I started this project by painting the tables in Old White Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. Next, I taped off the legs just above the "bump" and sprayed the tips in Oil-Rubbed Bronze spray paint. I wanted to give the illusion that the tables had metal caps similar to the real ones on my Casters and Curtains table set.
Now for the fun part! I headed over to The Graphics Fairy with a plan in my mind and found an At Home graphic:
and a Vintage Post Card:
Neither of the images were reversed so I saved them to my computer and reversed and resized them in the Paint program. I also found a script font and created a Word document the said "Est. 2012". I used the same process to reverse the text.
Once all of the images were reversed and resized I printed them out. Depending on the final size of your image you may need to print it in several pieces and tape it all together.
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| As you can see I messed up on the first print out and forgot to reverse the text! ;p |
I don't know if there is a technical term for this transfer method but I simply flipped the images over onto the tables and lined them up where I wanted the image to be. Then I used a pencil and scribbled all over the back of the paper to transfer the printer ink onto the chalk painted surface (I do not know if this would work with other types of paint or not).
Images transferred!
A few fine tipped paintbrushes, some black paint, and a steady hand later...
To further customize the set for my dear friend I addressed the post card to the married couple at their home address!
Finish it off with a little distressing and a coat of wax and they are ready to gift to the bride and groom!
Do you have any good image transfer methods to share? Let us know!
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Beautiful project. I love it.
ReplyDeleteso sweet! the little feet are my favorite part!
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable and would make such a great gift.
ReplyDeleteThese tables are beautiful! What a wonderful wedding present. Thanks for showing how you did the transfers. Visiting from The Shabby Nest link party. ~ Jamie
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful project and a very personal one for your friends. I love one-of-a-kind pieces and I bet the newly weds will too. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you'd consider sharing this at Shabbilicious Friday. It is so perfect for our shabby, French and vintage round-up. :)
I love the nest of tables I bet the newly weds were happy with them.
ReplyDeletejust lovely! i tried this technique on a dresser that was painted with interior latex paint and it WORKED! "Merci!" ;)
ReplyDeletewhat a great gorgeous gift!
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW!!!! They came out gorgeous!! Amazing talent!!
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Beautiful Work! Your design and workmanship are wonderful! ~Kristie
ReplyDeleteSaw your beautiful nesting tables on The Graphics Fairy. Lovely work! You have quite a steady hand too.
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Hi...I found you at The Graphics Fairy. These nesting tables are adorable! I'm sure your friend will enjoy them for years to come. What a special gift. I'm now a follower. Blessings ~ Judy @ http://addicted2homedecor.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, what a fantastic idea and a very special and individual gift - thanks for the inspiration !
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift! You did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteLove these! Great project.
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable!
ReplyDeleteSmiles, alice
Really lovely tables. Wish I had received such pretty wedding gifts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up Jessica!
Stacey :o)
I love the look and sentiment of these tables! this week I did transfers to a buffet using Modpodge and no hand painting is involved in that process. I posted about it here http://www.itsallconnected.ca/2012/06/phase-i-of-dining-room-suite-redo.html
ReplyDeleteFollowing you now so I don't miss any of your great ideas! ~ Maureen
This is lovely. What a special and unique gift they can always treasure. I love the graphics and your tutorial. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I've been wanting to transfer images on a few projects and I enjoyed your tutorial. Love how these turned out.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, I wonder if that would work with a laser printer?? I've been doing many transfers, and I do it opposite of you - I print it out in its original format, color the back with pencil, pencil side down on the wood, and trace my template with a pen, which transfers the pencil onto the wood (make sense?!) however, i'm getting annoyed with the indentations the tracing makes into the wood... I'll have to try your method and see if it works!
ReplyDeletePS, I've seen your work around a lot lately, you are getting featured like crazy! :) But finally came to you through Stacey from Embracing Change - I'm a huge fan of hers :) Now a new follower of yours ! :)
Leanne @ www.becauseithinkican.com
I'm trying this with no luck getting my print out to transfer. What kind of printer did you use? My Inkjet doesn't seem to work.
ReplyDeleteHi Elyse. I think it's a canon (printer, scanner, copier). I transferred it onto chalk paint but I was told it worked on a laytex paint as well from another reader. I try to transfer as soon after I print as possible just in case fresh ink helps with the transfer process. Fine lines do not transfer as well. You have to make sure you a pressing pretty hard and being very intentional about hitting every spot. It can be a pain and cause wrist cramping :0 but it has worked for me. I have also heard of coloring the image with chalk flipping it onto your furniture surface and then tracing the image from the outside of the paper to transfer. I haven't tried that method yet but I've heard quite a few bloggers mention it and it seems like it might be easier with similar results! Hope that helps!
DeleteWow!! I love love love these tables!
ReplyDeleteThese tables are great.. Nesting tables always look wonderful but your method on them put them over the top. Now a follower... Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeleteLOVE them! Would ironing the printed pages on the wood work? I'm gonna have to try it.
ReplyDeleteI have no clue Laurel. I've never heard of that as a method but that doesn't mean it wouldn't work. I do think the chalk method which is similar is probably easier. Rub chalk over back of paper, flip chalk side down and trace image with a pencil, and the chalk should transfer, then paint in chalked outline.
DeleteLOVE your tables :)
ReplyDeleteAre you using just straight up printer paper, or a special sort of transfer paper?
I wonder if you could use a credit card or some sort of straight edge to transfer the ink onto your work surface :)
I can't wait to try this, and I love what you did with the spray paint at the bottom of the tables. that is thinking SMART! :)
Thanks for the inspiration - I love it :)
OH! And I have an HTML Template that I use on my blog when I'm linking up to put all the "link" buttons into a nice neat format - I'd be happy to send that over to you if you'd like it :) Lemme know - you can see it at work here:
http://sunflowergal74.blogspot.com/2012/12/oh-christmas-tree.html
Thanks Kisha! I did just use printer paper. I've seen other transfer methods since this that would probably be less labor intensive. This method can be tiring on your wrist and arm. I tried to find an email to message you and couldn't find one on your blog. I'd love to see your template! dearemmeline (at) aol (dot) com
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