I had a reader recently comment that "Sometimes people show room makeovers and before and after pics and make it seem like it was a quick/no big deal kind of thing." I find that to be so true. This post will not just be a quick before and after! You are going to see every step and every mess-up in-between. If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again.
My mother had a yard sale and she offered me her old lazy
I used my palm sander to remove the old finish.
I like to clean the wood with mineral spirits after sanding.
I used a Martha Stewart Craft Stencil and white acrylic paint to make the pattern.
Then I repositioned the stencil to continue the pattern.
It looked great! Clean lines and no paint bleeding under the stencil.
Then I applied the stain and wiped it off with a rag (even over the paint). I have used this technique before on my Vintage and Modern Table and got a great result.
This time it just looked.....not right.
So, I painted over the white with teal.
I loved the colors together but I could see the white under the teal. This is the same color I painted my accent wall in the Family Room, Valspar Spa Pool.
I thought..hmm..what if i sand over the paint and make it look rustic?
Still .....not right. I'll try it again!
I sanded off the paint and stained the lazy susan, again. This time I used a wood conditioner before applying the stain. It really helped the stain apply more evenly.
Perfect!
After it was dry I taped the edges and positioned the stencil. This time in the center.
I applied the paint, again.
It didn't have the crisp lines I wanted.
I lined up the stencil to continue the pattern, again.
I removed all the tape but this time there was a residue and the stencil was not centered. It still didn't have the clean lines it should have. Let's do it again!
I didn't take pictures this round because I was so frustrated. I stripped it down to bare wood, cleaned it off, applied wood conditioner and stained it, again.
This time I got smart and bought something I should of used the first time, Repositionable Adhesive!
I applied a clear lacquer to the lazy susan to protect it from ...my family at the table.
This lazy susan took a lot of trial and error but I didn't give up until I achieved the look I wanted. I hope you enjoyed reading this post.
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Love it! Very cute and creative :) Thanks for sharing.
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DeleteThis is so cute! I am impressed that you stuck with it. I probably would've just said attempt #2 was good enough and then I would've hated it every time I saw it. :) Thanks for sharing all the things you tried and what finally worked!
ReplyDeleteKrissy @ http://hotcommodityhome.blogspot.com
I couldn't leave it alone. I worked on it for several days! Thanks for your kind words.
DeleteTurned out beautifully, well worth that labour of love! Following you my friend. Diane
ReplyDeleteThanks for following. I think it was well worth it to. I love having it at dinner time.
DeleteCallie,
ReplyDeleteYou gave this your all and then some! My hat is off to you in a big way! I love what you did with your lazy goose:)
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DeleteObrigado pela visita. Fico feliz que você me encontrou.
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I love this lazy Goose, ;)... I would have given up, But you kept going. You really encourage me to try something twice.Sadly, Something I have never done!! TFS
ReplyDeleteI think the problem was I didn't know what I wanted when I started. I had to figure out what I didn't want to find what I wanted. Next time I'll have a plan!
DeleteLove how it turned out! :) I have this stencil set, but I have been hesitant to use it. lol
ReplyDeleteI've used it twice! Once for this project and once on a dresser. Remember it's just paint, you can sand it off :)
DeleteI love how you kept trying until it was exactly how you wanted it. Looks so pretty!
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DeleteLove it!! These stencils were starring at me @ Michael's the other day..but I left them alone...I guess I have to make a trip back...:-)
ReplyDeleteThanks! This is the second time I've used them. I used them on a dresser too. http://calliescrafts.blogspot.com/2013/05/stenciled-dresser-for-one-crafty-contest.html
DeleteI really like the final result a lot! I hate it when a project goes wrong so many times, but it's an awesome feeling when it FINALLY goes right! I think we've all been there (more than we might care to admit). I have some of the Martha Stewart stencils, too - love them!
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Thanks, Kim, I'm glad I'm not the only one.
DeleteSuch a pretty end result (though the middle phases were super cute too!) I love showing the different phases!
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DeleteWhat a lovely idea and the way you represented the whole DIY is just amazing. What a beautiful result you got :)
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Thanks I'm glad you linked it.
DeleteBeautiful make over! I love the final colors.
ReplyDeleteNatashalh
Thanks. I think the teal was the right choice too.
DeleteWhat a great idea! it looks adorable! Saw you at DIY Sunday Showcase!
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Thanks. I'll be there.
DeleteI'm So glad you made it over! Thanks for sharing this with us on Super Sunday!
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I LOVE it, it turned out great!! I also like that you are like me with the "try, try, try again" technique! Lol. It looks fabulous, and I am pinning! Thanks for sharing at the DIY Sunday Showcase! Jen
ReplyDeleteStopping by to thank you for sharing at One More..http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/06/share-it-one-more-time-features-and_29.html This came out perfect! I know how you feel about doing it until you get it the way you want it and I agree with it is just paint...you can always paint over it :)
ReplyDeleteSo happy you joined in this week...xo Tammy
Love this!!!!
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It turned out very nice after all of that! I have a lazy susan to paint and stencil too. Will definitely do it after seeing yours. I agree, blog posts often make DIYs looks so easy, but they are not.
ReplyDeleteI love it, Callie! And OMG I had to laugh ~ I think all my DIY projects go like that, I usually just don't tell or I give up and toss it! Stencils are a nightmare. Did you use the repositionable spray adhesive to hold it in place? The finished look is amazing!
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Thanks so much for sharing this at the Say G'Day Saturday linky party. I loved your pictures and the end product looks amazing!
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Way to persevere! I love this! You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Here is the link to this week's party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-57.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteTotally worth the trip! Nothing lazy about your passion to get this right:) LOVE your refinish. I have a lazy susan I've been wanting to refinish too. Your post is going to be so helpful, lol! Swim by http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/07/vintage-swimwear.html
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What color stain did you use?
ReplyDeleteThanks I used Ebony.
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