March 1, 2015

Painted Bread Board


 I started collecting old bread boards about 14 years ago.
The first splurge was from Inessa Stewart in Dallas.
I bought two large round boards and I was beyond thrilled to have them.
Some of them hung up the back staircase for years.
Some of them I have used for my artistic pursuits.


We all know that the itchy twitchy paint brush can't be denied.


This morning I felt like making something.
Magoo and the pups were snoozing away and I hopefully had a few hours of 
semi clear thinking before the chaos descended upon me.
I brushed on a mixture of several ASCP colors.
I had mixed the color when I had a small amount left in the cans, 
so I'm sorry that I can't give you a very accurate way to reproduce the color.
I'm guessing that it's Louis or Aubusson with some Graphite.
I watered it down to get the muted look I wanted.

I created a reverse transfer on PicMonkey and applied it with CitruSolve,
let it dry and then waxed it with MMS clear wax.


I used a sweet brown cow cabinet knob as the hanger,
(from Hobby Lobby)
and hung some small dried hydrangeas that I found hanging in the garage.


I am quite pleased.

I'm off to make dinner and finish the laundry now, 
but I did something for myself today and it feels good.
I've had a few weeks of "MOM! Can you help me?" from the manchildren,
and new puppy takes up a lot of my time.
Jack Henry is an escape artist...more monkey than puppy.


He seems to dislike Bruce's wardrobe.


Bruce must retire to his favorite chair for a nap and hope that 
the tiny monkey doesn't escape from the kitchen.


It's tough work being a big brother.


I hope you find the time to make something pretty this week!

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31 comments :

  1. great vintagey look. bruce does look tired!

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  2. Love your doggies!! Nothing like a puppy to keep you on your "feet"! My Sweet Pea is also an escape artist! Not in the winter, but look out the rest of the year!
    deb

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  3. Your pups are adorable! Love your hanger, it's perfect for your board!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  4. Love the bread board. I thought you had a stuffed calf. I know all about the twitchy paint brush - I painted all day yesterday in 45 degree weather and now have a room of things with paint curing. I never get tired of looking at Bruce and Jack Henry.

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  5. Love it, Tina. It looks like you found it in an antique shop somwhere. Glad you had a bit of time to yourself to do something fun. The kids and pups really can intrude on your dream life and make you aware of REAL life! lol xo Diana

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  6. Your bread board is pretty Tina. It's nice to steal a few minutes alone especially if you're being creative. You always have the coolest projects. Cute doggies too!

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  7. Love the bread board, Tina! I'm glad you had a little time to get your craft on before the boys woke up. That little babe is sure a cutie!

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  8. Looks like a real antique! You're so very talented. You're also very energetic to have a puppy! They're so adorable and yet so much work. I hope Bruce adjusts to the little monkey. :)

    xo
    Pat

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  9. Your doggies are so sweet! That bread board is lovely and rustic looking. I love the brown cow knob!.

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  10. Men and a puppy?? I'm surprised you found anytime for yourself. lol My hubby and son always need me to find their stuff! lol I guess I don't really mind. :) I love the name Jack Henry! Great photos!
    Hugs!
    Marie

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  11. Love the color and the way that turned out - very vintage.

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  12. Tina, I think your bread board turned out beautifully, I pinned it and I love the little calf head. It certainly does look like Bruce is tired out from being a big brother but JH must be such fun..Happy (almost) Monday..Judy

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  13. I'm glad you had a little time for yourself, lovin' the knob! The pups sure are cute:@)

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  14. So pretty Tina! What a fun thing to collect! I love that graphic and I have never tried citrasolve, but I want to. Love that cow head knob too. You are so creative and as always, your pics are gorgeous. Glad you did something for you!

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  15. Did I miss the fact that Charlie wasn't staying permanently with you?

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  16. Your bread board looks like a very high end antique, completely swoon worthy.
    Jack Henry's got the devil in his gaze, and Bruuuuuce is just so sweet.

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  17. LOVE the bread board, tina! bruce looks so cute in his outit...tired, but cute:

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  18. You bring a baby home and all heck breaks loose. At least you don't have yuckky diapers to change. And the board is awesome!!

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  19. Tina ... WOW I love what you did to the breadboard! Your photos of Jack Henry and Bruce are adorable. Bruce on the chair - too cute!
    xoxo,
    Vera

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  20. PUPPY!!! And, of course, I love the cow. Myooooooo.....

    -andi

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  21. Tina,
    I love what you did with the breadboard. Love little Jack Henry and Bruce too sweet.
    Kris

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  22. I really do love that bread board! Puppies are like toddlers and I surely am NOT ready to go down that road anytime soon. Trust me! :) Jack Henry is a cutie though. Poor Bruce. LOL!

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  23. Wow friend that was an amazing project, I love it. I might put some hydrangeas in my garage so I can just go out and get them one day. Cut pups

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  24. Seriously, this should be the last test. Famous last words LOL!

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  25. Awe So cute.....and I love what you did with your breadboard. I looks like it was always that way! Great work!

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  26. That breadboard turned out amazing Tina - love love love that Cow !
    And I'm grinning from ear to ear with Bruce and his little brother, the monkey LOL
    Have a wonderful day
    xoxox

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  27. LOVE that board!! How gorgeous!! Bruce looks pretty content in that chair!

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