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July 21, 2012

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DIY: French Wine Crate! My first ever and highly recommended

Good Sat’day ladies. Well, they all did a version of this, as you know. He did, she did, they did, the internet was brimming with pristine white crates and so I thought maybe Trumatter should too! yeah?I know this craft of mine would fetch me no applause, would in all possibility be lost in the many pages of the history of crate revival but what the heck. Sometimes cliche is fun. Not to mention, its also safe! 

When I went to pick up my much awaited parcel, sent by Michele of Hellolovelyinc. (about which I’ll have to do another post) from Rohan’s, I found this wee little mango crate on the sidewalk below the building. Well, those who know me, this action would come to you as no surprise. I picked it up. I have a very motherly attitude towards thrown away things.

anyway, irrespective of what people residing in that building might think, I gladly picked it up- I had no plans with this. When I asked Ro’s sister about whether or not I can take it home, she said maybe you should not because it doesn’t have a side. Plus it has lot of nails in it, which might just be a disaster. I contemplated for a minute and said “I’m taking it”. There is nothing that some spitting, pulling and whole lotta paint can’t sort.

Now you see, she is the kind of person who appreciates handmade. She is a painter, a beautiful girl and a beautiful soul. And if I have one person to dedicate this crate to, it would be her. She thought about my safety but didn’t cringe. She is my kinda girl!

Coming back to point, this crate in question, before its altered fate was a two plank high crate with one side, lengthwise, completely missing. Soon after I reached home, I took out one of the top planks from one side and fixed it to the base of the side that didn’t have planks, which made it equal. Next i opened the 2 remaining top planks from the sides (breadth-wise) and chucked them. So basically from a lop-3-sided crate, I had one full, one plank high high functional crate. Too bad I forgot to take a picture but luckily I did of the process!

Next process was to sand it and dunk it in white. 2 coats of Asian Paints Ivory and 12 hours of drying time.

Once completely dry I got a French label printed out ( this is available in graphicsfairy ) and pasted it on the side with modgepodge.

Once my modgepodge was completely dry (6 hours), I rubbed the pulp off- you can learn the failproof tips and tricks of modgepodge here

Once that was done, I gave it 3 more coats of modgepodge and I was good to go!

Here are the before and transition pictures!!!

How do you think this turned out? Suggestions welcome 🙂

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DIY Shabby Chic Hydrangea Vase with modgepodge from Wine Bottle

Hello Gorgeousnesses! How have you been rolling? I’m rolling in time ladies, rolling in ma-time.

Firstly, the man went on a small trip so that leaves me with a lot of time and comfort food (read: desserts for breakfast, lunch and dinner). Secondly, since time seems to be no issue I shopped my heart out at our nearest Hobby Ideas- modgepodge, embossing powder, gel transfer, canvas, name a craft and I’ll be able to pull it off. Thirdly, I have drinking ‘some’ wine lately and my new favorite is Golconda Port. It not only tastes like manna but also comes in a beautiful narrow neck glass bottle with a faint green tinge that is too darling to throw away! Thinking of throwing them away, thinking of their fate made me shudder…

 So fate (which in this case is me) had pity on them and decided that they will  be allowed to stay in this whitewashed house, somewhere near the bay as a vase- the one with hydrangeas in it. Fate also decided that they will be paired fantastically with a set of vintage China in classic blue and white and would grace the white center table in the living room. So what did the army of fate think? So be it!

But since this was my first project with modgepodge, I faced some pressure points that I’ll talk about in the direction section. But its nothing sort of disaster, so no worries. First up:

Supplies for Wine bottle Vase

Wine bottle (Clear)

Acrylic Paint in color of your choice

Modgepodge (I used matte)

A design, printed out in reverse with an inkjet printer or you can buy premade designs from your craft store

A brush

Water spray

Directions

I have assembled a small photo-instruction, I hope this helps. Read below for the pressure points and how to deal with modgepodge. Also what you absolutely must not do

hahaha. Okay, the don’ts first then:

1. I have seen a lot of DIY modgepodge ideas on the net and tried every single one of them. But can I tell you that it DOES NOT WORK. Buy modgepodge off your craft store for its chemically made to act as a building agent. If you make it at home, you wont be able to pull off the pulp that easy for plain white glue tend to dissolve in water unlike modgepodge.

2. 4-5 hours is not enough. Once set, keep your modgepodge overnight. Believe me, been there done that. It will be a disaster.

3. Be very gentle while rubbing out air-bubbles- if the paint is wet, it might tear

Now, for the Pressure points while using modgepodge

1. Once dry, spray your image with water and start rubbing off in circular motion first. When about 30% pulp is removed, rub off more gently in one direction.

2. Be patient. Yes, coming from me its kind of ironic but if you hurry burry, it will spoil the curry. You will rub off the image.

3. Once you have achieved the desired result, wipe it with a wet cloth and apply atleast 3 coats of modgepodge, sanding once in between with a fine sand paper. Again gentle is the key

If you honestly follow these, you’ll end up with a finely done modgepodged image that is uniform and looks like its a part of the base.

Also, if I can be patient, you can 😛

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