I am making a mad push this week to get ready for the Lucketts Antique Fair next weekend. I’m pricing, packing, inventory-ing, and finishing some more pieces to take with me. I’ve also been working on posts to answer your “Ask Miss Mustard Seed” questions and those will go up soon.
This Chinese checker board is another one of those pieces that has been sitting in my stash, then my workshop, then my office for months.
I just wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it. So I primed it and painted it white (SW Creamy.) It stayed that way for a few months. Today I was cleaning my office and pricing items for Lucketts and this Chinese Checkerboard made it clear that it was tired of being neglected. I needed to paint it or throw it away.
So, I went with red. I used acrylic craft paint and painted the triangles as well as the border.
Then, I sanded the heck out of it and applied a dark walnut stain
It looks so perfect in my guestroom that I’m still debating on whether I’m going to bring it to Lucketts or not…
A piece that I am definitely taking is this curb-saved stool.
My great aunt and uncle paid me a visit this week and brought along a kitchen stool that was rescued from the side of the road. I actually liked the color and the natural distressing on the stool, so I thought I would just take it a little further.
I used a chipboard letter cutout as a stencil to make this piece a little bit more special.
Then, I painted the “F” in with cream acrylic paint and allowed it to dry before distressing the entire stool and rubbing it with a dark walnut wood stain.
I think this piece would look so cool in a kitchen, small hallway, or a porch.
I love projects that are already painted and I just get to do the “fun stuff.”
So, are you coming to Lucketts Antique Fair, May 22-23, in Lucketts, Virginia? I thought I would host a linky party, so we can all see who will be there. Simply link up the home page to your blog, web page or profile page. In the title of your link write your name, whether you’ll be a vendor or shopper, and the name of your blog. My entry would read:
“Marian, Vendor, Mustard Seed Creations”
This link party is only for people coming to Lucketts, please don’t link up any projects on this one. See you there!
I linked this up to SNS at Funky Junk Interiors.
32 Responses
I soooo wish I lived close by and could come check out Lucketts! It sounds like so much fun. Good luck and I hope you sell everything you bring!
You are just talented! Love all your different projects, hope you don't mind if I tag along behind…
Curious… You painted an 'F' at random?
I can't help but wonder what the 'f' stands for?
Fanny. Cause it's a place to rest…right?
Is there a motive to your madness?
Some more great projects there Marian, that stool is so cute! I personally think the 'F' is for Flick, as that stool really wants to come and live at my house!
Have a great time at Lucketts, it sounds like fun.
Flick 🙂
Love that checkerboard in the guest room. It looks like it belongs. I so wish Icould go but alas life must go on and I can't get away. It would have been a great excuse to see my parents!
They both look great…aren't you glad you didn't toss the Chinese checkerboard!!
I love that checkerboard. Guess I know what I need to be looking for from now on!
I won't be there, but judging by your stuff I really wish I was. Your stuff is beautiful. Great job.
I so wish I could come to Lucketts!!! Sadly, I live much to far away! Boo Hoo.
I love the checkerboard & the stool…swoon, they are so pretty!
Have a great weekend!
xoxo beth
Awww, I wish I could come *sad face* I love that stool, by the way…super cute!
This is my first visit to Lucketts and I will be there bright and early! Please tell me where you will be located and I will be sure to stop by.
Hugs,
Sherry
Perfection. On BOTH pieces!
I agree, that board is a knockout for your spare room. Good luck with your decision! And the letter on the stool is a nice switch from the typical number insignia.
And thanks for linking them up to SNS. 🙂
Donna
The checkerboard is amazing! I love the finishing technique. Simply lovely. Love it.
Both of those look great!
They both look wonderful! Great job!!
I love everything you did_!
I would so be there, if I lived close.
KEEP the fantastic Chinese checkers. Great job.
If you DO bring the checkerboard to Lucketts, I'll be looking for it–it would look great in my front gall or living room!
sounds like fun! I wish I could come! I LOVE that checkerboard!
thanks for hosting! i can't wait! been getting all my tags made and am so ready!
also, love your f stool and ADORE the checkerboard- what a great find and rescue! your pictures are always so great as well.
LOVE the stool. I have an old red one. I think I'm gonna have to paint a letter on it. ;O)
Love the stencil on the stool. Looks like it's been there forever. Good luck at your sale. Jan
Love them both!
Great looking stool!! It's so much more fun doing the details! LOL! I get my husband to do the "big" painting and then he gives them to me for what I call the fun part.
The checker board look so good in red and love the way you distressed it. I wish I lived closer and could go to Lucketts. Sounds like it will be great! Oh and the stool. You did so little so it changed so much!
MMS,
I am always inspired when I come to visit. This is one of my favorites so far…
🙂 Laura
Am loving the checkerboard! Fabulous! And that stool is perfect!
Have fun at Lucketts
Hugs
SueAnn
Can I just say that I absolutely love your style?? I want to move that vingette into my home…yesterday! I've been reading your blog for months but I'm not sure if I've ever said that, but I do! Have a blessed Sunday -shaunna 🙂
Such a clever and creative girl. My heart is going pitty pat.
I seriously love that Chinese checker board! Let us bid on it if you decide to give it up :)!
Love it all – and have friend in mind for that stool! shhhh, don't tell as I'm bringing her to Lucketts. Am so excited that we might finally get to meet you. I've been meaning to get to Gettysburg for too long… Yes, I AM a stalker! 😉
hugs,
Leslie