My mad dash to get things ready for Lucketts continues and will continue for a few more weeks. I feel the lure to work on my living room, but there is too much paying work to be done.
I had this vintage pair of clogs from my aunt, but they were a yellowish pine and not very cute. I decided to paint them using a technique to make them look chippy and naturally worn. There’s something “telling” in distressing with a palm sander, so I wanted to try something different and I’m in love with this new technique.
These are coming to Lucketts with me to sell. Sigh…maybe they won’t sell and I can keep them.
I also finished this pillow for a client. She is having me make another “Gasthaus” sign like the one I just sold right off my wall. There’s an old shelf in our basement that I am going to hack to bits and make signs out of to bring with me to Lucketts.
Lastly, I hit one of my favorite antique stores to see if I could find any bargains that I could take with me to Lucketts.
I bought this piece of an iron fence…
…and a small metal pulley. Both of these pieces are interesting accessories that would look great in so many decor applications.
Lots more to come!
(Oh, and LaStarge Family, remind your daughter that I would like the other pieces to that set when she replaces them! Thanks for leaving a comment.)
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I couldn't agree with you more! A palm held sander is great for achieving that worn look. I used it when I made quilt racks!
Beautiful clogs, and SO DUTCH lol. I am from the Netherlands so…..
Hugs from Marian
If the clogs were mine, I would keep them. Sell something else.
Who can resist wooden dutch shoes!
And especially when they have been painted and shabbied.
Like your other little finds too.
Your booth will be a big success.
hugs
Sissie
I love the technique on your shoes. Master, can you teach us after the antique show?
Karen @ Garden, Home and Garden
I never thought I liked wooden shoes till now :). I just passed up a pair I saw at an antique store. Oh well, I think they were men's and looked clunky…
The clogs look great! I think they'd look great displayed alongside some Delft 😉
Hi Marian 🙂
Do you usually do your distressing with a palm sander? My only electric sander is a mouse sander (sanding surface is shaped like a miniature iron), but I have never used it to distress, too scary, lol, and to be honest, it had never occured to me….I just do all my distressing my hand…it is my main form of exercise, lol.
Love the wooden shoes!! I hope you are going to share the new technique?? Your finds are terrific!! Love the pulley!
Hugs
SueAnn
Please teach the distressing technique, I'd love it.
ps. I haven't forgotten that you wanted the rest of the pieces to the set and I may be ready to sell soon! I'll send an email..
Love the wooden shoes! I wouldn't have thought to paint and distress them.
Another post to make me over-the-top envious of this Lucket's-whatever!
What a shame to sell those clogs, but if you must… Anyhow, love the things you are doing!
Ack. Keep the shoes! Do not take them with you. Please- they are too sweet!
Those shoes are great and I especially love your pillows. Could you please tell us when the Luckett's show is and where exactly is Luckett's? Love & blessings from NC!
I vote for keeping the shoes, they've been in the family, and they are so totally adorable now, keep 'em! Almost have hubby convinced to come to the Luckett's fair! Here's hoping we'll see you there! By the way, where did you get your starfish?
Melissa,
Oh, I hope you can come! I'm hoping to meet lots of lovely ladies there.
I purchased my starfish in the craft section at Wal-Mart. You can get them for $1.00 a piece there.
Oh my, clogs are not usually my thing, but those are so detailed and pretty, and you did a wonderful job distressing them that I may have to re-evaluate!
I lusted after your clogs today…and then I went to a yard sale and guess what I found? Size nine clogs, carved with the name of the city/town, "Volendam" on them. Isn't this the thrill and fun of going out and looking? I couldn't believe it when I saw them. The carving isn't exactly the same, but close and neat in its own right. Happy dance!
You did a grat job on the clogs! I am from Sweden and i have a thing for clobs… these have pretty details and the technique you used make them look happy country side cloggers that i want to stick my feet into!
I will be back visiting again very soon!