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Thursday, July 31, 2014

Rose Typography Table

 This will be a quick post to show off my new design.  I purchased this table from a friend.  It was missing some of the decorative moulding.  You can see the before picture below.  My husband stripped the moulding from the edges and I went to Lowe's and purchased some inexpensive moulding to wrap around the top of the table.
 I tried to trace on some typography, but I didn't like it so I used this Graphics Fairy French type image, but this time I used Picasa and converted the type to sepia tone.  I thought the brown would be softer against the rose image I was using.  Picasa is a free download photo editing program from Google and it's very easy to figure out.
 This rose image is to die for.  I found it on Pinterest.  I reversed the image and I also used the image in the normal view.  When reverse mod podging  or normal decoupaging like this, you need both views of your image.
 This might be one of my favorite projects to date.  In addition to needing new moulding, the drawers were also missing bottoms and had a lot of other issues.  Once again, my husband saved the day and helped me give this wonderful piece a whole new life.  The following photo is a before photo.
 Here is the Graphics Fairy image.  If you do a reverse mod podge transfer method, remember to reverse your image so the type comes out correctly and always use a laser image.  Any local copy center has laser copiers.
 I believe I found this rose image on Pinterest.  Isn't it gorgeous?
Thanks for your visit.  I haven't been sharing projects because my work schedule has been crazy busy which is a good thing.  I am heading to Paris next week so I will be sharing some of my travels when I return.  I will try to get one more post up before I leave.

Mondays          Le Chateau des Fleurs        
                                      Between Naps on the Porch Metamorphosis Monday

Wednesdays     Savvy Southern Style   Ivy and Elephants
                                           

Fridays            French Country Cottage       My Romantic Home        Miss Mustard Seed
                                    Potpourri Friday     Common Ground
                                    The Charm of Home    Rooted in Thyme

9 comments:

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Oh Maggie...All of your projects are my favorite! I love the rose graphic! Can I borrow your hubby for a couple weeks lol!

Carol

Anonymous said...

Now that is just the prettiest table ever!

Susie said...

Maggie, I would gladly go to Paris with you and carry all your packages. LOL. I hope you have a great adventure there. Love your table, you and your husband certainly save things from being thrown away. Amazing ! xoxo,Susie

Bmore Bungalow said...

The rose image is gorgeous!

Ivy and Elephants said...

It is gorgeous, Maggie! I found a cute little bed tray at the Salvation Army for just 3.99, it would look perfect done up like this! Thank you so much for sharing and always inspiring!
Hugs,
Patti

Carmen said...

Wonderfull

darlene said...

I love rose images. This particular one is gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing.

katydids said...

I know I am a little late in finding this post, but I will raise my question anyway. When you decoupaged your piece, did the image have raised edges? It’s a lovely piece from the pictures, but most deocpauged pieces I have seen have the distinct edges. Just wondering if you have found a way to avoid this.

TERRI said...

I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR SETTING YOUR SITE UP SO WE DON'T HAVE TO WADE THRU ONE AD AFTER ANOTHER! I'M SO TIRED OF THEM.I DON'T ENJOY LOOKING ANYMORE. AS A MATTER OF FACT, I'VE GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT WHEN THAT STARTS, I JUST CLOSE IT UP. TOO FRUSTRATING. I'LL BE BACK TO ENJOY MORE! AGAIN, THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU.
TERRI