Hi friends! Can you believe it’s October already? We’ve been having unseasonably warm weather here in the Toronto area, but it’s almost time to pull out the Fall sweaters and jackets. Spring and Fall are my favorite time of year, so I’m looking forward to the changing leaves and cooler weather.
To start this month off, I’ve teamed up with Dixie Belle Paints for another GIVEAWAY! Dixie Belle has 5 BRAND NEW COLORS that you’re going to love. They also carry Iron Orchid Design Graphic Furniture Transfers now too.
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve restyled any furniture so it felt good to be painting again. This sweet vintage teacart is a makeover for my sister. When Andrea saw the new Pink Champagne and the IOD French Graphic Transfer, she knew exactly what she wanted. This tea cart will hold her teacup collection and some of her milk glass… but it turned out so well, I might just keep it for a little while longer. 🙂
Here’s what we started with. A $6.99 Savers Thrift Store score.
A good test for a quality paint is how well it sprays. I used my paint gun to spray this tea cart for a cleaner look. I didn’t want to fuss with brushing the spindles and wheels, so spraying was the faster option. It was the first time I’ve sprayed with Dixie Belle Paints and this chalk mineral paint shoots very nice! It’s a full-bodied paint, so I thinned it with a little water by about 10-15%. A light sanding between coats and it turned out to be a flawless finish.
THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY DIXIE BELLE PAINTS & CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS TO PRODUCTS I USE. YOU CAN SEE MY FULL DISCLOSURE HERE.
Check out this beautiful soft pink! Andrea and I are loving it.
SOURCE LIST::
- Tea Cart – SALVAGED $6.99 Thrift Store Find!
- Sponge & TSP for Cleaning
- BOSS Clear Stain Blocker
- Champagne Pink Dixie Belle Paint
- Vintage Furniture Transfer
- Burnishing Tool (a popsicle stick or credit card will work too)
- Black Paint for small plastic Wheels
- Rag, Paint Brush, Spray Gun
- Satin Poly Topcoat
HOW TO ADD A GRAPHIC TRANSFER TO YOUR FURNITURE::
- First, I did a few repairs and cleaned the tea cart with TSP.
- Then I brushed on BOSS Clear Stain Block to stop bleed through – this product is AMAZING!
- I spray painted 2 coats of Pink Champagne.
- Then, I cut the furniture transfer to size – one for each drop leaf on the tea cart.
- I removed the paper backing and then positioned the transfer on the drop down leafs – then taped it in place.
- Using the burnishing tool provided, I rubbed and applied even pressure over the entire graphic design.
- Tip – If some areas don’t adhere 100%, lay it back down and rub again.
- Once the design had adhered, I lightly sanded for a worn look.
- Topcoat with your choice of poly or wax.
Here’s the finished piece. I’d love to hear what you think of this new pink!
There is the “La Petite” French Graphic on one leaf and “Boutique de Vin” on the other. Andrea and I were trying to figure out which side we like better. She prefers the ’boutique’ and I prefer the cleaner ‘La Petite’ side. Either or, they both look great and compliment each other beautifully.
And now I have something fun for you!
A chance to WIN 1 of 3 Paint Packages Valued at Over $80 Each!
You will get your choice of one 16 oz BRAND NEW COLOR. You can choose from Caviar, which is a rich blue/black, Mermaid Tale which is a really bold and pretty turquoise, Cotton which is a clean stark white and Evergreen, a vintage Christmas Green…and, of course, this soft Pink Champagne – which I love! The package also includes a 16 oz BOSS (amazing clear stain blocker), one 16 oz Gator Hide, one Blue Sponge applicator and one small Dixie Belle Paint Brush. Everything you will need to do a full-sized project!
3 Dixie Belle Paint Packages Valued at Over $80 Each!
16 oz New Color of YOUR Choice
16 oz BOSS Clear Primer
16 oz Gator Hide
Blue Sponge Applicator
Dixie Belle Paint Brush
It’s EASY to enter. Just click on the ENTRY WIDGET below and come back daily to complete more chances to win.
