Wednesday, May 21, 2014

My Little Smoking Stand Redone!

 
Do you remember the little smoking stand I got a few weeks ago at the Flea Market? 
 
 
Well, I redid it this week.  I started out by taking off the door and cleaning the whole piece thoroughly.
 
 
I then gave it two coats of Plaster Paint's Toasted Marshmellow.  After the two coats of Plaster Paint, I used the Paste Wax from Plaster Paint.  Then I buffed it.
 
 
Now, don't panic anyone.  I used pages out of this book - "The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson" - which had already had a bunch of pages torn out of it when I bought it.
 

I then used Mod Podge and torn pages to cover the door and also the little shelf inside.
 
 
After that had dried, I added a print of an old seed catalogue complete with bird and applied more Mod Podge.
 
I then trimmed the edges of the door and shelf and lightly sanded the edges.
 
At this point the door was too bright for the cabinet and so I antiqued it down around the edges with a tea dyed ink.
 
 
I intentionally left the inside of the cabinet and the door the wood finish it started with.  I then reattached the door and put back the original door handle. ( Note:  The inside wood is not nearly this red - it is a walnut colored stain????)
 
 
I sanded this piece down some but not a whole lot.  I just sanded where there would be wear and tear - like on the corners and some on the legs.
 
I am very happy with how this turned out!
 
Hope you like it also!
 
Enjoy!
 
Judy
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

39 comments:

  1. You did a great job! I really like the bird print you used.

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  2. Hi Judy! Oh, this turned out so darling! You did a beautiful job and it is just so happy now.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  3. What a cute idea! I've used mod podge with trays. Never thought to do this. Great idea, especially on wood that is not in the best condition.

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  4. I love how it turned out, Judy. What a great idea. xo Laura

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  5. It's adorable Judy! great job dear!

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  6. Judy, That is too cute. I have a little stand but I want to keep it as is for now. But wow you make me want to start on it right now.LOL. xoxo,Susie

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  7. Very pretty, Judy! Are you going to put this somewhere indoors or outdoors?

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  8. How nice Judy..it's amazing what paint and Mod Podge can do!

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  9. Judy this is lovely !
    Thank you for stopping by the farm today.
    I will certainly be back to see what you craft up next :)

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  10. Oh I love love it it is beautiful. You would never know it was something so different and now is a work of art. Thanks for sharing it with us. B

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  11. Judy, you did a terrific job on that smoker stand - it looks wonderful. I like the poems and the pretty flowers and bird on the front.
    Hope John is doing well and the twins also. Take care and have a great Memorial Weekend. Lili sends regards to her look alike Bella. Boy is she shedding.
    Mary

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  12. You really transformed that little stand into a work of art! Love it.

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  13. You know I love this! Decoupage is one of my favorite mediums. You should go over to Mod Podge Rocks and send this to her and maybe she'll feature it. She featured one of my projects about four years ago.
    Brenda

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  14. Love how it turned out...so pretty!!
    ~Cindy

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  15. Looks like quite a bit of work, but well worth it. Really nice!

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  16. Very nice vintage charm . . .

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  17. Judy- That turned out really GREAT. I love it..what a fun piece. That was a fun fix for the door. xo Diana

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  18. Very cute, Judy!
    It would look great on a Summer porch.

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  19. That looks great!! What a fun project!

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  20. Hi Judy, What a talented lady you are. This little cabinet is beautiful! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. I am Melanie's friend and I'm so glad to have found you and your blog! Love, Penny

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  21. I just love what you did with this! It turned out so cute.

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  22. Judy, what an awesome find and you have made it just beautiful. I am not as talented to see what things can become.
    Deb

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  23. GREAT job! I LOVE taking an old piece and giving it a fresh face lift:) Have a blessed day dear friend, BIG HUGS!

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  24. Looks like the inside of the door stayed with the original color. It was a classic piece returned to it's beauty.

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  25. What a great job you did! It is cute as can be.

    Betty

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  26. Hi Judy, oh how wonderful. Your little cabinet turned out great.
    Hugs

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  27. Judy what a great transformation! I love the decoupage and how cute cute cute this is!! You are so talented!
    hugs,
    Linda

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  28. Love it, Judy. You did such an artful job on it - the bird is perfect!

    xo
    Claudia

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  29. It looks lovely, clever Judy! You did such a nice job, the decoupage is adorable and I love the paint colour :)
    Helen xox

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  30. NICE!! I just bought one at a garage sale and now I have an idea I may copy! When I get around to it!
    warmly,
    deb

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  31. Love this Judy. What a great job my friend. Love to see all your projects, you inspire and motivate me.

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  32. You've probably been told this many times, but you are so very creative. And it's beautiful.

    Thanks so much for the prayers, and kind thoughts.

    Jen

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  33. Great job Judy, it looks wonderful.
    Meredith

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  34. Wow, you wouldn't know it is the same piece!

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  35. You can sure tell that you're an artist! Just beautiful! XO

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  36. You really transformed it - I love the garden print!

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  37. You did a terrific job on the piece! I love bird seed print!

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  38. What a great job you have done Judy. The birdseed print is beautiful, love it!!!

    Cynthia

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