Aged Paper Projects

I love all kinds of aged paper - sheet music, book pages, labels, etc..  I'm not sure what it is, but when I see an aged, stained, paper anything, I'm drawn in.  Lots of my projects have been inspired by my love of antique paper.  I decided to put them all together in one post.

The first and most important project is making your own antique sheet music.  At the time I could not find any antique sheet music so I needed to make my own.  This was the perfect answer.  My favorite project used this antiquing method on paper grocery bags to cover a dress form.

                                   I used the same paper to back this stenciled window.

                 My most popular paper project was my French Graphic buckets and baskets.

                              I also antiqued this French label to revamp an old trunk.

                                      Of course I love to use  antique paper on furniture. 

                                                                    Book Page Table

                                                              Sheet Music Table

        
                                                             Sheet music lined drawer

Book pages and sheet music make great accent pieces, too.  I covered plywood to make this fireplace insert.

                                                                    Book Pages on Old Doors

     A Chalkboard Frame

 

                                                                      Dream Banner

Well I think that's all of them.  For now anyway.  I will be joining the following parties..


 The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl up
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
 Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
Under the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase

Christmas Sleds and Skates and My Christmas Booth

I have been very busy putting together some Christmas items for my booth.  I collected old sleds and skates at estate sales throughout the year.  This sled got a coat of red spray paint, a large burlap bow, and this upholstery webbing "Believe".

I saw a similar sled on Pinterest.  It was from the Dear Lillie blog.

 

The other sled got a coat of creamy white paint and and the number 25 that I stenciled.

 

 

 

These burlap bows were inspired by Restore Interiors.  There is a great video tutorial there.

 

 

The skates also got a burlap bow and "Noel".  These upholstery webbing tags were very easy to make.  I just stenciled the letters on with black paint and a small alphabet stencil that I purchased from Michaels.

 

 

And here it all is at my booth located in the Big Bend Antique Gallery in Maplewood, Missouri.

 

 

I made a bunch of signs from reclaimed wood.  I used a Martha Stewart script stencil for the lettering.

 

 

An old  red wagon got  a Merry Christmas stencil and bow.

A stenciled book bundle.

And buckets so cute for holding Christmas trees.

I hope you will visit the following parties.


 The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday
Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite SpecialUnder the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase

My Country Cupboard

I have had a long time love affair with cupboards.  Wood or painted, pristine or falling apart, I love them.  My husband can certainly attest to this.  When he is forced to antique shop with me, he goes his way to look at books or anything that will keep him entertained while I go my way.  When we meet back up, I drag him around to ooh! and aah! at all the wonderful cupboards.  He does his best to be impressed.  Unfortunately all I ever do is ooh! and aah! because of the prices.  When I found this cupboard on Craigs list for a great price, I snatched it up. It was not painted, but I took care of that.

I filled the cupboard with my still growing collection of ironstone.  I definitely have room for more.  Darn it, I guess I will have to go shopping.

 

Tucked here and there in the cupboard are old recipes.   I bought an old recipe box at an estate sale.  I just love all the hand written recipes.  There were also recipes clipped from newspapers eighty years ago.

 

 

 

When I got home from the sale, I sat down and went through the entire box.  So much fun.

I guess handwritten recipes passed from friend to friend are now a thing of the past. 

Well, that's my country cupboard.  If I could, I think I would replace all the kitchen cabinets with cupboards.  I told you, I love them!

Please visit the following parties I will be joining


 Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday
Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite SpecialUnder the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase

French Gray Desk

The combination of French gray and creamy white paint never disappoints.

 

 

I bought this desk at the auction.  No repairs needed just some paint for a fresh look.  My favorite kind of piece.

 

 

 

 

I painted the inside with the french gray and left the insert the stained wood.

 

 

 

 

 

I did have to do some work for the hardware.  One of the drawer pulls was missing so I replaced the one with a pair from Restore. There were no pulls on the door.  I guess you are suppose to open them with the key, but I didn't have it.  I drilled holes and added glass knobs from Hobby Lobby.

 

 

 

 

The final touch, a Paris address from The Graphics Fairy that I stenciled on the front.

