Hello!
Happy Tuesday.
A few weeks ago I shared with you my plans for the little French desk that I had lucked up on one Saturday morning at a church yard sale. In that post I mentioned that Big Daddy had given me something really cool for Christmas.
One of these
All I needed to do was buy or build a frame for it.
I chose build.
I remembered that I had read a blog post on one of my all time FAVORITE blogs about building your own frame using only a screwdriver.
I can work a screwdriver!
Here’s the link to Jennifer’s tutorial at her MOST LOVELY blog, Dear Lillie!
http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-make-your-own-chalkboard-with.html?m=1
If you have never visited her AMAZING blog, GO!
Right now.
Drop what ever you are doing and GO! I will be right here when you get back.
Trust me.
Anyway, long story short it turns out that I overestimated my screwdriver skills. I’ve been doing OB/ GYN sonography for 28 years and I have lost A LOT of strength and fine motor skills in my right hand. Big Daddy had to step in.
God bless him.
It worked beautifully
It’s true, you can build this thing with just a single screwdriver. I took my very cute feed sacks to Lowe’s and the very nice young man cut my really cheap pine boards ($7) to perfect length.
Next I purchased a pack of four L brackets ($2.50) and a pack of thumbtacks ($1.29) and I was off and running!
I had the idea to try and achieve a grayed-down, Barn Wood type finish. You can find this info on two different blogs: Dear Lillie & Anna White. It’s just takes a bit of patience.
And Feety Pajamas.
Here’s what I used:
I started by first wiping a coat of Special Walnut all over the frame with a rag and VERY quickly wiping it off.
I really do love Special Walnut on Pine. I did the same stain on my dining room table and it turned out beautifully.
Next, I dug this out of my box of tricks.
I have had this for a year but I’d never even opened it. I am STILL kicking myself.
It seems to be slightly thicker than other stains I’ve tried and I really like the effect over the Special Walnut .
I used the same technique I used with the first stain and I allowed NO drying time in between.
Wiped it on the right off!
Instant gratification
I did let it dry overnight and wiped it down really well before I thumbtacked the feed sack in place.
Then I dragged it all around the house to see where it would photograph well.
You know, my original plan was the kitchen but this frame sure looks good against those gray dining room walls!
Here it is above the little French Desk in my kitchen.
I don’t want to wear you out on the desk because I have a complete post on it hopefully coming later in the week.
It’s going to be tough to pick a room for this to hang in! It may have to travel for a bit first before I settle on a spot for it.
This I can tell you with absolute certainty:
I will be using this particular stain combo again.
See you later in the week!
Paige
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Discovering your blog via Savvy Southern Style, and am glad I did! Thanks so much for the tutorial on how to make your own frame. I've got a feed sack and now I know what to do with it! Love yours with the cow–such a sweet gift.
Your are so sweet! I'm glad I could help.
Too cute!! Love the stain on the frame!! Turned out awesome!!
Thank you and thanks for stopping in!
Love the frame and the feed sack is darling-way to rock that screw driver!
Thank you but it's more like it rocked me. You should see the blister on my palm!
Discovered your blog from Common Ground Share Your Style party. Love both your project and your writing style. I will be back.
Thank you so much! Welcome!
This turned out amazing, I think I could even try this myself. I can see that driftwood stain be used a lot!!
Thanks! I have a big pine dresser out in the garage and I think I will use the driftwood on it also.
Love the project! So creative & clever!
I loved this so much, I had to feature it this week!
Thanks for linking up with us at Talented Tuesday, hope to see you again this week!!
Thank YOU very much for the personal invitation! See y'all tomorrow.
Great job, the frame looks fabulous. This is a super piece and can hang anywhere. Love it. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me.
Marty I really enjoy your blog and your feedback really means a lot to me.
Thank you!