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Across the Fence:  Decoupage Side Tables-Southern Gothic/Victorian  |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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 Posted - Mar 07 2016 : 6:49:44 PM
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Feeling rather morose the last couple of days and decided to work on two sweet mid-century side tables--laminated top with mahogany tapered legs---very ugly to begin with. I clipped some Victorian images from an old photography book and used some clippings from a poetry book (James Whitcomb Riley) from around 1900. Still have some work to do and several coats of poly-acrylic, but I kind of like how they turned out!
When I finish them I'll list them for sale in my Etsy store....
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notathreatinsight
True Blue Farmgirl
626 Posts
Erin
Monroeville
IN
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2016 : 03:41:36 AM
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Those look great, Melody! I love the little bird on them. The pop of color looks nice.
Erin
Farmgirl #3762
"It is... through the world of the imagination which takes us beyond the restrictions of provable fact, that we touch the hem of truth." - Madeleine L'Engle |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2016 : 06:22:37 AM
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Erin..."The cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed. When you see one it means your loved one is visiting you...They usually show up when you need them or miss them." I thought since I was going for the Victorian / Mourning theme the little red bird would fit in nicely! I really enjoyed putting this project together....Thanks for the praise---I appreciate it very much!
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
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PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2016 : 08:02:38 AM
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Melody...once again very lovely work! I love Cardinals and especially the RED ones but
did not know about the Victorian Mourning Theme. So, thanks for sharing that!
Also, these tables look like Mid-Century Modern meets Victorian Charm. 
Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
http://ladyinredsite.blogspot.com
Don't allow others to steal the Glitz from your *SPARKLE*
Life is too short to knit with ugly yarn!
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Edited by - LadyInRed on Mar 08 2016 08:06:17 AM |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
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Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2016 : 10:03:41 AM
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LOVE these Melody! Great work, gotta put those morose moods to work!!
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3329 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts |
Posted - Mar 08 2016 : 10:28:41 AM
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Just put my first coat of poly acrylic on these---I'll be listing them in my Etsy shop in a couple of days.
Kristine: If I'm in a funk....and can get myself off the couch (LOL) I try to do something with my hands---something productive and I always feel so much better. Embrace being morose but try to get something positive out it--Easier said than done huh?
Grace: Thank you Grace!
Melody
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7237 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 08 2016 : 11:55:32 AM
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These side tables are fabulous, Melody. I love the older pictures mixed with the writing. Great work!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2016 : 09:16:11 AM
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Love the tables! I have done decoupage before, umm, but obviously I do not have any imagination!
Thanks for sharing Melody!
Hugs,
Deb
#1582
Blessed in Colorado
"You must do the thing you think you can not do." Eleanor Roosevelt
Women are Angels,and when someone breaks our wings We simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We're flexible like that.
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Mar 26 2016 : 8:31:42 PM
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Melody, why don't you put a lock of hair on them. They used hair for jewelry to give as funeral rembrances. Also try bits of black silk. Black was used for mourning dresses and quilts.
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Decoupage Side Tables-Southern Gothic/Victorian
