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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

The Peacock Chair

I have great friends!
They give me "stuff" they no longer want that I can use for projects.
Recently my friend, Kimbo, of Kimbo's Frame & Design, gave me 3 great chairs. Kimbo is a wonderful artist, so I'm surprised she didn't do something fantastic with the chairs. She must not have been "feeling it," so lucky me!!! The chairs are very old and 2 of them are painted white and are very, very distressed...they are perfect. Here is the 3rd chair...
When trying to decide what to do with the chair, I decided I'd paint it to go on my screened porch. The theme? A peacock chair. When I sit on my porch I can hear the peacocks screaming from the farm across the road. And, yes, they do sound like someone is screaming! 
 


I started by painting the chair a turquoise. I painted the back slats black. I dry brushed the woven seat with the turquoise.


I am an artist and have hand painted many a design onto furniture. But, this time I took the lazy way out...

Can you guess what the design is?


Here are a few more pictures before I reveal my secret...


And the answer is...

A NAPKIN!

And yes, it only took one napkin. I cut the napkin into 4 pieces and applied it to the chair with ModPodge. I went over the edges a little with the black paint just to make it blend better. Then I finished it off with a coat of polyurethane.

I've been a little obsessed with projects using napkins lately. Expect to see more napkin projects soon!

To learn more about Kimbo and see some of her work, go to www.kimbohemia.net.
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36 comments:

  1. Gypsy HeartJuly 26, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    How clever! I love the turquoise and the napkin idea is brilliant. Thanks for sharing!

    Pat

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  2. a quiet lifeJuly 26, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    that is darling!

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  3. DonnaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    So cute! I just found your blog and love all your creative ideas.

    ~Donna

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  4. MelanieJuly 27, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Your feature is up and running girl!

    http://reasonstoskipthehousework.blogspot.com/2011/07/featured-blog-artsy-vava.html

    Smiles,
    Melanie

    Reasons To Skip The Housework {The Blog}
    Tinker B Boutique {The Shop}

    {skipthehousework@hotmail.com}

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  5. Honey at 2805July 27, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Your chair is fabulous! Great, great color and so artistic!

    Hope you will please drop by and enter my $50 Overstock.com Gift Card Giveaway!! If there are 500 entries, they will increase the Gift Card to $100.

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  6. ibshellJuly 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Oh my GOSH!!! I LOVE THIS! How WondeFul for me that you used a napkin and "cheated" on this one! I'm so excited to get my entry table done now. I love it, but it needs a change, so I'm looking forward to see some inspirtational napkins somewhere---hold me down! ;)

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  7. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingJuly 27, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    I love that color!! What a great idea to use napkins! Thanks so much for linking to Thrifty Thursday!

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  8. KatieJuly 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I love this chair! Awesome colors and I love that you used napkins for the peacock design!! I'm going to feature it on my blog this Friday! Feel free to stop by and grap a featured button! The post will be up Friday morning!

    www.craptastickatie.blogspot.com

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  9. Big D and MeJuly 28, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Such a fun addition to your house

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  10. Alyssa - Live. Love. Craft.July 28, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Great job! I love it! Where do you find such cute napkins?!?!?! Hey... would you be interested in guest posting on my blog? If so email me at teardrop@kc.rr.com!

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  11. TracyJuly 28, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I love this! Thanks so much for sharing through Kara's Look What I Made Linky Party. :)
    I'd love to invite you to share your projects at my weekly linky party….that I host every Friday. I think my viewers will LOVE your projects too. Thanks for the consideration.
    Tracy ~ Craft Junkie Too
    T.G.I.F Linky Party

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  12. Stacey - Elle BelleJuly 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    We have screaming peacocks in our neighborhood too... takes a little of the romance out of the species, but there's no disputing how beautiful they or this chair are! Love it!

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  13. EllensCreativePassageJuly 29, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Love, love, love it! Beautiful!

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  14. Catherine @ Cat on a LimbJuly 29, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    What an interesting way to add texture, I never would have guessed! Well done, it's beautiful!

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  15. KayleighAnnJuly 29, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Where DID you get peacock napkins? My most recent posts have been a bit peacock themed and its now transferring into a living room theme! That chair is so beautiful, I want one!

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  16. Adrianne SurianJuly 29, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Are you KIDDING me?? Now that I can do! You are just full of amazing ideas!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this, thanks for sharing!!

    Adrianne
    happyhourprojects.blogspot.com

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  17. Just JaimeJuly 29, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Love the detail work!

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  18. ColeyJuly 29, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    You are after my own heart! I LOVE peacocks and this is soo cute! I would have never thought of the napkin, that was soo clever. Thanks for sharing :)

    Coley at
    www.whatyoumakeit-coley.blogspot.com

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  19. Studio MommyJuly 30, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Hi! I’m following your blog. Please stop by and say hi when you get a chance. Hope you are having a Sweet Weekend.

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  20. Beth AdamsJuly 30, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    If you ever tire of this chair, let me know. I will come get it! Love it. Following your blog now.I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/07/wickedly-crafty-saturdays.html

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  21. Ladybird LnJuly 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Wow, I am super impressed with the peacock feathers, and I would have never ever thought it was a napkin so creative! Thanks for showing it off!

    Carlee
    www.ladybirdln.com

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  22. DelaneyAugust 1, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    This is unique & cute!
    ♥Sweet Tea Serendipity

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  23. La-Dee-da crafterAugust 1, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Love the Peacock feathers. super cute!!
    following you now
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    If you like sewing patterns, I am having a giveaway over at my blog!

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  24. AnonymousAugust 1, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    I really like your peacock theme! And such a great idea of using napkins!

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  25. Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes FlowersAugust 1, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    a napkin? I thought maybe a stamp, but a napkin? That is so clever!! This chair is beautiful and it's a good thing I don't know where you live, otherwise it might disappear. You did a wonderful job!

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  26. Kristine@thefoleyfamAugust 1, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    This is ABSOLUTELY beautiful!!! Great job!!

    Thanks for linking up to “Strut Your Stuff Sunday” on our blog!! We appreciate it! :)))

    Looking forward to seeing more of your great ideas in the future :) I'm your newest follower :)

    Kristine
    www.jandmseyecandy.blogspot.com

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  27. cherished blissAugust 1, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks for linking up this week at Craft and Tell! Love the color you chose : )

    Ashley
    www.cherishedbliss.com

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  28. SaraAugust 1, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Such a wonderful use of a napkin--you rocked it!!

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  29. BrookeAugust 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Great Idea! Adorable!

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  30. AshleyAugust 2, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    looks great! thanks for sharing:)
    http://jaysonandashley.blogspot.com/

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  31. The Autocrat: HaleyAugust 2, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Super fabulous!!

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  32. Tammy @ Type AAugust 2, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    wow! i'm so into peacocks right now, and the colors. great chair! thanks for partying with me!

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  33. KatieAugust 2, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Love this chair! Great job!

    Thanks for linking up last week at Sew Woodsy last week! Hope you'll join us tomorrow and link up!

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  34. Tasha AndersonAugust 3, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    I'm obsessed with peacocks right now!!!! Love the napkin chair-haha
    Thanks for sharing at Pinkalicious Thursday and I hope you'll play again tomorrow:)
    XOXO,
    Tasha

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  35. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeAugust 3, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I know that you have so many blog parties to choose from so thank you for choosing Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. This post is added to the party blast! Enjoy the rest of the week :)

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  36. UnknownAugust 6, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    what a lovely chair! and so unique, too. love the peacock feather design. thanks for sharing this lovely post to us and we hope to see you again this week at the party. have a lovely weekend.

    Hugs,
    Lelanie

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