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Thursday, October 25, 2012

I've Been Unionized

I swear I love 
Canada
it's an amazing place to live,
but I do believe my British roots are showing. 
 
 OK, I know that I have to look way back on the family tree to claim English blood,
 but it's there and it just doesn't want to be ignored.
 
This is my third
UNION JACK
piece.
(and I'll make no promises that this is my last).
 
Started off with a  grey base.
 
 
Laid out my flag with tape,
I swear I have a Bachelor's Degree in this and yes you can hire me if you want one done.
 
 
Painted it with leftover paint from my dresser
 
 
 Loved the crisp lines, but wanted to try something a little different.
 
 
So I added dark wax which dirty and aged it up.
 
 
I love how it looks now, very old world.
 


I really should keep one of these Union Jack pieces then maybe I'll stop making them.
 
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  1. JulieandGary SmithOctober 25, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I really REALLY love this!!

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  2. Sew a Fine SeamOctober 25, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    Very cute - I like that table a lot! I have a soft spot for the Union Jack too!

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  3. Julia@Cuckoo4DesignOctober 26, 2012 at 3:57 AM

    Hi Karyn! What a great transformation. I love it!
    (I'm coming over from FFF)

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  4. Katie DraneOctober 26, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    This is awesome! I'm so glad to be following you, love your blog!

    Katie
    www.funhomethings.com

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  5. Jocie@TheBetterHalfOctober 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    LOVE it! I recently made a union jack pillow and now I'm obsessed!
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  6. SewSweetVIntageOctober 29, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    I've been wanting to paint a chair seat or cover my ottoman with union jack using fabric. Live in the states, but love the UJ!
    I pinned your cool table for inspiration! I posted "crafty clothes pin" to The Dedicated House make it pretty monday party:) Following you via google. Follow me too at www.sewsweetvintage.com

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  7. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!October 31, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Good evening Karyn, Well, what can I say, I'm British so I am going to love your Union Jack stool, no seriously I do, you have done a lovely job. I am visiting from the Dedicated House and have become a follower. Sending you Best Wishes from England....Daphne

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  8. gail@My Repurposed LifeOctober 31, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    I like it with the wax too. :) is there a trick to the layout of the tape? How do you measure it out?

    gail

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