Open to U.S. & Canada residents 18 years and older. The contest is open for the next 7 days and the three (3) lucky winners will be announced here on the SI Blog next Tuesday Oct.10/2017.
Good luck everybody & happy painting!!!
Denise x
Patty Soriano says
I did not know that there was specifically something called a Furniture Transfer. That makes it all easier! Are these purchased at craft stores ? I love the way this table turned out, especially the larger wheels painted as tires. Really cute ! Thank you for the opportunity to win !
Denise says
Hi Patty! It is easy and they look great. You can purchase them through Dixie Belle Paints or direct from Iron Orchid Design. Some specialty paint stores sell them too, but I’m not sure about big box craft stores. Good luck with the giveaway. 🙂
kelly m kayfes says
I love your projects, you bring me inspiration with every blog, please keep it up!
Denise says
Aww, thank Kelly. <3 Good luck to you. 🙂
Terri says
The pink is a beautiful color, but I might want to try the blue/black one too!
Nice makeover and personally I prefer the smaller print side on the cart.
Denise says
Hi Terri! Thanks, and I’m looking forward to trying Caviar too! Good luck. 🙂
Kaycee F says
Your tea cart transformation is just gorgeous. I can’t believe you scored that lil lady for $6.99, amazing! I can’t decide which I love the most the color or the transfers, they are both perfect. Thank you for sharing and for the opportunity to enter.
Denise says
Thank you Kaycee! x Good luck in the giveaway. 🙂
Joette Hilton says
Have been using Dixie Belle for several months and will now use no other paint. Love love the new Pink Champagne color! Your tea cart is so lovely!
Denise says
It’s a great paint to work with isn’t it! Good luck with the giveaway Joette. X
Debra Wise says
Love the tea cart. Both sides are gorgeous!! Thanks for the giveaway.
Denise says
Thanks Debra and good luck to you. 🙂
Vonny Farrell says
Thanks for all the tips! And, I wish I could find a cute tea cart, or wagon, or anything like that in that good-of-shape for $5.99! I do pretty well from time to time, but that’s too cute. Good thing I enjoy the hunt; you keep me inspired. Happy Fall! 🍂
Denise says
Happy Fall Vonny and don’t give up on your teacart hunt. It will probably pop up when you least expect it. 😉 Good luck with the giveaway.
Sue Spires says
Love pink champagne! Thanks for the chance to win.
Denise says
Thanks and good luck Sue! Thanks for dropping by. 🙂
Ashlynn says
So excited to use pink champagne to make a play kitchen for my daughter! So pretty! Great tips!
Denise says
A play kitchen…what fun! Your daughter is going to LOVE it!
Cindy says
This is just do pretty!! I just did a tea cart almost exactly the same but I did stenciling, I have never done a transfer…. Maybe it’s about time I tried.
Thanks for this, it’s gorgeous!
Denise says
Hi Cindy! I’ve done my fair share of stenciling and I think furniture transfers are faster/easier. Having said that, if you get a lot of use out of a stencil, a stencil is probably more cost effective though. Good luck with the giveaway. 🙂
Angie says
Looks amazing!!!
Denise says
Hi Angie! Good luck to you! x
Maryann Rose says
I have a tea cart, now a sweet idea! Thanks
Denise says
They are fun pieces to work on. I did this teacart for a client and loved every minute. Good luck Maryann!
Ronnie says
Beautiful results! Great products!
Denise says
Thank you Ronnie! Good luck to you! x
Kathryn SierraWolf says
What a terrific find for only $6.99 and the new color is marvelous!
Denise says
Yeah, my sister was super happy with her find. I wish I had spotted it first. 😉 Good luck to you Kathryn. x
Sharon says
I’m off to Goodwill to find a treasure to paint! Thank you for the wonderful idea!
Denise says
Yaaay! Good luck Sharon. x
Annemarie Salisbury says
Am I allowed to enter again after I already won a package? I hope so!
