Hello again from The French Hens Nest!
I bought an umbrella stand one day not sure if I really liked it. It's red but the decoration is a little modern for me. I've used it for about a year and every time I see it I am not really sure about it.
It's okay, but not me.
One day while walking around the Museum of History, shop I saw these beautiful napkins and got the idea to decoupage the umbrella stand.
Such pretty detail...
I gave the stand one coat of off white paint so the original detail would not show through the thin layer of the napkin.
I left the top and bottom detail of the stand since it is so pretty.
After separating the layers of napkin, I glued the napkins, one inch at a time, to the stand using Mod Podge. I was not able to get a perfectly smooth application since the paper was so thin, but I kinda like the texture. After completely covering the stand with the napkins, I gave it 3 coats of Mod Podge (you know the drill). Finally I sprayed it with a couple coats of gloss polycrylic.
Here is how it turned out...
Now I have a chinoiserie umbrella stand! I like it much better now.
I would love to know your experiences with decoupage. Please leave me a comment below...
Warmest wishes from Linda
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I bought an umbrella stand one day not sure if I really liked it. It's red but the decoration is a little modern for me. I've used it for about a year and every time I see it I am not really sure about it.
It's okay, but not me.
One day while walking around the Museum of History, shop I saw these beautiful napkins and got the idea to decoupage the umbrella stand.
Such pretty detail...
I gave the stand one coat of off white paint so the original detail would not show through the thin layer of the napkin.
I left the top and bottom detail of the stand since it is so pretty.
After separating the layers of napkin, I glued the napkins, one inch at a time, to the stand using Mod Podge. I was not able to get a perfectly smooth application since the paper was so thin, but I kinda like the texture. After completely covering the stand with the napkins, I gave it 3 coats of Mod Podge (you know the drill). Finally I sprayed it with a couple coats of gloss polycrylic.
Here is how it turned out...
I would love to know your experiences with decoupage. Please leave me a comment below...
Warmest wishes from Linda
Made by You Mondays @ Skip To My Lou
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Make the Scene Mondays Alderberry Hill
Making The World Cuter Monday Making The World Cuter
Market Yourself Mondays @Sumo’s Sweet Stuff
Masterpiece Mondays @ Boogie Board Cottage
Mop It Up Mondays@ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
More The Merrier DIY Home Sweet Home
Motivate Me Monday Keeping It Simple
Cottage Style Linky Party @ Lavender Garden Cottage
Creatively Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig
Made in a Day @ Made In A Day
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Show Me What Ya Got @ Not Just A Housewife
Show Me What You Got Tuesdays @ Our Delightful Home
Tea Time Tuesday @ Rose Chintz Cottage
The Scoop Tuesdays@ Cedar Hill Ranch
The Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework
Time to Shine Party @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Totally Transformed Tuesday @ PJH Designs
Tuesday’s Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Find A Friend Friday @ Sew Many Ways
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Inspiration Friday @ At The Pickett Fence
Shabbilicious Friday @ Shabby Art Boutique
Show and Tell Friday @ Romantic Home
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted in Thyme
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
What have you Redone @ Redoux Interiors
Open House Friday @ Bermideen's Tea Time Blog
I love to decoupage anything , I first did it back in like 1975 and still have my kids picture decoupaged on a wood plaque lol
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I just redressed an Caroler doll and used Mod Podge glue to put her lace clothing on the upper part of her body body , worked wonderfully
love your umbrella stand and that staffordshire Dog
Thank yoy Judy! I used to decoupage all the time but haven't in years. It was such fun. I saw some decoupaged plastic eggs I am going to try.
ReplyDeleteI love the name of your blog! and your blog! You are a collector after my own heart.
Have a blessed weekend.
Linda at The French Hens Nest
I think it turned out just gorgeous Linda - what a brilliant idea!!!
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Thanks Suzan! I'm loving it now. Thanks so much for visiting and especially for commenting.
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Linda at The French Hens Nest
I had to do a double take! Just gorgeous, I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job.
Hugs,
Patti
Thank you Patti. Now when I see pretty napkins, I think what can I cover!
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Linda at The French Hens Nest
I adore the look of Chinoiserie. This is such a fantastic project, and the results are lovely. Thank you for sharing it. I wanted to invite you to join my How To Tuesday link party, if you haven't already joined . It would be wonderful to have you!
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Clever and VERY pretty!
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Cindy
Thanks Cindy! I heading over to see what you're up to!
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Linda at The French Hens Nest
Wow, the napkins are to die for!!! You were very inspired to try this makeover and the umbrella stand turned out great!
ReplyDeleteThank you Meeha! Now I look for pretty napkins. Thanks for the visit and the sweet comment.
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Linda at The French Hens Nest
Now that was very clever. Doesn't it look great!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday this week.
Thank you Kerryane! Love your blog and party!
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Linda at The French Hens Nest
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteI decoupage with napkins a lot but I usually cut pieces out. its quite hard to get large pieces smooth because as you know you can only brush them so much before they disintegrate! I think you did a great job. It turned out lovely. Thanks so much for joining us again at Transformed Tuesday this week.
Hugs,
Peggy~PJH Designs