Saturday, August 6, 2011

I've Been Bit by the Graphics Fairy ...

and now I'm hooked !!  I know many of you are familiar with the Graphics Fairy blog, but I just recently started following along.  I couldn't resist the temptation after seeing so many amazing projects that have resulted from such cool images !!

I spotted this graphic and knew it was the one:


My stools have gone from this:


to THIS!


Whaddaya think?


Here's how I did it ... First, I painted my stools Old White (chalk paint).  I then lightly distressed them and added wax to both (except for the tops).

I then printed my selected image, got my pencil out and performed the ever-so-technical pencil transfer (turn the paper over, go over the back of the paper with pencil, turn the paper back over and tape to surface where you want to transfer ... then, with a pencil, trace over the letters/image carefully.  When you're done, lift the paper and you will see a penciled image for you to then trace/color over with your paint pen or brush).  Then, I used one of my paint markers to fill them in.  After the paint was dry, I lightly sanded over the tops to "age" the images just a tad.  I finished up by adding a coat of wax to the tops.  Easy peasy!


Love them popping against the chateaux grey island.



Thank you, Graphics Fairy ... you rock!  And, I'm afraid that my love affair has just begun!

And, as an aside, thank you all so very much for your endearing and comforting comments about Mrs. Farleigh.  She truly was an amazing woman, and I know her family appreciates having read your thoughtful notes, as well ... thank you so, so much.

Be sure and visit these fun parties:

Dittle Dattle/Amaze Me Monday
Graphics Fairy/Brag Monday
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia/Tuesday's Treasures
Southern Savvy Style/WUW
Delightful Order/Delightfully Inspiring
Miss Mustard Seed/Furniture Feature Friday
French Country Cottage/Feathered Nest Friday

As always, thanks for stopping by,



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45 comments:

  1. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Becca, they look awesome. I have not learned how to print out those yet. May get my daughter to do it while she is here. I can't get my printer to print them correctly.

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  2. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 6, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    They do look wonderful next to your island...great project! You gave me a great idea for a desk chair that I'm doing only I'd have to transfer it to fabric!

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  3. Sherry HicksAugust 6, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    these turned out beautiful! I have a little round non descript coffee table in paris grey that needs this on top.....Thanks for sharing I need to try this.
    SHerry

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 6, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    You'll be hooked now, Becca! The stools turned out great! I'm itching to try one of these transfers onto a seat base, but I'm probably going to have to wait until we move. I think my hubby would kill me if I brought in a thrift store chair at this point to transform!

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  5. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Becca, Love them !!!!

    Pattie...

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  6. KateAugust 6, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Those turned out awesome! I've been meaning to head over to the graphics fairy, looks like I need to do it soon! Nice job! :)

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  7. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Hi Becca,
    I just love what you did with your stools. The Graphic Fairy is a terrific blog for crafting and home dec. projects...so much inspiration in one place! Beautiful job...
    Hugs,
    Cheryl at My Sister's Cottage

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  8. JessicaAugust 6, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    I love the new look on the bar stools. They look awesome.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 6, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Beautiful!
    I just did the same thing to mine....http://405transit.blogspot.com/2011/08/stools.html

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  10. At The Picket FenceAugust 6, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Those look incredible Becca!! I love how they look against the color of your island and bring some of the cream of your upper cabinets over to that side. Your kitchen is looking so incredible and you always get my mind swirling with how I can mix things up in my home! :-)
    Vanessa

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  11. The Tuscan HomeAugust 6, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    Becaa, I *heart* your stools. I have the same stools in black and would love to do the same thing to them. I don't think I could make the graphics transfer look nearly as good, though! If you don't mind me asking, where are all of you getting this "chalk paint"...? I'm behind the times here, but it seems EVERYONE is using this paint.

    Your kitchen looks amazing and I have always enjoyed seeing your vignettes displayed. I LOVE the kitchen island display (the corks and grapes are so cute), and your floral arrangements stands out and pops...WUV IT!! Thanks for sharing. XO ~Liz

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  12. reFresh reStyleAugust 6, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I love them! You've been painting up a storm, and everything looks great!
    Debbie

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  13. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 6, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Love them. You did a fabulous job. I used that same graphic on a try. I still havn't tried the pencil method. I know, I am just a little slow. Got to get with it. Your stools are fantastic and they look wonderful in your kitchen. Hugs, Marty

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  14. DeniseAugust 6, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    They look amazing!! I just ordered some chalk paint in 'old white' to revamp my black buffet! Love how your stools turned out. I was wonderig if I needed to add a glaze to the paint to get the old look, but if all you did was distress them, then I guess there's my answer :-)

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  15. Natasha in OzAugust 6, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Wow, your chairs are amazing! I haven't been by to visit the graphics fairy for ages. Thanks for reminding me to do so!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me

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  16. GinaAugust 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Your stools look amazing! The Graphics Fairy has taken me under her spell lately too. :D

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  17. eleven-o-oneAugust 6, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Your stools look amazing. And yes...it is addicting. Trust me...I know.

