All posts tagged: vintage home

How to DIY Découpage – a vintage occasional table

Decoupage is the art of decorating with paper. You can decoupage just about anything, but in this tutorial we are going to start simple with a nice flat surface. An occasional table (the fancy version of a side table). It really is so simple, and can transform the most plain piece of furniture into a real statement piece with both style and function for your home. I have a number of these small plywood tables that I spotted in my local charity shop. No longer wanted and to be honest….a little sad looking. So I bought them all and will decorated each one differently. What you will need A small table – new or old will work fine. House paint or Chalk paint (you choose the colour). Paint brushes (small to medium). Paint roller (small). Vintage wallpaper for your decoupage print (you can also use photos, magazines, scrapbook paper). Ice-cream container (for paint and glue). Measuring tape, ruler and pencil. Scissors. Clear Varnish. Lets Get Started First you need to prep your table for painting. A …

Upcycled Vintage Stag Head

I saw this brilliant 1950’s vintage print at my local charity shop and had to buy it. It was five bucks. Such a bargain! So I had it sitting in my studio against a wall and have been thinking of a way to revitalise and enhance it. I loved the colours of the roses and wanted to keep them in the image. With the glass removed from the frame I had a light bulb moment. Simply by creating a stencil and painting out the rest of the image it made the most fantastic upcycled piece of art that will be a stylish unique talking piece in any home. What you need Vintage art – with frame and without glass is best Wallpaper for stencil Pencil Scissors Blue tak Painters tape Acrylic or house paint (any colour you fancy) Small paint roller and brush Clear varnish spray Step – by – Step First I washed the print with some warm soapy water and a cloth to remove any mold, dirt or dust. Then I drew on the back …