Monday, August 16, 2010

Crackel bowl...crackel table...

an obvious marriage...















I enjoy PRETTY...

this ugly duckling is now a beautiful swan...

Having fun transforming,

xoxo~Kathy




36 comments:

  1. My Oh MY!! You are so creative!! Who would have thought to do just the top in a slight pink? Adorable! ( & I LOVE that you painted on the kitchen counter : )
    Trusting that you are both feeling as peaceful as your living area looks...
    Blessings K.

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  2. Oh, just beautiful! Who doesn't look and FEEL better after a day at the spa, anyway?!

    Gorgeous.

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  3. That is a wonderful transformation. I love the crackle!!

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  4. Oh, great. I saw something about "giving a girl a makeover" and thought you wanted to help me look younger, chick!!! LOL But no matter, you did a stunningly gorgeous job on that table. Now, where did you say you live?! I may want to pilfer, I mean borrow indefinitely, a few things, sugar! Absolutely DARLING!
    xoxo,
    Connie

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  5. Good job, Kathy. I love the crackle with the pink showing through.

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  6. Oh Kathy~~~this turned out so pretty! LOVE the pink crackle. She looks so fresh and happy.
    Debbie@houseatthelake

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  7. She is so pretty now! Great makeover. I paint in my kitchen too...and den...and bedroom. That way I don't have to move the heavy stuff. :)

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  8. That is a pretty table. I love what you did with it. The pink was a great idea.

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  9. Kathy:
    I love what you did with the table. It's fabulous!
    xoxo
    Donna

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  10. Kathy, you never cease to amaze me...
    Absolutely fabulous..I love the crackle look.
    So soft and pretty...
    all the best,
    glenda

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  11. Kathy, what a gorgeous, gorgeous table!! I just love your house - I would just love to knock on your door and come for a visit!!
    You inspire me to keep things changing here..
    Suzyq

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  12. You crackle me up! Great project and love the solid base with the crackle top.

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  13. Hi Kathy, love your crackle! Don't know that I've ever seen pink crackle, but it's gorgeous! Hope you're doing well. :=)

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  14. Lovely! I love the crackle finish too. You are giving me the bug to stop by the Goodwill for a small table to re-finish. Great inspiration piece!

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  15. Love it Kathy! I like how you combined the crackle with the pale pink underneath...great look!~Hugs, Patti

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  16. Kathy-
    Where can I find Gripper???
    I love the pink underneath.

    You are a transforming wonder!

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

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  17. Laura...Gripper is put out by Glidden...I'm not a fan of their paint but this product is the bomb!
    Really helps paint stick well and keeps old surfaces from bleeding through...
    Think I found it at "Home Depot"
    xoxo~Kathy.

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  18. Kathy ~
    I love love how that turned out !
    I especially love the pink
    under the crackling ~

    You have me wanting to paint
    which I haven't done in way too
    long ~

    xoxo
    Lori

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  19. Hi Kathy,
    Wonderful makeover. I love your creativity.

    Suffia.

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  20. Love, love, love the look of your 'new' table - great job with her make-over! Thanks for the information about Gripper - think I'll be off to Home Depot to find some today!
    ~Adrienne~

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  21. I love what you did with this table Kathy...it is beautiful now !!....you did a nice job......hope you feeling fine and David too???...wishing you a happy day....love Ria

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  22. Hi Kathy,
    Absolutely adore your table, it came out stunningly beautiful. Love the pink crackle top.
    Fits in perfectly in that room, I see!!
    You are one busy and productive lady. Wish I could love doing furniture like that, but I have to say I don't!! lol
    Have a beautiful day hon,
    Thanks for coming by over the weekend, and for your sweet comments as always,
    Blessings, Nellie

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  23. OOh she is beautiful!!
    What a nice lady!
    What a make over!! When i can come! I want some of those Legs!!! hihihihii
    So elegant!!!
    have a verry nice evening
    Yolanda

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  24. Hi Kathy,
    Very sweet little table transformation. I love it. Looks lovely with the bowl.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  25. Oh, you bet she's no longer an ugly duckling! You are good at this. I tried to do the crackle thing once, and made a complete mess. I take my hat off to ya!
    Brenda

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  26. Kathy, are you coming to Western Australia by any chance??? I will come and meet you if so..
    we could have a coffee and a chat..
    Suzyq

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  27. Now that ol' gal looks as good as if she'd had a trip thru the red door at Elizabeth Arden! Love the pink and white crackle look, very sweet.

    And I completely understand using your kitchen as your workshop. I once refinished an entire dining room set -- table, 6 chairs, china cabinet -- in an apartment kitchen.
    Women can do pretty much anything when we put our minds to it.

    Cass

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  28. Kathy, I love this, such a great makeover! I would love for you to join my Before and After party going on now:) Debbie

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  29. Oh, my...who DOESN'T feel a hundred percent better after a makeover...
    Oh, dear...my 'crackle' started on my face and has now worked itself all over my body. :))

    This is so pretty, Kathy. I tried that crackle stuff on a tiny bookshelf once and it was a total mess. Your table is just stunning.

    I hope your sweetie is doing good now.
    Have a great day..

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  30. That's really beautiful. Must be extremely satisfying to give a piece of furniture such a glorious new lease on life!

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  31. you do a marvelous makeover!!!
    i love the pink undercoat idea.

    sometimes when i awaken i feel
    as if i had someone apply that
    crackling stuff all over my face.

    :)

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  32. Kathy,
    As a woman with multiple cans of white paint in my storage area , I can appreciate the transformation of your duck to swan table. You make me want to clean up my brushes and get out some paint. Wishing you a cooler end of August in Cadillac than the humid one we have had in Brooklyn Mi.
    Cerise

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  33. Everything you touch becomes so beautiful. Your white crackle with the pink undertones is over the moon fabulous. Happy decorating...

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  34. Oh I know that your table feels special and pretty after a spa day!

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  35. Love it, Kathy! I painted my coffee table white and I love how it turned out. Never thought of the crackle. Yours looks amazing! I think I'll try the pink crackle next time I paint something. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a lovely weekend.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  36. Hi Kathy! How are you? I have missed your posts! I've been away for a while now. Life got in the way during the summer for me. :) I stay busy with my boys and hubby.
    I have to say that I love what you did with the table! Love how the pink shows thru. You did a great job!
    Blessings,
    Sandra

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me...I am always encouraged by your kind expressions and thoughtful comments....Know that you are loved....xoxo Kathy.