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The idea to learn how to use easy DIY transfers came to me when I purchased three pieces of high quality white furniture. However, they were lacking something, so I thought a transfer would add that special detail that it so desperately needed. I also wanted to paint the front chest of drawers a different color. Choosing the paint color is always difficult for me. I start this what if… But maybe… Then it hit me. Go neutral so the transfer would be the feature. Now which gray?

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I ended up choosing gray paint. Which was the perfect shade of medium gray. Learn how to use the paint HERE. The transfer I used is not longer available, but this one is very similar and the same size and shape.

 
Chalk Painted Furniture with DIY Transfers

Chalk Painted Furniture with DIY Transfers

Supplies and Tools

DIY Transfers Step by Step

Step One:

After the gray paint was completely dry, I put the chest, with the drawers in, on its back. Then, after carefully reading the instructions I centered the transfer on the chest over the gray drawer fronts. When I was satisfied with the transfer’s placement I used painters tape and taped it in place on the top, bottom and the sides on each drawer.

Step Two:

Next, I used a utility knife to cut the transfer between the drawers. Then, with the rubbing tool provided in the box, I started rubbing the transfer onto chest starting from the center. Removing the transfer plastic very slowing while checking to be sure all the transfer had adhered to the chest.

Step Three:

After admiring how wonderful it looked, I used a spray sealer to protect the transfer and the chest of drawers.

DIY Chalk Painted furniture and transfers

DIY Chalk Painted furniture and transfers

I decided since that was so easy way not try more transfers.

How to use transfers on a Clay Pots

I thought it would be fun to purchase some transfers to try on a few clay pots I painted a couple of years ago with chalk paint. Those clay pots had been stored on my potting bench for over a year in the weather. My first idea was to wash them and repaint them, but after washing them I was in love with how they looked. Natural aged beauty. Even the insides turned out perfect.

Clay pot after washing

Clay pot after washing

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This transfer came with lots of choices. There are enough transfers on the sheet for 4 to 6 clay pots. With lots of flexibility to mix and match the designs. Deciding upon what designs to use proved very enjoyable.

Clay pot with rubbing tool and easy transfer

Clay pot with rubbing tool and easy transfer

I cut out that easy transfer design, being careful to save all the other designs for later projects. Carefully taping the design on the pot I was ready to start rubbing the design onto the pot. This was so easy and quick.

Easy transfer

Easy transfer

Within minutes here is the result.

Painted Pot with DIY Transfers

Painted Pot with DIY Transfers

 

My Grandmother, Violet Lillian born in 1899, made this beautiful runner. She hand-stitched every stitch on this beauty. My Grandmother used a pattern from this book to make the runner. It has appliques and embroidery transfers too. If you are like me and love beautiful hand embroidery and want to learn no worries since I have the perfect source check it out HERE.

Grandmother's book

Grandmother’s book

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I will share more of her hand-stitched artwork in a later post.

I really enjoyed using the easy transfers and sharing them and my Grandmother’s beautiful handmade runner with you. Thank you for stopping by please leave a comment below I would love to hear from you.

Happy Crafting,

Kippi

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