 So this PRETTY PRETTY took some time to come around to her full glory!! This dresser is part of my first "expensive" furniture set that I bought once I had started working fulltime. It was a blonde wood set that I figured would last me a long time... .it has been about 30years!!... The "before" picture was probably taken two phones ago.. lol... at that time I had painted it in my absolute fav colour #AnnieSloanChalkPaint #duckeggblue. I also was on Pinterest looking at all kinds of inspirations to 'finish the piece"... i did not even clear wax yet.... About a year later, I added the #chicmouldings.com beautiful roses... painted those white first.. then months later.. blue... then I painted the top drawer old white.... .. still no wax yet... more pinterest searches... then last week I went to get some more chalk paint at B/A Vintage Stockist in Whitby and saw the beautiful #PrimaMarketingTransfers in the shop... I knew right then and there that this was the icing on the cake.... so TADA... finally completed... 3 years later... classics take time... clear waxed and some dark wax as well to give it the old world feel... I just love it....
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OMG I was so thrilled to get a FB message in the late night for me and early morning in England.. Yes ANNIE SLOAN herself was asking about one of my pieces!!!! Shocked! Excited! Disbelief! all went thru my mind.... just when I thought I was going to give up on my creativity... along came Annie.... so many other angels along the way as well... thank you God, I heard you.... I will continue to share my God-given Gifts... so Blessed, diane  It has been an interesting year... Just when I thought I had no ideas left a new bubble pops up & new creations come up!! ***I had some great news last month. My Princess Bookcase (white/pink) was chosen by the ANNIE SLOAN herself to be highlighted on the Annie Sloan Canada FB page!.. and Yes Annie herself wrote me and asked for details... I was beyond thrilled.... Also, I have a couple of new shops that are carrying my unique handpainted giftware: 1. The Purple Door, Craft and Christmas Store in Kirkfield, ON 2. Kawartha Pizza & Bakery, Victoria Square, Glenarm Road (between Beaverton & Fenelon Falls) 3. Diana's Gift Store, Mary St, Fenelon Falls & another one to be announced soon.... Here are a few of the items I have been working on.... Enjoy, diane PS..Items are available for sale.. PM me directly or check on my Facebook Page Shop  Beautiful One of A Kind Greeting Cards Blank inside Can easily be framed for lasting beauty.. $7 each 3x5"  Beautiful One of A Kind Greeting Cards Blank inside Can easily be framed for lasting beauty.. $7 each 3x5"  Thanks for your Patience!! You can now buy these pieces and a few more ... Posted on Josie's Joys Again on Facebook Or send me a message for pricing and shipping details.. wow.. what a winter!!... between the cold of the winter... and the rains right up to today!!.. I have been on hold for awhile with the weather and finishing up outdoors or in the "studio" garage!! So without further ado.. here are the pieces that are ready to be sold.. Send me message if there is any piece you may be interested in. ALL pieces are with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and waxes, the leader in the industry. All my own designs making each a unique piece for your home or cottage. Making old, new again diane  Well, it has been awhile!!..
I was busy loving the water and outdoor weather this past summer at my new home. It has been awhile since I painted and finally brought out my paints this past year. I am going to be moving more into the furniture painting area next year, 2017. I am excited about it and after finishing pieces in my own home and I ready to take on items to sell again!!. You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK at: Josie's Joys HandPainted Giftware Please also support fellow artists with THE ARTISANS MARKET LOGO (as seen above) when buying painted furniture online. TAM is a group of painters that take pride in their craft and offer up pieces that are a fair price in the market place. It takes more to painting furniture then just slapping on a can of chalk paint. Here is the TAM site that I sell my pieces on: The Artisan Markets Keep on Dreamin Big!! cheers diane  Hope you can make it out for the first show of the season!!.. Great drive to beautiful Fenelon Falls.
Find my current sale items on Etsy: JosiesJoysGiftware Yes, I am obsessed with roses!!.. Since I do not yet have a rose garden on my new property, I had to find a way to incorporate them subtly into my home. I added the yellow/pink rose switches to my kitchen. The vintage pink rose to front porch and front hallway. They really pop out against the cloud white paint colour and give it that #cottagestyle that I love so much. I did not paint the roses as I have done in the past, as I really loved the print on these napkins.... yes I said napkins!! Here are the steps: 1. Find a pattern that you like (small rose I found at Dollarstore, where I actually found a lot of pretty patterns.. the scripted rose I found at Bowrings... bit more pricey but for the $5 package of 16.. they make a big impact on a $1 switchplate) 2. You will need: -switchplate (SP) -paper napkin (or cardstock) -modge podge (MP) -sponge brush -saran/cling wrap -scissors / paint brush 3. Napkin: separate the layers (usually 2 white + top coloured print).. print layer a little patience required to separate 4. place napkin on SP, so that your desired pattern shows where you want it. 5. cut around SP at least 1/4" extra (you will want to fold it around to the backside) all around, and cut small notches in the centre hole. 6. using sponge brush, apply the MP on the SP. (not too much and not too little :) ) 7. carefully lay the napkin over the SP 8. lay the precut piece of cling wrap over the napkin...stretching it over the napkin to help smooth it out... carefully use your fingers to smooth out the wrinkles. ( the cling wrap prevents your fingers from getting sticky and tearing the delicate napkin). 9. Carefully fold over the excess napkins over the sides and secure on to the back. Fold your corners neatly. Add more MP to help glue it down. 9. Remove any excess MP with the "clean side" of the cling wrap. 10. Let dry (overnight.. or blow dry if in hurry) 11. Sponge another layer of MP all over. Of course, the possibilities are endless with pattern/colour/design... your kid's room with favourite characters... bathroom... hallway... and of course you can decoupage ANYTHING!!! Would love to see what you come up with! Happy decoupaging!! diane PS. I even did the side of my dresser drawers for a little peekaboo... will have to post pictures once I get back home... but here is the idea from Pinterest  Here is a great video tutorial from a decoupage expert. Check out Pinterest as well for lots of creative uses for decoupage. |
diane cooperI am a floral artist that loves to create in my home studio. I love pink rose, beaches, travelling!!  
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