Sunday, July 14, 2013

Kid's Rocker - Lake Style Paint-Gray and White

Swimming,
 
Splashing,
 
Jumping off of the dock,
 
Laughing.
 
I love to see the kids at the lake
 
taking to the water like fish.
 
So for the new little neighbor at the lake,
 
he's going to get a "Waconda Minnow" tattoo
 
(on his chair).
 
 
 
 
Starting with a basic white,
 
I double loaded a brush with half gray and half white
 
for a weathered dock look.
 
 
 
Then dry brushed white over the top of that.
 
 
 
I've always like this charcoal and white look.
 
It worked great on this table too.
 
 
 
 
Using super soft shades of aqua, yellow and gray,
 
I combined a lot of white paint with glaze
 
to just shade the edges of some of the boards.
 
 
 
 
Now for the little guy's tag -
 
I used the "Simon Script" font,
 
chalked the back,
 
and pressed with pen from the front
 
to transfer the lettering.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here are some other details...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pin It!
 
 
The colors are really suitable to boy or girl
 
and would look good in the nursery
 
or in the living room.
 
 
 
 
or on the dock.  ha
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pin It!
A sweet "sit upon"
 
for the new little neighbor.
 
Encouraging Lake Love early!
 
Deb
 
 
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15 comments:

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

Love this!
The colors are wonderful!

cindy said...

What a great little chair with fun colors, but also very classy :) I think you've hit another one outta the park (or lake?)

Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. said...

That's totally adorable!

Yvonne @ StoneGable said...

Deb, you inspire me!!!! LOVE you painted pieces!
Please make sure to stop by StoneGable on Wednesday evening for TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS! What a darling rocker!

sandrynka said...

wow, it's lovely:)
kisses from Poland!

The Checkered Apple said...

Just too cute...I can just see a little one in the seat! Great palette Deb!

Laurel Stephens said...

what a sweet chair. I bet its destined to become a favorite possession of your little neighbor.

Feral Turtle said...

You always do the cutest projects. I bet you recipient loved it!

Bliss said...

Adorable you talented lady.
Bliss

Erica said...

Super cute chair! I just found you over at I Gotta Create. Love your stuff.

The Style Sisters said...

Super Cute!! Love how it turned out. Come link up to my party on my blog right now and share this post with us! http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/07/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up_17.html
Karin

Twice Nice said...

What a sweet little chair! Love the colors. Enjoy all that cool water surrounding you!

Tammy @ A Walk in the Countryside said...

This is too cute!

Homeroad said...

I love it Deb....you're a great artist!
Susan

Debbie @ MeandMyDIY said...

What a darling little chair, and a lucky little neighbor! Your pieces never cease to amaze me. I love seeing how you create them. You always make it look so easy. Thanks for sharing it with us, I'm sure your new neighbor will enjoy many happy hours in it!!

Debbie