Hello my friends, today I’m sharing a bit of Vintage Chic Style.
You know that fun vintage piece that with very little effort becomes chic. Sometimes Mother Nature or time does this for you all by itself. Other times, you have to help it along.
That’s exactly what I did with an old ice cream maker that I picked up at an estate sale quite a while ago.
What sold me on it in the first place was the turquoise works. It was natural wood, but I gave it a little charm.
Almost forgot to take a before picture. First, I gave it two coats of blue paint. Diamond Lake, a Clark & Kensington paint that I got at Ace when they had their free quart of paint promo.
Then I rubbed it in a few spots with a little Vaseline. Chap stick works great too. Why, you ask? Wait and see. After that I gave it two coats of Vintage White. Another free paint sample. Yes, I got two! I got one and then the next week I was at Ace again. The employee at the paint counter asked me if I wanted a ‘free’ quart of paint? I told him that I had got one last weekend. “It’s o.k.” he said, “you can have another one”. Let’s just say, he didn’t have to ask twice! lol!
Then I sanded. The white paint did not adhere in the places that I had hit with the Vaseline. With very little effort I gave it a vintage chic feel.
I have big plans for this bucket for my Christmas décor, but for now I filled it with my newly harvested Limelight Hydrangea blooms.
I love how some of the blossoms have touches of pink!
I was having so much fun that I decided that I couldn’t stop there.
I had this Styrofoam ring that I had picked up at a damaged goods store for $2.
Because these dried blooms are fragile I poked holes in the ring with a wooden skewer. Then I inserted the blooms. I made a cute wreath to hang on the wall of our basement guest bedroom.
A piece of old crochet lace, a birdie tag, and a bit of bling. . .
‘Vintage chic’ charm!
How about you? Have you given anything a time worn look lately?
hugs,
Jann
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38 comments
I always see that free paint...I should get some for project too...what a great idea!
Love the Vaseline tip!! It looks so pretty! Your flowers are great and made such a pretty wreath! Hope you are good!
Blessings,
Susie
Great idea about the Vaseline! I never heard of that one before. Also the idea to poke holes with a skewer before inserting the hydrangea blossoms is really good. The stems break so easily. I like your wreath. Have a great week.
Oh I use to sit on top of an ice cream maker like that while someone turned the crank. Sweet memories. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty
Jann- That turned out great. I have an ice cream maker like that and we actually USE it- I know-can you believe it? Like how yours turned out! xo Diana
I have done very little creating lately, but that will change tomorrow.
Love your ice cream maker.
I have done very little creating lately, but that will change tomorrow.
Love your ice cream maker.
You did a great job and it looks so great!
I can't wait to get back to being creative. Love what you have done with the ice cream maker. The hydrangeas are gorgeous!!!
Cynthia
Love the hydrangea wreath, the flower that gives all growing season!
I love the bucket and the wreath looks perfectly romantic.
So clever!
Jann,
This old vintage Ice cream maker is so pretty with how you painted it. Love the chippy feel. So pretty with the hydrangeas. I cannot wait to see what you do with it for Christmas.
Kris
I love that! I haven't tried Vaseline yet for distressing. I'm too worried I will either do too much or the wrong place. Do you just wipe it on with your finger or a brush?
Jann, you are always so danged clever. This looks awesome, per usual.
Thanks for your visit today! Nice finally getting back to blogland, been missing it.
Hugs.
Jann,
I'm visiting from the Lavender Garden party...love the hydrangeas! And your bucket! Thanks for sharing how you gave it a vintage look. I need to try that.
Thank you so much for sharing your ice cream maker and the great painting tip!
Lovely, lovely blog post! We'll be back soon!
xox Glad & Cel
P.S. We are your newest followers!!
Wonderful designs and transformations in these photos, beautiful creations!
Un abrazo!
A lovely post, great ideas and like the tip about Vaseline.
Love your freezer Jann. I have used the Vaseline technique too and it can create a very realistic look for peeling paint. Great job.
Thanks for stopping by Timeless Treasures with a nice comment.
Audrey Z.
The ice cream bucket is so adorable. I love it how you made it more "you"
I love your style and how you painted the old bucket! Visiting from Nifty Thrify Tuesday!
Love the bucket!!
xo Kris
Love the Vaseline tip. The hydrangeas are great. Many years ago, in my Previous Life, a neighbor had 2 HUGE Limelights - and every fall she pruned it down to nothing. Luckily the neighbor had no objection to me hauling all the dried blooms home. Reading this post brings back nice memories of that neighbor, and a wealth of hydrangeas. I love the wreath you made and the bouquet. I was remarking on another post how nice it is to be able to gather from ones own yard. We're very blessed!
This is so pretty, Jann. Love the bucket and your choice of paint colors. I've heard of the vaseline technique, but never thought of chapstick! I'm working on some little "time-worn" things for the shop this week :)
Jeanette
Beautiful ! Love the hydrangeas !
Your hydrangeas are so lovely. Great job on revamping the ice cream maker. Love it, Jann! So charming.
LOVELY!!! :) and quite creative! :)
I have thought about buying an ice cream maker so many times. I love yours and the dried hydrangeas too.
Love the ice cream maker and how it turned out. Your hydrangeas are beautiful in it too!
I liked the before picture, I would definitely have taken that ice cream maker home with me...but I LOVE what you did with it! So pretty! :)
--Fran
Just love this!! I am going to try the Vaseline technique!! Turned out great!
Have a lovely day!
Becky
Jann --
That crochet lace certainly is eye candy. Perfect finishing touch for your wreath that will welcome your overnight guests.
Debra
Hi Jann, thanks for hosting the party and I love everything that you create and you make everything pretty. Happy Halloween, Julie
Both projects look great! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Your bucket of blooms is beautiful, Jann! I love the ice bucket and I love hydrangeas. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Sandi
Love it, you're right, that's a great shade of blue! Your wreath is lovely, too. Thanks so much for sharing this at my We Call It Olde Link Up this week. Hope to see you again Tuesday. -Dawn @ We Call It Junkin.com
there's nothing more charming than the patina of time - nothing more brilliant than being able to replicate that - loved this! I do appreciate you sharing with Home and Garden Thursday,
Kathy
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