Wednesday, September 21, 2011

A Shabby Chic Retreat for Susan

I have finished the Shabby Chic Retreat. I hope I have captured that special look Susan was looking for in her very own Cinderella Moments Cottage! Here are some pictures...






I'm so happy with this fireplace. I started off with a few pieces of left over wood. I used the hot glue gun to make some 3D little designs. I painted the whole thing with a gray/beige paint. Then I added layers. First, a bright white, then cream paint and I finished it all off with that old brown looking color. That's actually a brown inking pad I used. You know those you use for stamping. It works so well and it is a breeze to apply!
The painting is my own hand painted roses. I did the edges of the painting with the same ink pad.

I made the chandelier with wire I painted cream. I used beads as candles. The roses are made out of fabric. The chandelier hangs from a little chain of crystal seed beads.
This house was absolutely a charm to make! It came together so quickly and easily.
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12 comments:

  1. LatainaSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Oh goodness, how sweet is this cottage!!! Susan is only lucky gal to own such a beauty. =D

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  2. shopsfor5September 21, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    It's wonderful! I love everything about it...especially the door...

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  3. KatrinaSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Beautiful little cottage! Hugs Kati

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  4. SusanneSeptember 22, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    What a beauty, and adore the door ;-)Lucky Susan!
    Love, Susanne

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  5. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    ...your fairytale cottages are always such a delight!
    I could move into any one of them:)
    just delightful!!
    xo, Rosemary

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  6. MaruSeptember 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    What a womderful cottage!! And how fast you've made it! I love it and admire you. Fantastic as always.
    Big hugs

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  7. JenyaSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    OMG! Are you ever NOT at your creative best? Everything you do is a masterpiece! This cottage is so sweet!

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  8. malu2September 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Preciosisimo este cottage.Besos.

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  9. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    This cottage is soooooo sweet and adorable, I love it :)
    You inspire me with making all those lovely cottages; It is always a pleasure to visit your Blog.

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  10. LucilleSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Another beautiful creation, Caroline! Another little wonder to behold. I love what you did with the brown ink pad. It's very effective. I also love your little porch with the columns. Of course, I love everything else. You are just unbelievable!

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  11. madlenSeptember 23, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    Beautiful Amazing ;-)!!!! Jestem pod wrażeniem

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  12. PlushpussycatSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I ADORE THIS, Caroline! Fantastic!

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