Denise says
You sure are! Good luck Annemarie. 🙂
Kaycee F says
This is so beautiful in this beautiful new pink by Dixie Belle! I love the color, the transfers and the project as a whole, well done.
Denise says
Thanks Kaycee. Good luck to you!x
Judy Archdekin-Smith says
Love, love, LOVE the teacart! The transfers look amazing!
Judy from Brighton, ON.
Denise says
Brighton…. we’re almost nieghbors. 🙂 Glad you like the teacart and good luck in the giveaway Judy. x
Tammy Scott says
Another fabulous rehab, Denise.
Denise says
Thanks Tammy. Good luck to you. x
Marie says
Oh my gosh, Denise what a stunning tea cart makeover! So pretty in pink. I’m itching to try the IOD transfers.
Denise says
Hi Marie! Thanks so much. It’s my guess you’ll love them. 🙂
Carol O says
What a great find and a beautiful finish!
Denise says
Thanks Carol! Good luck to you. x
Marie Sandy says
6.99 that is incredible deal you got! It turned out lovely. I have been looking at paint spray guns. Trying to decide what type to buy. What is yours?
Denise says
It was a steal of a deal. Andrea was searching for a teacart for some time and many were selling for $50-$100. And my spray gun is a Husky that I’ve had for quite some time now. 🙂
Marie Sandy says
Thank you for letting me know on the spray gun. I think I want to spray several of my pieces instead of brushing I have decided. Honestly a steal of a deal for sure on your piece!
Denise says
Yeah, my sister was super pleased with her find. I wish I had spotted it first. 😉 Good luck to you Kathryn. x
Regina says
There’s an antique shop in my hometown that sells this brand. I actually bought a jar of red, turquoise, & pearl white, a few months back. There is such a great selection of paint colors, it was difficult to decide, which shade of red & blue I wanted!?! As well as, resisting the urge to buy so many other beautiful colors available for purchase.🤗 I’m definitely going to have to go back & purchase the Boss Clear Primer & check out, their Vintage Graphic Transfers. I’m so excited b/c those are new products, that weren’t available during my last visit, nor the new paint colors. Yippee! Thank you for sharing.👏
Denise says
Pleasure Regina! 🙂 And yes, if you’re looking for a great stain blocker to stop bleed through, grease and odors, if they have it, give BOSS a try. I’m really impressed with this product.
AMANDA RIEMAN says
I think I hit the jackpot by finding and following you, Denise. You’re a talented inspiration. Thank you for sharing.
Denise says
Awww, thanks Amanda… I’m grateful you dropped by and are following. 🙂 Good luck with the giveaway. xo
Cynthia Leonard says
Love the tea cart and the transfer. Ive been looking into transfers for awhile now thanks for the instructions.
Denise says
Thank Cynthia and I hope the tutorial has inspired. Good luck with the giveaway. x
Sian says
So pretty…good job!!
Denise says
Hi Sian! Thank you and good luck! x
Jessica Gipson says
The tea cart is gorgeous!!!! LOVE IT!!!!
Denise says
Thank you Jessica! Good luck in the giveaway! x
Suzanne says
Another AMAZING job!!!! I told Teri that I’d be buying all your stuff if you lived closer!!!
Denise says
Awwww, that’s a huge compliment Suzanne…thank you! My sister would fight you tooth and nail for this one though. 😉 Thanks for all your amazing products!
Stephanie Marsh says
What an adorable makeover! I love the color and the simple transfer design.
Denise says
Thanks Stephanie. 🙂 Good luck to you!
Olivia says
Hi, Denise
Dixie Belle paint sounds amazing. Awesome job on the tea cart!
Denise says
Hi Olivia! Thanks so much. And good luck to you! x
Nicole says
Love that champagne pink! and what a score the cart was! I’m interested to know more about your sprayer… do tell. 🙂 thanks!
