for a lovely site chock-ful of inspiration!
I'm so happy you were able to salvage some stuff, Sarah. I love this idea to put castors on it. Hidden junk is the best.
ReplyDeleteThe finish on this piece is really unique and beautiful, it’s wonderful to see it survived!
ReplyDeleteSarah, everything you do is just so incredible! Do you go out with ideas in mind or do you wander about and let inspiration strike you? I've always been a planner, which I think makes me miss things that might make great additions to my home.
ReplyDeleteIt is great you were able to salvage something. It looks wonderful as a storage caddy on wheels! So handy.
ReplyDeleteBrandi - I wander. A quite aimlessly. Sometimes I pick up stuff and have no idea what I will do with it - it sits in a closet or at the farm for months. Although you're a planner Brandi - you have a good eye. I just pick up things I'm drawn to, and don't think about what I'll use it for until later.
ReplyDeleteEster Jean - since I can't find an email address for you to respond to your questions, feels free to email me at sarah[dot]wandering[at]gmail[dot]com. I have received a ton of DIY questions over the last few months and always have time to answer for fellow crafters. And about your chair - there are fabric paints on the market [available at some craft stores and fabric stores] that are softer and pliable and well, designed for fabrics. I've also heard that watering down acryllic paints and applying several layers will do the same trick.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great box. And I LOVE anything on castors. :)
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