Pretty Paper

July 22, 2011
I found this paper at a funky little boutique called Bebe Gallini’s in Cornelius NC.  I fell in love with it and bought two sheets not knowing what I was going to do with it.
Do you remember this $2.00 trunk I bought at a yard sale a few months ago?
Working with paper and furniture is really easy!  I sold this at Metrolina in June, but I haven’t been able to get it out of my mine.  I wish I had kept it for my daughter’s room.  So, when I was in Bebe’s the other day I grabbed two more sheets of that beautiful birdie paper!

I bought this HEAVVVVY solid wood bookcase at a yard sale for $10.00 a few weeks ago. 

I painted it with Duck Egg Chalk paint.  Chalk paint is the best paint ever!!  Not chalkboard paint, which I thought when I first heard about it.  It is paint that sticks to everything and anything without sanding and without priming.  It takes less coats than regular paint and distresses easily and beautifully!  I will talk more about chalk paint later but if you are interested Tammy can help you at Periwinkle Pass or you can email me!

Modge Podge!  I telling you I have closets full of this stuff!

After the Modge Podge was dry I applied a protective coat of Poly to the wood and the paper.

“Bird House”

Does anyone else have an obsession with birds!!?!?  The only thing I might love more are buttons!  Wonder where my name came from!ha
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11 Responses to Pretty Paper

  1. reeve July 22, 2011 at 1:04 pm #

    LOVE it!! and you already know about my obsession with birdies;)

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  2. Ali July 22, 2011 at 5:03 pm #

    I LOVE birds too! Anything with birds is awesome.

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  3. Beth July 22, 2011 at 8:55 pm #

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!

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  4. Brandy July 23, 2011 at 12:09 am #

    I love birds, too. Especially (non-tacky) peacocks because my maiden name is Peacock. I hope you keep the shelves for Lilly's room. They are precious…you did an amazing job, as usual!

    Have a great weekend!

    Brandy

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  5. PaperFlora2 July 24, 2011 at 4:48 pm #

    looks wonderful!! I have a few birds around my house too.

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  6. Sanctuary of Davidson July 24, 2011 at 8:33 pm #

    LOVE it! WANT it!

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  7. Catherine Love July 25, 2011 at 1:41 pm #

    Oh, I love that. My favorite color and featuring my favorite creature, too … another bird lover, here!
    Chalk paint is now on my “to discover” list, I have just the thing that could use a coat of duck egg blue chalk paint!
    Thank you for inspiring me this morning!

    Blessings,
    Catherine

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  8. Button Bird Designs July 26, 2011 at 12:21 pm #

    Brandy!!!
    I love peacocks and collect them as well! Hope you are doing well and feeling great!
    lots of love
    Angela

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  9. Button Bird Designs July 26, 2011 at 12:22 pm #

    Hi Catherine!
    You will loveeeeeee chalk paint! I swear I will never use another paint! Thanks for your sweet commment!
    xoxox
    Angela

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  10. Tammy July 28, 2011 at 1:16 am #

    Love it!

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  11. Julie July 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm #

    Absolutely gorgeous!! You have so much talent!!

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