Recycled, Upcycled, Repurposed ....Simply Lovely Tre' Chic Designs
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
Vintage Antique Trunk Steel Veneer
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https://www.etsy.com/listing/104353884/antique-distressed-wood-and-steel |



Someone in a desperate bid to open up this big boy pried up the lid with I assume a crow bar breaking the bottom part of the lock and pulling the entire front out so the latches didn't line up. With the help of my husband we lined the front latches up and were able to shut and latch the trunk. Metal and wood have a memory and I was hoping that by re-latching and some gentle persuasion with a rubber mallet this fellow would remember it's original shape. Then I gave this trunk a thorough washing which revealed that the steel was originally a deep blue. I was able to reveal some of the brass but most of the

Now it was time to hand sand for distressing. Because of the character of this trunk I decided a lot of distressing and aging would be perfect. I brushed out the interior and then vacuumed up the debris. I then made a mixture of Mod Podge, deep pink chalk paint and water, using this mixture I pasted down the loose and lifting original paper lining. I coated the entire interior with this mixture to give the paper lining strength and to seal it. I did the same to the lid which has a blue fabric lining. I love the look, it adds warmth and color to the interior. Now the entire trunk was ready for a hand waxing with clear paste wax. I waxed inside and outside. I then used a black paste wax lightly applying to enhance the texture and antique. Then to further enhance the blue I made
a custom color colbolt blue wax and lightly brushed that onto the areas that were originally blue. I also felt the whole thing needed some brightening so I made up white wax and very lightly brushed it on strategically. Finishing with one more all over coat of clear wax to protect and seal. This Samson trunk never felt so silky smooth. I also used these same waxing techniques on the interior lining. The middle locking latch is not functional due it being locked and the bottom pried off but the side latches are in full working order. I like to think that this is a well traveled trunk, that it rode on trains across country or even crossed the ocean
for an overseas adventure. I'm sure it suited it's owner well back in its youth and can again be a beloved item in someone's home. This steamer trunk would be an excellent addition to any home decor use it for storage or as a coffee table, at the end of you bed for an brilliant bench with storage. No shabby chic home is complete with out an antique steamer trunk. Visit my Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/TreChicDesigns
Recycled, Upcycled, Repurposed....Simply Lovely ~ Tre' Chic Designs
Enjoy
Tracy
Shabby Chic Half Moon Side Table
This is such a cute table re-do I just had to share it with you guys. I found this table at a garage sale it was very unstable the legs were so wobbly it was amazing it could still stand. The top was scratched up and had water ring damage. But the legs are so cute and the half moon shape reminded me of a table that we had growing up. I had never had to do such extensive work before usually just a little tightening of screws and a squirt of glue. Sometimes you have to take that first plunge and jump right in! Besides my Dad has bar

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Friday, July 6, 2012
Vintage Shabby Chic Steamer Trunk







Enjoy
Tracy
Monday, June 11, 2012
The Big Etsy Contest!!! It's Fun!
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http://etsycontest.com
So check this out I discover this site in the Etsy blogs the other day and its really fun. As an Etsy shopper you get to vote on which item you like best with in a pre-set price range. As a shop owner you get to submit which of your items you want in the contest. Here's a couple screen shots.
So here is what the voting page looks like. The Big Etsy Contest pits 2 items for sale on Etsy against each other and YOU vote. It's really cool and very fun WARNING it is also addicting. Before you know it time has flown by while you were deciding winners.
Big Etsy Contest also puts up a page of winners for you to check out. They have the winners listed daily and monthly.
Shop owners is super easy to signup just go to http://etsycontest.com/signup.php and type in your shop name. They pull up your information and you choose what item you want in the contest and what days work best for what you have its that easy!!! And you listing is hyper-linked within the picture.
I entered https://www.etsy.com/listing/98271663/shabby-chic-ornate-oval-mirror-hand and had 30 wins which had me winning 45% of my contests. Not too shabby if I do say so myself. My mirror was in the contest on May 2nd and for the month of May it had 228 views and 11 favorites. I give lots of credit to The Big Etsy Contest.
So Check it out, it's fun and you might find the item of your dreams! Enjoy Tracy |
Large Vintage Clock Could Become a Shabby Chic Mirror
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this amazing find! It's my favorite find so far. I have never seen
something like this before. I am really excited to get working on it.
I'm thinking about painting it white and distressing. I was also kicking
around the thought of replacing the clock with a mirror. Thoughts?

Enjoy
Tracy
Friday, June 8, 2012
Grandma Table is Shabby Chic Now!






Are you reading for the final results???




Enjoy,
Tracy
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