Denise says
Thanks Nicole! I use a Husky Paint Gun and love it. 🙂
Liz Wiesemann says
Would love to try the Dixie Belle brand! Have heard such good reviews. Here in Northern Maine no stores sell it! Great chance to try and win the wonderful prize! Love the tea car that and that’s the nicest subtle pink I have seen. Thank you for the opportunity!
Denise says
Glad you like the teacart Liz… how could I go wrong with that soft pink. 😉 Good luck with the Giveaway.
Karen Myers says
Lovely makeover! Really nice job!
Denise says
Thank you Karen. Good Luck!
Tara says
That turned out beautifully. Either side is cute too 😉
Denise says
Thanks Tara… and yeah, both sides are stink’n cute. The IOD Transfer Design was wonderful and so easy to use.x
Tammy Audet says
Love the soft pink…another beautiful transformation!
Denise says
Thank you Tammy. Good luck to you!
armida says
Gorge!
Denise says
Thanks Armida. Good luck with the giveaway. 🙂
Regina says
I love the tea cart and LOVE the pink color. I use a few pinks for my furniture and have been pleased but I would love to try this one as well. It looks so soft!
Also, can you tell me which spray gun you use? I have one but have not been too happy with the quality of it so I’m looking to replace mine soon.
Denise says
Hi Regina! Yes, my sister fell in love with this pink as soon as she laid her eyes on it. I use this spray gun and here’s another example of spraying with it. Good luck to you Regina. 🙂
Tracy says
Lovely subtle gentle pink. Great makeover. We’re so lucky to have sisters.
Denise says
Thanks Tracy. <3 And yes, WE ARE SO LUCKY! My sister is my very best friend. Sisters are the BEST!!!
Susan Ryan says
As always, wonderful, can-do info !!! Look forward to putting some of the ideas to use, thanks!!
Denise says
Thanks Susan and glad the can-do info is helpful. 🙂
Lisa says
Such a cute tea cart! And I love that the pink is so light. I prefer the “petite’ side, too. Thank you for sharing!
Denise says
Yeah, I love this light pink too. And (I think) the ‘Petite’ off center adds interest yet is a bit of a cleaner look. 🙂 Glad you like it Lisa.
Teresa Sole says
Soft & feminine, beautiful!!! These are words that come to mind. You did a wonderful job. You and your sister can be proud of yet another great project!
Denise says
Yaaay! Thanks Teresa. I’d like to keep this cart for a while but my sister wants it ASAP. 😉
Louise says
Would LOVE to try Dixie Belle products!!!
Denise says
Would love for you to try them. Good luck Louise. 🙂
lyn says
Love that transfer.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Denise says
Glad you like it Lyn. Good luck. 🙂
Julie says
Beautifully done. Gorgeous, gorgeous shade of pink!! Would love to win it. Have a project in mind that would be great in this soft feminine pink. Thanks for offering the contest.
Denise says
Gorgeous pink right! 🙂 Good luck to you Julie!
Marisa Hood says
WOW! great transformation! Cant believe you scored that tea cart for $6.99!! Love the transfers!
Denise says
Thanks Marisa, and yeah, the cart was a great find. My sister left it at the end of an aisle while looking at something else and a teenage girl swooped in and tried to scoop it up. Who can blame her for $6.99 right?! 🙂
Julie McDowell says
Wow, this is amazing and what a beautiful colour you used Denise. Fabulous as always!
Denise says
Awww, thank you Julie. Love all your work too. xo
dianne a says
That color is beautiful, I can’t wait to try it.
Denise says
Good luck to you Dianne! x
Laura says
What a great giveaway and a chance to try a new to me product!
Denise says
Good luck Laura!
Alison S says
Thanks for the chance to win!
Denise says
Pleasure, and good luck to you Alison!
Monique says
What a soft sweet pink tea cart. I love the transformation. Your sister is very lucky!!!
Denise says
Hi Monique! 🙂 Yeah, it’s a beautiful soft pink. I will definitely be using it on more pieces. Have a great day my friend. x