Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Junk in the Trunk Project

I found Emily at a yard sale. She and her Sister Elizabeth, yes I named them, were 50 cents each.They were a  little dusty and plain yet I couldn't resist. I found paint at another yard sale so I spent Monday night painting . I wanted to give Emily an antique look. I found a cork in my craft box to use as a "look like it has chips"method. I take a regular cork from a wine bottle, before the paint dries ,rub the cork on the spots I want to create the "chipped" look. Bacially wiping away the paint.   

Here Emily sits with Elizabeth my next project. I ran out of daylight so she'll sit plain for another week.  

Emily looks like she went to a tanning booth next to Elizabeth -maybe she can make a cameo on Jersey Shores?

5 comments:

Anne said...

What cute ladies! How do you do that cork thing?

Sarah @ Modern Country Style said...

What awesome finds! I love them both, Rachel! You must have a good eye because I'm sure I NVER come across such gorgeous things. Maybe I'm just walking right past them. Tanned and all!!!

Sarahx

Rachel Rose Mercantile said...

Thank you Ladies!

Anne, I take a regular cork from a wine bottle, before the paint has dried ,rub the cork on the spots I want to create the "chipped" look. Bacially wiping away the paint.

Magali @ The Little White House said...

Wonderful... They look like very well educated young ladies... The names are just perfect for them! And you did a fabulous job "antiquy-ing" Emily!
By the way, I'm your new follower (I had tried already a month ago and had done something wrong, as I received nothing, but now "you" arrive in my email box!!!)
Magali xxx

B said...

Aw lucky you for finding those two gorgeous ladies!

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