Inspiration Friday-painted and decoupaged furniture

Tied with writing and cupcake baking, I think painting and decoupaging furniture is my ultimate passion. Any piece of furniture can go from good to great with the right color paint, glaze, appliqué or decoupaged flowers or design added. I see a plain Jane piece of wooden furniture, and I am immediately inspired.
     Here is a grouping I had done a  year and a half or so ago for my little shop. (Please excuse the fact that I took the picture in my garage at my last house...)

    These pieces were all thrifted finds, and they make an adorable statement, full of charm and quaintness. Mmm hmm, all it took was a bit of paint, glaze and some imagination.
     I added the decoupaged flowers here and there and voila! Reinvented pieces ready to begin a whole new life in someone's home. Aah, soooo inspiring.
     You can paint and decoupage accessories too, like the watering can above, or these vintage baby shoes, below...just think outside of that box, people.

     Look around. What have you got around your home that needs a bit of rejuvenating?

Comments

[Marsha]

Oooh....it never once crossed my mind to decoupage shoes, antique or otherwise. Of course, I don't think I'd try it on shoes that my daughter would wear frequently or for playshoes, but I can totally see a bit of embellishment on the special dress shoes for Easter or Christmas (maybe some holly and berries to disguise the bit of toe wear on her hand-me-down faux-patent from her cousins?) Thanks for a wonderful, fun idea!

[Kathy]

Really nice examples. That black chair is charming. I haven't decoupaged anything in years. It used to be a bit of a pain. I think they've improved the materials these days? I have a few things I'd like to tackle but then I put it aside afraid it won't turn out the way I have it pictured. Now you have me thinking again..that's always dangerous!
Best,
Kathy
Nice to see Bear doesn't look concerned with any problems.

[Lynda]

Oh, I love all your painted treasures! There are a few pieces in my home right now that could use a makeover. Thanks for the inspiration! ~ Lynda

[Jacki]

Loved the pics - I adore decoupage. And regarding the conehead - cracked me up! I had to do that to my cat once, and she looked so defeated while in-coned!

[Sherry aka Haus Frau]

You know how to get our creative juices flowing. :o) I especially love the baby shoes all dolled up.

Your garage is *really* clean. ;o)

[Dawn]

very inspiring...
and love that banner BTW...

[Miss Janice]

Love the chair, those cute shoes...and that great furniture grouping--how inspiring!
Miss Janice

[Sheryl from Michigan]

Love the photos.

I thrifted my 13 year olds entire bedroom set. $70 for a chest, mirrored dresser, headboard and nightstand. All bought at "different" garage sales, thrift stores (night stand was trash picked!), etc. I painted it all up and it looks like a beautiful matching bedroom set. . . for extremely little money. She's the envy of her friends too, they love her bedroom furniture. . . . I've been wanting to post a picture of her set on my blog for months. . . as soon as she cleans her room up so I can photograph it, however! Oh, I think it will still be a while until I can do that!!

Tracey have a blessed day and take care of Mr. Bear (and yourself...you're a very, very busy lady)!

Blessings!

[Jen Rizzo]

I love your stuff! It's a lot like mine. I paint a lot of stuff too, it is my passion!

[Lisa]

Wow, what beautiful work you do. I'm still learning how to decoupage.

[Lee W]

Goodness- how pretty and inspiring!

[Rosemary]

I love that black chair. So pretty!
Rosemary

[Teresa]

I love the black chair! I used to handpaint old chairs and floorcloths so match! You are so creative!!

Teresa

[Sondra]

Love it all! Cute, cute, cute!!

[Wanda]

Oo-oo! The chair is my favorite! It's nice to see a dark color.

[Elaine L.]

Decoupage is great for those of us you can't paint.

~elaine~

[Lisa]

What beautiful pieces you create! Do I see items in my home that need some help? Please, can you say everywhere!