Thursday, November 10, 2011

free hand...

What's a girl to do with an old set of old wooden stack tables that just won't sell in her space?
Even after she gave them a mini makeover?
You take the table top off and turn this...


into this...


I enlarged this wonderful image from The Graphics Fairy and traced it out.  However, this time I actually free handed the detail...



When I saw the sign Jill shared with us last week here at French Inspiration Thursday I was truly inspired.
Thank you Jill.


I have three more new blank "canvases" to work with now!

And what's a girl to do when it is a dreary, rainy day?
She takes a little time out to browse through this...

So excited to have finally found a copy!


Thanks for stopping by!
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27 comments:

  1. NanaDianaNovember 10, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    THAT looks fabulous- Now...can you still use it as a table, too? xo Diana

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  2. VictoriaNovember 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Wow Sandi, your sign turned out beautifully! I can't believe you free-handed that, you must have a steady hand:)

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  3. michelleNovember 10, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    That looks so beautiful, you go girl!! Wonderful job and great idea!
    xoxo

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  4. GwendolynKayNovember 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Love the sign reworked from the table!
    Blessings~

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  5. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    oh this is clever...VERY clever! it's a beautiful transformation! well done! they'll fly out of your booth now! and i see you have some reading to do!! Enjoy! ;)

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  6. JenneliseNovember 10, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Beautiful! You did a fantastic job!
    Jennelise

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  7. Suzanne@Meridian RoadNovember 10, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    That made such a cute sign! And free-hand, even! Good job!

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  8. JaneNovember 10, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    You did a great job on the sign!! And a wonderful idea to use the table tops as canvases!!
    Jane

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  9. Heaven's WalkNovember 10, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    You clever girl, you! That turned out so sweet! :)

    xoxo laurie

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  10. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 11, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    Great way to repurpose, Sandi. Your freehand work is lovely. Do you still have snow on the ground there? It's finally cooled off here and is to get colder. Meteorologists are predicting freezing temps for January. These concrete buildings seem even colder and we don't have central heat. Heck, my toes are cold right now and it's only the low 70s. :/ Have a great weekend. Tammy

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  11. V I N T A G E O L O G I E November 11, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful! ... I think the hand lettering adds a personal charm to it ... no cookie cutter look here ; )

    Can't wait to see more!

    xo
    Jill

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  12. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 11, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    I think you should also paint the legs and sell it as a "dual purpose" item (table/plaque) I could see using this both ways...Love that graphic - great job!

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  13. CindyNovember 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    How adorable! Good job on the freehand! That's not so easy, i know!

    Cindy

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  14. CaroleNovember 11, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Good for you for coming up with a new look!

    x
    carole

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  15. Myric November 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Totally French. I LOVE IT! Best way to endure rainy day is a hot beverage with some of your favorite magazines!
    Thanks for stopping by at my blog :)

    xoxo
    Myric

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  16. Jenny @ Simcoe StreetNovember 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    What a GORGEOUS sign! Love it!

    Jenny
    www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com

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  17. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 12, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Love the after. Great freehand my dear.

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  18. White Ironstone CottageNovember 12, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Love it very charming
    great job
    xo
    Pam

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  19. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinNovember 12, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    That is simply perfection! Thank you for the visit and the sweet comment @TheDedicatedHouse. It means the world!! Hope you're having a grand evening! Toodles, Kathryn

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  20. MelissahNovember 13, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    I just stumbled across your lovely blog & have signed up as your latest follower so I will popping back for some more inspiration! I love the new look for your stacking tables.
    x
    Melissah from Coastal Style

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  21. IvyNovember 13, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Wow, you did such a beautiful job! Do you paint or draw otherwise? It's fantastic!

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  22. Town and Country GalsNovember 13, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Sandi,
    what a clever girl! Cool idea, it turned out fabulous! You did a great job!
    Rebecca

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  23. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    That is a beautiful transformation! Your freehand work is quite impressive too!

    xo,

    Abby

    P.S. Thanks so much for your lovely comment on getting published in SL. It's such a great issue!

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  24. JuneNovember 13, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    I love it Sandi. There will be no stopping it now!
    I saw the beautiful photos of your booth in your previous post. That old radio is amazing! You find such great things to put in your space. It has such character and I really like the detail on it.
    hugs from here...

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  25. Jen KershnerNovember 14, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Gorgeous sign! You do good work. I wish you could come see me. I would put you to work!

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  26. EviNovember 14, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    beautiful job! Goes to show, what you can do with a rainy day....I guess you need a few more.
    Hugs, Evi

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  27. sandyNovember 14, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    How creative. Inspires me to try a transformation on an end table that hasn't sold for me. Another project...: )

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