Thursday, 14 May 2009

My Latest Creations....

Ok so I think I may have kept you in suspense too long and for very little. I fear you may be very unimpressed but hey ho - here goes - be kind....:) I took my inspiration from this very old toy cart I picked up at a carboot some years ago.I really wanted to make the girls some pretty storage boxes rather than use the plastic ones hidden under their beds. So I bought some plain boxes, made myself a cuppa in my lovely Gabriella Miller mug and got painting in some yummy ice-creamy colours. I found these vintage 1950s transfers on line. They are extremely fiddley but I eventually got the hang of it. I just love them, proper vintage nursery imagery. A layer of varnish and Voila! The pixie is so cute. I have loads left so am wondering what to Pixyfy next? We've put special books & toys inside. Poor Old Bear, he needs some new eyes. I am so pleased with them, I think I will do some more, what do you think (remember be kind!) TTFN xxxxx
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8 comments:

  1. A Farmers Wife14 May 2009 at 04:28

    Oh Fleur they're fabulous, you're such a clever lady!!! I like my girls room to be traditional rather then modern...if you scan back through my posts you might see a few photos...

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  2. Victoria - Florence and Mary14 May 2009 at 05:40

    Eeek they look fabulous!

    I'm working on something similar myself at the moment and now I'm under pressure to make mine look half as good as yours!

    Victoria xxx

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  3. Mandy14 May 2009 at 07:14

    Oh Fleur they are fab you are so so clever. The transfers are just the cutest.

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  4. Hen14 May 2009 at 09:03

    They look fab - honestly.
    Hen x

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  5. Mary Poppins14 May 2009 at 10:47

    Fleur they look fabulous :) If it is alright with you I know someone who would love to know about this post so shall link to you if that is alright, she is very interested in finding some transfers a little like yours and I know would love to see what you have done. Love your little books too, I reecnetly picked up Brer Rabbit.

    Hey I think we both love very similar things :) Righteo off to pop you on the side of my Blog if that is alright.

    Lovvvve your blog by the way :)

    X

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  6. Bobo Bun14 May 2009 at 15:08

    Utter nonsense - being kind indeed. They look fantastic and fabulous.

    Would love to know where you found those transfers as they are so gorgeous.

    Lisa x

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  7. Lark16 May 2009 at 01:07

    GASP, I LOVE THEM!!!!! I have some wooden boxes just like this, you have inspired me!

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  8. Tinyholder24 May 2009 at 07:46

    Hiya, just looking through your old posts. I don't have kids, but if I did I think I'd also like them to have less naff cartoony modern rubbish and more traditional things. They look wonderful!

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