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  18. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 6, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    FANTASTIC Becca!! They look good girl, I'm itching to try them out! Have a great weekend, Martina

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  19. Anita@TheycallmejammiAugust 6, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Your stools turned out great..they look wonderful with your island.

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  20. JemsmomAugust 7, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Those look fantastic!!! Your kitchen looks like a custom model home!!! You are fabulous!

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  21. TilaraAugust 7, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    These look great! This is such a great idea! Thanks from SC!
    Tilara

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  22. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 7, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Oh, I love them! I have seen alot of posts referring to the Graphic Fairy also. Have yet to try her out. Gotta gotta do it sometime. I love the look of chalk paint. I have not seen it here in Utah. Where do you buy it? I'm thinking, on line. Couldn't help but notice a bit of turquose in the background. I painted my island and fan hood turquoise last Fall. Have absolutely loved it. Thanks for sharing instructions.

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  23. PamelaAugust 7, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    These are fabulous Becca!! I too use the ol pencil transfer method! Its the best!;)

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  24. PeggyAugust 7, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    How awesome! Those stools look so good! You are very creative. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Michele SmithAugust 8, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Super cute! I may have to stroll on over and check out some graphics.

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  26. CosmoGirl CarlaAugust 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Wow! The stools came out fabulously! Can I place an order for two, please?! ;o)

    Great job. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. Carrie @ Dittle DattleAugust 8, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Another hit from the fabulous Becca!! What a great idea!! Your stools look awesome. I've never used a paint pen before but I so want a few dozen to have in my arsenal NOW. I see your still painting like a mad woman.... did you paint your upper cabinets too, or have they always been white?

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  28. LAugust 8, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Beautiful job, Becca. They look wonderful.

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  29. Mary Ann PickettAugust 8, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    These look so custom designed now. Great job.

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  30. LauraAugust 8, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Becca-

    I am confused...
    How do I get the image transferred?????

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  31. MarianneAugust 9, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Hi Becca,
    The stools came out great. I'm really needing to give the graphic's fairy a visit. And your kitchen look fantastic!
    Marianne :)

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  32. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereAugust 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Hi Becca, I love the transformation of your stools! They are perfect with your island.
    xo,
    Sherry

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  33. HomeroadAugust 9, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Love them, love them! Great job Becca! I wish I had them in my house! Don't you love that chalk paint! That's the color I used on EVERYTHING!
    Susan @ homeroad.net

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  34. ANNEAugust 10, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Cool! Thanks for the tips on how to transfer the images without special tools!!!

    Love your stools.

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  35. ANNEAugust 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    PS I'm your newest follower, too. :)

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  36. Gypsy HeartAugust 10, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    LOVE, love these! I think my printer was one of the first made...seriously. :/ Just can't get it to cooperate and I adore The Graphics Fairy.

    I'm so glad someone remembers how to do the 'pencil' transfer. That gives me hope rather than the technical transfers some are doing.
    You did great!

    xo
    Pat

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  37. Antique StyleAugust 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    You're so clever! Thanks for sharing with the rest of us!

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  38. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 11, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    They look great! Laurel@chippingwithcharm

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  39. HowsewearsAugust 12, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Love them!
    You can check out my piece with that graphic if you'd like.
    Fondly, Tami
    http://thisandthatfromtami.blogspot.com/2011/08/is-it-something-does-anyone-know-what.html

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  40. Chi-Chi Studio DesignsAugust 14, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    This is one of my favorite graphics. They look amazing--wonderful job!

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  41. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 14, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    SO cute! This is my very favorite graphic ;-)

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  42. Courtney ~ French Country CottageAugust 18, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Those stools came out darling Becca!! I love the graphics fairy too! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)

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  43. DebbiedoosAugust 21, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I missed this! How awesome are these? Very cute. I love the graphic.

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  44. HeatherAugust 22, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Wow...I love how these look and your home is so gorgeous. They are a perfect touch to your already beautiful kitchen...I wanna do this to my stools really bad! Thanks for sharing.

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  45. Cindy AdkinsAugust 24, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Oh wow, Becca, totally fabulous!!! and I love your kitchen and the blue cupboards...so gorgeous!!!

    XO
    Cindy

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