Do you have something around your house like a wall or a piece of art that in and of itself you really like? Then you decide you want to tweek it just a bit but then become terrified that you are going to ruin it once you begin? That was me today.
Remember that picket fence piece in my kitchen that I added the chevron stripe to?
I must first confess that I supposed to be helping my son shovel out and reorganize his room today. We got about half way done and decided we needed a break {they have a snow day again today}.
See why I need a break! ;) |
Well in my quest to add more navy to the main floor I decided to add a navy and even a gray stripe to the aqua.....*gulp*. I was a bit terrified, because I love this addition to the kitchen and I didn't want to ruin it!
{To bring the drama down a bit my smart friend reminded me that I could always repaint the whole thing~but who wants to do that!}
First let me show you how this picket fence was constructed. In its former life it was a fireplace screen!
It was easy to tape off by just eyeballing the current stripe and adding my frog tape. I used craft acrylic paint and a small brush.
OK, I can breathe.....it turned out better than I expected.
Alright I took a long enough break. Now I'd better get back to Cam's room, unless I can come up with another "break" idea............
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I actually really love the addition of the other colors to the fence. It looks awesome up there!
ReplyDeleteAngela
I love it...my eyes immediately felt the connection between the fence and the curtain...just a thought, I think your wood blind would look great painted a gray wash to match the fence...great job!!
ReplyDeleteWell done. I like both the before and after! :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute idea. It looks great up on your cabinets.
ReplyDeleteBev
I love this design!It is so much better with the other colors! I have a newer link party and would love if you would come on over and share your post or social media sites. http://designeddecor.com/talkin-about-thursday-link-party-5/
ReplyDeleteDeDe@DesignedDecor
wow...that is so pretty. And so is the rest of your kitchen. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYour chevron art is really cute! I also love your white kitchen, and the tea pots! Great job! So creative!!!
ReplyDeleteNavy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
http://www.usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/03/submarine-sunday-21.html
That is so different, love the pickets with chevron. A totally unexpected, and nice surprise above your stove!
ReplyDeleteJenna
I just love this! It is so nice and bright!
ReplyDeleteSo so pretty! I like it.
ReplyDeletePamela
Ohio
You are so unbelievably creative friend! LOVE it! XO, Aimee
ReplyDeleteThe dark stripe added more depth and dimension to the fence. Clever idea and a brave mom!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely fabulous! I love it. Thanks for sharing at my linky party!
ReplyDeleteLove it! the new stripes look great...sometimes it pays to take risks, right? :)
ReplyDeleteBest job on this. I did not expect furniture on a Wednesday. This is the great story!
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