Knicky Knacks: My creative space

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Giving an old flea market find a new shabby chic image

I found these hand carved napkin rings at my local Oppy last week and decided to treat them to a bit of a makeover.

Before

During

After

For more creativity, play along over here.

mel @ loved handmade said...: They look gorgeous & I love the fresh flower touch too. You always set an amazing table!; July 22, 2010 at 7:42 AM
Megan said...: clever putting them on the rod to paint them! they look lovely with the napkin and the pink flowers. yay for shabby chic!; July 22, 2010 at 8:22 AM
BOB & MABEL said...: They look beautiful. Love the whole setting, very pretty!; July 22, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Danielle McDonald said...: What a lovely transformation. So simple, yet so effective!; July 22, 2010 at 2:17 PM
Renee said...: nice!; July 22, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Notchka said...: Now thats what I call creative vision. I wouldn't have looked twice at them pre-makeover, but they look fantastic now. Clever you!; July 22, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Anna Bartlett said...: hey, that's pretty terrific. and the little flowers make it even better.; July 22, 2010 at 3:13 PM
Selina said...: Very nice! They come up lovely in white don't they?!; July 22, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Steph said...: Clever you! They look really lovely! My hubby worries that if he stands still long enough that I'll paint him white..such is my love of the stuff. Hope you're having a wonderful week :); July 22, 2010 at 7:33 PM
byebyebirdie said...: Great idea, very nice; July 23, 2010 at 1:21 PM
yardage girl said...: Excellent idea - they look lovely all made over!; July 23, 2010 at 10:25 PM