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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Distressed Union Jack Side Table

I know, I'm about the last person in DIY blogland that has yet to produce a Union Jack piece. But this week we've been watching the Olympic Trials for swimming, and I've become inspired!

This is a table Shayne gave me to paint. I was nervous...see my mind doesn't work very well when it comes to spacial relations....so taping this was difficult for me.

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It's not perfect, but I really like it!

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What do you think?

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~Allison








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39 comments:

  1. I love it Allison!! It probably helps that my husband is British and I love my in-laws. ;) If you can think of a reasonable way to ship it to Pasadena, I am interested in buying it!

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  2. Oh I like how you used muted colors for a different take on the union jack. And your not the last to do one - I still haven't painted a union jack but I really want to do one!

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  3. i also love the muted colors- it looks awesome! i haven't yet done this.... maybe i need to try. maybe one day.

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  4. What do you mean it's not perfect???!!!
    Love, love, love it! : )

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  5. Allison your color choice is spot on especially with all that distressing, it looks like it was meant to be. And the aged character is truly charming, love it.

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  6. I love the color choice too! Especially that the natural wood is showing through.

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  7. I love the color choice too! Especially that the natural wood is showing through.

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  8. Fantastic job! The colors are perfection -
    Loving it...

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  9. I think it looks perfect!
    Great job, and I too love the more muted colors on this piece!

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  10. Oh it's really so pretty. My first thought was I wish i had one :)

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  11. Very cute! I still haven't made one...but now I think I just might have to. I've loved watching the swim trials. They are happening just up the road (an hour) from me.

    Holly

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  12. I haven't done a Union Jack either... I really like yours!

    Thanks so much for linking up to the Bloggy Olympics Paint Event!

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  13. I love the colors you used and the distressing is just perfect! That is just the sweetest little table I have seen in a long time!
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Amanda

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  14. I think this is my favorite Union Jack that I've seen! Love the muted blue instead of the navy!! Great job!

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  15. The heavy distressing was a good call! It really looks like and aged piece!

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  16. Wow what a great transformation. I love it.

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  17. love the table, really makes the piece stand out now!

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  18. Oh it is just gorgeous. The soft blues and reds are genius. I would love to do this. How about a tutorial. I just love , love , love it!

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  19. I absolutely love it! Great job! I just love all the Union Jack stuff! And since my heart goes pitter patter for comments and new friends too, be sure to hop on over to my space for a peek at some new stuff from me! LOL...thanks for sharing!

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  20. Not Perfect?! Looks perfect to me. LOVE it! Your choice of colors was spot on and I love the distressing that brings in more of the burnt red you used.
    Amazing!

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  21. That is darling, loving that blue!

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  22. I love it! I like how you toned down the colors. I have yet to do the Union jack.

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  23. Fantastic! I love how the colors are not so bright and all the distressing!

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  24. It looks perfect to me! I'm going to give this a try one of these days. Have a great weekend Allison :)

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  25. Love it! Great to see something cute and British inspired amongst all the lovely 4 July crafts that have been popping up in the link parties.

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  26. I just love your stuff and this is no exception!! Lovely!

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  27. It turned out really great! Wonderful colors...

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  28. It's perfect in my book!
    Love it! The subdues colors are awesome!

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  29. I ♥ it!!! You did a fabulous job! I found you at DIY Project Parade. I'm your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit when you have a minute! Blessings ~ Judy

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  30. That looks beautiful! I really like the paint colors, and you must have done a great job of taping because it looks perfect!

    aimee @ sixteenfourteen.weebly.com

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  31. I love this redo! I have a dresser that is longing (yes, it has been talking to me) for something like this. You are super creative!
    Tanya :)

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  32. Oh my, it's fabulous!!!!! I have an old suitcase here that I want to do the Union Jack on. Any tips for me? I'm so intimidated! =)

    Jeanine

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  33. wow! wonderfully rustic and just the perfect amount of chippy! lovely lovely job

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  34. great looking little side table! Love the color and distressing.
    gail

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  35. Love the muted colours, great job!

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  36. Beautiful job, great rescue! So pretty!

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  37. You're not last, I haven't done one yet either! But I would definitely go with muted colors like you did - so pretty!

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Thanks for commenting! My heart goes pitter-patter!