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Friday, June 10, 2011

Shut UP it is sunny!

...That was the first thing I said yesterday morning, my second one : Where are my brushes?

Oh my... I am so happy about this one!

Well, hopefully you remember my New Old Desk...
THE Roll Top Desk, here is a picture just in case.


Something you didn't know about it is that the
 ROLL TOP part was never back on the desk.
I just left the desk without it…as a matter of  fact, it has been on my deck
since the day I finished the desk...
Poor thing :(



 UNTIL YESTERDAY!
CHECK THIS OUT LAAAAADIES!

First I added some stripes with duct tape and painted them in red...
Mmmmm, I think you know where I'm going ;)


2nd... I made some vinyl {I have a vinyl machine} and had
 Mimi add some stars to the other side of the sign...


Look at my creative Girl's outfit...
I love how she dresses herself ;)


... and I love even more her messy little face.


...Oh! Back to the sign. So, we added the stars.



What do you think we did next?

3rd, 4th and 5th...
I painted this area navy blue and after peeling off the tape and the stars
my sweet Saydi helped me with the antiquing process...


 I love this Antiquing Glaze from Vaspar.
You just apply it and wipe off as much as you want to accomplish the look you are looking for...


In the end the ROLL TOP PART became
the star of the show...
the focal point of the 
living room of our home....

...Love the nautical feeling.




If you ever wonder where my other two kids were...
They were killing each other fighting for a stick.

 I love life!
The little things... the forgotten "parts"...
the sun... the beauty of family,
 and the freedom we have...

GOD bless the USA!


.........................

Click here to see where I PARTY!

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posted by Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE @ 8:28 AM   32 Comments

32 Comments:

At June 10, 2011 at 2:50 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

That is brilliant! Hmmm, maybe I should try that with our Aussie flag... Terrific idea and great to get the kids involved :)

 
At June 10, 2011 at 9:09 PM , Blogger lauren @ West Furniture Revival said...

how cute great job... i love the desk without it
and the flag looks so cool.

 
At June 11, 2011 at 12:04 AM , Blogger Janet said...

How creative and fun! You and your kids did such a nice job painting the flag--love it!

 
At June 11, 2011 at 3:49 AM , Blogger Bug and Bird said...

great idea. definitely something the kids will remember and enjoy as it's displayed in the years to come.

clayrachael.blogspot.com

 
At June 11, 2011 at 5:39 AM , Blogger Antonella said...

WOW!!! What a fantastic project - I love your flag! It is gorgeous!! Hugs, antonella :-)

 
At June 11, 2011 at 11:10 AM , Blogger Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch said...

LOL, sounds like my kids. I have taken some equally "candid" shots of my kids. Love the project, I linked up and am a new follower.

 
At June 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM , Blogger Meryl Jaffe, PhD said...

Nice meeting you. Sweet ideas... I look forward to more (I'll follow after I post this).

 
At June 11, 2011 at 8:04 PM , Blogger Gypsy Heart said...

LOVE the finished product. Your helpers are adorable! The nautical look is soooo pretty. I love stars and all of this works so well together.

Hope you're having a great weekend!

Pat

 
At June 11, 2011 at 10:52 PM , Blogger CentsLessDeals said...

I love it! You are so creative :)

I'm a new fan from the blog hop, and a new follower via GFC. I would love it if you would follow me back!

www.centslessdeals.com

Thanks :)

~JB

 
At June 12, 2011 at 10:38 PM , Blogger Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy said...

Hi! I wanted to stop by your blog and say that I am sorry I didn't get to enter your link party this week, and thanks for the invite! Thennn I got super distracted looking around because I just love your projects! I am a new follower and I will be back to party next time! Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Jaime from Crafty Scrappy Happy

 
At June 13, 2011 at 8:58 PM , Blogger Tanya @ Greetings From the Asylum said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful project! I love all things patriotic! This is awesome!

 
At June 14, 2011 at 8:48 AM , Blogger Object of Maya*ffection said...

LOVE the nautical display!

 
At June 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM , Blogger Sarah@everydayeasy said...

awesome!

 
At June 14, 2011 at 12:16 PM , Blogger Gail said...

Who'd thunk it- taking a roll top and turning it into a cool American flag. Great imagination.

 
At June 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM , Blogger Cherished Bliss said...

Thanks so much for linking up with Craft and Tell!! I love the american flag, its fabulous : )

www.cherishedbliss.com

 
At June 15, 2011 at 7:03 AM , Blogger Jenni said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! And the fact that you got your kids to actually help is amazing to me! Super wonderful display!
Jenni
kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com

 
At June 15, 2011 at 9:15 AM , Blogger Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...

That is a great idea...oh, they will be fighting over (a stick...ie) the rest of their lives!!!

 
At June 15, 2011 at 2:10 PM , Blogger Kristy@MyPretties said...

What a great idea! I love anything with our American flag but this is just awesome!

I'm following you now! I'd love if you followed me back at www.illgetyoumypretties.blogspot.com

 
At June 15, 2011 at 9:52 PM , Blogger The Gunny Sack said...

This is wonderful! What a great use for the roll top!

 
At June 16, 2011 at 12:19 PM , Blogger Julia @ 551Eastdesign said...

Love the flag, and the blue accent inside the desk drawer. I'm a new follower:)

 
At June 16, 2011 at 8:29 PM , Blogger Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking said...

LOVE the flag! So rustic... it's great!

 
At June 16, 2011 at 9:01 PM , Blogger Kristen @ ladybug-blessings.com said...

this flag is AMAZING! I am definitely going to feature it! And thanks so much for linking up to Handmade Tuesdays @ Ladybug Blessings www.ladybug-blessings.com

 
At June 16, 2011 at 11:46 PM , Blogger Stacey said...

Stopping over from the Creation Corner Friday Link party. Great find and a superb use of a "lost" piece. I love Americana decor. This works so perfectly for Independence Day decorating. I'm now a new follower. Can't wait to have a look around.

 
At June 17, 2011 at 3:12 PM , Blogger Kim @ Starshine Chic said...

I love it!!!! But then I have a flag obsession this year.

 
At June 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM , Blogger Kelly said...

Love it! That looks amazing! Great job!

 
At June 18, 2011 at 8:41 PM , Blogger Handy Man, Crafty Woman said...

Such a great idea! Perfect for summer decorating! Thanks for linking this to Wicked Awesome Wednesday.

 
At June 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM , Blogger Kaysi said...

Love it! I'm featuring you tonight at KIS

 
At June 19, 2011 at 5:47 PM , Blogger Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers said...

That is AWESOME!!! Such a clever idea! Thanks for the inspiration! I'm your newest follower

 
At June 20, 2011 at 12:59 AM , Blogger Blue Velvet Chair said...

LOVE your flag! I've been scouring around for the best 4th of July projects to do a feature...I will certainly be including yours! Thanks for the inspiration.
Michael
bluevelvetchair.blogspot.com

 
At June 20, 2011 at 4:28 AM , Blogger AmieAnn said...

This is awesome! Such a great way to upcycle and it looks amazing on your mantle! Great Job! Hope you share with my Pink Hippo party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/06/pink-hippo-party-34.html

 
At June 25, 2011 at 3:03 PM , Blogger {nifty thrifty things} said...

Wow! What a great idea!! :)
Thank you so much for linking this up as well!
Hugs,
Vanessa

 
At September 3, 2011 at 7:53 PM , Blogger Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal said...

That is such a great use for that roll top! It looks fantastic and love the way you aged it.

 

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