Thursday, November 3, 2011

Where is Your Treasure?

Well you must know by now if you have looked over my humble blog that I love nothing better than to take something that no one finds value in anymore and give it a second chance to bring joy.  I found a few "unwanteds" in my stash and decided it was their turn to get a chance at being loved again.  I thought I had a "Before" picture but I think my camera ate it, it does that from time to time it is getting older just like me and tends to be a bit temperamental like me too! : O
 This piece started out as an old military trunk that was by the wayside and a rickety old bench I found that needed love. I put them together and painted them antique white and gave them a glaze bath of dark brown.
 The graphic are from "The Graphic Fairy".  They are just the best site ever for vintage images! I used the "Citra Solve" method for transferring my images to the chest.  I am still learning and but overall am pretty happy with the outcome of this piece. (I have to admit I did probably several "do overs" before I was satisfied.)
 I made the graphic for the saying on the front of the trunk, well not me actually it was God it is from the Bible, Matthew 6:21 to be exact.  I thought it was fitting to it being a treasure chest and all that I put something on it to make me think about where I store my own treasure.

11 comments:

  1. I also use the Graphics Fairy, but have never tries the Citra Solve method of transferring images.

    Your project turned out great! Thanks for sharing at the party.

    xoxo Bunny Jean
    Wednesday's Bunny Hop Party!

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  2. This project looks awesome--great job!

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  3. Love it! What a great patina that piece has now.

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  4. Fabulous box-it turned out amazing!!!!

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  5. What a beautiful creation, so happy I stopped by!

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  6. I love what you did with the box....great idea. I have many old trunks and boxes around here and you've got me thinking about breathing new life into them. I am your newest follower. Please stop by my blog for a handmade driftwood sailboat give-a-way. Would love to hear from you. Sherron
    http://smallholdings.blogspot.com

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  7. Love this soooo much! It turned out jut fabulous!

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  8. Have just joined your blog. Will visit to see what you have going on! Amber Rose

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  9. This is clever and truly charming! I love the aged shade of the wood and the grayed tone of the graphics.

    I'm your newest follower. Please stop by and say hi.

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