French Country Up-cycle of a Garage Sale Find

January 25, 2015

Normally I am upcycling and repurposing my thrift shop finds but this time I am giving this little country style, garage sale, potpourri drawer a little French makeover.  The piece was actually red and navy blue when I purchased it.  Here I have already given it a base coat of American Accents Rustoleum paint in Nutmeg.


Next I painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in "Pure White".  I distressed it with sandpaper.

I added this French perfume label from the Graphics Fairy via the Mod Podge image transfer method.


Upcycled Garage Sale Potpourri Drawer www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
Here is the top of my drawer with French graphic.  If you rub off some your graphic accidentally when removing the paper, like I did on the lower left corner, no matter, it adds to the piece's antique appearance.  A coat of Annie Sloan clear wax will protect the graphic.

Upcycled Garage Sale Potpourri Drawer www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
I added a little faux bouquet of lavender to the drawer.

Upcycled Garage Sale Potpourri Drawer www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
My little faux bouquet was $3 each making this whole project cost a whopping $4.

French Upcycle of a Thrift Shop Apple Cider Jug www.organizedclutterqueen.blogspot.com
If you like French upcycles, you may also like my lavender soap makeover of a cider jug here.  This project cost me under $2.

Have you tried Mod Podge image transfer yet?
 I tried my new Canon Rebel ti3 for the very first time today.  The next two photos were taken with the new camera!  I still have a lot to learn!














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  1. 20 North OraJanuary 25, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    How sweet! Love that Nutmeg color. I use it a lot.

    Judy

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  2. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    I love how this turned out, Carlene...and the lavender is perfect! I haven't tried the modge podge transfer method yet...looks good!

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  3. PattiJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Carlene! YoU aRe AbSoLuTeLy AMAZING! I just love this little box! Very Clever!!!

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  4. cynthia lee designsJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    Love this makeover...it turned out so pretty!!
    ~Cindy

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  5. Sherri S.January 25, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    So sweet! Great job :-)

    Blessings...
    Sherri

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  6. Sunny Simple LifeJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Oh my gosh you make the cutest things ever!! I love them both!!

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  7. Deanies StashJanuary 26, 2015 at 12:54 AM

    This turned out so sweet. I love the lavender in it. I haven't tried the Mod Podge transfer method or the nutmeg color.

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  8. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:00 AM

    Oh Carlene, you are getting your French on! Love how it turned out! The graphic is great and the lavender is a sweet touch. Fabulous bottle also.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  9. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    What a difference a little paint and pretty graphic can make. Love it! Thanks Carlene for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.

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  10. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceJanuary 28, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    So sweet and lovely, what a fun way to use a stray drawer. Thanks for linking up!

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  11. The Speckled Hen CottageJanuary 28, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    Both these reverse modge podge projects turned out great ~ love the clarity of the transfer. I'm thinking I should give this another try. Popped over from the My Salvaged Treasured link party. Best ~ Mickie.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Perfect. Good job. Lovely photos too. Bet you love that new camera.

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  13. PamFebruary 4, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    A little paint goes a long way in showing love to a piece. Nice job.

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