 

 

 

 

As soon as I get a day off from my real job this will be going to the antique mall.  In the meantime, I'll be joining the following parties...

 

The Graphic Fairy for Brag Monday

 Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday

Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday

The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday 
The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
 Under the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Morn Dresser

With Fall quickly approaching, I was feeling a little rebellious.  I painted this dresser with Behr Spring Morn and Peridot.  Just right to keep that Spring feeling all year long.

 

Oh how I wish that I had taken a before picture.  Something ooey and gooey spilled all over the top and down the front, chipped veneer, and spiders.  The structure was good so all the prep work was totally worth it.

I painted the entire piece with Spring Morn then washed over it with watered down Peridot.  I was not really happy with the drawers, so I painted them with a solid coat of Peridot.  Loved the contrast.  The whole thing was sanded and aged with dark wax.

 

 

 

I just painted the original hardware and sanded it a bit so the metal would show. 

 

 

I think it really does look as fresh as a Spring morn.

 

I will be sharing at these parties...

 

 Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday

Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday
Miss Mustard Seed for Furniture Feature Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
 

Under the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase 

 

 

 

Cafe De Paris Cabinet Door

 

I found this cabinet door with a pretty arch top and glass insert at my local Restore.  It got a coat of creamy white paint and dark wax.

 

 

 

 

I added a graphic and applied it using the decoupage method that I used on my french graphic washtub.

 

 

 

I stenciled the lettering on the glass and done. 

 

 

 

I wish I had a million walls in my house so I could keep all the things I make.  I guess this will have to go to the Antique Mall since I don't have all those walls. Ha! Ha!

 

 

Please visit all the parties listed below.

 

 Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday

Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Friday 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
The Thrifty Groove for Thrifty Things Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday
Fingerprints on the Fridge for Feature Yourself Friday
Tatertots and Jello for the Weekend Wrap-up Party Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
Meg & Mum's for Saturday Splendour

Under the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase

 

French Graphic Washtub

I just love using  French graphics on my "junk".

 

I found this washtub at an estate sale. I have to tell you, I've been feeling a little awkward lately about all the " treasures" I bring home.  What are my neighbors thinking when I unload an ugly old brown washtub with the hose still hanging out of the bottom from my truck?  And what about my truck.  Do they think it's weird that I traded in my Ford Fusion for a big pick-up truck?  How about broken dressers with missing drawers sitting in my garage?  Do they secretly call me the junk yard lady?   If you were my neighbor I know you would understand that they are treasures and not junk.  Right?  OK. Back to the washtub.

 

 

 

Since it was this ugly brown I spray painted it with Rustoleum Heirloom White.  I added a graphic from The Graphics Fairy  using the decoupage method.  There are a lot of tutorials for this on blogs.  I followed the one from Town and Country Living.

 

 

I really do love how this turned out.  Maybe instead of seeing all the "junk" I unload from my truck the neighbors are seeing all the pretty "afters" that are loaded into my truck.  I guess it all depends on how you look at things.

 

  

 

The obvious use for this washtub is to fill it with flowers or ice and drinks on the patio, but I think I would bring it inside and fill it with beautiful french linens (which I would love to own some day).

 

 

Here is a shot of the tub at my space at the antique mall.

 

 

And as for my concerns about being called the junk yard lady, I only have one thing to say.  Honey, please keep the garage door shut.

 

Now to the parties...

 

Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday

 Between Naps on the Porchfor Metamorphosis Monday
The Farmhouse Porch for Cowgirl Up
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesdays Treasures
Redoux Link Party
Knick of Time TuesdaySavvy Southern Style for Wow Us WednesdaysDIY by Design
Primp for Primp Your Stuff Wednesday
Ivy and Elephants for What's It Wednesday
Restore Interiors for Restored it Wednesday
Domestically Speaking for the Power of Paint party
The Shabby Creek Cottage for Transformation Thursday
The 36th Avenue Party TimeNo Minimalist Here for the Open House Party on ThursdayMy Romantic Home for Show and Tell FridayFrench Country Cottagefor Feathered Nest Frida
 2805 for Potpourri Friday
At the Picket Fence for Inspiration Friday
Chic on a Shoestring Decorating for Flaunt It Friday
Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
 Under the Table and Dreaming for Sunday Showcase